I've regarded the question of whether or not Mariano Rivera’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame would be from a unanimous vote among the BBWAA voters as an inane discussion. Really – what would a non-unanimous vote prove?  That there are wacky people out there?  That there are people who say things just to … Continue reading Unanimous Mo (…?)

Before we get into my hypothetical 2019 Hall of Fame ballot, we need to review last year’s.  Because only 10 votes are allowed, who was inducted last year and who becomes eligible this year may affect one’s votes, as it has with mine this year.  Which, we must acknowledge, is an absurd voting policy – … Continue reading 2019 HOF Ballot (with Yankee ties)

To be clear, I have no inside information on what a major league team would want in return for its players in a trade.  I, like you, assume based on reports that the Yankees want to add a front-line starting pitcher and that there are teams who are floating the idea of trading their front-line … Continue reading Target this guy: