January 2013

  1. The Under-.300 OBP / Over-.500 SLG Club

    Recent Scott Hairston rumors have him deciding between the Braves, Phillies, Cubs, or either New York team any day now. I took a quick glimpse at his stats and thought "The under-.300 OBP and over-.500 SLG Scott…

  2. Tim Raines: Underrated for Over 30 Years

    It's no secret that Tim Raines was underrated during his playing days. During his time on the Hall of Fame ballot, his case for induction has gained steam, similarly to Bert Blyleven 's mostly blog-fueled campaign a few…

  3. "Let Cano Spread His Wings and Fly" -- Huh?

    Robinson Cano 's impending contract extension or free agency, has been a recurring theme in the minds of Yankees fans over the past year, or so. A rising number of Yankees fans are growing tired of Cano's salary…

  4. 2013 Hall of Fame "Ballot", Part II

    Most baseball fans above the age of 10 have been waiting a long time for this year's Hall of Fame ballot. Later today, the Baseball Writers Association of America will release their yearly Hall of Fame voting results.…

  5. Wrigley Field's Vestigial Torco Sign

    The famed Torco sign on Sheffiled in 1987... By: Mark Susina via flickr Sheffield, behind the bleachers, began changing... By: Mark Susina via flickr This photo is dated May 26, 2010... By: Mark Susina via flickr…