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A Solution for Parity in MLB

Posted: 19th March 2010 by Theo Gerome in MLB
The issue of parity has come up frequently since the end of last season. Many have argued that MLB has become unfair to certain teams, and several ideas have come of it. However, I believe that I have the perfect solution to the problem. First, though, some refutations. Baseball is not nearly as unequal as some would have you believe; as ESPN writer Jayson Stark noted on his January ...

MLB Future Hall of Fame, Part I

Posted: 29th December 2009 by Theo Gerome in MLB
With the Hall of Fame election fast approaching, IÆve been meaning to write an article or two on the election, starting with my article before last. IÆve had plenty ideas of what to cover, but I finally decided to try and project the future of the Hall of Fame. I realize just how tricky this can get, with baseballÆs unpredictability.á As a general introduction, I have to confess I am more ...

A Four-Step Plan to Make the Mets Competitive

Posted: 26th December 2009 by Theo Gerome in MLB
á I would like to preface this by saying that I am not a Mets fan. However, I do think many of their fans are not giving the team enough credit. The team is very good at its core, and many seem to forget that they entered last season as contenders before a slew of injuries. The team does need some revamping, though. So, if I were in their place, I ...

MLB Hall of Fame and Four Outcast Candidates

Posted: 18th December 2009 by Theo Gerome in MLB
As a preface, this article was originally written for a debate final. It ran a little long, but I liked it as it was and didn't feel the need to cut any points. This January, the Baseball Hall of Fame will announce its 2010 inductees, and until then, there will be much debate as to who is worthy and who is not. I would like to analyze each of the candidates, ...