With all of the commotion surrounding Mariano Rivera retiring after this season, Todd Helton went unnoticed for his retirement until his last home game at Coors Field. Although Rivera announced his retirement prior to the season starting, Helton chose to play out the season and declare his retirement a few days before the season ended. […]
Archives for September 2013
Mariano Rivera Farewell Retirement Tour 2013
September 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Most players playing baseball today switch teams at least once in their careers, with some collecting jersey after jersey from a new team each season. Even some players who seemed destined to be with one team forever, like Albert Pujols in St. Louis, switch teams when dollar signs are flashed in front of their eyes. […]
Fantasy Baseball MLB Draft 2014: Tools for Success
September 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Many people play fantasy baseball with the hopes of beating their friends or family, getting bragging rights, and having a home made trophy to show off forever. There is also a game mode in many baseball games that allows you to play as a team and have a fantasy draft with every team in the […]
Jason Giambi and His Long Lasting Career
September 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The early 2000’s saw a left-handed power hitter who was leading the unsuspecting Oakland A’s to wins, playoff appearances, and crushing home runs with long hair that almost gave Randy Johnson a run for his money. Jason Giambi was the 2000 MVP and used his success in Oakland to land a then common large contract […]
Set-Up Man: Makes or Breaks the Closer
September 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Two types of pitchers get all the love and coverage: starters and closers. It makes sense because they are on the mound during the most critical parts of the game; at least in the eyes of the fans. Starters can pitch anywhere from one to 9+ innings. Closers usually don’t throw more than 1 inning, […]
