2012 Archives


In case you missed any previous articles or want to re-read your favorites, here is the complete list of all the MLB reports:

 

MAY 21- MAY 27, 2012

Kansas City Royals:  Do They Have Enough Pitching to Contend?

Preserve Wrigley Field Forever

Kerry Wood and the Unfulfilled Career

The Yankees and their Milestones Tracker:  Jeter, A-Rod, Teixeira and CC

The Future of Delmon Young

Mike Gonzalez to the Nats:  Washington is Gearing Up for the Playoffs

Stephen Strasburg:  One Hit Wonder, or Platinum Artist?

MLB Should Investigate a Payroll/Geographical Look into Division Re-alignment

Karim Garcia Interview:  Working My Way Back to the Big Leagues- From Mexico With Baseball Love

MAY 14 – MAY 20, 2012

Why Is The Baltimore Orioles Rotation So Dominant?

Ask the Reports: ATR Answers Your Baseball Questions – May 20th, 2012

Dante Bichette Jr. Looks Destined For Greatness

Joey Votto:  Ready to Be Crowned the Best First Baseman in Baseball

“Deadball” – By David B. Stinson: A Metaphysical Baseball Novel Review

Using Pay As You Go Phones in Canada or the USA For Vacation

What Could Have Been…But Wasn’t For Nomar Garciaparra

Cole Hamels:  Will the Phillies Third Ace Stay in the City of Brotherly Love?

MLB Payroll Report:  Rating the Value of Each Club Per Win

Can Miguel Tejada Provide Any Value for the Orioles in 2012?

The Miracle Mets:  2012 Edition?

Fantasy Baseball Report:  Week of May 14th

Can the 2012 Phillies Be Saved?

Century Old Fenway Park is Fine the Way it is

Vladdy will Help the Blue Jays in 2012

 The Truth Behind Jason Hammel’s Amazing Start

Rays Are a Serious Contender

MAY 7 – MAY 13, 2012

Barry Bonds Should Return to the Giants as Their Hitting Coach

Reds Prospect on the Rise:  Billy Hamilton is on the Verge of Greatness

Ooh La La Gems:  Baseball Jewellery Fit for a Home Run King

Ask the Reports:  ATR Answers Your Baseball Questions – May 12th, 2012

“Extra Innings” – By Bruce E. Spitzer:  Baseball Book Review

Report on the Travel Companies of the 30 MLB Teams

The New York Yankees Are Getting Old

Who is the Best Starter in Baseball?

Keep the A’s in Oakland:  Will They Stay…or Move to San Jose?

Mariano Rivera’s Injury:  What Does it Mean to You?

Cubs and Angels Closers:  Who Deserves the Job?

The Boston Red Sox Are Falling Apart

MLB reports Monthly Power Rankings:  May 2012

The End of a Baseball Journey in 2012 (30+6)

APRIL 30 – MAY 6, 2012

“The Baseball Hall of Shame”: (The Best of Blooperstown) by Bruce Nash and Allan Zullo: Baseball Book Review

Ask the Reports:  ATR Answers Your Baseball Questions- May 6th, 2012

MLB Closer Report:  Where Does Your Team Stand?

Baseball and Music Are Synonymous with Our Timeline

Top 5 MLB Stolen Base Leaders

A.J. Pierzynski Interview:  White Sox Catcher Discusses His Love for Wrestling and Hatred for Cold Weather

Chuck Booth’s GWR Steak (Parks 25-29)

Mike Trout vs. Bryce Harper:  Who is the Biggest Prospect in Baseball?

Will Bryce Harper Lead the Nationals to the Playoffs?

Chuck Booth’s GWR Streak (Parks 22-24)

The 2012 Toronto Blue Jays:  Need a Big Bat to Contend in the A.L. East

Los Angeles Angels:  Down But Not Out?

Twins Pitching Prospects to Remember

Texas Rangers:  Best Team in the Majors?

Week 4 – MLB 2012 Season: Fantasy Baseball Report

A New GWR Record and Many New Ball Park Chaser Friends

April 23 – April 29, 2012 

Improving Technology in MLB Ballparks

Matt Kemp:  The Best Player in Baseball?  Will He Have a 50/50 Season?

