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National League Wild Card Prediction

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

Colorado Rockies (87-75) (Jon Gray) vs Arizona Diamondbacks (93-69) (Zack Greinke) Rockies key to winning: Gray can’t let up more than 2 runs in 5 innings. Their bullpen is their strength. If they can hand the game off to the pen within 2 runs, its an even game. There is a good chance this could be a lopsided game favoring the D-backs, so Colorado is going to need to keep their composure. With some sneaky speed in the lineup, stolen bases may be key to every run. D-backs key to winning: Got to pounce early then let the crowd take Continue reading National League Wild Card Prediction→

American League Wild Card Preview/Prediction

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

Wild Card Minnesota Twins (85-77) (Ervin Santana) vs New York Yankees (91-71) (Luis Severino) Twins key to winning: Ervin Santana. He led the league in complete games and shutouts. However, he allowed 31 home runs in regular season, which is not good considering the game is in Yankee Stadium vs guys like Aaron Judge. But, his pitching repertoire and experience should give him the edge vs the young Severino. With the bullpen being very weak, veterans like Mauer and Dozier are going to need to come up with some big hits against the Yankees pen. Yankees key to winning: Get Continue reading American League Wild Card Preview/Prediction→

Why the Electronic Umpire Would Destroy the Integrity of the Game

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Posted on September 28, 2017 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

Since the inauguration of Rob Manfred as commissioner in January of 2015, multiple rule changes of the game have occurred. The basis behind these rule changes, i.e. the instant replay, have been to speed up game and add new fans. But, huge rule changes are not yet here. However, the subject of the electronic umpire has become a louder topic of discussion lately. The electronic umpire would eliminate the arguing of balls and strikes at the surface. So, the basics for it is understandable. However, not only would this take thousands of jobs (human umpires), but more importantly, severely hurt Continue reading Why the Electronic Umpire Would Destroy the Integrity of the Game→

Scouting Report: Connor Mayes

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

Kansas City Royals’ pitching prospect Connor Mayes was a 24th round pick this June out of the University of Texas. Born and raised in arguably the recruiting capital of the country, Mayes had tough competition. However, he was still able to be ranked in the top 100 RHP’s in Texas out of high school. His career at Texas was up and down, half as starter, half as reliever, putting up decent numbers. In the end, KC still saw something in Connor no matter what his stats were. Most likely what they saw was his plus command and consistent mixture of Continue reading Scouting Report: Connor Mayes→