We present the fourth annual list of best players at a given experience level, as determined by Runs Created per Plate Appearance.

Last year we had a photo finish for first. This year, we had a photo finish for both first and third, and one of the ties involved the same two people who tied last year.

As the Hot Stove season continues through Christmas time, I thought it would be interesting to look back at the best 1-year rentals in history. Namely, players who, whether by free agency or, more likely, trade, ended up on a different team for one season – before ultimately peacing out at season’s end (usually via [...]

I congratulate Mr. Verlander on his win. Keep Cabrera’s (or Granderson’s, or Ellsbury’s, or Bautista’s) MVP award well dusted and polished on your mantle.

Verlander has his award, who will carry the day in the NL?

Curious as to your thoughts!

What are your picks?

So awards season is getting ready to get into high gear.
On Monday, November 14, the rookies of the year will be announced. I maintain that at least five rookies from the class of 2010 class would have won in the National League, while the American League featured several solid starting pitchers. Here are my picks:
National [...]

Following the Brewers defeat in the National League Championship Series, team owner Mark Attanasio vowed that the Brewers would be “participating in the sweepstakes” for All-Star first baseman Prince Fielder, who has entered the free agent market this season after six full seasons as the Milwaukee Brewers’ first baseman.
Prince Fielder has been everything that the [...]

By Bob Owens

The Baltimore Orioles wanted a General Manager with experience in the American League East.
But after seeing Tony LaCava reject them, Brain Cashman stay in New York, and Theo Epstein head to Cook Country, it appared they would have to switch directions. But they had a surprise up their sleeve, hiring former Red [...]

Tonight (11/2/11), the Silver Sluggers will be announced at 7 PM EST. Yesterday, I announced who my picks should be for the National League – now onto the Junior Circuit.
Catcher: Alex Avila (Detroit Tigers)

Stat Line: .295/.389/.506 (143 OPS+), 33 2B, 19 HR, 82 RBI
Alex Avila enjoyed a break-out season for the American League [...]

Continuing in the awards fun are the silver sluggers, given to the best hitters at each position in both leagues. With less guess-work, this award is generally a better indicator of performance than the gold glove award, which this man once won playing designated hitter. Which is kind of like a silver slugger given to [...]

The awards have been picked! Did you agree?

Congrats to the World Champions!

8 PM ET tonight, from Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Rangers will send Colby Lewis, who was actually the only Texas starter with an ERA over 4; 14-10, 4.40 ERA, 1.213 WHIP, 7.6 K/9. He gave up a league-leading 35 home runs last season.
The Cardinals are sending 24-year old Jaime Garcia who followed up an outstanding [...]