Tag Archives: Major League Baseball
After a career year, Valdespin is your MVP
After a career year, Jordany Valdespin was named the Long Island Ducks MVP. There really nothing that he hasn’t done in the game. In all, Valdespin has appeared in over 1300 games at the professional level including four years with …
Portelli has greatest season in Pecos League history
Brian Portelli is not a household name, and even after what he did in the Pecos League, it still might not register amongst watercooler conversations. Portelli’s college career began at Grand Rapids Community College before he transferred to Florida International …
There’s no denying Rafael Palmeiro’s ability to swing the bat
The guy can flat out hit. There’s no denying it. 20 MLB seasons, 569 home runs, 1,835 RBI, 3,020 hits and a .288 batting average all says Hall of Fame. Unfortunately the fingerpoint and vehemently denying his use of performance …
The ability to reset and refocus is key for Zac Grotz
There really is no conventional route to professional baseball and New York Mets minor league pitcher Zac Grotz in no exception. While most players never make it to the big leagues, there are always those players who defy the odds. …
After an outstanding start, New York Mets ink Grotz to minor league deal
Seven games and 32 innings was all it took before the New York Mets signed Zac Grotz to a minor league deal. When I said it would only be a matter of time before he got another shot, I didn’t realize …
Indy LI Ducks sign Former Blue Jays first-round pick Travis Snider
First-round draft picks are guaranteed successes right? It’s never really the case. For Travis Snider, the 14th overall pick of the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2006 MLB June Amateur Draft, his journey from one of USA Today’s Top High …
Ex-Indian Vinnie Pestano added to Long Island bullpen
Best known for his relief days with the Cleveland Indians, Vinnie Pestano has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Independent Atlantic League. Pestano is beginning his second indy season. Last year he was with the Bridgeport Bluefish and …
The GM’s Perspective Exclusive: Is the Chicago White Sox Signing Of Andruw Jones The Correct Move?
The Chicago White Sox have signed 32-year-old outfielder Andruw Jones. If this was 2006, one could considered this a blockbuster signing. But three years is a long time in Major League Baseball and in those three years, the 10-time Gold-Glover …