Category Archives: MLB/MiLB

Favorites: Pool A Netherlands is the only worthy team in this Pool. They have 3 of the best defensive shortstops in the MLB headlining the team in Didi Gregorius, Andrelton Simmons, and Xander Bogaerts. Jonathon Schoop and Jurickson Profar will take the back end of the double play at 2nd base. And, not to mention, arguably the best closer in the game in Kenley Jansen. Of the last 3 World Baseball Classics Netherlands has improved every time. In 2013 they made it to the semi-finals. This team includes a lot of players from the Caribbean Sea where more and more Continue reading World Baseball Classic Preview/Predictions→

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→

Pitching is what wins the national league every year; the biggest part being the bullpen. Clearly the Rockies have always had the offense to contend, but their pitching hasn’t exactly performed above par. In years past the reason has been both lack of talent and execution, but over the past few years they have stock piled on young pitchers. One of the biggest acquisitions was reliever Jake McGee. But, McGee alone isn’t enough to hold down the bullpen. So, they signed Mike Dunn. However, at that point they still didn’t have a solidified closer. Just days ago, the Rox singed Continue reading Why the Greg Holland Signing Amongst Other Things Makes the Rox Contenders→