MLB – LACK OF FAIRNESS AND THE 2013 HALL OF FAME BALLOT

The 2013 MLB Hall of Fame ballot was just released this week.  And, to say it will be a controversial issue until Jan 9 when the new inductees are to be announced is an understatement. Among the 37 players included on the new ballot for the first time were Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Sammy Sosa.  Those players, ...

MLB – VIOLENCE IN BASEBALL; SUGGESTED RULE CHANGES

When Buster Posey won the NL MVP this year, it reminded me of the debate regarding collisions with catchers at home plate. I thought back to the horrific scene on May 25, 2011 when in the 12th inning, Posey was violently rammed into by opposing player Scott Cousins who was running from third to home.  Rather than avoid ...

MLB – CHANNEL 18, AROD

I wonder… If a Genie in a bottle showed up at Alex Rodriguez’s doorstep today and offered him the chance to be 18 years old again, what would he choose? Would he give up all the wealth and accolades that he has accumulated since he turned pro nineteen years ago? Of course, I’ll never understand the kind of ...

MLB – PREDICTION: SAN FRAN TO WIN THE 2012 WORLD SERIES

As a serious fan of major league baseball, I figure that I’ve watched at least 3,500 games over the last 30 years. And, during that time, I’ve noticed great teams who win championships all have at least one thing in common:  an unbelievable chemistry. Monday night, while watching Game 7 of the NLCS, I saw this ...