The Yankees undoubtedly overpaid for Roger Clemens, but Brian Cashman was able to keep him away from Boston, which would have been the end of the AL East and a huge psychological defeat. Read more »
Baseball Analysis
Grading The Deal: Clemens Returns To The Bronx
Baseball Notebook: D-Lee's Return To Form, Ricciardi's Mess And More
J.P. Ricciardi shouldn?t be blacklisted from baseball but he didn't do himself any favors by lying about B.J. Ryan's injury. Also Clemens' return, alcohol in the clubhouse and talent in LaLa land. Read more »
Better Late Than Never
Damion Easley is now 37 and has been knocking around baseball for 15 years at 2B and SS. A New York native, he's a career .251 hitter who has been on six teams. It has been that kind of career for Easley, now enjoying success in his waning years. Read more »
Johnson Filling Key Roles In Atlanta
Something wasn?t right in Atlanta last season. They didn?t win the division. They didn?t make the playoffs. They had a horrid bullpen. And they couldn?t get consistent lead-off production. The bullpen is producing and so is lead-off hitter Kelly Johnson. Read more »
Elton John And The Yankees?
Question: What do Elton John and Yankee Baseball have in common? Two answers: 1) Nothing whatsoever. 2) You are about to find out. Read more »
The RealGM.com Team Rankings For The Week Of April 30th
Travis Hafner doesn't get the publicity of fellow DH Big Papi but his numbers (.338, 5 HRs, 16 RBIs) are just as good and the Indians are now the second best team in all of baseball. Read more »
Baseball Notebook: Yankees, Giants And The Loss Of Hancock
On opposite coasts, some of the best and worst baseball in the Major Leagues is being played. The Giants are beginning to look more experienced than old while the Yankees are searching for answers and for pitching. Read more »
Wasted Money For Cubs?
After one of the busiest off-seasons in baseball history spending nearly $300 million dollars, it was easy to think the Chicago Cubs could be destined for their first World Series championship since 1908. Read more »
The Scouting Blog For The Week Of April 29th
In this week's edition, Douglas Benton scouts Colorado southpaw Jeff Francis and shortstop stud Hanley Ramirez. Read more »
The 30 GM's: Terry Ryan Of The Minnesota Twins
If you can take a team that was nominated for contraction just a few years ago and make them competitive each season, then you should have a lifetime standing as one of the best general managers. Read more »
The RealGM.com Team Rankings For The Week Of April 24th
Josh Beckett's early season dominance has Boston on the cusp of the top slot on our season rankings, but a familiar team is back as the top dog. Read more »
Baseball Notebook: Chicago's Hill, The Struggling Phillies And More
It doesn?t matter if the calendar says April or October, pitching matters and this point was proved out this past week. Read more »
The RealGM.com Scouting Blog For The Week Of April 21st
In this week's edition, Douglas Benton scouts a bounce back start by Oliver Perez versus the Mets and Derrek Lee's return from the wrist that bothered him throughout 2006. Read more »
Introducing The RealGM Top 100 Players Of All-Time
The posters on the MLB Player Comparison board are ranking the top 100 baseball players of all-time and we would love to have you participate in the discussion. Read more »
The RealGM.com Team Rankings For The Week Of April 17th
Weather was still a problem this past week for many teams around the country, but that didn?t keep away some good baseball. Some of the same teams are near the top of this week?s rankings, while some early surprises are settling into their natural positions. Read more »
Be The GM: The Championship
We started with 32 players worthy of consideration as a player to start a MLB franchise around and now we're down to the final two: Albert Pujols and Jose Reyes. Read more »
Devil Ray Denial: When Winning Comes Second
There is no denying the Tampa Bay Devil Rays have one of the best farm systems in all of Major League Baseball. The scouting department and front office have done a great job drafting young players who are capable of helping a major league team. Not only can the effects of such a developed farm system be seen at Tropicana Field this season, but the team has put itself in great position for the future as well. Read more »
Young Guns Turning Things Around Out West
The Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves in an unfamiliar situation after one week of play. The D-backs have started the 2007 season with a 7-4 mark. As of right now, they stand in second place in the NL West and fourth in the NL, a position they have not enjoyed in over three years. Read more »
Baseball Notebook: Jackie, Cabrera, Lidge And More
With another week of baseball to base our judgments off of, it is becoming clearer who the best teams are and which ones will struggle this summer. Read more »
Introducing The Weekly Mailbag
Is it OK to call my Yankee fan friend crazy for hating on Alex Rodriguez? Why do you have such a man-crush on Tom Gorzelanny? These are just some of the questions you might ask your faithful answerer if you're so inclined. Read more »