Triple Milestone Targets 2013
September 8, 2013 by Bill Gilbert · 1 Comment
With four weeks to go, only two players are on target for triple milestones of a .300 batting average, 30 home runs and 100 RBIs but six others are close. Only one pitcher is on target for the milestones of 20 wins, 200 strikeouts and an ERA less than 3.00. No other pitchers are close. […]
The Nationals a Team That Is Less Than the Sum of the Parts
August 2, 2013 by Ted Leavengood · Leave a Comment
Drew Storen’s demotion to Syracuse has caused more soul searching among Washington Nationals aficionados than it deserved. Storen’s ERA was 5.23 at the end of April and while he labored to get his groove back, lowering the ERA to 3.86 at the end of June, he melted down in July and when he was sent […]
Early Thoughts on the 2012 AL Rookie of the Year Race
June 15, 2012 by Andrew Martin · 4 Comments
While still early, the 2012 major league baseball season is now more than a third over, and many rookies have made intentions about being up to stay clear through their play. It’s never too early to start speculating about the Rookie of the Year race, and the American League has a number of impressive candidates. […]