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MLB The Show 19 chose Bryce Harper as its cover boy for their game packaging a while ago, which was a bit awkward because at the time it was unknown where he’d be playing in 2019, and so promotional pictures … Continue reading →

As probably the person at this site who treasures the Hall of Fame most, I am pleased to say that I can finally say the following words: Mike Mussina and Roy Halladay are immortal. In Year 6 on the ballot … Continue reading →

Marianna Rivera makes HOF with 100% vote as the ultimate closer as the role of closer enters its death throes. Continue reading →

How we know what we think we know

How we don’t know what we think we don’t know

How we don’t know what we don’t want to know
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Former all-star pitcher, three-time 20-game winner for the Borg, pitching coach for the Borg and Mutts and all-round elder statesman for MLB Mel Stottlemyre died in Seattle at 77 following a lengthy battle with cancer today. He got into one … Continue reading →

Word comes today that the Nats have signed Brian Dozier to a one year deal ($9MM, with $2MM of that deferred, and no option years) to man second base for them during the upcoming season. This signing means that, barring … Continue reading →

A Sunday sermon Continue reading →

Ladies and gentlemen, and children of all ages! (With apologies to Claude Kirchener): It sometimes felt like it would never get here but 2019 has arrived, and most of the hot stove questions that lour’d upon our rooting interests are … Continue reading →

Hi fam, I hope that you and your families have had a beautiful Christmas season, if you celebrate. If you don’t, I hope that you were able to experience some fun and/or peace during this festive holiday season. The holidays … Continue reading →

The North Pole Alaska Nicks.

An excuse for me to reminisce. Continue reading →

Nats inked a deal with Anibal Sanchez on Thursday. 2 years, $19 million, plus an option in 2021 (when he’ll be 37) but $6 million of the money is deferred until 2021, so he only counts $6 million this year … Continue reading →

I suppose a lot of general managers have ideas about how a roster should be constructed, but Mike Rizzo has a formula, dammit, and that formula includes a relatively inexpensive left-handed guy who can hit home runs, play first base, … Continue reading →

The White Sox are reported to be mightily trying to sign Bryce Harper and/or Manny Machado, a totally terrifying and disgusting prospect. To avoid such a horrendous outcome the Twins must protect the honor of the AL Central with an offer of their own. How much should that offer be? Let’s get to figuring. Continue reading →