You know how it’s said that managers’ decisions are usually canceled out by how the players perform over 162 games, but managerial decisions can win or lose a playoff series?  Or in tonight’s case, a play in game? I agree with the sentiment.  Remember Terry Francona in game 7 of the World Series last season?  … Continue reading What to watch for tonight (AL wild card)

For my AL MVP pick, I thought it really could’ve come down to one of three guys: Aaron Judge, Chris Sale or Corey Kluber.  I wouldn’t quibble with any of those three, although I know for sure Jose Altuve was not the most valuable player in the AL this season. The National League has even … Continue reading 2017 NL MVP

We’re going to do this elimination style today – i.e., if player "A" provided more value to his team in 2017 than player "B" did, then player "B" is eliminated.  There’s no need going into player "B"’s resume as great as it may be if he wasn’t more valuable than player A. Secondly, I need … Continue reading 2017 AL MVP

I wrote this on June 15th of this season: "On June 13th and 14th, the NY Yankees, one of the best teams in baseball in one of the best divisions in baseball (i.e., they aren’t going to run away and hide from the rest of their division, like the Washington Nationals will – these games count) … Continue reading My magic 8 ball told you so