If I Ran Baseball-Interleague Edition

Recently a few managers have come out against interleague play, stating the uniqueness has worn off, and that interleague play is tired.  I disagree.  I think it’s great that some interleague “traditions” have stuck around, like Cubs/White Sox, A’s/Giants, and Marlins/Rays.  Ok, so maybe Marlins/Rays isn’t the most exciting matchup, but it’s still the battle […]

Josh Hamilton-A Role Model?

So let me get this out of the way. I’m a Josh Hamilton fan. I have been since I read an article on his comeback, and continued when he was traded to the Reds and finally began his major league career and then to Texas. I root for the underdogs and for people who turn […]

My Dinner With Ernie

“For lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land.” I heard these words, and I knew it was time for baseball. I grew up just outside […]

2010 NL West Preview

Colorado Rockies 2009 Finish: 92-70  2nd place; Wild Card; Lost 3-1 to Philadelphia in NLDS Notable Acquisitions: INF Melvin Mora, OF Jay Payton, C Paul Lo Duca, RP Joe Beimel Notable Departures: RP Alan Embree, C Yorvit Torrealba, 3B Garrett Atkins, OF Matt Murton, SP Jason Marquis Pitching and Defense: The Colorado Rockies ranked 8th […]