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Tag: Baseball History

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Forgotten Ones of the 2000s: Milwaukee Brewers

In 1969, Major League Baseball went through another expansion. Four teams were added to MLB, with two being added to the National League and two to the American League. The expansion teams were awarded to Montreal (NL), San Diego (NL), Kansas City (AL), and Seattle (AL). All four of these cities still have MLB teams today, but the Seattle expansion team of 1969 (Seattle Pilots) only lasted one season. The Pilots were relocated to Milwaukee in 1970, and they became the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Forgotten Ones of the 2000s: Cleveland Indians

Forgotten Ones of the 2000s: Cleveland Indians

Since 2000 alone, the Indians produced 13 seasons of .500 ball or better, making it to the playoffs seven times. During this time, the Indians produced three Cy Young winners (CC Sabathia, Cliff Lee, and Corey Kluber – twice), and several quality performers, including five that fans may not remember.

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Team History: Florida/Miami Marlins

Every week we will take a look at the history of one team. You will get some background, iconic players and moments, and postseason results. For this week, let’s take a look at the Miami “Formally Known as Florida” Marlins who have a short but fairly historic history.

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Team History: Cincinnati Reds/Red Stockings

Every Tuesday we will take a look at the history of one team. You will get some background, iconic players and moments, and postseason results. This week, let’s take a look at the Cincinnati Reds, who have had a very long history.

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Flashback Friday – Gary Carter

Every Thursday or Friday we will take a look back on the life and career of a player. You will get some background, an iconic moment, and plenty of stats. Last week we took a look at Kirby Puckett. This week we will spend some time on a great catcher and a player beloved both in Montreal and New York. Gary Carter.

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HOF Case – Andruw Jones

Andruw Jones is looking to improve on the 7.3% of the vote he received last year. This is his second year on the ballot and he is not trending in the right direction. That is a shame as he was an amazing centerfielder but will he get that plaque in Cooperstown.

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HOF Case – Barry Bonds

As Barry Bonds heads into his 7th year of Hall of Fame eligibility, the question still remains if players that were accused of steroid use at any point in their career should be allowed into the Hall. Bonds is coming off a 2018 ballot in which he sat at 56.4% of the vote, still needing an 18.6% increase to get in. Will this be the year that the voters decide to let steroid users in, thus inducting Bonds?

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Forgotten Ones of the 2000s: Milwaukee Brewers

In 1969, Major League Baseball went through another expansion. Four teams were added to MLB, with two being added to the National League and two to the American League. The expansion teams were awarded to Montreal (NL), San Diego (NL), Kansas City (AL), and Seattle (AL). All four of these cities still have MLB teams today, but the Seattle expansion team of 1969 (Seattle Pilots) only lasted one season. The Pilots were relocated to Milwaukee in 1970, and they became the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Forgotten Ones of the 2000s: Cleveland Indians
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Forgotten Ones of the 2000s: Cleveland Indians

Since 2000 alone, the Indians produced 13 seasons of .500 ball or better, making it to the playoffs seven times. During this time, the Indians produced three Cy Young winners (CC Sabathia, Cliff Lee, and Corey Kluber – twice), and several quality performers, including five that fans may not remember.

Read More

Team History: Florida/Miami Marlins

Every week we will take a look at the history of one team. You will get some background, iconic players and moments, and postseason results. For this week, let’s take a look at the Miami “Formally Known as Florida” Marlins who have a short but fairly historic history.

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Team History: Cincinnati Reds/Red Stockings

Every Tuesday we will take a look at the history of one team. You will get some background, iconic players and moments, and postseason results. This week, let’s take a look at the Cincinnati Reds, who have had a very long history.

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Flashback Friday – Gary Carter

Every Thursday or Friday we will take a look back on the life and career of a player. You will get some background, an iconic moment, and plenty of stats. Last week we took a look at Kirby Puckett. This week we will spend some time on a great catcher and a player beloved both in Montreal and New York. Gary Carter.

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HOF Case – Andruw Jones

Andruw Jones is looking to improve on the 7.3% of the vote he received last year. This is his second year on the ballot and he is not trending in the right direction. That is a shame as he was an amazing centerfielder but will he get that plaque in Cooperstown.

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HOF Case – Barry Bonds

As Barry Bonds heads into his 7th year of Hall of Fame eligibility, the question still remains if players that were accused of steroid use at any point in their career should be allowed into the Hall. Bonds is coming off a 2018 ballot in which he sat at 56.4% of the vote, still needing an 18.6% increase to get in. Will this be the year that the voters decide to let steroid users in, thus inducting Bonds?

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