From Bobby to Miggy – MLB’s Contract Epidemic

Written by Guest Contributor – Abraham Frohman Einstein said that “the definition of insanity was doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”. With the announcement of Miguel Cabrera’s outrageously large 8 year extension yesterday, it appears the owners and GM’s of Major League Baseball continue to look for the “10…

College Football 6 Pack – Great (Un)Expectations

Nicholas Sparks once wrote, “In the blink of an eye, something happens by chance – when you least expect it – sets you on a course that you never planned, into a future you never imagined.” This quote is very applicable to sports as one play can change the entire course of a game or…

A New Era Begins in Detroit

They say, “When one door closes, another one opens.” That is exactly what is happening for the Detroit Tigers. Just over two weeks ago, Jim Leyland announced that he was retiring from managing and the baseball world was left to reflect on his accomplishments and wonder what might have been. (In case you missed it,…

WAR, What is it Good For?

In 1970, Edwin Starr had a #1 song called “War.” Many of us are most familiar with the famous refrain of “War, What is it good for – Absolutely nothing.” This phrase sums up my feelings on WAR in baseball as it becomes an increasingly popular term and measurement of a player’s value.   Since…

Miggy’s Making History – Don’t Miss It!

The Detroit Tigers wrapped up a 4 game series against the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Three of those games were on national TV. Yes, both teams are at the top of their respective divisions and provide some intriguing pitching matchups…but both times the Tigers have been on Sunday Night Baseball, ESPN has chosen one person…