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Detroit Tigers: The position battle in center field. How will manager Brad Ausmus, approach the bullpen situation during camp? Miggy’s rehab, will he be ready by opening day, back to MVP form? Kansas City Royals: Reportedly, Omar Infante is finally feeling healthy and ready to go, how will his approach during camp affect his attempt at a comeback year? Does Yordano Ventura look confident enough that he can be the ace of the staff? Reliever battles in the bullpen, along with Brandon Finnegan working out as a reliever or closer? Cleveland Indians: According to Indians’ insiders, the team is going Continue reading 3 Things to Look for at Spring Training for AL Central Teams→

Los Angeles Angles: Position battles for 2B to replace Howie Kendrick. How strong does Garrett Richards look, is he ready for another all-star season? Is top pitching prospect Andrew Heaney ready enough to live up to high expectations of being an eventual ace? Oakland Athletics: Watch for the return of Barry Zito, as he is invited to train with the major league team. Can R.J Alvarez and Tyler Clippard settle into the already dominate bullpen? Lots of questions in the infield, will any unexpected player steal the show in the dirt at the A’s camp? Seattle Mariners: Youngsters James Paxton Continue reading 3 Things to Watch From Each Team in the AL West→

Steve Garvey is a legendary 1B who played for the LA Dodgers from 1969-1982, then the San Diego Padres between 1983-1987 to finish his 19-year career. During his career he put up marvelous numbers on his way to earning one MVP, 2 NLCS MVP’s, an all-star game MVP, 4 gold gloves, 6 silver sluggers, and a WS ring, while he appeared in 10 all-star games. Since retiring in 1987, Steve has already passed through his 15 years of eligibility for consideration to the Hall of Fame, and never got more than 41.6% of the vote, but never below 21.1% either. Continue reading Steve Garvey’s Absence in the Hall; Why?→

Standing at 5 foot 11 and 180 pounds throwing with his right hand, while batting with his left Charlie Gehringer was one of the greatest all around infielders before and during the Depression. He played from 1924-1942 totaling 2323 games played (all for the Tigers). Some of his most important stats are the following: 1774 runs, 2839 hits, 574 doubles, 1427 RBI’s, 1186 walks (and only 372 strikeouts), .320 average, .884 OPS, and 4257 total bases. He also had quite a few other impressive stats. Gehringer was born on May 11, 1903 in Fowlerville, MI where his two parents along Continue reading Charlie Gehringer→