The Chicago White Sox are finding out that as hard as it was to break their extended World Series drought last season, the prospect of repeating can prove even more difficult. It’s not as if the Chisox have gone into the tank this year. In fact, in some respects — offensively at least — they […]
Repeating Ain’t Easy, is it? Read Post »
In this week’s podcast, Joe Aiello and I discussed the latest playoff race developments and talked about whether, 12 years down the road, the Wild Card has been a good addition to the game or not. In our weekly Fantasy Report, we suggest that while Howie Kendrick makes a great pickup, Ramon Hernandez is probably
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Anyone else a bit concerned by the amount of hits Curt Schilling is giving up lately? You’ve got to go back to July 15 to find his last start of less than a hit per inning. In six starts since then, he’s surrendered 55 hits in 39.1 IP, and that’s just not making me, or
Fantasy Notes: Schilling’s Being a bit too Generous Read Post »
In the wake of the Eric Hinske era in Toronto, I just want to send a message to all the Jays who have probably been wallowing in fear for the past few years: Gentleman. Eric Hinske has left the building. It is now safe to approach the buffet table.
Feel Free to Approach the Table Read Post »
It’s now mid-August, so the time has come to start thinking about season-ending MLB awards, always a fun process of speculation and friendly debate (read: ultimate fighting). Today, we’re going to look at who we believe to be the top 10 National League position player rookies. We’ve spent much time already assessing rookie pitchers in
RotoRob has been asked by www.Rotoworld.com to post baseball game recap news on Tuesday and Wednesday nights until the end of the season. We made our debut last night and, apparently, must have done something to piss the baseball gods off, because they threw not one but two 18-inning games at us. Thanks a lot.
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Baltimore began 2006 with such optimism. The club had a solid looking offense and the addition of pitching coach Leo Mazzone — considered the key genius behind all those great Braves’ pitching staffs over the years — was supposed to help whip the pitching into shape. It hasn’t happened. Last night was a perfect microcosm
Birds’ Bullpen is a Mess Read Post »
