My editor has told me 1,000 words per article but with this being my team, add another zero on the end. (I’m joking. Maybe.) The 2010 World Series champions experienced a few hiccups in 2011 after so many things went right for them on their way to their first championship since moving to San Francisco […]

The Phoenix Desert Dogs have some interesting position-player prospects but not much on the pitching side. Anthony Gose OF (TOR): One of the more intriguing prospects around, Gose has always been a burner with a chance at plus defense with his plus arm, but he made real strides in his approach and power this season. […]

There are some solid bats at the top of the corner outfield list, but little upside and even less defense. 1. Josh Willingham (33)– Quietly, Willingham put up a solid season at the plate, hitting .246/.332/.477 with 29 home runs and 98 RBI. Any team looking for a solid bat capable of 25 or more […]

While the team was a slightly-above .500 ballclub on the field, the off-field craziness of the Frank McCourt saga distracted from some really good things happening at Chavez Ravine for the Brooklyn originals.   WHAT WENT RIGHT Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw. (Oh, I have to write why? Crap.) Kemp SHOULD be the National League […]

A team that has some of the best young talent in baseball saw injuries and trades derail their season, along with a total lack of support from the non-superstar contingent in Denver. WHAT WENT RIGHT As always, Troy Tulowitzki went right. The best shortstop in the game continued to add to his legacy with a […]

Darn the luck!  Game 6 of what has thus far been a pretty great World Series had to go and get rained out yesterday.  Whatever is a baseball fan to do?  Two days with no baseball just seems unfair and, frankly, MLB needs to make it up to us. OK, maybe this isn’t exactly a […]

After waiting 39 years to see their team win their first ever World Series title, Texas Rangers fans are going to have to wait at least one more day. Game 6 of the World Series at Busch Stadium was officially postponed due to rain. Ron Washington is expected to trot out Colby Lewis tomorrow to […]

The Cardinals seem to have any number of conspiracy theories when it comes to why they can’t win in other teams ballparks. Back in August, LaRussa claimed the Milwaukee Brewers were using an LED ribbon board to give their hitters more light with which to see the ball when they were batting at Miller Park, […]

If you’re looking for upside, look elsewhere. While Reyes and Rollins remain top-end free agent’s both come with considerable risk. After those two, defense becomes the focal point of the 2012 free agent shortstop crop. 1. Jose Reyes (29) – Jose will get paid this winter, but he’s far from a sure thing for any […]

On the same day that Theo Epstein was introduced in Chicago, Ben Cherington was introduced in Boston as the new Red Sox GM. In his press conference, he dropped a startling bit of news: pitcher John Lackey, who has struggled during his two year tenure with the Red Sox, would require Tommy John surgery. Based […]

Shortly after 8:00 PM on the East Coast, Rafael Furcal lined out to Adrian Beltre to begin Game 5 of the 2011 World Series. Shortly before midnight, Lance Berkman swung and missed at a ball that kicked off of Mike Napoli’s shin-guard. Napoli chased the ball down almost to first base and flipped the ball […]

Both of the 2011 league champions made moves in July and August to fortify their teams. The Cardinals brought in shortstop Rafael Furcal, and a cadre of pitchers, including Edwin Jackson, Mark Rzepczynski, Octavio Dotel, and Arthur Rhodes. As for the Rangers, they focused on their bullpen, bringing in Koji Uehara, Mike Gonzalez, and Mike […]