Panic Attack

I can't speak for how other baseball teams work, because I have only been a part of one fanbase in my life. But when it comes to real Cubs fans, there are two distinct types: the ones who believe 'This is our year' and the ones who ask 'When is my next nervous breakdown gonna happen?' (Of course there are [read more...]

Midsummer Classic Part II

Now that we have escaped the boredom of the American League we can excitedly turn our full attention to the Senior Circuit, our beloved sport of baseball, at its finest.   This is going to be a lot of fun, the depth of stars at multiple positions makes for a lively debate in my head, debate that is rarely resolved objectively so [read more...]

Picking the All-Star Teams: National League

Since the 1996 All-Star game held in Philadelphia, the American League has won ten of the eleven mid-season classics. The only time the National League didn't lose: the 2002 game that ended in a 7-7 tie. That means for twelve consecutive seasons, the best of the NL haven't been able to defeat the best of the AL. So why is that? [read more...]

Getting ready for fantasy baseball-Catchers

I'd like to preface this by letting everyone know I drafted Brian McCann (.270, 18, 92) in the third round last year, so I'm an idiot. The only guy this year worth a pick that high is Victor Martinez, and that's because he gets quite a bit of time at first base. Catchers are the hardest position players to read, [read more...]