Overlooked Veteran Pitchers that Can Pitch in 2012

Ask the Reports: ATR Answers Your Baseball Questions – April 29th, 2012

Michael Pineda’s Early Demise

Painting the Corners – Interview with Baseball Author Bob Weintraub

Michael Pineda is Out for the Year: When Will the Yankees Pitcher Return?

Is Zack Greinke Worth $100 Million?

Baseball Movie Review: Caught – Life Playing Out on the Softball Field

Who is the Best Center Fielder in Baseball?

Bill Veeck:  Baseball’s Greatest Maverick – Interview with Author Paul Dickson

TJ Surgery Tracker:  The Newest MLB reports Addition

Will Tim Lincecum Turn it Around in 2012?

Chuck Booth’s 30 MLB Park Quest:  (Games 16-21)

Ask the Reports:  ATR Answers Your Baseball Questions – April 23rd, 2012

Week 3 – MLB 2012 Season: Sell High and Buy Low Candidates in Fantasy Baseball

Lori Martini at Citizens Bank Park Opening Day 2012


APRIL 16 – APRIL 22, 2012
 

An Early Season Look at the Top 10 Home Run Leaders

MLB Prospect Report: Prospects to Keep An Eye On – April 22nd

#29 Smoltz Jersey to be Retired:  A Tribute to a Future Hall of Famer

An Interview with Wrigley Field ‘Expert’ Bob Devries

Jamie Moyer: A Pitcher Older than the Rockies

The 2012 Washington Nationals Are for Real

Dynamic Scalping – MLB’s Recent Attempt at Directly Ripping Off The Tepid Fan Bases

Mike Adams Leads the Way – 2012 MLB Holds Leader

Yankees Have Decisions to Make in their Rotation

It is Amazing How People Overreact to a Small Statistical Sample Size

Chuck Booth’s Game and Streak Updates for MLB Parks 6-10

Crow and Broxton Will Save the Royals Bullpen and the Rotation Starts to Take Form

An Interview with ‘Rogers Centre Expert’ and “MLB reports Founder” Jonathan Hacohen


APRIL 9 – APRIL 15, 2012

No Need to Panic: The Phillies Do Not Need Offensive Help!

Brian Wilson Out For the Season: Can the Giants Replace Him?

ATR:  Ask the Reports Answers Your Baseball Questions- April 15, 2012

The Latest on the 2012 Red Sox Bullpen

My Tommy John Surgery Experiences:  The Johnny Anderson Guest MLB Blog

What does the Facto12 Rating Really Mean? Baseball Stats 101

Looking Back at Albert Pujols’ First Week With the Angels

Dallas Latos Interview:  From San Diego to Cincinnati- My Baseball Story

An Interview with BallParkChasers.com Founder and Coors Field Expert Craig Landgren

Marshall and Chapman to Solidify the Reds Pen

The MLB Prospects Report:  Top Prospects to Keep An Eye On

First Week of the 2012 MLB Season is in the Books:  Fantasy Baseball Thoughts

The First Five Games of the Streak

Ask the Reports:  ATR Answers Your Baseball Questions- April 9th, 2012

A Tribute to Barry Larkin:  2012 Cooperstown Inductee


                                                        APRIL 2 – APRIL 8, 2012

The Future of Hideki Matsui

Predicting the MLB Playoffs in 2012: Regular Season Standings- Right up to the World Series

Gregg Olson Interview:  Talking Ball with One of the Greatest Closers in MLB History

The 2012 Padres Rotation Will be Just Fine

MLB Opening Day 2012 Recap

A Breakout Year is Coming for Brandon Phillips in 2012

So the Season Opener Was Sold Out- What about Game #2?

Forecasting the 2012 MLB Award Winners

Eric Young Jr. Interview:  The Latest Haley Smilow Feature!

A Review of the New Marlins Ballpark by Lori Martini

Michael Pineda Headed to the DL: When Will the Yankees Pitcher Return?

Interview with Robby Rowland:  Discussing the Trade from the Diamondbacks to the Pirates

Daniel Carroll Interview:  Power, Patience and Speed- Watch Out Seattle…This Mariners Prospect is Coming!

