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Teddy Mitrosilis

A Tribute to Lou "The Iron Horse" Gehrig

posted 2009-07-03 10:26:35

Saturday, July 4, 2009 marks the 70th anniversary of Gehrig’s farewell speech, and it will be celebrated around Major League Baseball.

Shaun Payne

The DH Model Changing?

posted 2009-07-02 22:11:08

Shaun Payne plays with fire as he looks at the past, present and future model of the DH.

Teddy Mitrosilis

Cubs Won’t Win World Series Until They Clean House

posted 2009-07-02 09:04:34

And while I’m at it, I would give Piniella a long, hard look. It’s not his fault that he was given a roster with this many buffoons, but then again, he hasn’t done anything to suggest that at 65-years-old he can manage any batch of egos. Piniella is a great manager, but the end comes at some point for everyone.

Kerry Whisnant

Dugout Central Challenge Update

posted 2009-07-01 21:54:05

At the beginning of the season, members of the Dugout Central staff were challenged to predict the number of wins during the regular season for each major league team. It’s time again for a monthly update as we approach the halfway point of the season.

Dugout Staff

Thoughts on the Pirates' Moves Today?

posted 2009-06-30 21:03:37

We're trying something new - throwing out a topic and allowing you to discuss it. And we start with today's Pirates trades.

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Kerry Whisnant

The Whisnant Team Rankings

posted 2009-06-29 22:30:36

How do the best teams in the NL compare to the top teams in the AL? Are the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the best record in baseball, really the best team? And where does the worst team in the AL stack up against the dregs of the NL? To answer these questions I use a relatively simple ranking system that uses the results of all games played and takes into account schedule strength and park factors.

Tyler Hissey

DeRosa Deal Fair For Both Teams

posted 2009-06-29 21:33:41

Trying to label an instant winner for this deal is a futile exercise, as doing so will be impossible until seeing what Perez accomplishes down the road. For now, though, both sides appear to have received good value when considering the circumstances. It's doubtful that Cleveland would've been able to land a better package for DeRosa, who looks to be a great match for St. Louis.

Thomas Wayne

An Interview with ’78 author Bill Reynolds

posted 2009-06-28 23:18:04

Boston in the 1970’s was fire cracker of a community, waiting to pop and explode on multiple social fronts. At the center of this societal blast was the 1974 court ruling regarding public school busing in the interest of racial integration that was met with copious protest and public outcry from many races, activists and politicos.

Joe DelGrippo

Mets Wish They Had Carp Back

posted 2009-06-28 09:11:21

What if the Mets only had a young slugging first baseman in the minors who could have been given an opportunity to replace Delgado?

Paul Catalano

Mets: Desperate Times Call for Desperate Trade

posted 2009-06-27 22:04:31

Make no bones about it; trading a prospect like Flores now would be a move of desperation for the Mets. Not that Flores is guaranteed to be the next Cal Ripken, but he is a valuable prospect, the kind you don’t normally trade unless there are dire circumstances. But as Kurkjian said, the Mets CANNOT miss the playoffs again this year.

Bill Chuck

From the Bill Chuck Files

posted 2009-06-27 08:54:16

Bill Chuck’s weekly list of random and sometimes odd baseball facts, including: 5. There are 66 players who struck out 102 times in a season, but none in as few games (67) as Chris Davis. It took 161 games for Tony Batista and Cesar Cedeno and 159 games for Jim Rice, Mookie Wilson and Hawk Harrelson. Davis’ 13 homers puts him 48th on the list, led by Johnny Bench’s 45 in 1970.

Mike Silva

New Media Vs. Old Media

posted 2009-06-26 11:27:44

Many in mainstream media continue to yearn for the “good old days” that are never coming back. Why? Because they had the advantage and the job was easier. Remember, this is the same traditional media that at one point in their history protected ballplayers rather than report the truth.