Monthly Archives: February 2014

Kansas City Royals Payroll In 2014 + Contracts Going Forward

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Whether or not the Kansas City Royals make the playoffs this year or not – I still agree with their decision a few years back to trade Wil Myers for James Shields.

I still think they should pay a hefty sum to extend the 32 Year old RHP for 3 or 4 years beyond this year.

It would significantly open up the competitive window a little further in duration – and I think they are the 2nd best team in the AL Central, with a chance to knock on Detroit’s door shortly. Read the rest of this entry →

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Cleveland Indians Payroll In 2014 + Contracts Going Forward

Feb 18

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The Indians were big players in the 2012 offseason – heading into the 2013 year.

The club stepped up and signed 1B/OF Nick Swisher to a 5 YRs/$70 MIL deal – and inked OF Michael Bourn to a 4 YR contract worth $48 MIL.

Indians Management also took a risk on SP Scott Kazmir.

But perhaps their best acquisition last winter was picking up Terry Francona as their new bench boss. Read the rest of this entry →

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 18, 2014

Feb 18

Posted by Paul Francis Sullivan

Today on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast, the topic is the Baltimore Orioles.

The Birds made a pair of signings this weekend that confirm what I already believed about them: There is no predicting what is happening in Baltimore. They could be great or they could be one of the worst teams in the AL. And there is a lot of gray area in between.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 17, 2014

Feb 17

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Today on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast, I look at the stadium situation in Los Angeles and Anaheim. The Angels and Anaheim are getting close to an impasse, Dodger Stadium is in the wrong place and BOTH teams are playing in spots better suited for football.

My Bleacher Report article about Dodger Stadium can be found by clicking HERE.

In honor of President’s Day, I am reloading my Presidents/Baseball connection podcast from last year.

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The Philadelphia Phillies Payroll In 2014 + Contracts Going Forward

Feb 16

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The Phillies slide down the NL East Standings all started at the end of the 2011 NLCS. Gruesomely, Ryan Howard pulverized his ankle running down to 1st, and the team has not been right since.

A late charge in 2012 preserved a 81 – 81 record – to extend a decade of .500 or better baseball, however 2013 held a cruel fate of a 73 – 89 final mark.

Injuries to ‘now retired’ Roy Halladay and Howard helped plague the team to its first losing season in 11 years.

Ruben Amaro Jr. and the brass steadfastly approach this season like every other campaign in the last few years, “we will be better in 2014, and still have enough to compete.” Read the rest of this entry →

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 16, 2014

Feb 16

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It is The Sunday Request on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast!

@sullybaseball Sunday request Oswalt will certainly not be forgot in Houston but how will baseball remember his 143 wins in 10 careerERA3.36

— Alexander Gibson (@Astros_Alex) February 12, 2014

Roy Oswalt had a terrific career and will be beloved by Astros fans. Where it stretches from there is murkier.
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San Francisco Giants Payroll In 2014 + Contracts Going Forward

Feb 16

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The Giants won the 2010 World Series with a payroll nowhere near the stratosphere of the top MLB clubs, however escalating salaries have arisen from sustained success (also winning another World Series in 2012).

The franchise now hovers around the $140 – $150 MIL mark for the upcoming campaign.

A lot of this cash has come for simply retaining their own talent.

To start the winter off, the squad signed Tim Lincecum 2 YRs/$35 MIL – and then nailed down Hunter Pence to a 5 YRs/$90 MIL deal. Read the rest of this entry →

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 15, 2014

Feb 15

Posted by Paul Francis Sullivan

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Today on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast, I play part 2 of my interview with former All Star Ellis Valentine.

We talked about his days with the Mets, Angels and Rangers and also remembered his cameo on Fantasy Island.

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MLB Futures (Regular Season Prop Specials): Gambling 101

Feb 14

Posted by Jonathan Hacohen

Get set for another season of throwing some cash around when it comes to baseball. MLB Reports will have you ready with what we are looking at as well.

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We all love to see if we can be a good gambler right?

Of course some of it is just bragging rights with our buddies, and of course no one is allowed to gamble in the USA, unless you are living in a state that allows it either.

So, whether you want to just play for winning amongst friends, or actually want to risk some sheckels, here are some fun specials to wager on in 2014 Read the rest of this entry →

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Regular Season Over And Unders For MLB Wins Per Club 2014: Gambling 101

Feb 14

Posted by Jonathan Hacohen

It is time for all of the predictions to come forth for the MLB season. Just a note here, make sure your totals equal 2430 games worth of wins and losses. As you can see in this articles, I broke it down also for Division Records. Remember when betting on futures, that the AL usually holds a decisive Interleague record over the National League. In 2014, I believe the AL will register 32 more wins than the NL. Many of the top FA sluggers headed to the Junior Circuit. You must also have 810 games each for divisional record (5 x 162).

