The 1983 California Angels

May 27, 2012 by Derek Bain · Leave a Comment

The Angels had captured 2 pennants in the last four seasons, and they were highly optimistic about their chances in 1983 after retaining most of the core players from their 1982 division winning squad. The team suffered a big loss in free agency, with slugger Don Baylor heading east to the Yankees. The Angels inked […]

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Clearing The Bases

September 1, 2011 by George Kurtz · 2 Comments

We’ve had to take a few weeks off due to some software problems, but we’re back today, just in time to watch all of the players that major league teams will call up to fortify their bullpen and bench during this final month. The Yanks and Red Sox have been playing a big series this […]

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Closing Arguments in Washington

March 31, 2010 by Ted Leavengood · Leave a Comment

The Nationals have played their last 2010 spring game in Viera, FL and are headed north. Â The jury is still out. Â They have won a few more spring games, but benching Cristian Guzman for Ian Desmond will make speed and athleticism a big factor for the 2010 Nationals. Â The move is exhibit A in a […]

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