The Factor12 Rating:  Get to Know this Baseball Stat

Spring Training is Almost Finished:  Final Roster Decisions for your 2012 Fantasy Baseball Team

Confessions of a Ball Park Chaser

MARCH 26 – APRIL 1, 2012 

Will Ryan Braun Recover This Season? How Will Milwaukee Replace Fielder?

Ask the Reports:  ATR Answers Your Baseball Questions- April 1st, 2012

Why MLB Fans Love to Hate the Yankees

Interview with Baseball Artist Kyle Morrissey:  Baseball is Addictive Art Work

History, Baseball, Life:  Connecting with the Baseball Lannings

An Interview with Citi Field ‘Expert’: Lori Martini

The Top 10 MLB Prospects to Watch in 2012

2012:  The Year of the Tommy John Surgery

Alex Rodriguez vs. Albert Pujols:  Which Slugger is Tops?

Shin-Soo Choo Next AL MVP? Should the Indians Move Him to the Lead-off Spot?

A Few Ways MLB Can Make Stadiums More Tech-Friendly

Should the Indians Sign Vlad Guerrero?  Would He Help?

The 2012 Tigers May Bring first WS Title Home to Detroit Since 1984


 

MARCH 19 - MARCH 25, 2012 

Erika Monroe Williams Interview:  Conquering the Baseball and Entertainment World- My Way!

Reds Closer Ryan Madson Out For the Season: The Latest Tommy John Surgery Victim

Ask the Reports:  ATR Answers Your Baseball Questions – March 25th, 2012

2012 Fantasy Rankings:  Who Ranks Higher – Moore or Hellickson?

Joakim Soria to Undergo a 2nd Tommy John Surgery:  The Aftermath of the Loss of the Royals Closer

A Tribute to Ichiro:  Why Suzuki is One of the Best Players of All Time

You Must be Careful When Buying Through PayPal or Sub Hub!

Chad Cordero Interview:  Closing In On A Major League Comeback

Chipper Jones Announces that 2012 will be his Last Season: Is Mariano Rivera Next to Retire?

Mike Trout:  The Newest Angel in the Outfield

Changes that I Would Make to Improve Spring Training

AL East:  Value Picks, Up-and-Coming Players and Red Flags in Fantasy Baseball

MLB Ball Park Staff Can Make a World of Difference

Ask the Reports:  ATR Answers Your Baseball Questions – March 19, 2012

MARCH 12 – MARCH 18, 2012

The Length of Baseball Games: Are They Too Long or Too Short?

MLB Expansion:  Could Major League Baseball Add a Team in Mexico City?

All-Time Yankee Great Andy Pettitte Officially Comes Out of Retirement

The Priceline ‘Bidding Tutorial’ for Baseball Road Trips

Can Alex Gordon Have Another Stellar Year in Kansas City?

Daniel Bard: Future Red Sox Ace?

Will the Phillies Miss Closer Ryan Madson in 2012?

Looking Back at the Careers and Legacies of La Russa and Torre

A.L. Central:  Value Picks, Up-and-Coming Players and Red Flags in Fantasy Baseball

The Top Players Used to Play the ‘Hot Corner’: The Sad State of Third Base in 2012

Ask the Reports:  ATR Answers Your Baseball Questions- March 12, 2012

 

MARCH 5 – MARCH 11, 2012

Hanley Ramirez vs. Jose Reyes:  Which Miami Marlin will have the Bigger 2012 Season

The Twins Need Justin Morneau

Chad Moeller:  From MLB Catcher to Coaching- Living the Baseball Dream

Rob Dibble: All Time Great MLB Closer…Underrated or Overrated?

Time Management and Planning Tips for Baseball Road Trips

Bob Gibson: Ranking the Cardinals Hurler Among the Greatest of All Time

AL West: Value Picks, Up-and-Coming Players and Red Flags in Fantasy Baseball

How does Albert Pujols Compare to Babe Ruth?

Losing Burnett is a Huge Loss For the Pirates

Vlad Guerrero is One of the Most Exciting Players to Watch Live Ever


FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 4, 2012

Mike O’Hara Interview:  Memories of the MLB Fan Cave Experience

Pablo Sandoval is Going to Have His Best Season Ever in 2012

Ask the Reports: Your Baseball Questions Answered – Sunday March 4th, 2012

Brien Taylor, Elijah Dukes and Lenny Dykstra: Modern Day MLB Thugs

Field of Dreams Movie Site Traveler Guide

Rate the GM:  The Kenny Williams Report Card

Who are the Top Five Second Basemen in Baseball?