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These are my predictions as of today for 2014. Also the Odd Over/Under as listed by the Atlantic Casino In Reno and my ultimate pick for the year win totals.

The American League continues to reign supreme every year in Interleague. Notice I have placed the AL Record at 1231 – 1199, versus the National League’s 1199 – 1231.

The AL has 2 of the 3 best divisions in baseball, and the AL East might feature the best out of the pack. Even with these odds, we could see 8 out of the 10 teams in those division land records over .500

If I were to rank Divisions, I am going AL East, NL Central, Al West (don’t let the Houston Astros record take down the rest of the fleet), NL West, AL Central and NL East. Read the rest of this entry →

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 14, 2014

Feb 14

Posted by Paul Francis Sullivan

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It is Valentine’s Day and what better way to spend the day than with former Montreal Expos star Ellis Valentine?

He joins The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast to talk about his days with Montreal, his rivalry with Gary Carter and baseball returning to Olympic Stadium this spring for an exhibition game.

And I got to tell him that I voted for him in the All Star Game and his 3D card was a staple in my cereal box!

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All Double Headers (Possibilities) Master Schedule For MLB Park Road Trips: 2014 Season

Feb 13

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Do yourself a favor and read this blog on the 30 MLB Park Pass-Port here

Gone are the days when baseball teams deliberately schedule two games in one stadium like teams used to do in past generations.

If there is not a postponed game for the duration of your team’s schedule, you will not even have this occurrence. I am here to tell that modern-day traveling has opened up possibilities for two games in one day for separate cities like never before.

For the extreme ballpark chasers, nothing is more exciting for a baseball fan when Major League Baseball posts the new season’s calendar. Usually the brass does this in mid-September.

On this post, I have gone through the MLB schedule with a fine-tooth comb, and have listed all Doubleheader Attempts that could be attended in 2014.

I will keep a keen eye on this stuff all season, and add more doubleheaders as they come available.

If you ever have a question, just tweet us or send an email to mlbreports@gmail.com

Happy Ballpark Chasing in 2014

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Master Schedule For All MLB Doubleheader Attempts In Sept 2014

Feb 13

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All 2430 games will be posted at MLB reports, and we will also have schedules for interleague, doable doubleheaders attempts at parks, weekly, monthly and a running page with all games on 1 page post. All at www.mlbreports.com

All 2430 games in the 2014 MLB schedule are now posted at MLB reports, and we will also have schedules for interleague, doable doubleheaders attempts at parks, weekly, monthly and a running page with all games on 1 page post. All at http://www.mlbreports.com

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Over the last few years the MLB has made doubleheaders more capable – by scheduling so many matinees in the month of April.

While these games are subject to many weather delays because of how early it is in the year, the most amount of action for doubleheader attempts will be in this month.

The other months will not have as many attempts, but there are still more than ever. This month of September has the least amount of DH attempts.

I will also be adding doubleheader attempts as they role in from scheduling.

Now a lot of people think this is a crazy way to witness contests in the Majors, as some would prefer to soak up all of the sights in the park – and not rush in veering off to another ballpark.

For this, I understand, I am just crafting out another way to do this. Read the rest of this entry →

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Master Schedule For All MLB Doubleheader Attempts In Aug 2014

Feb 13

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By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @chuckbooth3024

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Over the last few years the MLB has made doubleheaders more capable – by scheduling so many matinees in the month of April.

While these games are subject to many weather delays because of how early it is in the year, the most amount of action for doubleheader attempts will be in this month.

The other months will not have as many attempts, but there are still more than ever.

I will also be adding doubleheader attempts as they role in from scheduling.

Now a lot of people think this is a crazy way to witness contests in the Majors, as some would prefer to soak up all of the sights in the park – and not rush in veering off to another ballpark.

For this, I understand, I am just crafting out another way to do this. Read the rest of this entry →

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Master Schedule For All MLB Doubleheader Attempts In July 2014

Feb 13

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By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @chuckbooth3024

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Over the last few years the MLB has made doubleheaders more capable – by scheduling so many matinees in the month of April.

While these games are subject to many weather delays because of how early it is in the year, the most amount of action for doubleheader attempts will be this month.

Now a lot of people think this is a crazy way to witness contests in the Majors, as some would prefer to soak up all of the sights in the park – and not rush in veering off to another ballpark.

For this, I understand, I am just crafting out another way to do this. Read the rest of this entry →

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 13, 2014

Feb 13

Posted by Paul Francis Sullivan

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Today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast is centered around Atlanta.

The Freddie Freeman extension could be a smart long term move for the Braves and good for baseball. Meanwhile they are a very hard team to predict. Meanwhile I have mike issues.

