Have you always wondered how baseball teams got their names? I have. So, a little while ago I did some research and looked into each Major League Baseball team and tried to establish how they got named. Some were easy and quick, others have a long history of names to go through. This is the third of six postings, giving a little history about the team names and how they were developed. (more…)
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Gary Carter Passes Away At 57
Hall of Fame Catcher Gary Carter has passed away at the age of 57. (more…)
Yoenis Cespedes – I am Dumbfounded and Confused
Moneyball is dead. I am officially dumbfounded. The Oakland Athletics signed Cuban free agent Yoenis Cespedes to a 4-year, $36 million contract. He immediately becomes their highest paid player and he has never played one inning in the major leagues. What gives? (more…)
How Did They Get Their Names – The American League Central, Part 2 of 6
Have you always wondered how baseball teams got their names? I have. So, a little while ago I did some research and looked into each Major League Baseball team and tried to establish how they got named. Some were easy and quick, others have a long history of names to go through. This is the second of six postings, giving a little history about the team names and how they were developed.
American League Central
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AJ Burnett – The Latest We Love to Hate
New York is a tough city to play professional sports in. You are expected to succeed each and every time you are on the field. If you are not, the fans let you know it. If you are a high priced player and you fail, the fans will never forget to remind you that you are not living up to their expectations. As Ol’ Blue Eyes sang, if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. (more…)
How Did They Get Their Name – The American League East, Part 1 of 6
Have you always wondered how baseball teams got their names? I have. So, a little while ago I did some research and looked into each Major League Baseball team and tried to establish how they got named. Some were easy and quick, others have a long history of names to go through. This is the first of six postings, giving a little history about the team names and how they were developed. (more…)
Is Eli Manning a Potential Hall of Fame Quaterback?
In the National Football League today, there are active quarterbacks that are guaranteed spots in Canton when their playing careers are over; Drew Brees, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady are three that come to mind. But, with his second Super Bowl MVP award, does Eli Manning belong in that category. (more…)
Happy Belated Birthday, American League – 111 and Going Strong
Last week I wrote an article wishing the National League a Happy Birthday. However, in my negligence I did not wish the American League a happy birthday on its birthday as well. So, with my apologies to American league fans and the American League, I wish the American League a Happy 111th Birthday! (more…)
How do you win while reducing your payroll 37%? Ask the Mets…
Imagine the New York Yankees with a payroll of $130 million. The last time that happened was 2002. Imagine the White Sox with a payroll of $81.3 million. That happened last in 2005. The Red Sox had a payroll around $100 million in 2003. The Cardinals have not had a payroll of $70 million since 2000. Why am I playing the role of “The Ghost of Payroll’s Past”? It recently became public knowledge that the New York Mets ownership is planning a payroll of $91 million for the 2012 Mets. That is why. (more…)
50 Super Bowl Prop Bets – Super Bowl Bets for Super Gamblers
The Super Bowl is coming and the world must be stopping as I am not writing a baseball article. However, I am not writing a football article either. I am writing a betting article, more specifically a Super Bowl Prop Bet article. (more…)
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