Mariano Rivera
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2016 Hall of Fame "Ballot"
The BBWAA will announce the players they elected to the Hall of Fame at 6pm ET tomorrow. Let's get our faux ballot on the record before it's too late. Since we started doing this six years ago, below is a list of the…
Thoughts from the Air
A view from the cockpit. It's Saturday morning, and I'm flying from New York to Chicago, with aspirations to see the Dodgers at Wrigley this afternoon. Thinking back on recent days around baseball, developments have…
Clearing the Notebook
Here is a quote I read that struck me as a poignant piece of advice to writers, particularly if you're like me and you have an idea, think about it, read about it, maybe write a little bit about it, then leave it. And,…
Jamie Moyer & The New Greybeards
Last week, we found out that Jamie Moyer was shut down from the Dominican League because of his 2nd elbow injury since July. Many expect Moyer to retire, but he intends to pitch again, even if he needs Tommy John…
Halladay in the History Books
Quick, think of the best pitching performances you've ever seen or heard of. What comes to mind? Roy Halladay tonight? Roy Halladay's perfect game? Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series? Koufax in '65? Jack…
Our 2010 Celebration of SP/RP's
We say "Don't Pay for Saves". Let other suckers waste perfectly good mid round draft picks on closers coming off good seasons. Even if you get the best closer, you could have gotten someone almost as useful much later…
Updated Relief Pitcher Rankings
For you fantasy baseball players out there... Mariano Rivera, NYY Jonathan Broxton, LAD Jonathan Papelbon, BOS Jose Valverde, DET Heath Bell, SD Joakim Soria, KC Francisco Rodriguez, NYM Carlos Marmol, CHC Francisco…
Canyon of Heroes
Loyal readers, it has been an honour touring the wonderful game of baseball since this season's Opening Day. Our highly anticipated hot stove league coverage should begin soon. (teaser: tommy m.) Here is an extensive…
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