Where, oh where, is El Duque going to pitch in 2002? His brother Livan Hernandez claims El Duque is on his way to San Francisco to join him. The only question is how soon the elder Hernandez will join his slimmed down sibling in the Giants rotation. [Read more →]

There is nothing like the excitement and hope that spring training brings to baseball fans. It’s important to keep things in perspective when evaluating the performances in the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues. [Read more →]

February 14, 2002

As the days slowly get longer, if one listens carefully the sound of the bat hitting the ball is heard in the distance. Once the Super Bowl is put to bed, balance is once again restored to the universe. The Super Bowl has always been welcomed by any true baseball fan as the first sign that the pitchers and catchers are reporting to the sunshine, beginning that long journey which they hope will culminate deep in October in the World Series.

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Over the next few days, I’ll take a look at the races in baseball for the 2002 season.

The NL East will be one heckuva race all year. It was last year and I think everyone got a little better including the soon to be former Montreal Expos. [Read more →]

Lou, you get my vote for leading your team to the greatest regular season win total in the last 95 years. [Read more →]

With the season concluded, it’s time to look at the other awards. [Read more →]

“Paul is a Dodger Through and Through”

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