Author Archives: Jeremiah Graves

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.

Prince Ready to Trade His Crown for a Halo

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Prince Fielder has looked downright kingly this year. The 25-year old is hitting for average and power while playing top-notch defense at first base. Without a question, he is in the midst of a great season and makes … Continue reading →

Posted in AL West, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Los Angeles Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, Prince Fielder, Trade Rumors | Leave a comment

Twins Set Sights on Free Agent Targets

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Yesterday I took a look at five players the Twins could logically target in trade talks. Today it is time to look at some of the remaining free agent options still on the market that could help the Twins reach … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Free Agency, Minnesota Twins | Leave a comment

Trading Time for Twins: Five Logical Options

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Today is the annual Major League Baseball amateur draft, an event which gives struggling franchises a glimmer of hope for the future. Unfortunately for teams on the cusp of contention, like the Minnesota Twins, the players taken today won’t have … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Chone Figgins, Chris Young, Dan Uggla, J.J. Hardy, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Orlando Cabrera, Trade Deadline, Trade Rumors | Leave a comment

Minnesota Twins: Ready to Become Road Warriors?

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

The month of June has just started, but by the time it ends the Minnesota Twins could know whether or not they’ll be in the mix for the postseason. Following last night’s win against the Seattle Mariners, the Twins are … Continue reading →

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

Where Does Tom Glavine Go from Here?!

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Future Hall of Famer Tom Glavine was released by the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. This shocking move came just days after Glavine had thrown six scoreless innings in his latest rehab start. The Braves claim they released Glavine … Continue reading →

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Lights, Camera, History: Johnson Takes Aim at 300

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Tonight Randy Johnson will attempt to make history…yet again. Tonight, at 45 years old, “The Big Unit” will attempt to have his cake and eat it too…yet again. Tonight the San Francisco Giants southpaw makes his first bid for career … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Cy Young, National League, NL West, Randy Johnson, San Francisco Giants, Washington Nationals | Leave a comment

Win-Win: Buffalo Bills Land Terrell Owens

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

That didn’t take long. Terrell Owens—released by the Dallas Cowboys last Thursday—has signed a one-year deal worth $6.5 million with the Buffalo Bills. The move came quickly and didn’t involve any of the major players rumored to be interested in … Continue reading →

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Better Late than Never: Twins Sign Crede

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

It’s about damn time. After sitting idle for most of the offseason, the Minnesota Twins finally addressed the most glaring hole on the team’s roster by inking former White Sox third baseman Joe Crede to an incentive-laden, one-year contract. According … Continue reading →

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

Mat Gamel: the Future is Now (or Never)

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

On Friday the Milwaukee Brewers announced that third baseman Bill Hall has a partial tear in his left calf and will be sidelined for four to six weeks. Four to six weeks would cover the majority of Spring Training, putting … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Bill Hall, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Mat Gamel, Milwaukee Brewers, MLB, National League, NL Central, Rookie of the Year | Leave a comment

Salvaging the Dodgers’ Offseason

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Step one: end negotiations with Manny Ramirez. Step two: sign Orlando Hudson and before the ink has even dried on that contract, sign an outfielder with some pop, perhaps Ken Griffey or Garret Anderson. The Dodgers’ offseason has been, for … Continue reading →

Posted in Adam Dunn, Baseball, Bobby Abreu, Casey Blake, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Free Agency, Garret Anderson, Joe Crede, Ken Griffey Jr., Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Manny Ramirez, MLB, National League, NL West, Orlando Hudson, Rafael Furcal, Randy Wolf | Leave a comment

It’s a Dunn Deal

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

It finally happened. Adam Dunn, he of the five consecutive 40-homer seasons, has found a new home in Washington DC. Dunn reportedly signed a two-year, $20 million deal with the Nationals, presumably to play first base and hit cleanup … Continue reading →

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Angels Adding Abreu?!

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

According to reports, the Los Angeles Angels are nearing a one-year deal with free-agent outfielder Bobby Abreu. If these rumors prove to be true this will be a win-win-win for all parties. Bobby Abreu would gain a chance to join … Continue reading →

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Top Five Under-the-Radar Signings

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

This offseason has been one unlike any other in recent memory. Tons of talent was available via free-agency, but most teams were in penny-pinching mode. As a result, numerous superstars and role-players remain unsigned with the countdown to Spring Training … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, AL East, AL West, American League, Andruw Jones, Baltimore Orioles, Baseball, Brandon Lyon, Detroit Tigers, Juan Rivera, Juan Uribe, Los Angeles Angels, MLB, National League, NL West, Projections, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, Ty Wigginton | Leave a comment

Five Burning Questions for ’09

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

The 2008 Twins weren’t expected to be competitive, let alone be in the mix to win the AL Central which had been deemed a two-team race between the Indians and Tigers long before pitchers and catchers even thought about reporting. … Continue reading →

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Football Etiquette 101: Forgiveness vs. Fervor

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

As many of you out here in blog-land know, I’m a big baseball fan and primarily, just a baseball fan. Don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy other sports, but more on the level of participating and not watching or … Continue reading →