MLB Offseason Evaluations
I hate being mean….. LaTroy Hawkins signs with Yankees for 1 year, $4 million Hawkins is the first of a few moves the Yankees have to make in order to find a diamond in the rough at the setup man spot...
View ArticleThe Advanced Scout – Atlanta Braves
Chipper Jones (Photo: Samara Pearlstein) Having swept the Miami Marlins out of Fenway Park, the Boston Red Sox (36-33) welcome the Atlanta Braves (37-32) back to their true home of Boston. The Braves...
View ArticleIt’s time for a free agent frenzy
Every year, MLB.com puts together a game called Free Agent Frenzy. The rules are simple: predict where players will sign. The winner will get Opening Day tickets. I’ve always enjoyed this game, as I...
View ArticleTop 5 Overplayed Storylines of 2013
If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I’ve never been a fan of narratives in sports. I know a good story is fun to follow, but too often, the media takes a story and beats it to...
View ArticleComing to the Defense of Shane Victorino: Part One
Part one of a two part series on the defense of the signing Shane Victorino. We begin on offense: As a Boston Red Sox fan living in “Braves Country” I have to persistently make an effort to get my...
View ArticleThe Advanced Scout – Cleveland Indians
Terry Francona, as Red Sox manager, arguing with umpires Scott Barry and Jerry Crawford (Photo: Samara Pearlstein) Having swept the Rays, the Boston Red Sox (8-4, leading the AL East by 1.5 games)...
View ArticleThe Advanced Scout – Cleveland Indians
Terry Francona, as Red Sox manager (Photo: Samara Pearlstein) After winning just one of three in Chicago, the Boston Red Sox (28-19, second place, 0.5 games behind in the AL East) return home to face...
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