This Post is Not “Elite”
Let’s talk about what it takes to be “elite.” First, a little history: the term “elite” became an elite sports cliche a few years ago when pundits began debating the elite-ness of NFL quarterback Joe Flacco.
Monthly Archives: March 2016
The Most Disappointing Season For…The Baltimore Orioles
By standing pat, and keeping the old gang together, the Orioles overlooked their age and their weaknesses. The fragility of their pitching staff haunted them, and they spent the next several years in a continual rebuilding mode.
Read moreBetting Tips from a Guy Who’s Reading a Book
In preparation for my best friend’s bachelor party in Vegas this weekend, I’ve been reading Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction, by Philip E. Tetlock and Dan Gardner. The book explores how to cultivate and exercise good judgement, which is something we can all use more of, especially in the Age of Trump.
Read moreThe Most Disappointing Season For…The Boston Red Sox
The ball went through Buckner’s legs, yes, but it’s basically the same team that went to the Series with a couple of new additions. There’s no reason not to repeat and avenge Buckner!
Read moreYeah, You’re Trying to Tire Me
Baseball is tired, man. Baseball is ruined, nerds. Duke examines how we can fix it.
Read moreDon’t Underestimate the Effect Barry Bonds May Have on Giancarlo Stanton
While the outfield wall remains a shade of green rarely seen in nature and the structure behind it nightmare fuel, elements of the Miami Marlins have received a face lift. And we’re not talking about Ichiro’s pursuit of 3,000 major league knocks.
Read moreMake Baseball Great Again
In her most recent Bases Bloated, Elisabeth Galina eviscerates the human-blob-of-tanning-lotion that is Donald Trump, comparing him, rather aptly, to head lice.
Read moreHardball Theatre: Billy Beane Buys a Sandwich
A Play in One Act by Keith Good. (Lights up; the scene is frozen. A Baker stands in an apron and toq behind a “Sandwich” counter in the O-Co Coliseum. Oakland A’s General Manager Billy Beane is standing before the counter.
Read more25 Years On: The Forgotten Moment of the 1991 World Series
In a Fall Classic replete with clutch hitting, outstanding pitching and surprise heroes, it was a singular moment which had nothing to do with extra inning plays at the plate or pitching performances which would stand the test of time.
Read moreAttn: MLB Teams; Re: Hire Me
My dream has always been to work in Major League Baseball, and for a long time, I gave that dream a real shot. Alas, here we are.
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