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Pittsburgh Pirates 2014 Roster + Organizational Depth Charts (MLB and MiLB)

Feb 13

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By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @chuckbooth3024 & Jeff Kleiner (Org. Depth Chart Expert) Follow @prosportsroster

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The Pittsburgh Pirates broke a 21 Year Old playoff drought in 2013, by winning 94 Games, winning the Wild Card Game to the Reds – before bowing out to the St. Louis Cardinals in 5 games of the LDS.

Neil Huntington has done an exceptional job assembling this club both via trade an drafting.

Not signing A.J. Burnett to a deal is actually a smart move when you figure he is going to earn $16.0 MIL in 2014. If the Bucs GM would have doled out the 1 YR/$14.1 MIL for the cagey veteran, it would have blown the teams salary structure. Read the rest of this entry →

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This Year Has To Be Better For Chicago: White Sox State Of The Union For 2014

Feb 13

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One thing is for sure, the 2014 season can not be worse than the 2013 season was for the White Sox. It’s impossible right?

While Sox GM Rick Hahn thought the 2013 team could find a way to relive a little bit of the magic they captured during the 2012 season, they couldn’t even come close.

The Sox began 2013 on a fast start, going 4 – 2, and ending the season’s opening week home stand on a Dayan Viciedo walk off HR. Read the rest of this entry →

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 12, 2014

Feb 12

Posted by Paul Francis Sullivan

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Derek Jeter announced his retirement today and that threw a wrench on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast schedule.

His great career is wrapping up. How long will the celebration be? Who will take his place? And should Jeremy Giambi just not watch ANY baseball this year?

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 12, 2014

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Derek Jeter Is Retiring In 2014: He Is Hoping It Will Be A Season To Remember

Feb 12

Posted by chuckbooth3023

I am sure that Derek Jeter will attempt to play in 2014 - regardless of how this season ends up. #2 has a Player Option for $8 MIL in 2014. It would behoove he and the club if Jeter exercises it. After he led the MLB in hits last year with 216, he is sitting on 11 hits in 2013 - due to 3 DL stints and just 49 AB this year. Jeter passed Eddie Collins, and will soon blow by Paul Molitor, but how much longer will he play after this campaign?

Derek Jeter has announced today – that 2014 will be his last year in the MLB. After he led the MLB in hits in 2012 with 216, he finished with just 11 knocks in 2013 – due to 4 DL stints and just 53 AB. The worst the team has ever done in his 19 year career, is finish 87 -74 in 2000 (still won the WS). The only time the club missed the playoffs – was in 2008, when they were 89 – 73. We will follow his last season much like we did Mariano Rivera. Endless amounts of respect should be poured out on the road and at home for this man. In 2014, he will enter his 20th and final campaign in the Bronx. The team has never had a losing season under his time there heading into 2014.

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2014 will mark the second straight year that an ALL – Time Yankee Legend will have a year long retirement party.

The emergence of Derek Jeter in the Bronx culminated with a new dynasty of Bronx Bombers’ baseball – and resulted in 6 World Series visits in his first 7 years as the club’s Shortstop.

Derek Jeter personified everything that was great in the sport of baseball – and New York City, in a time where there were seedy underlings doing damage to the game.

The man is a consummate professional, and carried himself in a dignified manner, despite playing in a city where you can hardly breathe when it comes to media attention.

Derek Jeter’s only HR in the 2014 year

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Top 5 Holds Leaders In MLB 2014

Feb 12

Posted by Jonathan Hacohen

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It is the secondary stat category to Saves for Relievers, but it most cases, the guys pulling down innings in the last few frames play just as an important part of game – if not more.

Last year, two Tampa Bay Rays were in the top 5 – with Jake McGee sitting in 5th with 26 – while Joel Peralta was the clubhouse leader for the MLB at 41.

The guys have to be at the forefront for the 2014 race as well.

Lets just see who we the MLB Reports take for Holds Leaders in 2014. Read the rest of this entry →

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Top 5 Saves Leaders In MLB 2014

Feb 12

Posted by Jonathan Hacohen

Coffee Is For Closers Only – “Always Be Closing! _(Profanity Laced Tirade Here)

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The Closers job in the MLB is a rough negotiation. Saving games does not necessarily quantify an awesome reliever or not, but the stat category still remains both played up for fantasy, and something to reference.

For the tops in most of the leagues in 2014, you must have look towards the top clubs 1st.

In Oakland, I think Jim Johnson and Luke Gregerson will take turns saving contests. The same thing may happen in Los Angeles – where Brian Wilson and Kenley Jansen may also both see time as the clubs Closer. Read the rest of this entry →

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MLB Expansion Destination Part 1: Could Charlotte Be A New City In Major League Baseball?

Feb 11

Posted by jgluck777

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Possible MLB destination: Charlotte

In the upcoming weeks I will be doing a series on some cities that should be considered for an MLB team.

