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Colorado Rockies 2012 Preview

National League Colorado Rockies Press releases, not press conferences, have been the offseason norm for the Rockies in recent years when introducing new players. But after their hugely disappointing 2011 seas...

1 year ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, NL West, National League, Carlos Gonzalez, Dexter Fowler, Michael Cuddyer, Todd Helton, Troy Tulowitzki, Colorado Rockies

San Diego Padres 2012 Preview

National League San Diego Padres Just when it was looking like the Padres were building for the future, new general manager Josh Byrnes made two moves in late December that should at least give the Padres some...

1 year ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, NL West, National League, Cameron Maybin, Chase Headley, Huston Street, Yonder Alonso, San Diego Padres

St. Louis Cardinals 2012 Preview

National League St. Louis Cardinals With the Cardinals wallowing 10.5 games back in the wild card race, several veterans convened a team meeting in late August to stress making the most of a misspent season. T...

1 year ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, NL Central, National League, Adam Wainwright, Albert Pujols, Carlos Beltran, Chris Carpenter, David Freese, Lance Berkman, Matt Holliday, Mike Matheny, Yadier Molina, St. Louis Cardinals

Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Preview

National League Pittsburgh Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates want to stretch four months of feel-good baseball into six months this season. The Pirates reached the 100-game mark last season with a 53–47 record ...

1 year ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, NL Central, National League, Alex Presley, Andrew McCutchen, Joel Hanrahan, Jose Tabata, Neil Walker, Pedro Alvarez, Pittsburgh Pirates

Cincinnati Reds 2012 Preview

National League Cincinnati Reds Entering the 2011 season, general manager Walt Jocketty essentially did nothing to upgrade a team coming off a National League Central championship. The Reds subsequently slippe...

1 year ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, NL Central, National League, Aroldis Chapman, Brandon Phillips, Drew Stubbs, Jay Bruce, Joey Votto, Mat Latos, Ryan Madson, Cincinnati Reds

Milwaukee Brewers 2012 Preview

National League Milwaukee Brewers The Brewers were built to win last year, and the plan worked nearly to perfection: a franchise-record 96 wins, along with the first division title and playoff series victory s...

1 year ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, NL Central, National League, Aramis Ramirez, John Axford, Mat Gamel, Rickie Weeks, Ryan Braun, Zack Greinke, Milwaukee Brewers

Houston Astros 2012 Preview

National League Houston Astros No team is undergoing as much of a drastic change on and off the field as the Astros, who are under the leadership of a new owner and general manager entering 2012 and will be co...

1 year ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, NL Central, National League, Brett Myers, Carlos Lee, J.D. Martinez, Jose Altuve, Wandy Rodriguez, Houston Astros

Chicago Cubs 2012 Preview

National League Chicago Cubs The headline writers in Chicago had a field day about the Cubs' new “Theo-logy” when Theo Epstein was named the team's new president in October. As general manager of the Bosto...

1 year ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, News, NL Central, National League, Alfonso Soriano, Jeff Samardzija, Marlon Byrd, Matt Garza, Starlin Castro, Chicago Cubs

Washington Nationals 2012 Preview

National League Washington Nationals The Nationals ended the 2011 season with their best record since their first year in Washington, a healthy Stephen Strasburg and plenty of reasons to be optimistic abou...

1 year ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, NL East, National League, Bryce Harper, Drew Storen, Ryan Zimmerman, Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals

Philadelphia Phillies 2012 Preview

National League Philadelphia Phillies An anguished Roy Halladay sat for what seemed like an eternity and stared blankly into his locker after the Phillies’ remarkable 2011 season ended in a painful 1–0 lo...

1 year ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, NL East, National League, Chase Utley, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, Hunter Pence, Jimmy Rollins, Jonathan Papelbon, Roy Halladay, Ryan Howard, Shane Victorino, Philadelphia Phillies

New York Mets 2012 Preview

National League New York Mets The Phillies rule the division. The Braves are loaded with pitching. The Marlins spent big in the winter. And the Nationals have dynamic young stars. The Mets? They’ll show up �...

1 year ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, NL East, National League, David Wright, Ike Davis, Jason Bay, Johan Santana, New York Mets

Miami Marlins 2012 Preview

National League Miami Marlins It was the spending spree heard ’round the baseball world. In the span of a few dizzying December days, the newly recast Miami Marlins shelled out $191 million to sign three pro...

1 year ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, NL East, National League, Hanley Ramirez, Heath Bell, Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson, Logan Morrison, Mark Buehrle, Ozzie Guillen, Miami Marlins

Atlanta Braves 2012 Preview

National League Atlanta Braves If not for the beer-drinking, chicken-eating pitchers’ scandal from the Red Sox clubhouse, the spotlight would have shined brighter on the Braves, who are also left to pick up ...

