I think that we can now without a doubt put an asterik in the record books. With Mark McGwire’s admission to using steroids in his record breaking season and the heavy evidence that Bonds did the same, I think that Hank Aaron and Roger Maris should still be celebrated as ball’s home run kings. We, [...]
McGwire Comes Clean
In a move that should come to a surprise to approximately no one, Mark McGwire has finally admitted to steroid use, off and on for a decade. ESPN is reporting the following: NEW YORK — Mark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball’s home run record in 1998. McGwire [...]
Hawk’s In, 4 More Sure HOF members Denied
Sorry for the late post; Had to finish shoveling the mass of snow off the deck. Can’t wait for ball season! Andre “The Hawk” Dawson was granted membership today to the The National Baseball Hall of Fame. A much deserved honor. With 2774 hits and 438 long balls to go with a Rookie of the [...]
Big Unit Hangs Up His Cleats
Regarded both as one of the MLB’s all-time best pitchers and all-time ugliest dudes, Randy Johnson is calling it quits. I think his HoF bid is a no-brainer. Observe: Category # Rank Strikeouts per 9 IP 10.61 1st Strikeouts 4,875 2nd Cy Young Awards 5 2nd Hit batsmen 190 3rd Bases on balls 1,497 13th [...]
Beating a Dead Horse: The Pete Rose Debate
Charlie Hustle…pretty incredible. Look at these ridiculous numbers… All-time Major League record for most career hits: 4,256 All-time Major League record for most games played: 3,562 All-time Major League record for most at bats: 14,053 All-time Major League record for most singles: 3,215 All-time Major League record for most total bases by a switch hitter: [...]
Edgar Deserves a First Ballot Nod to Cooperstown
No matter what side of the DH rule debate you fall on there is no doubt that the greatest player at that position in history in Edgar Martinez. In 18 seasons, all with the M’s, Gar had a career .312 average, 2247 hits and 309 homers. The man led the league in RBI’s in 2000 [...]

