Drew Peabody, Author at Baseball Essential

This Should Be the Last Trade Deadline for Hamels in Philly

Jul 29, 2015

Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, Opinions & