Category Archives: MVP

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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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 →

Posted in American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Injuries, Josh Hamilton, Los Angeles Angels, Matt Joyce, MLB, MVP, Texas Rangers | Leave a comment

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

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 →

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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

2010 MLB Predictions: Ten Burning Questions for the Minnesota Twins

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

Spring has officially sprung for the Minnesota Twins. Pitchers and catchers for the defending American League Champions reported to Fort Myers, Florida, for Spring Training on Sunday. That means that the Twins incredible playoff run in 2009 is officially part … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, Alexi Casilla, American League, Baseball, Brendan Harris, Carl Pavano, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Francisco Liriano, Glen Perkins, J.J. Hardy, Jim Thome, Joe Mauer, Michael Cuddyer, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MVP | 1 Comment

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

Countdown to Spring Training: 7 Days

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

For today’s entry on the countdown, I’ve decided to veer away from my hometown team and—for the most part—away from my era. Today’s Major League Moment is Kirk Gibson’s iconic pinch-hit home run off of Dennis Eckersley in the 1988 … Continue reading →

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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

Ivan Rodriguez Signs with the Washington Nationals

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

An already thin catching market just got a little more barren. According to Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports, Ivan Rodriguez has reportedly agreed to terms on a two-year, $6 million deal with the Washington Nationals. Rodriguez, 38, hit .249/.280/.382 for … Continue reading →

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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

Miguel Tejada: Plan-D for the Minnesota Twins

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

“Miguel Tejada signs with the Minnesota Twins.” Reading that headline wouldn’t elicit the excitement it would have five years ago, but it’s still an intriguing proposition. Five years ago, Tejada was one of baseball’s best players and had recently signed … Continue reading →

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Albert Pujols: Finally Becoming the Face of MLB

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Since entering the league in 2001, Albert Pujols has never been “the man” in Major League Baseball. He has always played second-fiddle to the likes of Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, and Manny Ramirez. Not in terms of talent, mind you. … Continue reading →