by dpodheiser | Jun 13, 2013 | albert belle, Babe Ruth, Barry Bonds, David Ortiz, David Wright, Fenway Park, Giancarlo Stanton, Home Run Derby, Jose Canseco, Ken Griffey Jr., Mark McGwire, ralph kiner, Robinson Cano, Roger Clemens, Ted Williams, veterans stadium, weei, willie stargell
The Home Run Derby is pretty dumb. We like to pretend it means something – or at least the league does – but really, it’s just a batting practice competition. Sure, it can be fun to see your favorite players participate, or to see a wide-eyed, first-time All-Star...
by dpodheiser | Mar 29, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Curt Schilling, grant brisbee, Jackie Bradley Jr., jonah keri, Sabermetrics, Shane Victorino, veterans stadium
With just two days to go before the 2013 Major League Baseball season kicks off, there’s not much left to say about the Boston Red Sox. The Jackie Bradley Jr. call-up controversy has been beaten to death. The rotation, lineup, bullpen and bench have all been reviewed....