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The Baseball Writer’s Association of America (BBWAA) 2020 Hall of Fame ballot was released today. Here are my thoughts on who does and doesn’t deserve a plaque in Cooperstown, and why. One note-the Veteran’s committee ballot also contains nine players who are in contention for a spot in the Hall. The criteria there varies fromContinue reading “Breaking Down the 2020 MLB Hall of Fame Ballot”

It’s been a minute since I’ve written here, partially due to website difficulties and partially due to sheer laziness (my opinions here may be wrong at times, but they will always be honest!), but spring is here and along with the rebirth of nature comes the rebirth of attaching significance to two weeks worth ofContinue reading “Checking in on baseball on Easter Sunday”

Drew Brees or Johnny Manziel? (Paxson Haws/The Daily) If quarterback decisions were made solely on statistics, Baker Mayfield would be the unquestioned first overall pick. If they were based on measurables, he wouldn’t crack the third round.  The opposition of the two most important metrics regarding QB evaluation has turned Mayfield into one of theContinue reading “Breaking Down the Top 4 Quarterbacks of the 2018 Draft-Baker Mayfield”

There are box scores to check, and all is right in the world. Lefty looks good so far at 35, the deuce is really snapping. Think we can squeeze another year out of him? I tell ya what, I had that kid pegged for Double-A, but he’s going to force some tough decisions around here.Continue reading “Spring is in the air…”