Poor Alex Rodriguez. Dude can’t seem to get out of his own way. First came his benching in the ALCS because he had been stinking up the joint against right-handed pitching lately, going 0 for 18 with 12 strikeouts against… Read More ›
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Props to the St. Louis Cardinals, AKA “Team Cockroach”
I’m back from my vacation in the Mayan Riviera with the Missus. I must say I STILL miss the beach, the drinks, the good food, and the drinks. Now I have to refocus and rant away… Man, what can you… Read More ›
Bobby Valentine Had to Go
So the debacle that was Bobby Valentine’s managerial career in Boston is over – MERCIFULLY over if you talk to Red Sox players and fans. And here I thought Bobby V would make such an indelible impression in Boston. His… Read More ›
Bobby Valentine Is a Disaster in Boston
Last year I wrote that I thought Bobby Valentine was the right guy to manage the Boston Red Sox after the club parted ways with Terry Francona. Boy, was I wrong. The Red Sox currently sit 12 1/2 games behind… Read More ›
How My MLB Predictions Fare at the Midway Point: National League
If you thought my American League preseason predictions were bad, get a load of this… Actual NL East Standings Washington Nationals Atlanta Braves New York Mets Miami Marlins Philadelphia Phillies My Predicted Standings Philadelphia Phillies Miami Marlins-* Atlanta Braves Washington… Read More ›
How My MLB Predictions Fare at the Midway Point: American League
Well, we are already at the midway point of the 2012 Major League Baseball season. If you recall from a recent rant, there have been a lot of surprises this season. Some of which make me and my predictions look… Read More ›
What in the Name of the Pirates Is Going on in MLB?
Major League Baseball’s All-Star game is right around the corner (damn, time flies doesn’t it?). When I look back on the first half of the 2012 MLB season, one thing comes to mind. Bizarro world. Look at the American and… Read More ›