Andrew Perna - Baseball Analysis

Be The GM: Salvador Perez vs. Mike Trout

by Andrew Perna

Salvador Perez faces the unenviable task of trying to advance past 'Be The GM' favorite Mike Trout in the Sweet Sixteen. Who would you rather build a franchise around? Read more »
Be The GM: Chris Sale vs. Miguel Cabrera

by Andrew Perna

Chris Sale has been one of the best pitchers in baseball over the last three seasons and Miguel Cabrera is a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Who would you rather build a franchise around? Read more »
Be The GM: Manny Machado vs. Masahiro Tanaka

by Andrew Perna

Masahiro Tanaka has been better than advertised early on with the Yankees, while Manny Machado has had a slow start to 2014 coming off a major injury. Read more »
RealGM's 'Be The GM' Contest: The Sweet Sixteen

by Andrew Perna

Clayton Kershaw had the largest winning margin in the first round as RealGM's 2014 'Be The GM' contest advances to the Sweet Sixteen. Check out the updated results/schedule. Read more »
Be The GM: Buster Posey vs. Giancarlo Stanton

by Andrew Perna

In the final matchup of the first round, we pit Buster Posey against Giancarlo Stanton in RealGM's 2014 'Be The GM' franchise cornerstone bracket. Read more »
Be The GM: Clayton Kershaw vs. Andrew Cashner

by Andrew Perna

Clayton Kershaw may be the best pitcher of his generation, creating an uphill battle for Andrew Cashner in our second-to-last first round matchup. Read more »
Medeiros Impressed Brewers With Recent Workout

by Andrew Perna

Kodi Medeiros was selected by the Brewers with the 12th overall pick on Thursday night thanks in large part to a pre-draft workout last week. Read more »
Be The GM: Paul Goldschmidt vs. Troy Tulowitzki

by Andrew Perna

Would you rather start a franchise with the best shortstop in baseball, when healthy, or a younger slugging first baseman with a solid glove? Read more »
Be The GM: Andrew McCutchen vs. Michael Wacha

by Andrew Perna

Andrew McCutchen is the reigning NL MVP, but Michael Wacha has a chance to become a very special pitcher. Who would you rather build a roster around? Read more »
Be The GM: Joey Votto vs. Yovani Gallardo

by Andrew Perna

Joey Votto has the highest on-base percentage among active players, while Yovani Gallardo is adjusting to a new approach. Who would you rather build around? Read more »
Be The GM: Bryce Harper vs. Anthony Rizzo

by Andrew Perna

Would you rather build a franchise around the National League's youngest player (Harper) or a youthful first baseman that has already grown as a hitter (Rizzo)? Read more »
Be The GM: Matt Harvey vs. Domonic Brown

by Andrew Perna

Matt Harvey will likely miss the season following Tommy John surgery, but is he still a better building block than Domonic Brown? Read more »
Be The GM: Freddie Freeman vs. Jose Fernandez

by Andrew Perna

Jose Fernandez is done for the season, but that shouldn't hurt him in his 'Be The GM' matchup against fellow National League East star Freddie Freeman. Who would you rather build a roster around? Read more »
Be The GM: Yu Darvish vs. Robinson Cano

by Andrew Perna

Would you rather build around an established second baseman or strikeout-heavy pitcher? Read more »
Be The GM: Sonny Gray vs. Felix Hernandez

by Andrew Perna

Sonny Gray has quickly become one of baseball's best young pitchers, but Felix Hernandez has a long track record of consistency in Seattle. Who would you rather build a team around? Read more »
Be The GM: George Springer vs. Mike Trout

by Andrew Perna

George Springer has a bright future in Houston, but Mike Trout is already the best all-around player in baseball. Is there a scenario in which you'd take Springer over Trout? Read more »
Be The GM: Salvador Perez vs. Kyle Gibson

by Andrew Perna

This matchup features a pair of young American League Central players that figure only to get better with age and experience. Which would you rather build a team around? Read more »
Be The GM: Jason Kipnis vs. Miguel Cabrera

by Andrew Perna

Jason Kipnis has the tough task of going up against a future Hall of Famer in Miguel Cabrera, who has won consecutive MVP awards. Read more »
Be The GM: Brett Lawrie vs. Chris Sale

by Andrew Perna

Brett Lawrie is an emerging infielder with all-around tools, while Chris Sale has been a Cy Young candidate in each of the last two seasons. Who would you rather build around? Read more »
Be The GM: Masahiro Tanaka vs. Evan Longoria

by Andrew Perna

Would you rather build a roster around an all-around third baseman like Evan Longoria or a right-hander like Masahiro Tanaka with a winning pedigree? Read more »