Every year I love the MLB trade deadline. It’s where teams either decide to go for it this year, or wait til next year. In the past I’ve relied on traditional media (ESPN, Sportsline.com etc.) to get my trade deadline info.
This year I’ve been following it on Twitter. It’s been a whole different experience. [...]
Archive for 2009
Twitter and the MLB Trade Deadline
Sunday, July 26th, 2009Why the Cubs should make serious changes to their roster
Thursday, June 18th, 2009The Cubs are not in a good spot right now. Their offense has been terrible. Ryan Theriot has the best batting average on the team with .282. Supposed leadoff man Alfonso Soriano is hitting .095 in the last 7 days. I think that no matter if the Cubs turn it around a bit or not, [...]
Making the trade: Scott Downs, Francisco Rodriguez and Chipper Jones for Troy Percival, Mariano Rivera and Heath Bell
Monday, April 27th, 2009Welcome to a new feature here on Vigilante Sports. It’s called Making the Trade. I’ll be going over potential trades, trades sent in from readers and trades that are proposed to me in my various fantasy leagues. If you have a trade that you’d like advice on, email makingthetrade@vigilante-sports.com and I’ll give you my opinion.
AL West Preview 2009
Sunday, April 5th, 2009LA Angels – These guys are going to run away with division. They should clinch by Sept. 1. The addition of Bobby Abreu only solidifies their hold on the AL West. The loss of Mark Teixiera will hurt the Angels offense, but they should have no trouble winning the division. One big question mark for [...]
NL East Preview 2009
Saturday, April 4th, 2009Philadelphia Phillies – Cole Hamels is hurt to start the season. That’s a bad thing. But he’ll be fine, and the World Champs will ride their powerful offense all the way to the NL East division title. I think the addition of Raul Ibanez will improve an already potent Phillies lineup. They play in a [...]
AL Central Preview 2009
Friday, April 3rd, 2009Minnesota Twins – The big question mark for the Twins (as with every other team) is health. Over the last few years, injuries large and small have hampered Minnesota from emerging as a contender. Their young outfield (Michael Cuddyer, Carlos Gomez and Delmon Young) could all emerge as All Star quality guys. On the mound [...]
The Bears land Jay Cutler for Orton and some draft picks
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009As I said in my Twitter, I am VERY excited that the Bears got Jay Cutler from the Broncos.
The first question I have to ask is, “What did the Bears give up?” First, Kyle Orton. I really like Kyle Orton and I think he has a long future in the NFL. But, I’m not sure [...]
AL East Preview 2009
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009New York Yankees – I know everyone is picking the Yankees. They should. The Yankees spent $400 trillion this offseason. If they don’t win, everyone should be fired and the Yankees should start from scratch. I don’t think that’s going to happen. No matter what happens when ARod comes back (and I don’t expect too [...]
NL West Preview 2009
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009LA Dodgers – Will Manny be the Manny of the 2nd half last year? Or the dope who wrecked the Red Sox clubhouse? I think the answer to that will impact how the Dodgers do in October, but either way, they’ll get there. This is a team stacked with young talent. Kemp, Ethier, Martin, Loney [...]
NL Central Preview 2009
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009Chicago Cubs – I think the Cubs are far and away the best club in this division. Their improved lineup and consistently good pitching staff (led the majors in strikeouts for the last 8 years) make this a no-brainer. Now, when it comes to the playoffs, my confidence vanishes. Lou and the boys will need [...]