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Francisco Liriano: Can He Rebound In 2010?

Posted: 3rd December 2009 by James Rohricht in MLB
What if? It is a question asked much too often among sports fans. This time, however, it is legitimate. The Minnesota Twins were a very talented, balanced, and well-coached team last season. So, what if Francisco Liriano had even a semi-productive '09 season? Would they have made the World Series or possibly even won it? I think so. In 2006, Liriano posted a record of 12-3 with a 2.16 ERA.á This past ...

2009 Major League Baseball Dream Team

Posted: 2nd December 2009 by James Rohricht in MLB
Yes, I realize that it is, in fact December. 2010 Opening Day is 124 days away and it seems like a lot longer. To hold me over until then, I will immerse myself in stats and projections and envy Matthew Berry's awesomeness. This list is basically a collection of the best and brightest players of the 2009 regular season. Enjoy.Begin Slideshow

Doc Halladay Would Look Great in Fenway

Posted: 29th November 2009 by James Rohricht in MLB
Roy Halladay will never don a Blue Jays jersey again. As a fan base, we know that much. What we don't know is who will cowboy up and give up the necessary talent to land this ace.  Many are speculating that the Halladay sweepstakes will eventually turn into a classic Red Sox versus Yankees bidding war. It's hard to argue. Last offseason, the boys in blue managed to spend $441 million ...

Justin Duchscherer: The Missing Piece To The Phillies’ Puzzle?

Posted: 29th November 2009 by James Rohricht in MLB
This past season, Philadelphia almost won a second consecutive World Series title. Almost. The Phillies were a fantastic, diverse team. They had their sluggers, like Ryan James Howard, Rauuuuul, and Chase. They had their fair share of wheels, with J-Roll lighting up the base paths for 31 steals and a success rate of 80 percent. Pitching wasn't exactly their strength, but their starters did a pretty good job, while the bullpen did ...