From starter to reliever — it’s not for everyone
JUPITER, Fla. — The Twins looked like a contending team to me going into the spring, but they have a big problem now if closer Joe Nathan has to miss the entire year because of potential Tommy John...
View Article6 Divisions in 6 Days: AL Central
With this being the final week of Spring Training (crazy, right?), I figured it’d be justified to take a look at all 30 clubs and examine where they stand, what they need and where it looks like...
View ArticleSeptember chock-full of storylines
The best time to be a baseball fan, in my mind, starts right now, when the calendar flips to September, the rosters expand to 40, the trade rumors simmer and each game takes on added playoff intensity....
View ArticlePostseason breakdown: American League
MINNESOTA — The Rays, Yankees, Twins and Rangers are all different heading into the postseason, but they all have a lefty at the top of their rotations, solid eight- and ninth-inning guys and, come...
View ArticleStar gazing as we approach vernal equinox
NOT FLORIDA — I won’t make it down to Florida for Spring Training until early March, but I’m sure the Grapefruit League will be fine without me. A lot happened this offseason, and there’s a lot to...
View ArticleGame 6: Angels-Twins …
Angels (2-3) Maicer Izturis, SS Howie Kendrick, 2B Albert Pujols, 1B Torii Hunter, RF Mark Trumbo, DH Vernon Wells, LF Alberto Callaspo, 3B Bobby Wilson, C Peter Bourjos, CF SP: RH Dan Haren (0-1, 8.44...
View ArticleGame 7: Angels-Yankees …
Angels (2-4) Erick Aybar, SS Bobby Abreu, RF Albert Pujols, 1B Kendrys Morales, DH Mark Trumbo, 3B Vernon Wells, LF Maicer Izturis, 2B Chris Iannetta, C Peter Bourjos, CF SP: RH Ervin Santana (0-1,...
View ArticleFinally, some normalcy for Josh Hamilton …
Josh Hamilton is looking forward to playing some games at Angel Stadium. It has little to do with the booing he received in Texas, and more to do with the simple fact that, after going on a reunion...
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