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MLB Playoff Changes Likely in 2012
The playoff format in Major League Baseball was slated to change in 2013 with the addition of two Wild Card teams. Bud Selig, apparently feeling like a boss with his new extension, expects the alterations ready for the 2012 postseason. Though logistics aren’t yet complete, there’s no reason to believe scheduling is a hindrance. By [...]
Where Should The Detroit Tigers Play Miguel Cabrera?
After the shock of the Prince Fielder signing wore off, the biggest question for the Detroit Tigers was how Jim Leyland would manage to give all of his players enough at bats over the next few seasons. The concerns were focused on Prince Fielder, Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez. And rightfully so, given that when [...]
Instant Replay: The Problem
On the morning of July 26, 2011 the Pittsburgh Pirates were in a first place tie in the National League Central with a record of 53-47. The day before they had beaten the Atlanta Braves in a nationally televised game on ESPN to put them in that top spot but later that night and in [...]
The 10 Best Shortstops Going into the 2012 Season
Are The Miami Marlins Capable Of Winning the NL East?
The Miami Marlins made a huge splash back in December, signing reliever Heath Bell, shortstop Jose Reyes and starter Mark Buehrle. The addition of these veterans, plus the return to health of Josh Johnson and the recent trade for Carlos Zambrano has given the Marlins hope that they can compete in the NL East. After [...]
A Roaring Lion, Er, I Mean a Tiger
So the Detroit Tigers signed Prince Fielder for a lot of money which will guarantee that they will field a team for the upcoming season. Not that it was never in doubt but you can never be too sure. I don’t think it was a great signing but it was a huge signing that makes [...]
Indians pitcher “Fausto Carmona” banished to restricted list
Baseball’s restricted list is a special place for players who have somehow managed to do something egregious enough to be sent into exile by their current team. I guess that falsifying your identity is a good enough reason. Cleveland Indians pitcher “Fausto Carmona” (AKA Roberto Hernandez Heredia) has been moved to the team’s inactive list [...]
The 10 Best Third Basemen Going into the 2012 Season
Tim Lincecum Reaches Verbal Agreement with San Francisco Giants
Tim Linceum has reached a verbal agreement with the San Francisco Giants on a deal that will pay him $40.5 million over two years. Lincecum will be paid $18 million this season and $22 million next year and will receive a $500,000 signing bonus. The Giants previously offered him $17 million, the highest in arbitration [...]


