Is James Loney a potential batting champion? That’s what he seems to think. And, his manager, Don Mattingly, agrees. It’s hard to argue with Donnie Baseball, a career. 307 hitter who won a batting title in 1984, but is Loney really capable of such a feat at this stage in his career? No one would [...]
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James Loney, Batting Champ? A Look at Other Late Bloomers Who Have Worn the Crown
Posted in Awards, Baseball, MLB, tagged Don Mattingly, James Loney, Los Angeles Dodgers on March 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
How Does Verlander Rate as a Cy Young and MVP?
Posted in Awards, Baseball, Baseball History, MLB, tagged Cy Young, Justin Verlander, MVP on November 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Earlier in the week, Justin Verlander became only the 14th unanimous Cy Young selection in the 56-year history of the award. However, according to some prognosticators, that might just be the appetizer for the Tigers’ right hander. Unanimous Cy Young Award Winners Pitcher Years Justin Verlander 2011 Roy Halladay 2010 Jake Peavy 2007 Johan Santana [...]
Overshadowed by Payroll, Girardi Again Gets Little MoY Recognition
Posted in Awards, Baseball, MLB, Red Sox, Yankees, tagged Joe Girardi, Joe Maddon, Kirk Gibson, Manager of the Year on November 16, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Joe Maddon and Kirk Gibson were named the AL and NL managers of the year, and, all things considered, they were probably the most deserving candidates for the award. Both managers overcame diminished pre-season expectations and led their relatively young teams to the playoffs, so it’s hard to argue with either selection, especially when you [...]
