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If The Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 6

By John ⋅ May 17, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Interleague play is almost upon us, and that will mix up the races for sure. In fact, there’s a three-way tie for the top AL spot. The NL race isn’t too far away from that either. However, injuries are continuing to hit key names, which should shake things up even more. Where do things stand [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 5

By John ⋅ May 10, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

After another week, there’s been some shifting. The Mets and Braves are opening a bit of space for themselves in the Wildcard race, while the Blue Jays are still trying to maintain their final spot. There’s more competition for the #1 spots, which is sure to make things fun. A few division have entertaining races [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 3

By John ⋅ April 26, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Three weeks into the season, and there’s starting to be some real separation in the NL divisions, but the AL is still largely close. The AL East is starting to even out, while Washington’s stock continues to rise. Where has everyone wound up this week? Let’s look at what would happen if the playoffs started [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 2

By John ⋅ April 20, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Another week into the season and the injury bug is starting to bite into teams. The Yankees are without Brett Gardner and the Cardinals are without Lance Berkman, among others. Texas is still near unbeatable, while the Red Sox are terrible once more. Where have all these changes left everyone? Let’s look at what would [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 1

By John ⋅ April 12, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The MLB season is now underway, and already there have been plenty of surprises. In particular, the AL East has been turned upside down, again. The Dodgers are good, the Angels are bad, and Boston’s pitching is as useless as last year thus far. And a manager (Ozzie Guillen) is already in scalding water. So [...]

Why Would Tim Wakefield Go to the National League?

By Matt Goisman ⋅ November 19, 2011 ⋅ One comment

Tim Wakefield‘s declaration at the end of September that he wanted to return to the Red Sox made perfect sense: if the team wanted him back, why not? The fans have always loved him; he needs just seven wins to break the team’s career wins record; and figuring out what to do next – every [...]

Red Sox Set to Sign Carlos Beltran?

By Nick Bohlen ⋅ November 8, 2011 ⋅ One comment

With J.D. Drew’s horrific contract and passionless play finally vacating right field at Fenway Park, newly appointed general manager Ben Cherington must decide who should man the territory near Pesky’s Pole for the 2012 season. Will Cherington give internal options Josh Reddick and/or Ryan Kalish a chance to prove themselves? Or will he look elsewhere [...]

N.L. East Fantasy Preview

By Pete Rampino ⋅ March 17, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

This division is STACKED. Hell, the Phillies alone have enough starting pitchers to lead your team to glory, and no, that’s no exaggeration. Aside from that, there is an abundance of young hitters, some with 30+ HR potential. You know what? Just draft solely from the N.L. East and you actually might win your league. [...]

Red Sox Interested in Carlos Beltran?

By KC Downey ⋅ December 7, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

After the acquisition of Adrian Gonzalez, the Red Sox now may be looking for an outfielder. When Jayson Werth reached a ridiculous deal with the Nationals, Carl Crawford’s price tag went through the roof, which could mean he’s too expensive for the Sox. Also, Crawford is a lefthander with limited power, so perhaps that may [...]

Carlos Delgado Signs Minor League Deal With Red Sox

By John ⋅ August 7, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

In the wake of the injury to Youk, the Red Sox have signed first baseman Carlos Delgado to a minor league deal. Delgado was sidelined early on in 2009 during his last season with the Mets with hip problems, and hasn’t played since. With Boston’s premier first baseman out for the season, signing Delgado became [...]

SoB MLB Power Rankings 7-6-10

By John ⋅ July 6, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Welcome back for another edition of the SoB Power Rankings for Major League Baseball. This edition is jam packed with thirteen teams getting nods for the ten spots, yet only one dropping from the rankings. And eight teams have either kept their previous spot or moved just one. The Twins’ recent slide out of the [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 13

By John ⋅ July 5, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

It’s only another week until the All Star Game, and there’s still no clear contenders. The Yankees are the first to 50 wins, and the Braves are the first to 30 home wins, while the Orioles still haven’t reached 10 road wins. Minnesota has been slipping, and is now tied for the division lead with [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 12

By John ⋅ June 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

It’s almost All Star time, and with Interleague Play over, plenty of teams have padded their leads, or taken some. The Red Sox have been dipping into the take-an-injury, leave-and-injury tray quite frequently, but are still holding their own. Philadelphia is still trying to get back into the race, while Stephen Strasburg and the Nationals [...]

SoB MLB Power Rankings 6-21-10

By John ⋅ June 21, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The Rays aren’t doing so well lately, and it’s cost them. They’re now tied with the Red Sox, and dropping in our rankings. After Mark Teixeira’s grand slam, the Yankees are back on top alone. Now, they’ll visit Arizona, for three easy wins. The 2001 World Series probably still has the Yankees hating. The Rangers [...]

If the Playoffs Started Today – MLB Week 11