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2008 preview: NL Central
CHICAGO CUBS In general The Cubs seem poised for a repeat appearance in the postseason — and another year-long battle for the division with their Wisconsin neighbors, the Brewers. Gone are outfielders Jacque Jones and Cliff Floyd and perennially injured…
And we’re back
After a thoroughly enjoyable, active and at the same time relaxing vacation, I’m back at it. It will take me a bit to catch up on some of the stuff I missed, but I did ignore several developments, too. There’s…
Skylands Park made for fans
July 25, 1999 Skylands Park is New Jersey’s Field of Dreams. Take the barn-style architecture, add the rolling hills and countryside, and throw in 32 eager, aspiring ballplayers wearing those classic – and classy – Cardinal uniforms, and people will…
Great work on the front lines
We need to get John Schandler a job at the Mets Team Store. From today’s Uniwatch post: Silver medal (which as you know is much better than a gold medal) for John Schandler, who writes: “I work for a Nike…
On draft picks and jerseys
Updated… Some quick hits, because I suck at consistency and I’ll be away for a few days: This is what you get when Darryl Strawberry* is making your picks at the draft: You end up with Guillaume Leduc, a pitcher…
Another season, done. Sadly.
Last year hurt. A lot. This year, not nearly as much. In 2007, the Mets were the best team in the National League throughout the season and struggled in September to one of the worst collapses in history. In 2008,…