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The Case for Roy Halladay
Brandon Heikoop discusses why Roy Halladay should have won the American League Cy Young award for the 2008 season. While he isn't completely opposed to Cliff Lee taking the hardware, there is enough evidence which shows Halladay being a superior choice.
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MLB
Roy Halladay
Cy Young
Cliff Lee
2008 BBWAA American League Cy Young
Brandon Heikoop reacts to the BBWAA's 2008 Cy Young Award announcement. While the BBWAA has already broken their final straws of credibility, the clout this organization holds is still enough to get someone rattled up.
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MLB
Cy Young
2008 BBWAA NL Cy Young Winner
Brandon Heikoop praises the BBWAA for not entirely screwing up the post-season awards. He also questions the credibility of this organization, as well as the likelihood that the voting is done merely to tarnish the value held with this award.
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MLB
Cy Young
Matt Holliday Traded to the Oakland Athletics
Brandon Heikoop reflects on the proposed trade of Matt Holliday to the Oakland Athletics. While some are calling this a 'win' for the Colorado Rockies, Brandon believes Billy Beane has a trick up his sleeve.
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MLB
Matt Holliday
Oakland Athletics
Colorado Rockies
Billy Beane
The OLIB's American and National League Rookie of the Year
Brandon Heikoop beats the BBWAA to the chase by dropping in with his picks for the American and National League Rookie of the Year. He also predicts a major mishap that is likely for this year's American League award.
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MLB
Under the Radar - Jayson Nix
Brandon Heikoop reflects on Kenny Williams' acquisition of Jayson Nix. Heikoop asserts that this may very well be the most valuable free agent pick up of the 2009 Hot Stove League.
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MLB
Jayson Nix
Kenny Williams
Are the Athletics Too Selective?
Brandon Heikoop responds to David Pinto's assertion that the Athletics are harming their young players by encouraging them to be overly selective.
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MLB
Oakland Athletics
Dayton Moore's Big Plan
So what is it? Brandon Heikoop reflects upon the Royals trade for Mike Jacobs and tries to figure out what is next for the Royals.
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MLB
Kansas City Royals
Mike Jacobs
Dayton Moore
"What Would the Outsider Do" - Atlanta Braves
The next stop on Brandon Heikoop's team-by-team WWOD series is in Atlanta, where Brandon looks at a team that is not very good, but not very bad. A team with some impressive prospects, but still pretty far away.
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MLB
Atlanta Braves
"What Would the Outsider Do" - Detroit Tigers
Brandon Heikoop adds another installment to his WWOD series, this time, looking at the Detroit Tigers. In what can arguably be called baseball's most disappointing team in 2008, there are only a few moves to make for this organization.
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MLB
Detroit Tigers
"What Would the Outsider Do" - Pittsburgh Pirates
Brandon Heikoop adds the next installment to his WWOD series, taking over the Pittsburgh Pirates front office. There truly is not much to be said about this organization, however Brandon manages to pump out a couple thousand words about them...
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MLB
Pittsburgh Pirates
"What Would the Outsider Do" - Texas Rangers
Brandon Heikoop adds the 8th club to his General Manager resume in the latest installment of 'What Would the Outsider Do'. He takes a look at the Texas Rangers, and despite an outstanding core to build around, suggests they wait for the next wave of prospects to make the show.
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MLB
Texas Rangers
Ray Pride Part VIII - Divisional Series Champs
The Rays took care of the Chicago White Sox in the American League Divisional Series. Brandon Heikoop gives his analysis of how the Rays finished off this more experienced club.
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MLB
Chicago White Sox
Tampa Bay Rays
Divisional Series Predictions
Brandon Heikoop provides his insight and predictions into baseball's second season. He picks the Rays, Angels, Dodgers, and Brewers to advance. Check out why...
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MLB
Milwaukee Brewers
"What Would the Outsider Do?": Cincinnati Reds
Brandon Heikoop takes a look at the Cincinnati Reds and asks 'WWOD to the Cincinnati Reds?' He asserts that while the Reds will take their lumps in 2009, there is certainly a lot of promise towards the future. Unfortunately Bronson Arroyo fans might look to purchase a new jersey.
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MLB
Cincinnati Reds
Bronson Arroyo
'Closing' Day - Part 2?
Just when you thought baseball's regular season was going to end, the Twins and ChiSox add another day of suspense. Brandon Heikoop discusses the season that was and outlines his criteria and candidates for post-season awards.
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MLB
Minnesota Twins
Chicago White Sox
"What Would the Outsider Do": Seattle Mariners
Brandon Heikoop takes a look at the Seattle Mariners and what he would do with the club if he was running the show this offseason. He sees Adam Dunn as a perfect fit for a club struggling with power and on base producers.
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MLB
Seattle Mariners
Adam Dunn
The Yankees are Un-American?
Brandon Heikoop reflects on the incessant clamoring against the Feel-Good-Story that was the closing of Yankee Stadium. (Note: He is not a Yankees Fan)
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MLB
Yankee Stadium
The Buffalo Baby Mets
Brandon Heikoop welcomes Omar Minaya and the Metropolitan's to Buffalo in the second go-around of a Bisons-Mets affiliation.
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MLB
Omar Minaya
New York Mets
Ray Pride Part V: 9 = 8 = Magic Number of 1
Charlie from "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" would put this article under the 'prize' section. Brandon Heikoop adds another installment to his Ray Pride series, taking 'prize' in the Rays 2008 accomplishments and his foreshadowing of these events.
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