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Chicago White Sox Draft Recap: Pick Breakdowns

Chicago White Sox Draft Recap: Pick Breakdowns

Posted by | Jun 16, 2020 | , , | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe MLB draft concluded yesterday after 5 rounds and I am going to recap my favorite team, the White Sox. First Pick: Garret Crochet Garret Crochet was an interesting pick in my eyes. It wasn’t an attempted underslot because he was one of the best guys available, but I’m not sure he was the guy though. According to an MLB Now article, the scouts were pleading for them to take Mick Abel who went 15 to the Phillies but Kenny Williams overrode the scouts and took Crochet. I don’t have a lot of faith in Williams...

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Five Teams That Could Potentially Sign Mookie Betts

Five Teams That Could Potentially Sign Mookie Betts

Posted by | Jun 15, 2020 | | 0 |

Reading Time: 3 minutesAfter almost a week of re-negotiations, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins finalized a trade sending Mookie Betts to LA on February 10, 2020. Even if the MLB doesn’t hold a season, Betts becomes a free agent at the end of this year, regardless of if he plays a game with the Dodgers. Here’s five teams the 2018 American League MVP could sign with: San Diego Padres Ever since the emergence of Fernado Tatis Jr. and the signing of Manny Machado, the Padres have been a favorite to sign another big name....

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What If Kyler Murray Decided to Play Baseball?

What If Kyler Murray Decided to Play Baseball?

Posted by | Jun 1, 2020 | , , , , | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesOn February 11, 2019 Kyler Murray announced he was dedicating himself to football instead of pursuing a baseball career. Here’s a breakdown of what the MLB and NFL would look like if he chose to play baseball. MLB With the 9th overall pick in the 2018 MLB draft, the Oakland Athletics picked the 20-year-old outfielder, and he quickly signed a contact with the team including a $4.66 million signing bonus. As of right now, things wouldn’t be too different in the MLB if he was currently with the A’s. Oakland still would’ve played in the Wild...

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Interview with World Series Champion: Will Middlebrooks

Interview with World Series Champion: Will Middlebrooks

Posted by | May 9, 2020 | , , | 0 |

Reading Time: 5 minutesRecently, I got the chance to speak with the World Series Champion Third Baseman Will Middlebrooks. Will is quite possibly one of the funniest and nicest guys I have ever spoken to. INTERVIEW Joe (Me): You played in a lot of great baseball stadiums which ones were your favorite and least favorite ones? Will: Biased answer… Fenway Park. Absolutely zero place compares. It’s a baseball cathedral. It will be there forever. You can literally feel the history when you walk in that place. You’re seeing the same sights and smelling the same smells as Ted Williams,...

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The Best Athletes Turned Politicians

The Best Athletes Turned Politicians

Posted by | Mar 23, 2020 | , | 0 |

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe United States of America has two long standing constants. One being our political system — though often criticized, our republic has fared quite well compared to other nations — and the other being our sports. Legend has it that the first jersey swap happened between Aaron Burr and founding father Alexander Hamilton before their infamous duel, which resulted in the death of the New York lawyer and outspoken federalist.  But, while these events and people are mutually exclusive, what happens when an athlete joins the realm of politics? The list of athletes who have dabbled...

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