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Former OSU Beavers making resounding impact in major leagues
Posted on May 11, 2011 | No CommentsThere are many rising stars in Major League Baseball, but three stand out: Boston Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury, Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney, and Philadelphia Phillies reliever Mike Stutes. Why these three? They were part of Oregon State’s dominating run and are... -
Baseball is here! Previewing the grandest sport’s 2011 season
Posted on April 1, 2011 | 2 CommentsI’m a little late in getting to this. Last week I thought I could cover each division, maybe in a few parts if necessary, and have all 30 teams documented before Opening Day. Today is that day, but I’m on the National League Central, which... -
Cubs busy, but will have tough time contending in stacked NL Central
Posted on January 19, 2011 | No CommentsThe Chicago Cubs have not won a World Series since 1908, a painful 102 years ago. Their fans have thought ‘this will be the year’ year after year and their front office has been aggressive enough through free agency and trades in recent offseasons to... -
On the John: A Cub to the last
Posted on December 3, 2010 | 2 CommentsI never understood the bru-ha-ha over Ron Santo’s heel click. It is, when you think about it, the most benign of celebrations. When I think of heel clicks, I think of Bugs Bunny cartoons and old men bowling. If Derrek Lee or Paul Konerko let... -
Handing out the Awards, Part 5: National League Rookie of the Year
Posted on October 6, 2010 | No CommentsI narrowed down the National League MVP race down to two players, but though Gaby Sanchez had a terrific season for the Florida Marlins, narrowing down isn’t needed when it comes to the Rookie of the Year race. It is between Atlanta Braves outfielder Jason... -
“The Hawk” flies into Cooperstown
Posted on July 25, 2010 | 3 CommentsThe Hawk has finally landed, and his destination is Cooperstown. After a career that spanned over two decades, Andre Dawson finally earns what many feel is his rightful place in the hallowed halls of Cooperstown. The Baseball Hall of Fame announced today that he, along with manager...