This past week I was on vacation in sunny and beautiful Sauble Beach, Ontario. For my American friends, that’s about a four-hour drive from Toronto. So I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the Blue Jays and their week that was (or wasn’t). This post is also a vacation journal of sorts, as I document my […]
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Was that heaven? Yeah. For baseball fans, the Field of Dreams game was heaven in Iowa. The production was near perfect, the field was immaculate, and it was all complemented by a game for the ages. For once, Rob Manfred and Major League Baseball got something incredibly right. It’s an often overused sentiment, but the […]
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The Idea Behind Tanking Nobody likes to see a team tanking. It is the process of trying to lose games on purpose to get a better draft position to hopefully build up your franchise later. This may seem like a good idea from a business standpoint for MLB teams. When they know they have no […]
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The Toronto Blue Jays have several legitimate contenders for all the major individual awards this season. With just under 50 games left, there’s still much to be decided. However, it’s not too early to start thinking about who could be coming away with some hardware come November. MVP Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladdy’s case for Most […]
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What If we asked questions? On August 11, 2021, the newest Marvel property, What If, will debut on Disney Plus. The premise of the series will revolve around Marvel-themed hypotheticals. What if Iron Man isn’t blown up? What if Agent Carter was Captain America? In honor of this TV event, which will likely be groundbreaking […]
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This season has been one of the more surprising years in recent memory. Nobody predicted the Yankees’ struggles, the Giants leading the NL West, the Cardinals hovering around .500, or the Cubs purging like they did during the trade deadline. Given that this is a season of unpredictability, do not be surprised if the Milwaukee […]
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When the Toronto Blue Jays returned home for the first time since September 2019, there was excitement around the team. They feature a powerful lineup starring reigning All-Star Game MVP Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Their double-play combination of Marcus Semien and Bo Bichette is, perhaps, the best in baseball. The starting pitching, led by a Robbie […]
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Now that the dust has settled on a historic MLB trade deadline day, it’s time to take stock of where teams are. Some organizations have been energized by an influx of new talent, while others have to be feeling decimated. But the real winners after all the moving and shaking? It’s the game of baseball […]
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The Toronto Blue Jays made headlines Friday afternoon when they traded for Twins ace Jose Berrios. The team has been linked to the right-hander for months now and it finally happened. Going back to the Twin Cities are coveted prospects, Austin Martin (Jays #2, 16 overall) and Simeon Woods-Richardson (Jays #4, 68 overall). I first […]
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What an exciting and eventful MLB trade deadline it’s been! Several high-profile names have changed teams over the past few days. The impact of some of these trades will be felt for years to come as some top prospects were also moved. Things really got going on Wednesday night when Joey Gallo was shipped to […]
Read MoreA salary cap needs to be put in by MLB following the 2021 season. After seeing only certain teams being able to afford big players at the Trade Deadline. It is evident a change needs to be made to help make the league more competitive. Here is why MLB needs to consider putting in a […]
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While covering the MLB trade market over the last few weeks, I believed that the Toronto Blue Jays would be aggressive. That belief has wavered over the last few days. Heading into a critical stretch of games against the Mets and Red Sox, the Jays haven’t gotten the job done. They’re not a player or […]
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There’s one player whose name keeps coming up in my ongoing research into the MLB trade market. He’s on a minor-league contract that will pay him $100,000 in 2021. He is Colorado Rockies’ first baseman, C.J. Cron. Take a good look you won’t see it for long? CJ CRON 2-Run HR #Rockies pic.twitter.com/NsaVeOpKs5 — Barstool […]
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I had my cute, little MLB trade deadline preview post all ready to go. Then the Tampa Bay Rays got the party started early, trading for slugger Nelson Cruz. With the move, the Rays announced their intentions of being World Series contenders once again. They have a balanced lineup, solid pitching, and a whole stable […]
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