Category Archives: American League

Joey (Flips) Bats

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Watch. Repeat. Be Happy.

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Cheap Seat Chronicles’ 2015 MLB Staff Predictions

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

It seems like ages ago that we were debating whether or not Alex Gordon could have scored in game seven of the World Series (he couldn’t), but in reality it was just a few short months ago that baseball went … Continue reading →

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Alex Rodriguez Issues Hand-Written Apology to Fans

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Alex Rodriguez was slated to issue a public apology to fans at Yankee Stadium this spring, but that all changed earlier today when Rodriguez switched gears and issued a hand-written letter apologizing to fans for his past indiscretions. The Yankees … Continue reading →

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Trying to Find a Team for Dayan Viciedo

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Dayan Viciedo was released by the White Sox on Wednesday after the club designated him for assignment the week prior. Viciedo, 25, should – in theory – be an interesting option for a number of clubs. He’s young, he’s still … Continue reading →

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Victor Martinez to Undergo Knee Surgery

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Detroit Tigers slugger Victor Martinez received some bad news Thursday when he learned that he’d torn the medial meniscus in his left knee and will require surgery. Martinez, 36, will go under the knife on Tuesday with renowned surgeon Dr. … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Detroit Tigers, Injuries, MLB, Victor Martinez | 1 Comment

Josh Hamilton to Undergo Shoulder Surgery, Doubtful for Opening Day

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Josh Hamilton’s tenure in Los Angeles hasn’t quite lived up to the expectations that came with the five-year, $125 million contract that he signed before the 2013 season. Now it looks as though he’s run into yet another speedbump. Angels’ … Continue reading →

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Oakland Closer Sean Doolittle Expected to Miss Opening Day with Shoulder Injury

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

There is some unfortunate news coming out of Oakland this evening. We’re learning that Athletics closer Sean Doolittle has a “slight” rotator cuff tear and significant inflammation in his pitcher shoulder. The lefty received a platelet-rich plasma injection, but he … Continue reading →

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White Sox Add Veterans Jesse Crain and Geovany Soto

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

The Chicago White Sox continued their offseason overhaul today by signing reliever Jesse Crain and catcher Geovany Soto to minor league deals. Both veterans receive an invite to big league camp as part of their pacts with Chicago. Crain, 33, … Continue reading →

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Blue Jays and Orioles Reportedly Nearing a Swap of Dan Duquette for a Top Pitching Prospect

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Dan Duquette has been responsible for a number of huge acquisitions throughout his career and it’s looking like he might have another one up his sleeve in Baltimore. Unfortunately, he won’t be around to reap the rewards of this addition, … Continue reading →

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Houston Astros Sign Outfielder Colby Rasmus

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

The Astros and free agent outfielder Colby Rasmus have agreed on a one-year, $8 million deal for the 2015 season. The signing comes just one day after Houston traded center fielder Dexter Fowler to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for … Continue reading →

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White Sox Slated to Retire Paul Konerko’s Number

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

In a very classy gesture, the Chicago White Sox will retire Paul Konerko’s number 14 in a ceremony this May. Konerko spent 16 seasons with Chicago and famously helped lead the Sox to a World Series championship in 2005, the … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Twins Showing Interest in Johan Santana’s Comeback Bid

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Johan Santana is attempting another comeback bid. While that is newsworthy all by itself, there’s even more to the story that peeks this blogger’s interest. It’s looking like Santana’s comeback could involve a reunion with the Minnesota Twins. That’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baltimore Orioles, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Free Agency, Injuries, Johan Santana, Minnesota Twins, MLB, New York Mets | 1 Comment

Billy Beane Turns Rebuild into Reload

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

What a difference a day makes. On Friday, we covered what – at the time – appeared to be the Oakland Athletics waving the white flag on 2015 in preparation for a return to competitiveness down the road. Naturally, Billy … Continue reading →

Posted in A.J. Griffin, AL West, American League, Baseball, Ben Zobrist, Billy Beane, Billy Butler, Brett Lawrie, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Free Agency, Ike Davis, Injuries, Jarrod Parker, Jeff Samardzija, Jon Lester, Josh Donaldson, MLB, MLB Trades, Oakland Athletics, Scott Kazmir, Sonny Gray, Tampa Bay Rays, Yunel Escobar | 2 Comments

Examining the Oakland Athletics Fire Sale

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Justin Kunkel

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

At the Very Least, Torii Hunter is Pretty Funny

Posted on January 8, 2015 by stevenkunkel

Twins fans everywhere this Winter have either been celebrating or dreading the fact that the Twins anteed up $10M to a player worth probably more to the Twins for nostalgia than on the field production. To those who have dreaded, … Continue reading →