NL East Value Picks:  Value Picks, Up-And-Coming Players, and Flags in Fantasy Baseball

Tom Glavine is Underrated

 Shawn Griffith Interview:  Call Him Griff…and a Future MLB Closer

He was Known As “The Kid”:  A Tribute to the Life and Career of Gary Carter 

Who is Eddie Mata?  Inside the Mind and Baseball Soul of the 2012 MLB Fan Cave Finalist

 

FEBRUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Garrett Maines Interview:  Jays Catcher Prospect- on that Minor League Grind Just Tryin to be Showbound!

The Angels got C.J. Wilson For a Bargain

Ask the Reports:  ATR Answers Your Baseball Questions- February 25th, 2012

Michael Kickham Interview:  Giants Lefty Prospect Starter- Kicks it Into Gear

Public Transit is a Cheap Method of Travel to MLB Parks

2012 MLB Home Run Leaders

Casey Bond Guest Blog:  The Big Moneyball Oscars Giveaway!!!

Which MLB Managers Are in the Hot Seat?

For Whom the Bell Tolls:  Can Heath Bell Keep the Magic Alive in Miami?

NL Central:  Value Picks, Up-and-Coming Players and Red Flags in Fantasy Baseball

Having Long Term Managers Produces Results



FEBRUARY 13 – FEBRUARY 19, 2012

Christian Colón Interview:  Ready to Take His Game to Kansas City

Inside the Mind of a Devoted Phillies Phan:  Thoughts Going into the 2012 Season

Ask the Reports:  Your Baseball Questions Answered – Sunday February 19th, 2012

A Tribute to Danny Tartabull

Air Miles Can Save You a Fortune on Baseball Road Trips

Ricky Romero:  Future CY Young Award Winner?

The Aroldis Effect: What’s In Store For the Game’s Hardest Throwing Pitcher?

Willy Kesler Interview:  The Big Cat is Ready to Pounce on Seattle

When Will the Chicago Cubs Win the World Series?

Eddie Mata:  Top-50 Finalist for the 2012 MLB Fan Cave

NL West:  Value Picks, Up-and-Coming Players and Red Flags in Fantasy Baseball

Is Yu Darvish the Next Young International Baseball Superstar?

Ask the Reports:  Your Baseball Questions Answered – Monday February 13th, 2012

 

FEBRUARY 6 – FEBRUARY 12, 2012

L.V. Ware Interview:  The Hometown Prospect is Grinding His Way Back to Atlanta

“Wilpon’s Folly” by Howard Megdal: Baseball, Business and Legal Book Review

Joe Mauer vs. Alex Avila:  Who is the Top Catcher in Baseball?

Memo to Brian Cashman: “Time to Trade A.J. Burnett”

Car Rentals vs. Your Own Vehicle (For Baseball Road Trips)

Manny Ramirez Will NOT be a Jay in 2012

Zach Johnson Interview: The Baseball Prospect Road From Oklahoma to Houston

The Killer B’s Will Have to Wait for the Hall

MLB Third Basemen in 2012:  Fantasy Strategies

Should MLB Rosters be Expanded to 26?

Ben Henry Interview:  Representin’ the Hickory Crawdads Bullpen

Ballparks are Using Gimmicks to Attract Females and Children

Robby Rowland Guest MLB Blog:  Inside the Life of a Minor League Player


JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Ask the Reports: Your Baseball Questions Answered- Sunday February 5th, 2012

How Important is Attending a Baseball Game in Person?

