Alex Rodriguez reportedly filed for an exemption to MLB that would allow himself to use PED’s during his 2007 MVP season. During that year, he swatted 54 home runs and drove in a career high 156 RBI’s while batting .314. Tim Elfrink and Gus Garcia-Roberts wrote in their new book, “Blood Sport: Alex Rodriguez, Biogenesis … Read more
5. Denard Robinson Does anyone remember when the former Michigan Wolverine Quarterback threw out the first pitch at Comerica Park? A player, formerly know the throw the ball doesn’t quite look like an “athletic” quarterback. Perhaps that’s why Jacksonville turned him to a WR… 5. L.A. Angels Fifth place is a tie. We surely couldn’t … Read more
It’s coming up on that time of year when the phrase “Super 2” either frustrates the super fan or excites a casual fan. Exciting only because it’s comforting to know that you actually have a stud on the brink! Well, in glancing at the minor league stat boxes, it doesn’t take long to see that … Read more
Michael Jordan and his #23 jersey is cemented in the NBA forever. He made the #45 jersey infamous, but there is one jersey Jordan wore that nobody really knows about. Michael Jordan was his brother Larry’s biggest fan. He admired the way he played basketball and he admired they way he handled himself on and off … Read more
Well, if your roster is littered with DL/injured players, let’s get over it and stop complaining. The topic of injuries this year has been all over my previous articles but let’s keep in mind that the testing for PED’s has done a great job of getting the game cleaner. The fallout of PED’s getting … Read more
C.J. Cron – Cron is sizzling hot right now. He’s currently 11 for 28 with 2 HR’s and an OPS of 1.128. Those struggling Prince Fielder owners may want to look into C.J. Cron if he’s still out there. Jose Fernandez – The Marlins expect Fernandez to undergo season ending elbow surgery. As careful as they … Read more
TED WILLIAMS “THE SPLENDID SPLINTER” The year was 1939. Ted Williams was travelling to his first training camp, accompanied by manager Bobby Doerr and sportswriter Al Horowitz. Ted began talking about his hitting acumen what must have been seen as insufferable and conceited boasting. Mr. Horowitz countered by stating that the Red Hose … Read more
With DL spots overflowing more than ever, let’s take a look at some names that can fill in while stars get healthy! Hitters: Coco Crisp OF – Everyone desires a five category player and as often as Coco slumps, he catches fire. If I had Braun, or Harper, or any number of ailing stars, give … Read more
El Dio de Strikeout & MLB Updates: Jose Fernandez – Fernandez out-dueled Atlanta’s Alex Wood in this one, snatching up the W in the 1-0 game. Hernandez K’d 14, allowing 0 ER. Tuesday’s victory moves Hernandez to 3-1 on the season with a 1.99 ERA and an astounding 47 K’s in 31.2 IP. Alex Wood – … Read more
Oscar Taveras – The number 3 overall MLB Prospect is back to his old ways in Triple-A is batting .300/.364/.525 with 2 HR’s and 8 RBI’s through 11 games. Expect him to hit the Bigs in about a month. Cardinal fans, you can breath again. Stephen Piscotty – Through 10 games, Piscotty is doing all he … Read more