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Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Just some baseball-related resolutions for the new year. Introduction Welcome to 2025 everybody! It is a new year where (nearly) anything is possible and we can all make deliberate choices about the year we want to have. I suspect that comforting thought is one of the motivating reasons behind New Year’s resolutions. I’ll be honest though - I … [Read more...] about Thursday Tidbits: Resolutions

Happy New Year! As you hold your head and moan gently - ok, maybe just me - have some pitchers to consider As I write this, on December 31st, five nominations have turned Sedona Red in the original thread. I love it when a plan comes together. :) These five are as follows: Zac Gallen Nominated by chronicles_of_the_desert. “It was a down year, but we still need to talk about Zac … [Read more...] about 2024 SnakePit Awards: Pitcher of the Year nominations

Publicity Photo for 1986 film ‘Platoon.’ | Photo by Orion Pictures/Getty Images What does platooning really mean? Introduction. Platooning can be emotionally charged, for players and for fans. Many players feel their performance will win games, and therefore it hurts the team when they are not in the game (which happens in platoons). Many fans feel platooning a player … [Read more...] about Platoon

Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images Have any resolutions for 2025? First, make sure to nominate your D-backs Pitcher of the Year! Now, on with the news... Diamondbacks News D-backs finalize six-year contract with new ace Corbin Burnes by Steve Gilbert [Dbacks.com] The Diamondbacks made their signing of right-hander Corbin Burnes to a six-year, $210 million contract … [Read more...] about SnakeBytes 12/31: NYE

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Well, that was quite the week, wasn't it? Arizona shocked the baseball world and signed Corbin Burnes. Discuss… Spencer: Caught me by surprise. I know there are some reasons to worry, but it’s impossible not to be excited right? Kendrick has completely altered his miserly ways. And with the opt out, he’s really only a 2-year … [Read more...] about SnakePit Round Table: Third-degree Burnes