The immortal Babe Ruth still tops the all-time list of Win Shares. By Bill Gilbert [Editorial note: Bill Gilbert studies baseball history with a focus on the Hall of Fame. The following is an edited, abridged version of his original article.] For the past three years, I have taken a look at the Hall of […]
Win Shares and the Hall of Fame: 2007 Update Read Post »
It’s been a season of frustration for Mike Bibby and the Kings. The Sacramento Kings last missed the postseason in 1997-98, but that run looks in grave danger this season, as this undersized team has consistently been beaten on the boards and has had a hell of time winning away from home. We check in
Position Battles: The Kings and their Castle Read Post »
King James will sit for a game or two to stop his toe woes from keeping him out of the all-star game…or perhaps helping the Cavs win a few games. It was bound to happen. Phoenix had to lose sometime. But man, Kevin Garnett sure stepped up to provide the heroics last night, throwing down
NBA Daily Dose: KG Cools Off Suns Read Post »
Todd Helton to the Bosox? It could happen. Yesterday afternoon I appeared on Alex Reimer’s Without a Curse show on Mysportsradio.com. Alex interviewed me about a variety of Red Sox-related issues including reports that Todd Helton may be headed to Beantown in a trade. We also talked about how good a fit Wily Mo Pena
Podcast: Todd Helton to the Red Sox? Read Post »
If Mark Prior, the second overall pick in 2001, can’t stay healthy this season, there will be plenty of sweating at Wrigley. I suddenly realized the other day that it’s been far too long since my last MLB Draft Review. And with the prospect of another season of hardball looming (with pitchers and catchers just
MLB Draft Review: 2001 Part One Read Post »
Mo Williams has had to fight his way through injuries this year, but if you hang on just a bit, he will reward you in the second half. Dear RotoRob, Mo Williams, Steve Blake, Sam-I-Am, Jameer Nelson and Luke Ridnour ‘ who would you rather have? Douglas Hey Douglas, If you want to ride the
Dear RotoRob: Go for Mo or Break for Blake Read Post »
Los Angeles Dodgers third base prospect Andy LaRoche is a likely candidate to get an early call up from the minors this season. Dear RotoRob, ‘ I’m looking for your top three NL prospects who you think’will start off in the minors and be called up this year. ‘ Thanks. Larry (a loyal reader) Hi
Dear RotoRob: NL Sleeper Prospects Read Post »
