Clearing The Bases
May 8, 2012 by George Kurtz · Leave a Comment
On April 10 I wrote at column detailing the closer situation for each team because there had been a few injuries during spring training that took a couple of closers out for the season. Well a month later half of baseball no longer has the same pitcher closing for them that they planned on to […]
Clearing The Bases
April 10, 2012 by George Kurtz · Leave a Comment
We always say at draft time don’t overpay for saves, and that piece of advice seems to be especially important this season. Closers normally take a beating as it is the one spot on a baseball team that is sure to have the biggest turnover year after year. Not every relief pitcher is capable of […]
2011 MLB Pre-Season Preview: AL West – Oakland Athletics
March 25, 2011 by Jeffrey Brown · Leave a Comment
Athletics staff ace, Brett Anderson Oakland Athletics (2010 record: 81-81) The Oakland Athletics finished last season with a .500 record after three consecutive losing seasons. They were able to do so thanks largely to an excellent young rotation, a good bullpen and a solid defense. Little of what they accomplished was owing to their offense […]
2011 Pre-Season Preview: NL West – Arizona Diamondbacks
March 7, 2011 by Jeffrey Brown · Leave a Comment
Arizona Diamondbacks (2010 record: 65-97) Notable additions: 1B Russell Branyan, LHP Zach Duke, RHP Armando Gallaraga, RHP David Hernandez, 3B Melvin Mora, OF Xavier Nady, RHP J.J. Putz Notable subtractions: 1B Adam LaRoche, 3B Mark Reynolds, RHP Brandon Webb Arizona is an organization that is floundering, always taking a step to one side and then […]
