Carl Crawford Says Its a Happy New Year!

Posted on February 13, 2026 by davidbloom

In a revealing piece over at ESPN, Carl Crawford is sure glad 2007 is behind us. In 2008 the Rays are actually making some baseball related moves:
“With all the B.S. that was going on last year, I think we lost focus on the task at hand.”
Crawford refers to the ongoing soap opera […]

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Accolades Continue For Superstar David Wright

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 […]

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Statistical Tussles Making Headlines

Posted on June 17, 2025 by davidbloom

It sure seems the numbers that take place while the ball is in play have been a big topic in the news this week. The NCAA seems to think it should be the sole authority on who gets to report what takes place on its athletic fields of competition.
In other number news, Scott Boras has […]

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Signs Your ESPN Baseball Analyst Bites

Posted on March 10, 2025 by davidbloom

Steve Phillips is the former GM who has the voice for TV. However, alot of what comes out of his mouth lately is very John Kruk like and ridiculous.
Case one:
Trade Jorge Cantu and B.J. Upton for either Chuck James or Derrick Turnbow
Case two:
Even if Hamilton develops into something more than a spring training phenom, it […]

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