2014 Hall of Fame Voting Results

Today the BBWAA Hall of Fame voting results were announced. For the first time since 1999, three players (Maddux, Glavine, and Thomas) received the necessary 75% of the vote needed for enshrinement. … [Read more...]

Episode 33: Bob Nightengale

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast USA Today national baseball writer Bob Nightengale joined me to discuss the Hall of Fame. Bob has been a Hall of Fame voter for nearly two decades. He … [Read more...]

Episode 32: Larry Stone

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast Seattle Times columnist  Larry Stone joined me to discuss the Hall of Fame. Larry discussed in great detail who he plans to vote for in 2014 and more … [Read more...]

Episode 31: Phil Rogers

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast MLB.com national baseball writer Phil Rogers joined me to discuss the Hall of Fame. Phil has been a Hall of Fame voter for nearly two decades. He … [Read more...]

My 208 (My personal Hall of Fame)

I’ve written a lot about the Hall of Fame and my personal Hall on this site. My first pass at a “personal Hall of Fame” was smaller than the actual Hall yielding 174 players compared to the Hall’s … [Read more...]

2014 Hall Of Fame Predictions

With the official release of the ballot, yesterday marked the beginning of Hall of Fame Season. This ballot is stacked, it has more depth and quality players than any other class in modern voting … [Read more...]

Episode 30: John D’Acquisto

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast former pitcher John D'Acquisto joined me to discuss his ten year MLB career. John talked about getting drafted by the Giants, playing through the … [Read more...]

Episode 29: C.J. Nitkowski

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast former pitcher C.J. Nitkowski joined me to discuss his ten year MLB career. C.J. talked about getting drafted by the Reds in the 1st round of the 1994 … [Read more...]

Re-thinking the All-Time Starting Nine

The consensus all-time starting nine seems to be: POS PLAYER FROM TO WAR WAA C Johnny … [Read more...]

The United States of Football

I host another podcast (Conversations with Ross) that showcases various filmmakers, actors, writers, and directors. My most recent interview features Sean Pamphilon who directed the documentary The … [Read more...]