Author Archives: Justin Kunkel

Karma’s Out to Get You, Kris Bryant

Dear Kris Bryant, Congratulations on becoming the top-ranked player in Minor League Baseball! I’m sure this is a very exciting time for you as you try to prove to your Major League affiliate that you are the perfect for for … Continue reading

Posted in Baseball, Bryce Harper, Byron Buxton, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Chicago Cubs, ESPN, Injuries, Jurickson Profar, Kris Bryant, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals | Leave a comment

Examining the Oakland Athletics Fire Sale

Holy crap. What is going on in Oakland? The Athletics have cleaned house this winter. They moved Jeff Samardzija to the White Sox. They sent Brandon Moss to Cleveland. They shipped Derek Norris to the Padres. …but that wasn’t the … Continue reading

Posted in AL East, AL West, American League, Baseball, Billy Beane, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Jeff Samardzija, Josh Donaldson, MLB, MLB Trades, Oakland Athletics | 2 Comments

Reactions from a Converted White Sox Fan: Jeff Samardzija, David Robertson Join the Dark South Side

I must admit, as a relatively new Minnesota Twins fan who converted after years of cheering the White Sox, seeing Samardzija and Robertson join the dark south side really stings. Not only are Twins fans watching the rival White Sox get … Continue reading

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, David Robertson, Detroit Tigers, Free Agency, Jeff Samardzija, Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MLB Trades, MLB Winter Meetings, Playoffs, Predictions, Torii Hunter, Trade Rumors | Leave a comment

Brett Anderson will be 2015’s version of Phil Hughes

Brett Anderson is an immense talent. I don’t think you’ll find anyone who will debate that the dude can flat-out pitch and pitch well. This has been obvious throughout Anderson’s career. Ole Red Beard, a compliment if ever there was … Continue reading

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Brett Anderson, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Free Agency, Injuries, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MLB Winter Meetings, Phil Hughes | 2 Comments