Closer Fallout

Like any MLB Season, closers come and go. Here’s a look at closers who will be going sooner than what you think. Madson – The Angels’ investment in Madson this off-season didn’t turn out too well. Here already had surgey on his elbow, and it still hurts him. Frieri will remain the closer for the rest … Read more

The Most Important Baseball Statistic!

Like the Edwin Starr song brought back to life by Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in Rush Hour – What is WAR good for? Why do many baseball statisticians hold this number as the holy grail when comparing baseball players. It may not be a statistic that yields the best prediction for fantasy baseball purposes … Read more

Closer Updates

Updated: 2013-03-14 AL Teams Team Closer Security Next In Line Madson Will Likely Miss Start Of Season Frieri, Burnett/Downs Balfour Will Likely Miss Start Of Season Cook, Doolittle Janssen Probable For Start of Season Santos, Oliver Perez Questionable For Start of Season Pestano, Smith Wilhelmsen Secure Capps, Pryor/Kinney Johnson Secure Strop, O’Day Nathan Secure Frasor, … Read more

The Best Mickey Mantle Story!

Four years after playing his final game in pinstripes, the legendary Mickey Mantle was mailed a letter from NY Yankees Vice-President, Bob Fishel, asking to contribute to the upcoming 50th Anniversary celebration for Yankee Stadium. When reflecting, most would brainstorm an emotional or heartfelt story about a spectacular comeback or the unity of team … … Read more