2008 Angels Preview: Second Base

After an injury plagued 2007 campaign, questions regarding experience and durability surround the Angels young second baseman Howie Kendrick.
Kendrick’s 2007 season almost ended before it even got started. On April 18th while facing Chad Gaudin of the Oakland A’s, Kendrick was drilled by a pitch in the left hand. Hitting .327 at the time, Kendrick [...]

2008 Angels Preview: First Base

With Casey Kotchman starting at first base, it is clear that the Angels lack the traditional big, brawny basher that could hit for thirty home runs in a single season. While Kotchman won’t rack up a bunch of home runs, he will still be more than capable of producing and scoring runs.
Last season the 25 [...]

Why Sports are Important to the Community

Earlier this week the county and the city of Miami agreed to spend millions of dollars in order to finance a baseball stadium for the Florida Marlins. Miami’s decision to donate millions toward a public stadium raises the question whether it is a idea good to have a sports team in your city? While [...]

2008 Fantasy Baseball Preview: Catchers

1. Russell Martin, Los Angeles DodgersWhen was the last time we had a 20/20 catcher in the big leagues. Last year Martin was one home run shy of that mark and he should be able to reach it in 2008. Unlike most catchers Martin is able to hit for average and power, while also able [...]

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Bedard Makes M’s Serious Contenders

Just last Friday, the Seattle Mariners finally made their big splash this winter by trading for Baltimore Orioles’s ace Erik Bedard.
The left-handed pitcher was Baltimore’s opening-day starter last season but appeared to be relieved after escaping the Orioles’ massive rebuilding project. In return for Bedard, Baltimore received Seattle’s top outfielder prospect Adam Jones, left-handed reliever [...]

The Dugout: Pierre’s Job and Bronson’s Song

Because of his great work ethic, Dodgers outfielder Juan Pierre (pictured) is one of my favorite baseball players. However, the Dodgers center fielder’s starting spot could be in jeopardy this season. When the Dodgers begin spring training next month they will have four everyday-caliber outfielders, Pierre, Andre Ethier, Matt Kemp, and the newly acquired power [...]

Is there a Curse of Dallas?

I am beginning to believe that the city of Dallas, Texas, is under some sort of curse after the Cowboys became the latest Dallas pro sports team to choke in the playoffs. While its certainly not uncommon for a team to undergo a playoff collapse, no city has been more subject to these postseason meltdowns [...]

Another Angels-Sox Trade?

Back in mid-November, the Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago White Sox swapped players with shortstop Orlando Cabrera going to the Windy City and pitcher John Garland returning to Southern California. Now the two A.L. foes are looking to deal again with Sox first baseman Paul Konerko and Angels second baseman in the middle of [...]

Prior to the 619 is a Steal

Earlier today, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reported that the San Diego Padres signed former Cubs ace Mark Prior to a one year deal for one million dollars. The signing gives Prior a chance to revive his career with his hometown Padres in pitcher friendly Petco Park. Back in 2003, Prior became one of baseball’s [...]