The Arizona Diamondbacks have a fifth starter’s spot opening with about five or six guys competing for it. Bryan Augenstein and Cesar Valdez were just sent back to minor league camp, so that leaves four guys still battling. However with ace Brandon Webb most likely starting the season on the disabled list, there are two Read the Rest…
The 2010 spring training has not been good to some players. The NY Mets will already start the season without centerfielder Carlos Beltran. Now they most likely will be without shortstop Jose Reyes. Reyes came to camp in Port St. Lucie early and in great shape. When interviewed during a game early in spring training, Read the Rest…
Andres Torres, SF Giants (OF): Torres re-emerged in the Major Leagues in 2009 after four years in the minors. Giants fans loved his hustle and now many want Torres to lead off and play centerfield instead of veteran Aaron Rowand. Were Giants fans spoiled by his performance in 2009? Could have been, but they also Read the Rest…
With the start of the New Year and spring training about a month away, a few teams are making some additions to their teams. The Texas Rangers have been relatively quiet this offseason mainly due to the impending sale of the team (which is taking too long). Their major news was the trading of ace Read the Rest…
Hitters across MLB rejoiced last week as Randy Johnson announced his retirement from baseball, thus ending his 22-year career. Johnson won his 300th game in 2009 with the SF Giants, a moment that may not be reached again in MLB. When describing his legacy, Johnson said “…I worked hard, that I was a fierce competitor Read the Rest…
The first blockbuster trade of the offseason was being rumored before the winter meetings began. The rumblings were there that the Detroit Tigers were going to slash payroll and popular players were on the trading block. Unfortunately for Tigers fans, the face of the team (and the city of Detroit) was shipped off to the Read the Rest…
The Arizona Diamondbacks sputtered in 2009. Due to the economy, the team has become cash-strapped unable to resign veteran Randy Johnson in 2009 despite him wanting to stay a Diamondback. Due to the team’s unexpected success in 2007, many expected more of the same the last two seasons. However the growing pains with the young Read the Rest…
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