Category Archives: Sports

2015 MLB Review

Looking back over the 2015 season, it seems odd now that so many prognosticators were high on teams that have been basically non-factors the whole year. After adding Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval to an already potent lineup, veryone thought … Continue reading

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 29: Andrew McCutchen and Maroon 5

Proud parenting moment: I’m watching the Cardinals / Pirates game tonight and my 11-year old daughter walks into the room and immediately says, “Isn’t that Andrew McCutchen?” Why, yes. Yes it is, sweetie. Keep in mind that in years gone … Continue reading

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MLB Franchise Four: Tampa Rays and Toronto Blue Jays

Another entry in my ongoing series on the MLB Franchise Four initiative. I’ll finish off the AL East with a look at the Rays and Jays. Tampa Bay Rays Franchise Four As one of the most recent additions in the … Continue reading

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MLB Franchise Four: Oakland Athletics and Baltimore Orioles

Voting closed weeks ago, but I’m continuing my posts highlighting each club’s Franchise Four nominees. This post examines the A’s and O’s. Baltimore Orioles Franchise Four Here are the Baltimore Oriole nominees: Paul Blair Dave McNally Eddie Murray Cal Ripken, … Continue reading

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MLB Franchise Four: Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins

Voting for MLB’s Franchise Four has closed, but I’m going to finish out my series of posts highlighting the four greatest players for each MLB franchise. Today, I’ll be looking at the White Sox and the Twins. Chicago White Sox … Continue reading

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MLB Franchise Four: Miami Marlins and Colorado Rockies

I’m flying through this series to try and finish before voting closes May 8. Thought I’d break from posting about the “storied” franchises and instead focus on some of the newer franchises. Miami Marlins Franchise Four Wow. Big difference here … Continue reading

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MLB Franchise Four: Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds

I didn’t realize that the voting for this Franchise Four ended this week. No way I’m gonna be able to cover every team before Friday. Oh well. Here’s a few more. Pittsburgh Pirates Franchise Four I definitely wanted to vote … Continue reading

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MLB Franchise Four: Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians

This is the next installment in my ongoing series covering MLB’s Franchise Four initiative. Today, we look at two of the oldest franchises in the majors, the Tigers and the Indians. I love working through these lists from these long-tenured … Continue reading

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MLB Franchise Four: Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants

Here’s another post in my ongoing series highlighting the Major League Baseball Franchise Four initiative, this time focusing on the greatest West Coast rivalry, the Dodgers and the Giants. Los Angeles Dodgers Franchise Four I really have a problem with … Continue reading

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MLB Franchise Four: St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs

Here’s the second post in my ongoing series covering MLB’s Franchise Four initiative. After covering the Yankees and Red Sox last week, I’m going to look at the four greatest players for two of the Senior Circuit’s oldest clubs: my … Continue reading

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