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I'm the head writer at 108 Red Stitches, a (hopefully) up and coming blog pertaining to the wonderful world of baseball.

Ideally, we try to provide daily updates concerning trades, rumors, signings, and any important happenings throughout the league (see Mitchell

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Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: 2008 Super Bowl: 8 of 32

Superbowl MLB! Here at 108 Red Stitches, we're growing weary of the constant debate and speculation regarding which baseball team has the best chances of winning the World Series. So we bring you part one of our two part installment of "Superbowl MLB; A Look at Which Baseball Team Could Win the Superbowl". Part I covers the ...
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball News & Opinion Reflections on Barry Bonds beating Hank Aaron's home run record: 3 of 10

New Home Run King There's something seriously wrong with this blog post. There's something seriously wrong with the title of the post. Something wrong with the person who wears the crown. Heavy is the crown. No, its not the fact that baseball's "New Home Run King" is wearing drag or a wig, or is pretending that the nugget of...
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives 2008 Fantasy baseball: Pitchers: 1 of 3

So here's a common situation that many fantasy players find themselves in; It's late in the draft and you've spent a lot of money and draft picks on solidifying your , lineup,have a decent bullpen going, but your rotation could use . You look at your slots and notice that you need to pick up another starter, but since its so...
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball News & Opinion Why loading one position for fantasy baseball is a bad strategy: 1 of 3

It's every baseball fan's biggest dream, their biggest nightmare, their chance to be a baseball God. Recently the Staff here at 108 Red Stitches was given the opportunity to draft a unique ball-club. Wii were told wii had a modest budget, and would be drafting for the expansion franchise, the Scranton Balls. Wii were told, u...
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives 2007 top Major League Baseball transactions: 2 of 5

So You Think You Can Help My Team? The baseball season is getting down to the wire, and its time to take a look at past and potential acquisitions that will or have helped a team in its push to make the playoffs. Need to seal up that division title? Looking to squeak in through the Wild Card Door? Check out these players tha...
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball News & Opinion How to win at fantasy baseball: 6 of 12

Why the Lugnuts Failed to Make the Playoffs With only a few weeks left in the season, its time for me to look back and dissect one of the most important franchises in baseball. Where did they go wrong? How can a whole team simultaneously slump? When is it ever a good time to say goodbye to an fan favorite? In short, where di...
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball News & Opinion Should Barry Bonds face further punishments by Major League Baseball?: 2 of 4

I'll be the first to admit that I do not like Barry Bonds. I never liked him when he was a Pirate, I never liked him when he played for the Giants, and I sure as hell didn't like him whenever he floated the idea of becoming a Yankee. As far as punishing Bonds, Major League Baseball has no right in punishing the "new home run...
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives The best free agent signings for 2007: 1 of 2

Free Agent All-Stars While everyone is making playoff predictions and crossing fingers as teams vie for that elusive championship (see Chicago Cubs), we're looking ahead to what figures to be an interesting off-season. Your teams needs some back end pitching help? One big bat away from sneaking into next years playoff? Looki...
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives 2008 Baseball prospects in the Minor Leagues: 1 of 1

The 2008 baseball season is right around the corner, and with that, the new season brings new faces to Major League ball clubs. Here are some of the more talented players that you might see in the bigs this season: Name: Tyler Colvin Organization: Chicago Cubs Position: Outfield Born: 9/5/1985 Bats: Left Throws: Left Drafted...
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball News & Opinion Why baseball is a dying sport: 7 of 13

Here at 108 Red Stitches, we're growing weary of the constant debate and speculation regarding which baseball team has the best chances of winning the World Series. So we bring you part two of our two part installment of "Superbowl MLB; A Look at Which Baseball Team Could Win the Superbowl". Part II covers the National Leagu...