Josh Reddick Got the Call…in August

On September 1st, with the expansion of major league rosters from 25 to 40 players, many minor leaguers get the call to the big leagues. Some for teams in contention that use the expanded roster space for depth. Some for teams out of the race that want an up-close and...

The Glass is Half Empty and Half Full

On this web site and in general, I have been labeled as a pessimist.  I think of myself as a realist.  Since the Red Sox are more than three games out of the Wild Card, they are highly unlikely to make the playoffs this season.  But the Olde Towne Team has a very...

Left, Since Manny Left

The buzz in Chicago is all about a dread-locked slugger who wears the number 99. No, Ricky Vaughn didn’t grow his hair out and learn to hit the long ball.  You know him, you love him/hate him. Manny Ramirez is back in the headlines.  This got me thinking. What...