Wil Myers 2022 Season Preview
So, where do things stand for Myers now as he heads into the 2022 season with two years remaining on the six-year, $83-million deal he agreed to in 2017?
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The 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame Class
Fun Fact: After he retired, Oliva stayed in the organization as a coach from 1985 to 1991, so he has the distinction of being the only on-field member to be with the team for each of its World Series appearances (1965, 1987 and 1991).
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2002 MLB Draft Recap: Part V
Brownlie was originally drafted as a high schooler in 1999 by Colorado in the 26th round (790th overall), but opted to attend Rutgers University. It was a move that paid off handsomely as he parlayed a strong college career (he stills holds the school record of career strikeouts with 235) into a first round selection by the Cubs and a $2.5 million signing bonus. Brownlie’s pro career started well as he made it Double-A and was a Southern League All-Star in just his second season. Unfortunately, he never recovered his velocity after a shoulder woe in 2003 (after originally dealing with shoulder soreness as a junior in college), and after four progressively worse seasons in the Cubs organization, he was released the near end of Spring Training in 2007.
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Ryan Braun’s Place in Brewer History
That got us thinking about the California native’s place among the all-time Brewer greats, and who else may join him in time.
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2021 MLB Trade Deadline Review
Scherzer has been a completely different pitcher since heading west. While he was having a tremendous comeback season for the Nats, he’s been downright transcendental since donning Dodger blue, consolidated his claim on another Cy Young award. Before getting rocked by the Padres on Wednesday, in 10 starts since the deal, Mad Max was a perfect 7-0 with a microscopic 1.43 ERA and otherworldly 0.71 WHIP. Oh, and there’s the 85 Ks in 63 IP — against just eight walks. Wow, talk about nailing a deal.
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Seattle Mariners 2022 Free Agency Report
The Seattle Mariners have taken a massive leap forward this season, and continue to play well enough down the stretch that they’ve now tied the Toronto Blue Jays in the playoff chase. Without a doubt, 2021 has been an unqualified success.
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The 2021 MLB Wire Troll All-Star Team
His whiff rate is up a smidge, but is still excellent for someone with his power. Pitchers have been going at Schwindel with more — and harder — sliders, but it’s clearly not working so far.
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