Quote of the Day: Joe DiMaggio
“I think there are some players who are born to play ball.” Widely attributed by one of the greatest players of all-time who was truly born to play the game.
Author Archives: Johnny Lumsden
The Ludicrous Worrisome of Free Agents Encarnacion and Bautista
Aside from the three blockbuster trades during the Winter Meetings, this offseason has been about the Toronto free agents. Like always, there are all kinds of talks happening on the hot stove during the baseball offseason. However, basically everyday, Edwin Encarnacion and Jose Bautista are names that are brought up. Of the small free agent market, these two guys (superstars) are by far the biggest fish. For at least the past 4 seasons this dynamic duo has been ripping up the AL East. Yet, everyone is skeptical on signing either one. Thanks to the new CBA deal, teams are worried Continue reading The Ludicrous Worrisome of Free Agents Encarnacion and Bautista
Quote of the Day: Gordon Beard
“Brooks never asked anyone to name a candy bar after him. In Baltimore people named their children after him.” Baltimore sports writer on the topic of Brooks Robinson.
Why a Bridge to Jansen will Get the Dodgers to the WS
It has been four straight years now that the Dodgers have lost in the NLDS or NLCS. Before that, in 08’ and 09’, LA lost in the NLCS back-to-back years. They finally took action last offseason by firing Don Mattingly. However, they still failed to reach the Series this past season. So, what is the roadblock for this current Dodger team? It’s simple; Kenley Jansen needs a dominant set-up man. The last few seasons have been proof. KC had Wade Davis to Greg Holland, Cubbies had Rondon/Strop to Chapman, Indians had Miller and Allen, and so on. Having the best Continue reading Why a Bridge to Jansen will Get the Dodgers to the WS