Image Credit: Getty Images I don’t know what to make of the Orioles signing Jesus Montero to a minor-league deal. Are they prepping for Mark Trumbo to sign with someone else? Are they trying to lessen the sting of not getting in on Edwin Encarnarcion? Or do they truly see something in the prospect-cum-journeyman that […]
Read morePrince Fielder Likely Done in MLB
“No.” That’s the only word I could muster when I heard this news. Per MLBTradeRumors, Texas Ranger 1B/DH Prince Fielder has announced he will not continue his playing career after undergoing neck surgery a few weeks back. He didn’t say the “R-word,” but it’s pretty much accepted at this point. The 32-year-old leaves the game […]
Read moreTim Tebow: MLB Player?
Mini rant time. So, aside from the U.S. sweeping medals in Rio, a sports tidbit has come out insinuating that Tim Tebow wants to play baseball. And I want to hit a home run at Camden Yards during Game Seven of the 2016 World Series to win the championship for Baltimore. And I want to […]
Read moreManny Machado: Somehow Still Underrated
Now, I’ve talked about Manny on SOTB in the past. So, this may be a slight retread. But, even as he’s begun his ascent to the level of Bryce and Trout, this still has to be said. Manny Machado is still somewhat underrated. I’ve got to ask “how?” In an opinion piece on ESPN, the […]
Read moreCan the @Orioles Compete in 2016?
Now, I know that you’re expecting me to write a think piece on last night’s blackish. Nope. Not doing it. The episode was poignant enough without me—or anyone, really—chiming in with more. Go watch it. NOW! For scenes such as the one below and others. This scene on #Blackish was so real. Wow, I really […]
Read moreThe Death of the MLB Video Game
As part of DAR Gaming Week, I will discuss the apparent death of multiple MLB video games.Growing up, there were a few givens in the video game world. Mario would beat Bowser, Sonic would beat Dr. Robotnik, and there’d always be a new baseball game to help me live out my dreams of being a […]
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