It has been a fun distraction from Spring Training to follow the likes of Yovani Gallardo, Ryan Braun, Anthony Rizzo and company in the World Baseball Classic. Naturally, there are a number of cool World Baseball Classic items up for bid on the MLB Auctions site. Here’s a taste of the best pieces if you’re… Read more »
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Canada, Mexico spar at WBC
A nasty fight between Team Canada and Team Mexico broke out today during the World Baseball Classic. Since I’m a loser, I don’t have access to MLB Network and have been unable to watch the WBC in … other ways, I did not see the fight firsthand. But the best video I saw floating around… Read more »
Thirteen Brewers competing in WBC
I will admit, I don’t know much about the World Baseball Classic. All I know is different countries compete, MLB players sometimes join the rosters, it’s on right now, and I would love to watch and learn more if I had MLB Network on my TV. Darn you, UWM. If you’re as behind on the WBC news… Read more »
Emma Award 6: Carlos Beltran
The outfielder who took home the third Emma Award of 2012 has taken home the sixth. Although his week may have been overshadowed nationally by Josh Hamilton, Carlos Beltran of the St. Louis Cardinals was almost as good. Hamilton’s line: 13-for-28 (.464), 9 HR, 16 RBIs, 5 BB. Beltran’s line: 10-for-25 (.400), 5 HR, 12… Read more »
Position Prerankings: Catcher
Note: In the mini-series “Position Prerankings,” I’ll go position-by-position for each team in the NL Central and say which projected starter I’d rather have on my team this season, along with a runner up and honorable mention. It should be noted that we’re only talking this year’s production, so age, contract status, likeability of the… Read more »