August 13th, 2008
5. Boston Red Sox
The reigning World Series champions are in good position so far in 2008. The Red Sox haven’t had a dominant season, however they should be able to make the postseason. Once they make the postseason, no other team in baseball wants to face Boston.
4. Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers were […]
By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment
August 4th, 2008
During the Milwaukee Brewers’ 6-3 loss against the Cincinnati Reds, tempers flared. However, the fight didn’t involve the two teams. The fight involved Prince Fielder and Manny Parra of the Brewers. At the end of this entry, you can watch a video of the fight.
Although no one associated with the Brewers has […]
By Stephen Kersey -- 5 comments
June 30th, 2008
Here’s a look at the best teams in baseball as we head into the month of July.
1. Boston Red Sox - The defending champions still the best in the business.
2. Tampa Bay Rays - The Rays are starting to look like they are for real.
3. Chicago Cubs - Could the 100-year curse finally be […]
By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment
April 24th, 2008
Last season, Prince Fielder exploded onto the scene with 50 homers and 119 RBIs. The then 23-year-old slugger finished third in the NL MVP balloting for his efforts. His 50 homeruns were first in the NL, while his 119 RBIs placed him third.
His 2008 baseball season to date wasn’t as explosive. In […]
By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments
April 9th, 2008
More games? Okay, if you insist:
Dodgers at Diamondbacks, 12:40 p.m. PT — Hiroki Kuroda looked outstanding in his North American debut. I expected the funky delivery that is characteristic of pitchers who come over from Japan, but the velocity caught me by surprise. He was pumping 93-mph fastballs against the Padres. Micah Owings gets the […]
By Geoff Young -- 0 comments
March 3rd, 2008
All the sad young men
Choking on their worth
Trying to be brave
Running from the truth
–”All the Sad Young Men,” Tommy Wolf and Fran Landesman
I don’t think Wolf and Landesman were talking about baseball players, but the sentiment may apply. At least two young men whose contracts were up for renewal are sad because, well, their contracts […]
By Geoff Young -- 4 comments
February 22nd, 2008
First off, thanks to everyone who has made this month the most successful in Knuckle Curve history. That gets me fired up because the season hasn’t even started yet. I would like to thank in particular some of the many fine sites that have sent folks my way in February:
Was Watching
Brock for Broglio
Brew Crew Ball
Obscure […]
By Geoff Young -- 5 comments
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