1 year ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, NL East, National League, Brian McCann, Chipper Jones, Craig Kimbrel, Dan Uggla, Jason Heyward, Michael Bourn, Tim Hudson, Tyler Pastornicky, Atlanta Braves

Baseball's Pitching Changes: The NL Arms Race

National League —by Mark Ross Similar to the American League, this offseason has seen plenty of changes when it comes to the pitching staffs in the National League. Trades and free agent signings have not on...

Athlon Sports' 2011 NL MVP

National League With the World Series in the rear-view mirror and the hot stove just beginning to heat up, it's time to hand out some awards to this year's best performers on the diamond. The Baseball Writers' Ass...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: MLB, National League, Albert Pujols, Joey Votto, Jose Reyes, Justin Upton, Matt Kemp, Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun, Troy Tulowitzki, MVP

Athlon Sports' 2011 NL Cy Young

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: MLB, National League, Chris Carpenter, Clayton Kershaw, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, Craig Kimbrel, Ian Kennedy, J.J. Putz, John Axford, Matt Cain, Roy Halladay, Ryan Vogelsong, Tim Lincecum, Zack Greinke, Cy Young

Athlon Sports' 2011 AL & NL Managers of the Year

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: MLB, American League, National League, Jim Leyland, Joe Maddon, Kirk Gibson, Manager of the Year, Manny Acta, Ron Roenicke, Ron Washington, Tony LaRussa

Athlon Sports' 2011 NL Rookie of the Year

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: MLB, National League, Brandon Beachy, Craig Kimbrel, Danny Espinosa, Freddie Freeman, Vance Worley, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Nationals, Rookie of the Year

Houston Astros Mt. Rushmore

National League MLB Mt. Rushmores by Charlie Miller The question posed recently whether Derek Jeter should be considered as part of the Yankees’ Mt. Rushmore piqued my interest. Not really the Jeter-Yank...

1 year ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, National League, Cesar Cedeno, Craig Biggio, J.R. Richard, Jeff Bagwell, Jim Wynn, Joe Niekro, Jose Cruz, Lance Berkman, Larry Dierker, Nolan Ryan, Roy Oswalt, Houston Astros, Mt. Rushmore, Ryan Express

Washington Nationals Franchise Mt. Rushmore

National League MLB Mt. Rushmores by Charlie Miller The question was posed earlier this season whether Derek Jeter should be considered as part of the Yankees’ Mt. Rushmore. That certainly piqued my inte...

1 year ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, NL East, National League, Andre Dawson, Felipe Alou, Gary Carter, Rusty Staub, Steve Rogers, Tim Raines, Tim Wallach, Vladimir Guerrero, Washington Nationals, Le Grand Orange, Montreal Expos, Mt. Rushmore

Stephen Strasburg Takes the Mound Again

National League by Charlie Miller Last night the capital was abuzz with excitement not seen in a few years. And it had nothing to do with job creation, bond ratings or tax relief. Mr. Strasburg was in ...

1 year ago by Charlie Miller Tags: News, NL East, National League, Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals, Tommy John surgery

The Dodgers Mt. Rushmore

National League MLB Mt. Rushmores by Charlie Miller This is the latest in the series naming the greatest individuals in the history of each franchise — or each franchise's own Mt. Rushmore. The question ...

1 year ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, NL West, National League, Don Drysdale, Don Sutton, Duke Snider, Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese, Roy Campanella, Sandy Koufax, Tommy Lasorda, Walter Alston, Zack Wheat, Los Angeles Dodgers, Broadcasters, Mt. Rushmore, Vin Scully

Bobby Cox Honored as Braves Retire #6

National League by Charlie Miller Today the Atlanta Braves will retire No. 6 in honor of long-time manager Bobby Cox. With 2,504 wins, Cox is fourth all-time. Having won 503 more games than he lost ranks h...

1 year ago by Charlie Miller Tags: News, NL East, National League, Bobby Cox, Atlanta Braves

Giants Mt. Rushmore

1 year ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, NL West, National League, Barry Bonds, Carl Hubbel, Christy Mathewson, John McGraw, Juan Marichal, Mel Ott, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, San Francisco Giants, Mt. Rushmore

Arizona Diamondbacks Mt. Rushmore

National League MLB Mt. Rushmores by Charlie Miller I am continuing the series of MLB Mt. Rushmores. The question was posed earlier this season whether Derek Jeter should be considered as part of the Yanke...

1 year ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, NL West, National League, Big Unit, Brandon Webb, Chris Young, Curt Schilling, Gonzo, Jay Bell, Justin Upton, Luis Gonzalez, Randy Johnson, Stephen Drew, Steve Finley, Arizona Diamondbacks, Mt. Rushmore

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