According to reports, the New York Mets as expected exercised the 2013 options on third baseman David Wright and Cy Young candidate R.A. Dickey on Tuesday, October 30. Pardon me as I yawn. More »Fan's Take: Mets Pick Up 2013 Options on David Wright, R.A. Dickey -- What Should They Do Next?
The Boston Red Sox enter an off-season unlike one seen in a generation. After a September collapse the year before, the 2012 season added insult to the injured pride of Red Sox fans. At the trading deadline, the Red Sox front office made a clear statement that they are prepared to pay for and move on from their mistakes through their jettisoning over $200 million in salary commitments. More »The Boston Red Sox Have Several Roster Decisions This Off-Season: Fan’s Take
The New York Yankees announced Wednesday afternoon that they're going to donate $500,000 to the American Red Cross for the benefit of residents victimized by Hurricane Sandy throughout the Tri-State area. More »Yankees to Commit $500,000 to Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort in Tri-State Area
Adrian Beltre took home his second straight Gold Glove Award on Tuesday night which brings his career total to four. It had been announced that Beltre was one of three finalist and was up against Mike Moustakas and Brandon Inge. While there are many fine defenders in baseball, few come with the respect of Beltre and there was little, if any doubt that he would be taking home the AL award. More »Adrian Beltre Wins Gold Glove, Proves What Fans Get to See Every Night: Fans' View
Shocking no one, New York Yankees' pitcher Rafael Soriano has opted out of the final year of his contract, according to a tweet from Major League Baseball released on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 31. More »What Are New York Yankees’ Closer Options After Rafael Soriano Opts Out? a Fan’s Perspective
The Cleveland Indians were busy on Wednesday, October 31 first announcing the 2013 Major League Coaching Staff followed by a trio of decisions on players the club held team options on. Every decision is critical as the team will be under the watchful eye of fans this offseason as they hope, prey, and beg for something to look forward to next season. More »Cleveland Indians Announce New Coaches, Decline Options on Former Stars: Fan’s Reaction
Javier Baez, the Chicago Cubs' top prospect, injured his left thumb over the weekend while playing in the Arizona Fall League (AFL). The injury will likely put an end to Baez's time in the AFL. More »Thumb Injury Sidelines Chicago Cubs Prospect Javier Baez: A Fan's View
Third base is a key position on every team. After making decisions this week to decline the options of Placido Polanco and Ty Wigginton, the Philadelphia Phillies are set to move forward with their offseason plans to address this infield spot. More »Philadelphia Phillies' Third Base Solution Will Soon Be Known: Fan Analysis
According to a report, Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ricky Romero underwent arthroscopic surgery to clean up his left elbow, and he received platelet-rich plasma injections in both knees to help him recover from quad tendinitis. More »Ricky Romero Undergoes Surgery to Set Up a Bounce-Back 2013: A Fan's Take
The Baltimore Orioles relied on pitching, defense, and home runs to propel the team to the playoffs for the first time since 1997. More »Three Baltimore Orioles Take Home Gold Gloves: A Fan's Reaction
The winds of change are blowing in Atlanta. More »Atlanta Braves' Free Agents Following 2012 Season
The Boston Red Sox posted their worst record since the 1960s this past season, going an abysmal 69-93. Now that the team has a new manager in place, it's time to turn to the free agent market, starting with their own free agents. More »David Ortiz, Cody Ross Top Boston Red Sox's Free Agent List
When the 2012 season is remembered in terms of individual achievement, no player will be recalled more than Miguel Cabrera. The Detroit Tigers 3rd baseman averaged .330, crushed 44 homers, and drove in an eye-popping 139 batters. These gaudy numbers added up to becoming the first player to win baseball's famed 'Triple Crown' since Carl Yastrzemski of the Boston Red Sox accomplished the feat in 1967. The rare accomplishment, which requires leading a league in batting average, home runs, and RBI, has only been captured 17 times in nearly 150 years of baseball history. More »5 Rivals to Miguel Cabrera as Baseball's Best Player in 2012
Better times may be on the immediate horizon, however, as Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos has made it clear he has no doubt that Jays ownership will spend more on player salaries in 2013. Along with trying to acquire new players via free agency and trades, Anthopoulos will also have to make decisions with respect to which of the club's free agents he wants to bring back for another season. More »Breaking Down the Toronto Blue Jays' Free Agents: A Fan's Take
