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Why Matt Wieters Should not Still Be a Free Agent

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

It is February 5th; weeks away from every player reporting to Spring Training, and Matt Wieters is still without a team. Matt Wieters has dealt with lots of injuries over the last 3 seasons, but when he is healthy he is one of the top 5 catchers in the league. The 4-time all-star has two gold gloves, and has slugged at least .410 every year since 2010. Catcher is the most important and impactful poisons in the game. A catcher like Matt Wieters can improve a a pitching staff tremendously from his game calling technique. There are at least 5 Continue reading Why Matt Wieters Should not Still Be a Free Agent→

Dodgers Have Their Set Up Man

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

On this day, the Dodgers signed Sergio Romo to a 1-year deal. Romo was the set-up man to Brian Wilson in 2010 when the Giants claimed their first championship of the three. He then was the set-up man to Santiago Casilla the next couple years. However, when the Giants made Romo the closer a few times over the past 3 seasons, his numbers declined. But, that doesn’t matter as he will be in his role setting up the second best closer in the game. For a reliever who’s fastball only occasionally touches 90 MPH, Romo’s strikeout rate is impeccable. However, Continue reading Dodgers Have Their Set Up Man→

Quote of the Day: Buck O’Neill

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

“Baseball is better than sex. It is better than music, although I do believe jazz, comes in a close second. It does fill you up.” True words spoken from one of baseball’s greatest spokesmen.

Quote of the Day: Billy Sunday

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

“He works as noiselessly as a Corliss engine, makes hard plays easy, is great in a pinch and never gets cold feet.” Billy, a National League outfielder and evangelist, remarks on the uniqueness of Hall of Fame second baseman, Nap Lajoie.