Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times writes a well reasoned piece about why Ichiro in Seattle is not the same as Derek Jeter in New York.  (The 5 rings are only a small part of the argument.) This is about a franchise player in decline.  See, even though Ichiro’s numbers are way down this year, [...]

I have been hunting for something written out there that speaks to my feelings on Ken Griffey Jr.  He announced his retirement yesterday, and so it would seem a million stories should have been already written, almost like an obit, waiting for the day. Unfortunately, all the pieces out there read that way.   This Tyler [...]

Today’s Trivia Contest Prize will be one of our famous Grab-Bags, filled with an assortment of Major League Memorabilia, and perhaps a book depending on your preference of team!  This contest is open to anyone who has not won in the the month of May. To win, just leave your answer in the comment box [...]

Well, it seems only fitting that the kid that was left untainted by steroids didn’t get to leave the game completely clean.  Ken Griffey Jr missed an opportunity to pinch hit a couple of days ago because he was napping in the clubhouse.  A couple of teammates outted him, when the manager hadn’t.  What does [...]

I keep hearing a little buzz about the Mariners the past couple of day.  Why, well because many believe and have written that Frankie Gutierrez, the Mariners centerfielder should have gotten the AL Gold Glove over Adam Jones.  Everywhere writers are pulling out Ultimate Zone Ratings for Gutierrez and showing how he is far and [...]