By Kelly: Recently I bought a hobby box of the new 2013 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects for $55, which contains 24 packs with 7 cards per pack. Every year I look forward to these cards the most. The cards are all young players who just broke into the MLB or were just drafted in…
By Scott: Three things to keep in mind on the game-ending obstruction call There’s a lot that’s been written about the obstruction play that ended Game 3 of the World Series, most of which explains why the call was right. If you haven’t read one of those pieces, do that to get the background on…
By Scott: In one of several inept defensive displays by the Cardinals in Game 1 of the World Series last night, pitcher Adam Wainwright allowed a pop-up by Stephen Drew to fall right in front of him despite being in position to easily make the play. Cards catcher Yadier Molina was also in the area…
By Josh: So I went with my heart on two playoff picks and missed but my World Series picks are still alive and let’s be honest the two Championship Series look like great match ups. American League Championship Series Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox Although I would have loved to see the A’s in…
By Josh: After reading Trevor’s tribute to his favorite team, the Tampa Bay Rays, I decided I should do a year in review for my favorite team, the Seattle Mariners. First thing I made it to a grand total of zero games in Seattle this year. I’m a little disappointed in myself but with this…
By Trevor: Well last night I had to say farewell to my beloved Rays. Last night my Rays lost 3-1 in game 4 of the American League Division Series. They lost to the Boston Red Sox.The Rays were 92-71 on the season. They had to play a game 163 in order to make the playoffs.…
In honor of Ken Griffey Jr’s induction into the Seattle Mariner Hall of Fame a few weeks ago, the 9 Inning Crew has each written up a post talking about how Griffey impacted them as a fan. He was The Kid and in many people’s eyes, the savior of baseball in Seattle. By Josh: There…
I’m really excited to have a chance to ask Brian Hunter a few questions. Brian played all or part of nine seasons in Major League Baseball between 1991 and 2000 for the Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies. While he was primarily a first baseman, he also appeared in nearly 100 games as an outfielder. Your homerun in…
I know for the 9 Inning Know It All crew we get a little anxious at the start of each month because we want to see where we are in the MLB Fan Blog rankings. A couple months ago we slipped in the rankings, which caused the crew to really focus on getting the word…
By Netta-Lee Lax: Baseball is a romantic sport. There is something about the crisp grass and the white bases that exudes romance. Perhaps it is the history, perhaps it is the game itself that brings the air of romantic tales to mind. Baseball is true romance. Even the muggy Florida air after heavy rain and…
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