Archive for the 'Commentary' Category

Is baseball opting for short-term gain in exchange for long-term pain in the case of Barry Lamar Bonds?

Buds, Cubs, Bugs, Duds and flubs

There’s a bit of optimism in KC. Is it warranted?

Lots of upside, lots of questions, not a lot of money

Steve rounds up the top training-season trades of recent decades, involving Sarge, Mr. Scoop, Slammin’ Sammy and a tremendous Edmonds catch.

This Bud’s for who?

On March 11, 1901, John McGraw announced the signing of Tokohama, a Native American he hoped to deploy at second base for his Baltimore Orioles. That was just one of the transactional shenanigans that took place during this week of March.

Lisa is not optimistic about the Astros’ chances this season.

Man who sits on fence gets kicked from both sides

Think spring training over the years hasn’t been much of a season for big trades? Think again, my friend.