Imagine, if you will, being selected in the MLB Draft out of high school, filled with optimism and excitement over beginning one’s arduous journey through the minor leagues. Through all the preparation, drills, workouts and periods of extreme ups coupled with long stretches of self-doubt, the one constant that remains is such: make it to the major leagues. Commitment and the drive to...
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Over the last thirty-plus years, baseball has witnessed some of the most dominating back-end relievers to ever play the game. With closers taking a more predominant role during that span, the number of relievers to be considered for enshrinement into Cooperstown will continue to be discussed and considered among the BBWAA for years to come. Two such relievers appear on the ballot this winter,...
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In major league history, there’s been only been eight players to accomplish the following for their careers: Collect 2,400 or more hits Steal 600 plus bases Own a career bWAR (Baseball-Reference WAR) of 65.0 or greater Seven of the eight players are enshrined in Cooperstown in the Baseball Hall of Fame: Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb, Eddie Collins, George Davis, Joe Morgan, Tim Raines and Rickey...
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In September 1999, the Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets made what was at the time an unheralded trade. The teams swapped pitchers, both of whom were late-round picks in their respective drafts, with the Mets sending 25-year-old right-hander Dan Murray to Kansas City for 24-year-old left-hander Glendon Rusch. Murray would appear in only 14 games between 1999-00 for the Royals, while Rusch...
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While the Houston Astros were embarking on their first World Series title and only their second appearance in the Fall Classic in their 56-year history in 2017, an Astros broadcaster was all too familiar with the circumstances. After all, Mike Stanton did appear in every postseason from 1991 to 2002 (except for the strike-shortened year in 1994) and owns the fourth-most appearances in postseason...
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