Author Archives: Jeremiah Graves

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About Jeremiah Graves

I am a professional library dude, a cheeseburger enthusiast, a wannabe writer, a slow-pitch softball center fielder, an avid hunter (of churros), a cat-person, and — hopefully — one of your two or three favorite Iowans.

Former Met, Edgardo Alfonzo is Keeping His Big League Dreams Alive

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Baseball can be a great game, a dream come true, if you will. However, baseball can also be a fickle game. That sentiment rings especially true for Edgardo Alfonzo. Alfonzo was once one of the top infielders in all of … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Edgardo Alfonzo, MLB, New York Mets, NL East | 1 Comment

Carlos Lee: Plan-C for Losers of the Bay and Holliday Sweepstakes

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Houston, you have a problem. Your ballclub is bad, really bad. The Astros—a perennial contender for much of the last decade—have fallen on hard times. From 1994 to 2006, Houston was one of the most competitive clubs in the National … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Carlos Lee, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Drayton McLane, Houston Astros, Jason Bay, Matt Holliday, MLB, MLB Trades, Trade Rumors | Leave a comment

Glen Perkins’ Grievance is Settled, His Future in Minnesota is Not

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Glen Perkins has dropped his grievance against the Minnesota Twins. The two sides were able to reach a settlement earlier today, thus avoiding the hearing that was planned for this Friday in New York. The grievance came as a result … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Glen Perkins, Injuries, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MLB Trades, Trade Rumors | 1 Comment

For the Minnesota Twins, Brandon Phillips is the Answer

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

In baseball, it’s not always easy to find the answers. To this day it seems that almost no pitchers have found the answer to Albert Pujols’ bat and no hitters—except Chase Utley—have found the answer for CC Sabathia’s left arm. … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Brandon Phillips, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Cincinnati Reds, Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MLB Trades, Trade Rumors | 1 Comment

Risk vs Reward: A Dozen Free Agent Pitching Options for the Twins

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

The Minnesota Twins came into this offseason with three major goals: 1) Sign Joe Mauer to an extension 2) Improve the infield 3) Add at least one veteran arm to the rotation General manager Bill Smith got off to a … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Ben Sheets, Brett Myers, Carl Pavano, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Chien-Ming Wang, Erik Bedard, Free Agency, Injuries, John Smoltz, Justin Duchscherer, Mark Mulder, Mark Prior, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Noah Lowry, Rich Harden, Rich Hill | 1 Comment

Seven Reasons Why the Twins Should Bring Back Joe Crede

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Minnesota general manger Bill Smith is a busy man. In the last week alone, Smith was rumored to be in on a deal for new Pittsburgh second baseman Akinori Iwamura, he traded away Carlos Gomez for J.J. Hardy, he exercised … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Free Agency, Injuries, Joe Crede, Minnesota Twins, MLB | Leave a comment

Juan Pierre: Baseball’s Best Fourth Outfielder

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Juan Pierre is baseball’s best fourth outfielder. The problem is that Juan Pierre plays like—and is being paid like—a starting outfielder. Pierre, 32, has two more years and $18.5 million remaining on the five-year, $44 million pact he signed with … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Chone Figgins, Juan Pierre, Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB, MLB Trades, Trade Rumors | Leave a comment

Chien-Ming Wang: The Arm That Isn’t Available…Yet

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Chien-Ming Wang is a member of the World Champion New York Yankees, for now. The 29-year-old right-handed starter is eligible for arbitration this winter and the Yankees have until the December 12 deadline to offer him a contract for next … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Chien-Ming Wang, Free Agency, Injuries, MLB, New York Yankees | Leave a comment

Minnesota Exercises Michael Cuddyer’s 2011 Option

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

The Minnesota Twins announced today that the club has exercised Michael Cuddyer’s 2011 option valued at $10.5 million. The option is part of the four-year deal Cuddyer signed in 2008. The right fielder will make $8.5 million in 2010, the … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Michael Cuddyer, Minnesota Twins, MLB | 2 Comments

Time for a Change: A Call to Reinstate the Cruiserweight Championship

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Enough is enough and it’s time for a change. Longtime wrestling fans may remember that as Owen Hart’s catchphrase, which is appropriate given today’s topic – the defunct Cruiserweight Championship. Hart was an incredible wrestler who could take to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheap Seat Chronicles, Cruiserweight Championship, ECW, Evan Bourne, Professional Wrestling, WWE, WWE RAW | Leave a comment

Minnesota Twins Acquire J.J. Hardy from Brewers for Carlos Gomez

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

That didn’t take long at all. Just days after missing out on a potential deal for infielder Akinori Iwamura, the Twins made a huge splash by acquiring All-Star shortstop J.J. Hardy from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for outfielder Carlos … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, Baseball, Carlos Gomez, Cheap Seat Chronicles, J.J. Hardy, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MLB Trades | 9 Comments

William Regal: WWE’s Most Misused and Underappreciated Heel

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

William Regal deserves better. That phrase may be a tough pill to swallow when you consider he has held more than 60 championships worldwide. An impressive 19 of those title wins took place in either WCW or WWE. Additionally, the … Continue reading →

Posted in ECW, Professional Wrestling, William Regal, WWE | 1 Comment

Minnesota and Tampa Bay Working on Iwamura Swap?

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

The Minnesota Twins may be on the verge of completing a major deal to improve the infield for 2010 and beyond. Mark Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times is reporting that the Rays are close to dealing second baseman Akinori … Continue reading →

Posted in Akinori Iwamura, AL Central, AL East, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Tampa Bay Rays, Trade Rumors | 2 Comments

Sheamus the Destroyer: Right Idea, Wrong Execution for WWE

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Sheamus is supposed to be a monster heel. I get it. We all get it. I’m just not buying it…yet. There’s no denying that “The Celtic Warrior” has a very unique look and a powerful arsenal of moves. Additionally, he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Professional Wrestling, Sheamus, WWE, WWE RAW | 2 Comments

Call Me Crazy, but Leo Mazzone Should Be the Twins’ Top Free Agent Target

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

The Minnesota Twins figure to be quite busy in the coming months. The primary focus of this offseason will be inking the club’s franchise player—and future American League MVP—Joe Mauer to a long-term deal. Additionally, the front office will be … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Free Agency, Leo Mazzone, Minnesota Twins, MLB | 1 Comment