Column Topics

Well, Evan asked me to write this column a couple of months ago, standing maybe 60 feet from home plate during a game at Fenway. Now it’s the Monday night before the thing is supposed to appear and I am still searching for the Perfect Topic. I’m also...

Column Topics…

Well, Evan asked me to write this column a couple of months ago, standing maybe 60 feet from home plate during a game at Fenway. Now it’s the Monday night before the thing is supposed to appear and I am still searching for the Perfect Topic. I’m also...

American League Domination

When interleague play first began, I was weary of the idea. The amount of interleague games appeared overwhelming for my liking, as I would propose a policy where two weekends are set aside for

American League Domination

When interleague play first began, I was weary of the idea. The amount of interleague games appeared overwhelming for my liking, as I would propose a policy where two weekends are set aside for ?rivalry? type showdowns like Mets-Yanks and Cubs-White Sox. Selig and...

What's in a (nick)name?

Sam Killay covers the Devil Rays at RaysTalk. About a week ago, Evan asked me to fill in for him today. I agreed, and I’d planned to do a column entitled “Quick Hits” in which I made a series of unrelated (but all deeply insightful) comments &...

My National League All-Star Ballot

By Andrew Lipsett On Wednesday, I shared my picks for the American League All-Star team. Today, I want to do the same for the Senior Circuit; it’s a bit more of a challenge, as I don’t see these players as much and am slightly more unfamiliar, but I can...

My National League All-Star Ballot

By Andrew Lipsett On Wednesday, I shared my picks for the American League All-Star team. Today, I want to do the same for the Senior Circuit; it’s a bit more of a challenge, as I don’t see these players as much and am slightly more unfamiliar, but I can...

Yanks/Sox

Good afternoon (morning to some). As you all know by now Evan started his vacation this morning, lucky him, so I will be your first

Yanks/Sox "rivalry"?

Good afternoon (morning to some). As you all know by now Evan started his vacation this morning, lucky him, so I will be your first ?guest? writer. For those who do not know me, my name is Dan Benton and I cover the New York Giants for Most Valuable Network and yes...

Jason Johnson Acquired by Red Sox

By Andrew Lipsett According to FOXsports.com, the Red Sox have acquired SP Jason Johnson from the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations, days after Johnson was placed on waivers by GM Mark Shapiro. The Sox will pick up most of Johnson’s $2.2 million price...