Race to the Wild Card

In 2002, the Anaheim Angels took an AL West lead into mid-September, but lost the lead to the Oakland Athletics, ultimately easing in to a Wild Card berth. In 2003, the Florida Marlins took a .500 record in early July, but turned a spectacular second half, staying...

A Much Needed Roster Shakeup

Alan Embree Designated for Assignment. Adam Hyzdu from San Diego (who we traded in the spring) was then reacquired for Scott Cassidy. Why’d we want Hydzu? Because we traded our AAA centerfielder… Tony Graffanino of the Royals (wanted this guy when he was a...

Trying to Stay Patient…

Yes, yes, it happened. The Yankees have gained first place. Is anyone really that surprised? And yet, I’m still mantaining that I’m not worried. I’ve said many times why, so I won’t bother this time. Mark Bellhorn was placed on the 15-day DL,...