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Brewers Moving in Motion Towards Complete Rebuild

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

Coming into the 2015 campaign the Brewers were vying for a wild card spot with the talented roster and manager they had, but now after firing Ron Roenicke earlier in the season, then trading away big stars, the team is on a different path. After a sever downfall from first place late 2014, then a horrible outing in 2015, the Brewers are on rebuilding mode now. With a current payroll of under $100 million, the Brew-Crew has some cap space to play with. Unlike the Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee can rebuild and compete for a ring as early as next season. Continue reading Brewers Moving in Motion Towards Complete Rebuild→

PNC Park, an A+

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

The rumors are true; the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates is a true baseball venue that spells out America’s Past Time. Despite only being 14-years-old, PNC Park has an old look to it with a splash of modern style. With the rivers all around and bridges crossing over it to reach the stadium, buildings surrounding the area, PNC Park is something out of a baseball storybook. The grand stadium doesn’t have a true great main entrance, but does have that old grey-stone look to the outside. There are of course banners hanging representing the greats who have played there before, Continue reading PNC Park, an A+→

Why the Cardinals will Fall While the Pirates Raise the Jolly Rancher

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

For almost the entirety of the season so far, the Red Birds have ruled the NL Central; well actually the whole league; as they have had the best record for quite some time now. So, why say they are going to fall, even when they have had major injuries such as losing Waino for the season that has not held them back? Why not, it’s baseball, anything can happen, along with the holes in the roster eventually catching up to them. However, the biggest potential threat of the Cardinals losing their crown is a likely threat around the world for Continue reading Why the Cardinals will Fall While the Pirates Raise the Jolly Rancher→

Mets Snag Cespedes at Deadline

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

Almost 48 hours after the trade that would bring Carlos Gomez to Citi Field fell apart, the Mets get that big bat they wanted anyway. Just about when time ran out on trades for the 2015 season, the New York Mets traded away two minor league right-handed pitchers to the Tigers in return for Yoenis Cespedes and his $3.7 million remaining on his contract. The former two-time HR Derby champ will fit nicely in left field for the NY Mets, as they attempt to chase down the Nats for the NL East title. With the young Cuban now in left Continue reading Mets Snag Cespedes at Deadline→