Les Williams Interview:  Blue Jays Pitching Prospect is Ready to Roll in 2012

Cade Kreuter Interview “The Crocodile Hunter” Interview:  Miami Hurricanes and 3rd Generation Baseball Prospect

Looking Ahead to the 2013 Hall of Fame Ballot

Sample of What my Friday Travel Blog will Cover

National League Closers and How They will Fare in 2012

Michael Schlact Guest Blog: Preparation for Uncertainty

Those Clutch Guys:  A Preview of the American League Closers in 2012

Assessing the Value of Baseball’s Fifth Starter

Time is Ticking for the Toddfather:  Todd Helton Approaching Retirement

Young Phenom Pitchers May Ignite Your City

JANUARY 23 – JANUARY 29, 2012

Ask the Reports: Your Baseball Questions Answered- Sunday January 29th, 2012

Mike Murray Interview:  Giants Slugging Prospect- Baseball Runs in the Family

The Future of Alfredo Simon

The Top Ten Reasons Why Prince Fielder Signing with the Tigers will Work

Ryan Strausborger Interview:  Texas Rangers Prospect

The Modern-Day Baseball Doubleheader

Johnny Anderson Interview:  The Baseball Comeback Kid… “Never Say Never”

How Jon Daniels Turned the Rangers into a Perennial Playoff Contender

The Maggie McCracken Interview:  One on One with the Star of Baseball Wives

On the Verge: Talking Baseball with Jays Prospect Dwight Smith Jr.

Why Triples Matter: Stocking Your Fantasy Team with Three-Baggers

Omar Vizquel to the Jays:  Toronto Adds Future Hall of Famer to the Mix

Forget Strikeouts:  Hit ‘Em Where They Ain’t!

JANUARY 16 – JANUARY 22, 2012

Ian Kadish MLB Guest Blog:  I Owe It All To Them…

Ask the Reports:  Your Baseball Questions Answered – Sunday January 22nd, 2012

Garlic Fries and Baseball:  The Book Review

Can the Yankees Win It All in 2012?

Steven Bumbry Interview:  The Baseball Story of an Orioles Prospect

Jesus Lands in Seattle:  Montero to Save the Mariners’ Offense

Jordan Comadena Interview:  Funky Astros Catching Prospect

Yu Better Believe It:  Darvish to the Rangers

Batting Average and Earned Run Average:  Are They Still Useful Baseball Stats?

Was the Era in Which Juan Gonzalez Played in the Reason Why He Is off the HOF Ballot?

Chris Swauger Blog: Swag’s Baseball Gear

Casey Lawrence Interview:  Blue Jays Pitching Prospect (Casey’s Got Game!)

The Baseball Struggles of Tall/Heavy Players After 30:  Is Prince Next?

JANUARY 9  – JANUARY 15, 2012

Steve Palazzolo Interview:  The Pitching Tower of Pisa

Ask the Reports:  Your Baseball Questions Answered – Sunday January 15th, 2012

Jason Heyward:  What Happened to the Braves Slugger in 2011?

Luis Lopez Interview:  The Real Life Crash Davis of Baseball Worldwide

The Chicago Cubs 2012 Convention:  The Inside Report

The 2012 Tampa Bay Rays Starting Rotation

Anthony Ranaudo Interview:  2010 1st Round Draft Pick and Boston Red Sox Uber Prospect

The Future of the Kansas City Royals

Wins Above Replacement (WAR):  Analyzing MLB Statistics using Sabermetrics

Do the Diamondbacks Have a Strong Enough Rotation to Win the NL West?

Chris Swauger MLB Blog:  My Offseason (Part 2)

The Casey Bond Guest Blog and Special Moneyball Suprise:  Moneyball released on DVD and Blu-Ray

Adrian Beltre is Playing Himself into Hall of Fame Consideration

How the Baseball Hall of Fame Voting Should Work

Ask the Reports:  Your Baseball Questions Answered – Monday January 9th, 2012

JANUARY 1 – JANUARY 8, 2012

My Top 6 Worst MLB Teams in 2012

Ontario Blue Jays Hall of Fame Induction Gala:  Class of 2012 with Cecil Fielder as Keynote Speaker

Steve McQuail Interview:  Blue Jays Prospect and the New “King of Cool”

How Will the San Francisco Giants Score Runs in 2012?

Matt Garza vs. Doug Fister:  Who is the More Valuable MLB Pitcher?

The Future of Gio Gonzalez and Mark Buehrle in the NL

What to do with the Red Sox Bullpen?

The Jon Heyman Interview:  The Writer Behind the Breaking MLB Stories

Is This the End of the Line for Raul Ibanez?

Ask the Reports:  Sunday January 1, 2012

Interview with Cameron Rupp:   Phillies Catcher Prospect

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