Part of the beauty of baseball is that it lends itself to so much analysis and quantification. From the time Henry Chadwick invented the box score in the mid 1800’s, fans have been able to formulate hardline opinions of who exactly is the best player in the game, whether it be at his particular position […] READ MORE
Tag: Miguel Cabrera
Slanted Sabr: Royals, Tigers and the Topsy-Turvy AL Central
Some of you may have noticed that this edition of Slanted Sabr comes later in the week than normal. That’s because I was waiting for the most important series of the year thus far to finish, and it absolutely did not disappoint. Sarah Davis wrote on the AL Central a few days ago, but I […] READ MORE
Detroit Tigers are Just Scratching The Surface of Their Potential This Season
Numbers wise, the Detroit Tigers have had a good start to the Major League season. They sit in first place in the AL Central with a record of 20-10 so far. While many teams would be pleased with such a start, I feel that the Tigers can do even more going forward. I strongly believe […] READ MORE
MLB Weekly Wrap Up – Kyle Seager, Carlos Ruiz, and Miguel Cabrera
The last full week of April is in the books and already this season is shaping to be memorable and probably not for the play on the field. From the wrong use of pine tar to rule changes, these incidents have almost taken away the great play we have seen on this last full week […] READ MORE
Unwritten Rules and the War Against Youth and Exuberance
What’s the difference between fun and bravado in baseball? Where do the notorious “unwritten rules” come into play? And why do we all seem to hate those who take pride in their level of play? These questions have been bothering me for the better part of a few seasons now, and the baseball community as […] READ MORE
Report: Miguel Cabrera to sign Mega-Contract Extension
ESPN is reporting that two-time defending American League MVP Miguel Cabrera will soon sign a contract extension that will be the richest contract in baseball history. The deal is reportedly for 10 years and $300 million. The two years remaining on Cabrera’s current contract will be wiped out meaning that the new deal looks him […] READ MORE
Slanted Sabr: Rick Porcello Due for a Huge Year
It is hard to believe that Rick Porcello is entering his sixth season with the Detroit Tigers. The 25-year-old has been steady in the Tigers rotation since joining the staff in 2009, but this upcoming season will be the year he breaks out and really establishes himself as one of the most dependable pitchers in […] READ MORE
Slanted Sabr : The Best Offensive Seasons in Baseball History
It seems like every year baseball fans get to witness another record breaking, history making season from a major league player. Mike Trout and Miguel Cabrera have each put up back to back seasons for the record books these last two years. But looking back to the beginning of baseball, just what are the top five […] READ MORE
FISH ON SPORTS: NFL Tears, NBA Jeers, and MLB Traitors
It’s great to back again this week. Here’s a recap of all the big stories from the past week in the world of pro sports: NFL – CRY ME A RIVER Did you see Knowshon Moreno break down during the national anthem before the Broncos-Chiefs game? I think the only thing emptier than his […] READ MORE
Anibal Sanchez and Friends Nearly No-Hit the Red Sox in Game 1 of the ALCS
Anibal Sanchez and four other Detroit Tigers Pitchers combined to take a no hitter into the bottom of the ninth inning at Fenway Park, helping the Detroit Tigers to a 1-0 win and 1-0 series lead in the ALCS. With one out in the ninth Daniel Nava broke up the no-hit bid with a bloop […] READ MORE
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Ben Kerr
Ben is a sports fan from just outside Toronto, Canada. In his day job he works as a lawyer. At night he is the COO of Last Word on Sports. Most of his articles are focused on hockey prospects.