The Real Problem(s) with Manny’s Contract Negotiations

He’s one of the best right handed hitters of all time. There really isn’t any question about that. However, along with this incredible talent, the Manny Ramirez package includes a number of disclaimers, which makes contract negotiations with the man a very interesting process.

Top 10 Names for Your 2009 Fantasy Baseball Team

Aside from helping drill players statistics from every MLB team into your head, keeping you up to date as to whether or not Ryan Church will be playing, and creating debates on how to pronounce Chone Figgins’ name, fantasy baseball is a lot of fun.

WBC Links: Part I

Rosters for the World Baseball Classic (WBC) were released this Tuesday, and, as Paula Deen would say, “this ain’t your momma’s baseball tourney.” These teams are stacked. It seems that the inaugural year was merely to iron out some kinks and meant to prove to everybody that this thing is for real. And in this second installment, it already has that Olympic feel where the world’s best players are on board to bring their country recognition.

MLB Network Gets Real

One of the best offerings of 2009 launched on January 1st and continues to impress. MLB finally decided to get a piece of the ESPN pie by creating its own network and providing original programming.

The Beginnings of a Rivalry Rivalry?

Lately, there’s been a lot of coverage on ESPN (via tv, Internet, and radio) regarding the ongoing development of a rivalry between the Phillies and Mets.

MLB Team Puts Fans First, Softens Economic Blow

You read that right.

Earlier today, CNN Money posted an article discussing the current economic situation’s impact on sports, in particular baseball, and, more specifically, the Arizona Diamondbacks. With financial uncertainty plaguing many Americans, many sports fans are cutting corners by going to less games and buying less merchandise.

Bud Is No Friend to Baseball

You would think that starting up an MLB-focused blog a day after the annual “New York Yankee spring training confessional” press conference implies a focus on this year’s circus leader, Alex Rodriguez. However, there’s plenty a of media coverage concerning his use of banned substances from 2001-2003; instead, I’d like to draw some attention to another story that was conveniently planned to slip under the radar as A-Rod demanded the attention of baseball fans everywhere. It’s a story that is as infuriating as it is expected.