Today on SI.com, Tom Verducci identified some big name youngsters who are leading candidates for the “Year After Effect.” Topping the list of ten hurlers are Cy Young winner, Tim Lincecum, World Series MVP, Cole Hamels, cancer survivor Jon Lester, and the two brightest names in the Dodgers rotation, Chad Billingsley and Clayton Kershaw.
Cole Hamels [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Major League Baseball’
April 7, 2009
Young pitchers at risk
April 6, 2009
Rob Neyer has had better days
Prior to the first pitch of Florida’s opener today, Neyer lambasted Fredi Gonzalez’s decision to bat Emilio Bonifacio in the leadoff spot of the potent Marlins lineup.
Two points here, both of them so obvious that perhaps you don’t need me to make them. …
One, 30 or 40 or 25 at-bats isn’t really any opportunity at [...]
October 1, 2008
C.C. Sabathia: Big Frame, Bigger Impact
The last pitcher to win the National League MVP award was Bob Gibson in 1968. This year, C.C. Sabathia deserves to be the first pitcher in 40 years to take the honor. No, C.C. didn’t post a 1.12 ERA and win 22 games. No pitcher will ever do that again. But what Sabathia did do [...]
September 28, 2008
Sox and Sox Fans Alike Will Never Shake Off Pesky Number 6
In his nearly 60 years in the organization, John Michael Pesky has epitomized what it means to be a member of the Boston Red Sox. He’s basked in the tragic losses; he’s celebrated on the diamond during the sweetest victories. He’s even heard his share of boos. Johnny Pesky has earned his [...]
September 9, 2008
Lester is One of a Rare Breed
If the Boston Red Sox are facing an elimination game in the playoffs, who do you want on the mound? While it’s nearly impossible to argue against Beckett, especially with his history in the post-season, Jon Lester can’t be dismissed without debate, and he is looking like he will be a true ace for [...]
August 12, 2008
Monday’s Musings: Dunn to Arizona and a Dash of Zink
Adam Dunn was dealt to the Diamondbacks today in exchange for three prospects, making the race for the NL West crown a little bit more interesting. The D-Backs land a power bat just in time for a slug-fest-ful series in Coors Field. With the Dodgers trade for Manny Ramirez and the Diamondbacks trade [...]
July 30, 2008
MLB’s Non-waiver Trade Deadline: 4 p.m. on July 31st
As the trade deadline approaches, here are some useful resources to keep up with all the news and rumors that are sure to be floating around between now and 4 p.m. on Thursday.
MLB Trade Rumors – If it’s whispered, they hear it.
MLB.com’s “Trade Talk” blog
ESPN.com’s Trade Deadline Blog
July 30, 2008
Manny Being Moody
The latest Manny Ramirez controversy out of Boston has drawn a lot of attention and widely differing points of view. In Boston, fans are split down the middle. Half of the fan base is dismissing Manny’s most recent behavior and are rallying behind the slugger, while the other half riddles Fenway Park [...]
July 22, 2008
The Oakland A’s Opened a New Chapter of Moneyball in 2008
The uncanny ability of the Oakland A’s to be so successful while spending so little money has been nothing short of amazing. Books have been written about his unconventional style. Execs from around the league have modeled their strategies after Beane’s brilliance in Oakland. Even as the eyes of baseball watch their [...]
