The past few days, you have read and heard just about everyone who has an opinion say what they have to say about Pete Rose. Sentiment has surely changed in the public eyes these days, as more people seemingly feel he should be in the Hall of Fame now… at least more than used to think that way.
You hear the same reasons that people dislike Rose. He gambled. He cheated the game. He lied. He shows no remorse. Well, our guy Dunton is back with an interesting take on why he wants Charlie Hustle to stay out of Cooperstown. That reason? Mr. Kranz. Confused? Well then take a read.
Can you believe that it was 20 years ago that the Atlanta Braves won their World Series against the Cleveland Indians? 20 years. The Braves these days have become more known for what they are trading away than what they have on their big league roster, but that ’95 team? That was one for the ages. I feel like it doesn’t get its just due and has become one of the great forgotten champions.
Christmas Day, 1989. 26-years ago the wild ride that was the life of Billy Martin came to end in a deadly car accident. The New York Yankees highly volatile skipper — known more for his off the field antics than many of his accomplishments on the diamond — saw his life end at the age of 61 well before it should have.
I have been trying to stay afloat with the goings on in Nashville the past few days. There have been some good trades, and some head scratchers and now the MLB Winter Meetings are coming to an end. Let’s take a look at some last impressions we haven’t covered yet at good ol’ Wayniac Nation.
The Kansas City Royals are the reigning World Series champions. Pretty crazy, huh? They made their second consecutive run to the Fall Classic behind a lot of home grown parts. The scary thing is that they may be waiting on one of their best home grown products of the whole lot.
These Winter Meetings have been fun, haven’t they? There have been a lot of big names swapping jerseys, but that isn’t so unusual compared to years past. What is exciting is that many of the big moves aren’t merely trading names, they are making already strong teams stronger… and scarier.
Most casual baseball fans don’t even know what the Rule 5 Draft is. That’s because over the decades since its inception there hasn’t been many players that have made a huge difference in the annals of baseball history. But that doesn’t make it any less important.
There is nothing like the MLB Winter Meetings. Rumors fly around all day long and then when nightfall hits, you are blind sided by the most astounding trades you can imagine. It’s not a coincidence they put the Winter Meetings right near Christmas.
Yesterday, three big moves went down that left three teams big winners. Brace yourselves…
It looks like Braves Country may be adding another new piece. It appears that the next player is about to be shown the door. And unlike the last few, I could get on board with this one if the price is right.
We all know the deal by now. It is absolutely stupendous. Seven years, $217-million. The Boston Red Sox landed a left-handed ace that solidifies their rotation and immediately changes the complexion of a squad that was questionably put together last season.
New York Yankees fans aren’t going to like this, but this was a great deal.
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