Come for the baseball; stay for the immense amount of shade thrown at, well, everyone. On this week's episode of The Standing Room Only Baseball Podcast, we look at the first signs of Spring (Training), the contracts signed by JD Martinez and Eric Hosmer, and the no-man's land that is the Miami Marlins and Tampa... Continue Reading →
It took three months longer than it should have, but after much hand-wringing and anxiety from the Boston media market, Dave Dombrowski pulled the trigger on top free agent outfielder J.D. Martinez. I could see this coming. You could see this coming. Your grandpa who thinks David Ortiz still plays for the Red Sox could... Continue Reading →
162 wacky, zany, you-had-to-be-there-to-believe-it baseball games later, and we've made it to October. Just ten teams remain, each looking to etch their names in the annals of history. Last year it was the Cubs who finally broke the longest curse known to mankind since King Tut's tomb was discovered--and, actually, King Tut's tomb was discovered... Continue Reading →
Al Avila has the hardest job in the world. Since Magglio Ordonez blasted a walk-off home run in 2006 to send the Tigers to the World Series, Detroit fans have expected their team to contend for a title. They've had to reload along the way, making blockbuster deals for players like Prince Fielder, David Price,... Continue Reading →
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