For the 87th year of the Midsummer Classic, baseball turns its sights to Marlins Park in Miami, Florida. This will be the first MLB All-Star game played at the Miami Marlins new ballpark. It was first opened back in 2012. Now every year there is always a lot of discussion and some of it a little dated about how the teams are put together. No system will ever be perfect. Fans don’t always get it right and managers won’t either. The fact that the players are able to vote for participants was a great choice and they know who is deserving. Regardless of who should or shouldn’t be in the game lets just accept that the best players will always be involved one way or another. Here are my all-stars keeping with the rules that every team be represented and a total of 34 players for each league. Continue reading
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2017 MLB World Series & Awards Predictions
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NL MVP – SS Corey Seager Los Angeles Dodgers
AL MVP – OF Mike Trout Los Angeles Angels
NL Cy Young – Clayton Kershaw Los Angeles Dodgers
AL Cy Young – Yu Darvish Texas Rangers Continue reading
American League West
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1. Houston Astros
They are in it to win right now with the acquisitions of Beltran and McCann.
2. Texas Rangers
Their bullpen and top of the rotation give them a distinct advantage for a Wild Card spot.
3. Seattle Mariners
With the massive turnover of the roster, things will need to click right away for their playoff drought to end.
4. Los Angeles Angels
Everything i.e, health and player performance, has to go right for them to contend for a Wild Card spot.
5. Oakland Athletics
This will be another rebuilding year, but there are some interesting pieces coming from the minors very soon. Continue reading
Spring Is In The Air
StandardIs it a coincidence that Spring Training starts around Valentine’s Day? While I like talking about football, basketball and hockey, I love when it’s time for baseball. The sound of the ball hitting the glove or being struck by a bat. This is my first love when it comes to sports. Continue reading
2016 MLB All-Star Teams
StandardFor the 86th year of the Midsummer Classic, baseball turns its sights to Petco Park in San Diego, California. This will be the first time the MLB All-Star game will be played at the San Diego Padres new ballpark. It was first opened back in 2004. Now every year there is always a lot of discussion and some of it a little dated about how the teams are put together. No system will ever be perfect. Fans don’t always get it right and managers won’t either. The fact that the players are able to vote for participants was a great choice and they know who is deserving. Regardless of who should or shouldn’t be in the game lets just accept that the best players will always be involved one way or another. Here are my all-stars keeping with the rules that every team be represented and a total of 34 players for each league.


