Manny Ramirez’s stint with the Tampa Bay Rays lasted six games, only five of which Ramirez played in. The Rays signed Ramirez to a one-year deal this off-season after losing Carl Crawford to the Red Sox and Carlos Pena to [...]
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2011 MLB Predictions
Written by Mike on April 5, 2011
The 2011 MLB season is officially upon us and it is time to make the Official MikesPickz MLB Predictions for each division during the regular season and the entire postseason. Without further ado: –American League– East: New York Yankees – [...]
Continue ReadingSurprise? Cliff Lee Signs with the Phillies
Written by Mike on December 15, 2010
In case you haven’t heard, Cliff Lee has signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. He signed a 5 year, $120 million deal with a vesting option for a sixth year that would bring the total to $135 million. The media was [...]
Continue ReadingCarl Crawford to the Red Sox: Tremendous Signing
Written by Mike on December 9, 2010
This week there has been numerous signings that have been finalized during the Winter Meetings. Some of them are no surprise, Derek Jeter with the Yankees and Paul Konerko with the White Sox, while others are much bigger news. The [...]
Continue ReadingNBA Players Union Wants to Remove Age Limit
Written by Mike on December 9, 2010
In a recent article on ESPN, Chris Broussard reports that the NBA Players Union wants to end the NBA’s requirement that you be 19 years old and at least one year removed from your high school graduation. Let’s analyze this [...]
Continue ReadingYankees vs Rangers ALCS Game 1 (Podcast)
Written by Mike on October 16, 2010
The Rangers have not had a good history in the playoffs against the Yankees, and this game didn’t help their cause. Here what I have to say about this game and how the Rangers shot themselves in the foot. Can [...]
Continue ReadingHistorical Halladay: Phillies’ Ace Shines in Postseason Debut
Written by Mike on October 6, 2010
It took Roy Halladay thirteen seasons to make the postseason. He He has a career ERA of 3.32, a record of 169-86, 58 complete games, 19 shut-outs, 1714 strikeouts in 2297.1 innings, a perfect game and even a save. He [...]
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