October Thrills
Playoff positions are being decided in the final series of the regular season, Miguel Cabrera is chasing history and making a strong case for AL MVP, Oakland is 30 games over .500 since June 30, and...
View ArticleGreinke, Sanchez and the Blue Jays
I read somewhere that Zack Greinke won’t be worth the money that will be thrown at him this free agent season. The reasons given were: he’s not an ‘ace’ (he’s been living off his terrific ’09 season);...
View ArticleSunday, Bloody Sunday
Cy Young awards and World Series titles represent the pinnacle of a pitcher’s active career. If enough of these coalesce over the course of a career, then the ultimate post-career reward awaits: a...
View ArticleMission ’13: After a slow start, is it time to panic?
The Jays are 20 games into a season filled with promise, but they’re 8-12. Perhaps you, like me, need a little perspective about the Jays’ slow start to the season. This isn’t a new topic here on AL...
View ArticleMission ’13, Game 40: Jays win 10-6
Melky May Meter 4-5 19 hits Melky’s found his hitting shoes, just in time to face his old mates with the Giants. Melky’s not the only one, though. Since our last recap the Jays have started to make...
View ArticleMission ’13, Game 58: Giants win 2-1
Josh Johnson started for the Jays for the first time in six weeks. He struggled prior to a tricep injury landed him on the DL, but his mound opponent, Tim Lincecum, has struggled for two seasons....
View ArticleMission ’13, Game 59: Jays win 4-0
RA Dickey got the start against an NL team, in an NL park, with NL umps. His mound opponent, Barry Zito, excels pitching in his home ball park. A light breeze and cool(er) weather favours the starting...
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