Posted on February 12, 2026 by davidbloom
Even before their was the legend that is growing in David Wright, just about every publication was calling Andy Marte the best overall prospect in the land. But, there was this sleeper prospect named David Wright. He slugged his way through the minor leagues that year, and has gone one to become one of the […]
Filed under: Around the Web, Athletics, Braves, ESPN, Indians, Infield, Interviews, MLB, Mets, Minors, NL East, National League, Prospects, Twenty Something Stars | 1 Comment »
Posted on January 29, 2026 by davidbloom
I get what the Seattle Mariners are trying to do in the American League West. With the Oakland A’s and the Texas Rangers more than likely taking themselves out of contention with their rebuilding moves, there is no better time to strike a blockbuster deal that make them a serious player. Its been […]
Filed under: American League, Angels, Around the Web, Athletics, Braves, MLB, Mariners, Marlins, Mets, NL East, National League, Orioles, Rangers | 1 Comment »
Posted on March 10, 2025 by davidbloom
The Cactus league tour stop today took place in Scottsville, the home of the S.F. Giants. In town were the visiting Oakland Athletics. This seemed to be one of the visual pleasing parks. Though, finding a parking spot turned out to be near impossible until the park&ride was discovered. Barry Bonds was in the […]
Filed under: American League, Athletics, Giants, National League, Rays, Spring Training | 1 Comment »
Posted on March 3, 2025 by davidbloom
I mentioned the other day about my upcoming Spring Fling. What I did not mention was the teams that I would get the opportunity to see.
AL West
Athletics Nation (A’s)
NL West
AZ Snake Pit (Diamondbacks)
McCovey Chronicles (Giants)
Gaslamp Ball (Padres)
Purple Row (Rockies)
NL Central
Brew Crew Ball (Brewers)
Bleed Cubbie Blue (Cubs)
Filed under: Athletics, Diamondbacks, Giants, Padres, Rockies, Spring Training | No Comments »
Posted on March 1, 2025 by davidbloom
For the past ten years, I have headed South every March to catch the Grapefruit League’s Spring Training action. Over the past few years, more and more teams have headed west moving their Spring Training to Arizona playing in the Cactus League. In a Unprecedented move, I will not be watching the Devil […]
Filed under: American League, Athletics, Brewers, Cubs, Diamondbacks, Giants, MLB, National League, Padres, Rockies, Spring Training | 3 Comments »
Posted on February 2, 2026 by davidbloom
The NCAA baseball season with the sound of aluminum bats is here. My favorite team the Gators who I featured the other day begins play tommorow against VMI. The college baseball is not the big money maker college sport like football or basketball, but nothing beats seeing your team show up in […]
Filed under: Athletics, Padres, college baseball | 1 Comment »
Posted on January 4, 2026 by davidbloom
In recent times, teams like the Boston Red Sox and Theo Epstein have shyed away from the Money Ball approach. But, not Billy Beane who last year took a chance on Frank Thomas who has a strong track record with a high On Base Average. The list goes on for Billy Beane with the players […]
Filed under: American League, Athletics, Projections, Sabermetrics | No Comments »
Posted on December 29, 2025 by davidbloom
The S.F. Giants found their #1 pitcher to make up for the Jason Schmidt defection. However, several points come to mind. It was thought Zito wanted to step into a big market where he could market himself as a media darling off the field. In signing with the Giants, he does not make […]
Filed under: Athletics, Free Agent Signing, Giants, MLB, Mets, National League | 3 Comments »
