Category Archives: Cheap Seat Chronicles

2013 MLB Preseason Predictions

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

It’s Opening Night in Major League Baseball and that means I’ve got just enough time to submit my preseason predictions before I look like a total slacker. You’ve all read about 10,000 of these by now, so there’s no real … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Cy Young, MLB, MVP, Playoffs, Predictions, Rookie of the Year | Leave a comment

It’s My Time to Shine (Against Adolescents)

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

I think I’m going to play in the Little League World Series. Now I realize that there are “technically” some age limitations that will prevent me from doing so, but if the California team can get away with running Bradley … Continue reading →

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Boston Red Sox Suffer Biggest Loss in November

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

My Faithful Readers, I come to you today with a heavy heart. I’ve just received some news that can only be described as devastating, heart-breaking, gut-wrenching and/or super-duper sucky. Boston’s blonde bombshell of baseball, Heidi Watney has officially parted ways … Continue reading →

Posted in AL East, American League, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Heidi Watney, MLB | Leave a comment

I Almost Died Today…Maybe

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

It is entirely possible that I’m being just a tad hyperbolic, but let’s make one thing perfectly clear folks, Bostonians—especially those shell-shocked by an unanticipated collapse in an athletic endeavor—are a fragile group of people. Last night, as many of … Continue reading →

Posted in AL East, American League, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Cheap Seat Chronicles, MLB, Playoffs, Tampa Bay Rays | Leave a comment

2011 MLB Predictions

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

Many of you may not know this, but it’s actually a federal requirement for all baseball bloggers to post their misguided preseason predictions. Okay, it’s entirely possible that there’s zero truth to that, but this is the one time a … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, AL East, AL West, American League, Awards, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Cy Young, Manager of the Year, MLB, MVP, National League, NL Central, NL East, NL West, Playoffs, Predictions, Projections, Rookie of the Year, World Series | 4 Comments

It Might Be About Damn Time To Get My Shit Together

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

Much of my adult—or whatever you call your mid-twenties—life has been spent dreaming of a career that involves either writing or baseball or—in some perfect world—writing about baseball. (Note: I’ve recently made peace with the fact that I won’t be … Continue reading →

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The Champagne is On Ice…

Posted on September 21, 2010 by

Let’s be honest, this is undoubtedly the best Minnesota Twins team that the club has had since 2006 and—arguably—the best overall team since the club’s fortunes turned around at the beginning of the last decade. As such, I’ve decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Playoffs | 4 Comments

2010 MLB Draft: Minnesota Twins Select Alex Wimmers with First-Round Pick

Posted on June 7, 2010 by

The Minnesota Twins drafted Ohio State pitcher Alex Wimmers with the 21st overall pick in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft. This is the second-year in a row that the Twins have used their first-round selection on a highly-touted collegiate hurler. … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, Alex Wimmers, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Kyle Gibson, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MLB Draft | Leave a comment

2010 MLB Draft: Fifteen Targets for the Minnesota Twins

Posted on June 7, 2010 by

The Minnesota Twins are often praised for doing things “the right way.” This sentiment—although cliché and not entirely accurate—generally defines the organizational importance placed on pitching, defense, small ball tactics, and player development. Although the Twins have seemingly eschewed the … Continue reading →

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Why the New England Revolution Need Their Own Stadium

Posted on May 12, 2010 by

Dear Mr. Kraft, First of all, let me say that Gillette Stadium is quite an impressive structure. In fact, I was quite literally in awe of its immensity the first time saw it looming up out of the distance as … Continue reading →

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You’re Doing It Wrong: New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox Loyalty

Posted on May 11, 2010 by

There is no rivalry in sports more storied than the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox—or so ESPN tells me, constantly—and with that type of long-term, history-laden rivalry comes some serious battle lines, right? Literally hundreds of books have … Continue reading →

Posted in AL East, American League, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Cheap Seat Chronicles, MLB, New York Yankees | 2 Comments

J.J. Hardy Injury: Minnesota Twins Shortstop Lands on DL with Wrist Injury

Posted on May 11, 2010 by

The injuries just keep on coming for the Minnesota Twins. In March, the club lost All-Star closer Joe Nathan for the year after he underwent Tommy John surgery. Last week, reigning American League MVP Joe Mauer sat out with a … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Injuries, J.J. Hardy, Matt Tolbert, Minnesota Twins, MLB | Leave a comment

Philadelphia Phillies Fan Gets Tasered

Posted on May 4, 2010 by

When the action on the field grows tiresome too many fans decide to create their own entertainment. That was the case last night in Philadelphia where a 17-year-old Phillies fan hopped the fence and ran onto the field during the … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies | 4 Comments

Do the Minnesota Twins Lack a Killer Instinct?

Posted on April 26, 2010 by

The Minnesota Twins are living the high life. The club left behind the antiquated Metrodome and moved into their brand-new, state of the art ballpark, Target Field. The club has an increased payroll and is coming off one of the … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Minnesota Twins, MLB | 1 Comment

WWE Extreme Rules: Ten Things We Learned

Posted on April 26, 2010 by

After every WWE pay-per-view event, we’re supposed to be left with a feeling of satisfaction; as if all of our questions and concerns have been answered by the events that unfolded at the pay-per-view. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. … Continue reading →

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