Like many hardcore fans, I've had the opportunity to watch, listen to or witness (in-person) nearly every game of Jimmy Rollins' major league career. In so doing, we've recognized that he's the greatest shortstop in Philadelphia Phillies' history. More »Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins' 5 Great Career Numbers
After a horrific and monumental collapse in personal performance, during the 2012 Major League Baseball postseason, Jose Valverde, the once-lauded closer, now finds himself without a home and on the free-agent market. The Tigers had hoped a stint on the bench following his lackluster performances against Oakland and New York would help the struggling "Big Potato" turn things around. However, it was not to be the case. More »Tigers Look to Youth in Potential Closer: Fan Reaction
Much to the delight of a large portion of the Detroit Tigers fan base, after their dismal and horrendous collapse in going from paper-doll juggernauts to being swept by the San Francisco Giants in the World Series, general manager Dave Dombrowski was quick to offer answers and fixes, rather than apologies. In an October 30 press conference, Dombrowski was unapologetic and vented an urgency rarely shown by the usually close-vested GM. He and owner Mike Ilitch are upset and they're not about to let this unsettling, championship demise happen again. More »Leyland Returns to Tigers in 2013: Fan Reaction
Remember when former Chicago Cubs manager Mike Quade scolded Darwin Barney because Starlin Castro misplayed a popup in July 2011? 15 months later, it looks like "Barn" needs a new nickname. "Gold" or "Gold Glove" is an improvement. Quade may prefer "Goldy." More »Chicago Cubs Second Baseman Darwin Barney Wins 2012 Gold Glove Award: Fan’s Take
On Monday, October 29 first baseman Casey Kotchman and injury-riddled outfielder Grady Sizemore filed for free agency, formally ending their contractual obligations with the Cleveland Indians. Probability Kotchman and/or Sizemore could wear an Indians uniform in 2013 remains slim, according to The Plain Dealer's Tribe beat reporter Paul Hoynes. Still us fans will question, should Cleveland re-sign either player? More »Fan’s Take: Should the Cleveland Indians Re-Sign Either Casey Kotchman or Grady Sizemore?
The Oakland A's have not won a World Series title since 1989 and have not appeared in the Fall Classic since 1990. Why has it been so long since the A's have won a title? In the superstitious world of baseball, a lengthy World Series drought is typically the result of a curse. More »The Oakland A's and the Curse of Todd Van Poppel: A Fan's Take
For most baseball fans, the 2012 World Series -- a sweep of the Detroit Tigers by the San Francisco Giants -- provided an anticlimactic end to an otherwise exciting postseason. So here's a look back at the five most memorable moments of the 2012 Major League Baseball playoffs. More »Top Five Moments of the 2012 MLB Postseason: Fan's Take
Just the other day I gave three reasons that the Texas Rangers should refrain from trading Ian Kinsler this offseason. The Rangers will look for every way possible to improve the club this offseason and some of those options will include possible trades of Kinsler or Elvis Andrus. This would be to not only make room for Jurickson Profar, but to also improve the club in other areas. Since there is obviously no clear cut answer on how the Rangers should deal with the middle infield situation, I will now look at three reasons for the Rangers to pursue a Kinsler trade this offseason. More »Three Reasons the Rangers Should Try and Trade Ian Kinsler This Offseason: Fan's View
Carlos Ruiz has a chance to become the best catcher in Philadelphia Phillies' history. But, in order to potentially earn that honor he will need to remain with the team past next season. More »Philadelphia Phillies to Cut Ties with Carlos Ruiz in 2013?: Fan Analysis
The St. Louis Cardinals went into 2012 thinking they had some holes in their starting rotation. They lost Chris Carpenter for much of the 2012 season, but found other capable arms to fill the void. Here is my take on how the Cardinals starters fared this season. More »Grading the 2012 St. Louis Cardinals Starting Pitchers: A Fan’s Analysis
In making the case that David Price deserves the 2012 American League Cy Young Award, I am reminded that occasionally the possession of an abundance can prove a hindrance. More »Cy Young Contender David Price Faces Competition: Fan's Look