The cities are in no particular order but I will give a prediction whether or not they will receive a team in the next 15 years.

Having a major league franchise in your city is a big responsibility but comes with some major rewards which in my view heavily outweigh the negatives of not having a team even if you have to provide funding for the stadium in which they play.

So without further musings – here we go. Read the rest of this entry →

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 11, 2014

Feb 11

Posted by Paul Francis Sullivan

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It may not be The Sunday Request, but I feel obliged to address a Twitter reader of mine on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast. Read the rest of this entry →

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Young Guns To Watch In The MLB For 2014

Feb 11

Posted by Jonathan Hacohen

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Young Guns to Watch in 2014

The 2014 season is fast approaching. With spring training just around the corner, there are many up and coming players who are on the brink of making it to the majors. Who knows!

It may also be the beginning of hall of fame careers for some of these guys. There are also a couple of players, who are already in the majors, and look to continue their success.

I’ve profiled 5 hitters and 5 pitchers for your reading pleasure. Some of these guys may be a little under the radar; however I believe they have a tremendous upside, and are fun to watch. Let’s take a look. Read the rest of this entry →

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The Rudy May Interviews on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast

Feb 11

Posted by Paul Francis Sullivan

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Last week, I had a wonderful time interviewing former big league left hander Rudy May on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

He was a generous, funny and entertaining man to interview and we probably could have talked for another hour.

I decided to put all three parts of our interview on 1 page. Read the rest of this entry →

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Overrated Prospects In Baseball

Feb 10

Posted by jgluck777

Buxton, the Twins’ number 2 prospect, has a surplus amount of speed. Not only that, he has brought his bat around and is. His strong arm is going to create a lot of outfield assists for this kid in the future.

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Overrated Prospects

What I want to do in this article is point out top prospects ranked by other people who i think are going to bust or underachieve greatly. I will be using mlb.com top 100 prospects fueled by the minds of Jonathan Mayos team.

The number next to the prospect will be his ranking by Jonathan Mayo.

So if you ask why there is no number one (Byron Buxton) that will be the reason. Prospects are a risky thing and there is nothing guaranteed.

You can get injured, underperform, or flame out at the major league level. There is a chance that I am wrong here but hey there is a chance that anyone could be wrong. Here are my buyers beware prospects for 2014. Read the rest of this entry →

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The Giancarlo Stanton Extension Debate

Feb 10

Posted by samevans87

The Marlins have one of the most prolific young power hitters in the game of baseball in Giancarlo Stanton. After this recent campaign, the 24 Year Old has a 3 Slash Line of .265/.354/.899 - with 117 HRs and 294 RBI in 1792 Career AB. The toughest challenge the ownership has - will be to lock up this Slugger long - term, as he has frequently commented on the direction of the franchise in a negative light. Stanton has 3 years left of Arbitration - before he will be eligible for Free Agency heading into the 2017 season.

The Marlins have one of the most prolific young power hitters in the game of baseball in Giancarlo Stanton. Stanton has 3 years left of Arbitration before he will be eligible for Free Agency heading into the 2017 season. Still, his price tag is only going to keep increasing so the franchise will have to act fast to keep their beloved outfielder in Miami for the long-term.

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Giancarlo Stanton is one of the most talented young hitters in baseball. He is a tremendous athlete with ridiculous power that already has 117 Major League home runs in less than 500 games.

Luckily enough for the city of Miami, they will likely get to enjoy watching Stanton for a couple more years, as he won’t hit free agency until 2017.

However, the club won’t have a competitive team during that time frame and it would make a lot of sense for their front office to do everything in their power to sign Stanton to an extension.

It still remains unlikely that Stanton will want to stay in Miami and the Marlins will be willing to shell out the money to keep him, but if an extension is going to happen, it will happen sooner rather than later.

Giancarlo Stanton’s 2013 Home Runs

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 10, 2014

Feb 10

Posted by Paul Francis Sullivan

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On today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast, I take a quick glimpse at the Face of Baseball off season competition.

It doesn’t really interest me, but some people are really getting into it. I support anything that gets people talking about baseball in the off season. But I also believe it illustrates the need to start the season with the All Star Game.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 9, 2014

Feb 9

Posted by Paul Francis Sullivan

Baseball Hall of Fame

It is The Sunday Request on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast

@sullybaseball Sunday request: should baseball writers now be applying a moral filter to HOF votes when they didn’t for guys like T. Yawkey?

— Kenny Mack (@KennyMack1) February 1, 2014

Pushing my buttons as only a friend can do, Kenny knows that Tom Yawkey in the Hall of Fame is more offensive than any juicer.

But are performing enhancing drugs even the biggest shame in Baseball history?

I argue they don’t even earn the Bronze medal.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 9, 2014