The Alex Wood Dilemma

May 2, 2017

Andrew Miller is a 6’7” left hander from Gainesville, FL and attended University of North Carolina. He was drafted in the first round by the Detroit Tigers in 2006.  Miller was called up later that year and made his ML debut on August 30, 2006.  From 2007-2010, he bounced up and down from the MiLB to MLB (Det/Fla).  While he did have some very good starts, he never established himself…

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Trickle Down Isn’t Just Economic Policy

April 1, 2017

We now know who comprises the 25 man roster.  Is it what I would have chosen?  Probably not, but I do understand the reasons for the selections.  I was disappointed that Chris Taylor was not selected, but I understand why Kike’ was valued more as utility player.  I understand that Taylor is an infielder that needs to learn OF.  If Seager goes on the DL, it will not be Kike’…

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OKC ROTATION THOUGHTS

March 25, 2017

PeterJ asked what I thought the OKC rotation might be.  I have been playing with that for about a week, so I thought I might step out and draw some conclusions.  Just like LA, OKC is still a work in progress.  Whichever LHSP does not make LA rotation will probably go down to OKC.  Both Wood and Ryu are pitching well, but only one is going to make the rotation. …

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