It would be nearly impossible to overlook the offensive and defensive accomplishments that Padres third baseman Chase Headley reached in 2012. But if you ask Headley which statistic he’s most proud of from the past season, it would likely be this — 160. That’s the number of games that he appeared in.
Verlander remains top pitcher in AL
At this moment, Justin Verlander is the best pitcher in the AL, and any counter to this claim seems to me to be inadmissible.
Rodney should be in running for AL Cy Young
Fernando Rodney has already taken home several awards since the season ended. What he will not be is the AL Cy Young Award winner when the results of the balloting by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America are announced Wednesday.
NL Cy Young race incomplete without Kimbrel
Relievers deserve special consideration on the heels of special seasons, and Craig Kimbrel should have received more attention from Cy voters for his 2012 efforts.
NL Cy Young race incomplete without Kimbrel
Relievers deserve special consideration on the heels of special seasons, and Craig Kimbrel should have received more attention from Cy voters for his 2012 efforts.
White Sox gauging young talent in offseason plan
It’s up to White Sox general manager Rick Hahn and his staff to decide if enough talent exists in a much maligned system to move a frontline prospect or frontline player or two.
Trout a unanimous selection as AL ROY
Angels center fielder Mike Trout’s historic rookie season earned him unanimous selection as the 2012 American League Rookie of the Year.
Trout a unanimous selection as AL ROY
Angels center fielder Mike Trout’s historic rookie season earned him unanimous selection as the 2012 American League Rookie of the Year.
Malone is Mets’ new strength/conditioning coordinator
The Mets made a tweak to their training staff on Monday, naming Jim Malone their strength and conditioning coordinator.
National League Cy Young Award belongs to Gonzalez
The competition is ever so close — Mets knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, the Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw — but I say that Washington’s Gio Gonzalez should take home the National League Cy Young Award.
AL Cy Young should go to steady, consistent Price
While there are cases for not only the other two American League Cy Young Award finalists but some other candidates as well, David Price and the Rays surely feel that the Tampa Bay ace’s time has come.
AL Cy Young should go to steady, consistent Price
While there are cases for not only the other two American League Cy Young Award finalists but some other candidates as well, David Price and the Rays surely feel that the Tampa Bay ace’s time has come.
Indians face tough decision on Choo
The clock appears to be ticking on Shin-Soo Choo’s time in Cleveland. The only question seems to be whether it expires this winter or if the Indians will ride things out and let the right fielder walk in free agency next offseason.
Indians face tough decision on Choo
The clock appears to be ticking on Shin-Soo Choo’s time in Cleveland. The only question seems to be whether it expires this winter or if the Indians will ride things out and let the right fielder walk in free agency next offseason.
Thin catching market poses challenge for Pirates
The Pirates need more help from behind the plate. That could come from two sources, Michael McKenry or a newcomer.
Frazier places third in NL Rookie of Year voting
After breaking out with a strong first full year in the Majors, Reds infielder Todd Frazier finished third in NL Rookie of the Year voting when results were revealed on Monday.
Giants’ Bochy quietly building Hall of Fame resume
No manager did a better job than the Giants’ Bruce Bochy in 2012. However, his strength is also one of his weaknesses when it comes to the voting for National League Manager of the Year.