Earlier in the week, I revealed who I would pick for the USA pitching staff in the 2013 World Baseball Classic. It’s a bit unconventional, especially compared to previous entrants in the WBC. I still think that it would be extremely successful, especially considering the innings and pitch limits put in place to protect arms in the tournament. Keeping hitters off-balance and uncomfortable is the name of the game in these tournaments, and I...
With the announcement a couple weeks ago that Joe Torre will manage Team USA in the 2013 World Baseball Classic, I can justify my desire to speculate on what the roster may look like. I’m a fan of the WBC even though most aren’t. I like international competitions, and it’s a shame that there really isn’t a great time for it to be held. Before the MLB season starts, teams want to carefully control...
Prospect A-Z returned to the Rays’ shortstop position yesterday with a look at former first overall pick Tim Beckham. He isn’t meeting the expectations of a former first overall pick, but he was never a can’t miss talent that people associate with a first overall pick anyway. His consistent performance from level to level is admirable, but right now it appears his ceiling is that of a utility player or fringe starter. Not every...
Trevor Bauer was the subject of yesterday’s Prospect A-Z feature. The former UCLA standout raised his draft stock throughout his junior season with complete game after complete game and strikeout after strikeout. His stuff improved, and he was no longer a solid prospect with an odd routine, he’s a top talent. The Diamondbacks took Bauer third overall, two picks after UCLA teammate Gerrit Cole was taken by Pittsburgh, the first time since 1978 that...
The 2009 Baseball World Cup came to an end today when the United States used a six-run seventh inning to defeat Cuba, 10-5. The Americans had two outs and nobody on before Tug Hulett walked, Buck Coates doubled, and Trevor Plouffe reached on an error to open the floodgates. It was the second consecutive World Cup win (and fourth overall) for the United States. Cuba had won the previous nine events and 25 of...
2012 05 14 Scranton Wilks Barre/ Empire State Yankees vs Pawtucket Red Sox
