The National League Central has some other interesting players facing rebound years and youngsters trying to prove that last year was no fluke. [Read more →]

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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