Clearing The Bases
June 7, 2012 by George Kurtz · 2 Comments
Tonight’s column isn’t going to deal with the fantasy relevance of Major League Baseball, but more of some of the rules I would like to change if I were the commissioner. I wrote a similar column last season and I’m happy to say that Bud Selig listened to one of my suggestions and moved a […]
The Punishment Doesn’t Fit The Crime
July 15, 2011 by Jess Coleman · 5 Comments
Following a vicious brawl between the Red Sox’s David Ortiz and the Orioles’ Kevin Gregg, Major League Baseball has punished both with a four-game suspension and a fine of an undisclosed amount. However, many initial media reports speculate the amount is around $2,500. This situation once again exemplifies the severe lack of respect players have […]
Boston Sweeps Yanks but Playoff Hopes Remain Dim
May 15, 2011 by Andrew Tuttle · 6 Comments
Boston has finally reached .500 this season but now midway through May it’s a likely bet the Red Sox playoff hopes in this overly-hyped season remain iffy at best. Their position in the standings is certainly not bleak, however, for the Red Sox to have any chance of reaching the playoffs, the team would have […]
Another Lost Cardinal Weekend
August 30, 2010 by Daniel Shoptaw · 1 Comment
What is left to say about this team? Â We are using up all the possible words to describe what we are seeing out of this team that, on paper, is one of the most talented ever to play in St. Louis but, on the field, has a frustrating inability to not put bad teams away. […]
Cardinals Struggling In LA
June 9, 2010 by Daniel Shoptaw · Leave a Comment
You know, when the offense is clicking, you think things are just going to roll on forever. Â However, even with an offense like the Cardinals’, when you take out a couple of pieces, the Jenga tower apparently falls down. Another game without David Freese or Colby Rasmus turns into a 1-0 loss. Â Chris Carpenter deserved […]
Splitting the Weekend
March 8, 2010 by Daniel Shoptaw · Leave a Comment
Two games, one win. The Cards finally broke the seal on the win column this weekend. Â After falling Saturday in extra innings to Florida, they were able to get a win against the Marlins on Sunday. Â Kyle McClellan had a very solid start, but had to since his main competition, Rich Hill, was just about […]
