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Archive for January, 2013

Hall of Fame Detente: Come for Jack Morris; Stay for Vin Scully (Video Included)

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, Hall of Fame, Video on January 5, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

Jack Morris hasn’t thrown a pitch in almost 20 years, but his Hall of Fame candidacy has made him one of the most controversial figures in the game. Although the right hander falls below the bar set by the Cooperstown elite, both sides of this bitter debate should be able to agree that Morris provided [...]

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The Jack Morris Proxy

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, Hall of Fame on January 5, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

(The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstriped Bible) Jack Morris’ Hall of Fame candidacy has become a lighting rod. Thanks to this spirited debate, more has been written about him over the past few years than during his entire 18-year pitching career.  At least that’s the way it seems…on the surface. However, when you dig deep into [...]

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Let’s Make a Deal: Is Second Coming of Montero Near?

Posted in Baseball, Hot Stove, MLB, Roster Analysis, Trades, Yankees on January 4, 2013 | 2 Comments »

The Yankees’ lineup looks a little like Swiss cheese, but the team has some depth in its starting rotation. Meanwhile, the Seattle Mariners have more than their fair share of DH types, but are reportedly in the market for a starting pitcher. It’s time to play let’s make a deal. The Mariners find themselves a [...]

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