Archive for the 'Teams' Category
The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have played some of the most memorable games in baseball history. Many have been more important, but last night’s may have been the most exciting, most improbable game they have ever played. Larry tries to put what he saw last night into words.
First they hit and can’t pitch, then they pitch and can’t hit. First the starters are bad and the bullpen is good, then the relievers go in the tank and the rotation picks it up. Their most productive hitter started the season in the minors and their best hitter might still be there. It’s been a confusing season in Minnesota, and Aaron takes a look at exactly what is going on.
Change one thing, change everything.
Roberto Alomar was once a lock for 3000 hits and the Hall of Fame. The last few years have seriously hurt his chances for both, but he’s had a great career. Matthew looks back at a player whose greatness may be forgotten.
The White Sox and Mariners completed baseball’s second big trade in the last week, as Freddy Garcia heads to Chicago and one of baseball’s top prospects goes to Seattle.
Larry and Ben discuss the importance of this week’s Red Sox/Yankees series.
Beltran to the Astros, Dotel to the A’s, prospects to the Royals. Aaron breaks the blockbuster deal down.
The second installment of Matthew’s look at what things would look like if everyone had just stayed put.
What exactly is an All-Star, anyway? Aaron tackles the yearly question, and then gives his picks for the AL and NL teams.
Ben’s back from vacation, and he and Larry go right back at it with their beloved teams battling the NL West on the left coast.