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By mfitz, Section MLB
Jose Canseco's latest desperate attempt to sell books has gone too far. Fans and media alike must stop taking the allegations of individuals such as Canseco as absolute truth. (2 comments, 542 words in story) Full Story By teekay, Section MLB
Ever since the day the Mitchell Report was released the baseball world has dealt with constant drama. Admissions and apologies have been offered and denied. Fingers have been pointed and judgments have been passed. Reputations have been thrown into question and fans have been thrown into unrest. But one quality of the report has reigned supreme over all others; it's entertainment value.
It's no secret that America loves a good Soap Opera. Not a drama, but a Soap Opera. As in a drama where all rationality and reason disappear and the story becomes a delightfully hilarious mess of childish idiocy... and for whatever reason, it's enthralling! (8 comments, 808 words in story) Full Story By alexferguson60, Section MLB
Bobby Abreu must be used to living in other people's shadows. After all, he stands in them every time he takes the field at Yankee Stadium. And even when he's on the bench in the shade of the dugout with his pinstriped teammates, he's still considered to be 'under the radar'. (1 comment, 618 words in story) Full Story By YankTank, Section MLB
"How did you go bankrupt?" Thank you, Queens. Thank you for doing the impossible. Thank you for flooding the headlines and monopolizing the morning news. Thank you for securing your own special spot in history and diluting ours. Thank for liberating us from the stigma that has been emblazoned on our psyches since October 21, 2004.
And mostly, thank you for finally disencumbering us from the toxic ownership of "the biggest collapse in Major League Baseball history." (9 comments, 2336 words in story) Full Story By alexferguson60, Section MLB
So, it's October time. Yanks vs Indians, Red Sox vs Angels. Alex Ferguson looks at the runners and riders... (3 comments, 725 words in story) Full Story By mw2828, Section MLB
There was Carl Pavano, the supposed anchor turned albatross, battling on Opening Day of the 2007 season, searching futility for a strikeout pitch. He appears out of place in Yankee pinstripes, assuming a secondary skin, awkwardly wrenching arm overhead, seeking the pristine mechanics and precise command that bought him to the doorstep of stardom. Yes, seems too long ago, when Pavano, young, healthy, and fearless, owned the consensus as the top pitcher within 05's hot stove menu. Matt Clement was deemed erratic, Pedro Martinez dubbed weathered. He was the one. (2 comments, 3927 words in story) Full Story By mw2828, Section MLB
It had been a competition, and circus all the same. And now, the 2003 American League Championship Series would be decided on one game, on one night. Pedro Martinez had his legacy to protect, damaged in Game 3. Roger Clemens had his dignity to fight for. It was common knowledge that Clemens would dive into retirement immediately following the '03 season. He couldn't be remembered as a loser, defeated by his successor. (2 comments, 4326 words in story) Full Story By mw2828, Section MLB
The fourth contest was washed away by rain, leaving the tabloid vultures to pick at the carcass of Game 3. Everyone would have a say. There was New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, suggesting that Pedro Martinez, now known as an enemy of the elderly, would have been arrested if he pulled his shenanigans at Yankee Stadium. There was Pedro, the man himself, maintaining his intent to gently push Zimmer aside.
There was Red Sox manager Grady Little, displaying little tact in declaring the Series a battle upgraded to war. (1780 words in story) Full Story By mw2828, Section MLB
The A's had fallen, tortuously, in the playoffs once again. The defeat offered zero consolation. There were no moral victories. In their shattered clubhouse, Billy Beane lost it, railing about the payroll disparity separating the two teams. But on the field, they had been so close. So close... As the Red Sox raucously celebrated that night, ready to challenge the New York Yankees, ready to spit in the face of history, one lingering, exhausting thought couldn't have been far from their minds.
They had survived. (5001 words in story) Full Story By mw2828, Section MLB
Sports couldn't exist without opposing forces. Here is the story of two teams destined for no greater glory than to define each other. Here is one legend of the fall, among many others. (4 comments, 2384 words in story) Full Story
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