Category Archives: Awards

Examining Ryan Howard’s Trade Value

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the early stages of a long-overdue rebuild. The club has already shipped off long-time face of the franchise Jimmy Rollins to the Dodgers, parted ways with A.J. Burnett, and moved Marlon Byrd to the division-rival … Continue reading →

Posted in A.J. Burnett, American League, Awards, Baltimore Orioles, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Cleveland Indians, Injuries, Jimmy Rollins, Marlon Byrd, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MLB Trades, MVP, Philadelphia Phillies, Ruben Amaro Jr., Ryan Howard, Spring Training, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Trade Rumors | 1 Comment

Josh Hamilton Unlikely to Finish Out Contract with Los Angeles

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Josh Hamilton signed a five-year, $125 million contract with the Angels prior to the 2013 season. The expectation being that he’d continue piling up huge numbers as he had in Texas and help lead Los Angeles to the World Series. … Continue reading →

Posted in American League, Awards, Baltimore Orioles, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Injuries, Josh Hamilton, Los Angeles Angels, MLB, MLB Trades, San Diego Padres, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Trade Rumors | 1 Comment

2013 MLB Preseason Predictions

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Jeremiah Graves

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

2011 MLB Predictions

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Jeremiah Graves

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 Hurts So Good: Slugger Frank Thomas Set To Retire

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

Frank Thomas is officially hanging up the cleats. Thomas, 41, has scheduled a Friday press conference in Chicago—where he spent 16 of his 19 big league seasons—to announce his retirement. Thomas, one of the most feared sluggers of the past … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Awards, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Chicago White Sox, Frank Thomas, Hall of Fame, Injuries, MLB, MVP, Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays | 1 Comment

Orlando Hudson, Minnesota Twins Agree on One-Year Pact

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

Twins fans, feel free to take a minute to pinch yourselves. Shocking as it may seem the Twins actually signed free agent second baseman Orlando Hudson. The deal is for one-year and is worth $5 million. There are no additional … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Awards, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Free Agency, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Nick Punto, Orlando Hudson | 5 Comments

Miguel Tejada, Baltimore Orioles Set for Reunion

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

Miguel Tejada is headed back to Baltimore. The six-time All-Star has agreed on a one-year deal with the Orioles. The deal, which is currently pending a physical, was confirmed by Tejada during a phone interview with the Associated Press on … Continue reading →

Posted in AL East, American League, Awards, Baltimore Orioles, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Free Agency, Houston Astros, Miguel Tejada, MLB, MVP | 3 Comments

Joe Mauer Tops Minnesota Twins All-Decade Team

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

As the first decade of the 2000s comes to a close, it seems like a fine time for a little reflection. The Twins have arguably been one of baseball’s best franchises during the past decade. Largely under the watch of … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, All-Decade Team, American League, Awards, Baseball, Brad Radke, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Francisco Liriano, Jason Kubel, Joe Mauer, Joe Nathan, Johan Santana, Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Scott Baker | Leave a comment

Minnesota Twins Gave Plenty to be Thankful for in 2009

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Thanksgiving is upon us once again. We all know that Thanksgiving is supposed to be about families and turkeys and a rapidly-depleting supply of shopping days until Christmas. In the minds of baseball fans, Thanksgiving is just a pit stop … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Awards, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Delmon Young, Jason Kubel, Joe Crede, Joe Mauer, Michael Cuddyer, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MVP, Nick Blackburn, Orlando Cabrera, Scott Baker | Leave a comment

Joe Mauer Wins American League MVP

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Joe Mauer can now add American League Most Valuable Player to his already imposing resume. Mauer received 27 out of 28 first-place votes to runaway with the award. Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera received the other first-place vote but … Continue reading →

Posted in American League, Awards, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MVP | 3 Comments

Joe Mauer’s Potential Trade Destinations, Minnesota’s Worst-Case Scenario

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

It’s almost time to let the real “Hot Stove Season” begin in earnest. Barring some unforeseen blunder by the Baseball Writers Association of America, Joe Mauer will be crowned the 2009 American League Most Valuable Player on Monday afternoon. When … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, AL East, AL West, American League, Awards, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Chicago Cubs, Free Agency, Joe Mauer, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB, MLB Trades, MVP, National League, New York Mets, New York Yankees, NL Central, NL East, NL West, Texas Rangers, Trade Rumors | 1 Comment

Starting Five: A Look at the Contenders for the NL Cy Young Award

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

On Thursday afternoon the Baseball Writers Association of America will announce who they’ve voted as this year’s National League Cy Young Award winner. Unlike the American League Cy Young, there is no single front-runner for the award. Rather, there were … Continue reading →

Posted in Adam Wainwright, Awards, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Chris Carpenter, Cy Young, Dan Haren, Javier Vazquez, MLB, National League, Tim Lincecum | Leave a comment

Minnesota Twins’ Ron Gardenhire, is he the AL Manager of the Year?

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Ron Gardenhire has long been considered one of baseball’s best managers. In 2009, he proved his mettle once again by leading the Minnesota Twins to yet another division title in the American League Central. The pennant marked his fifth division … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Awards, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Injuries, Manager of the Year, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Playoffs, Ron Gardenhire | 1 Comment

Starting Five: A Look at the Contenders for the AL Cy Young Award

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Later today the Baseball Writers Association of America will announce who they’ve voted as this year’s American League Cy Young Award winner. Although some believe there’s an obvious front-runner for the award, the field is still “technically” wide-open after a … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Baseball, CC Sabathia, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Cy Young, Felix Hernandez, Justin Verlander, MLB, Roy Halladay, Zack Greinke | Leave a comment

Handing Out the Hardware

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Jeremiah Graves

Well, the post-season is upon us. A few major moves have already been made and starting tomorrow at midnight, it’s going to be a free-for-all on free agents. With these major events transpiring and the impending arrival of the Winter … Continue reading →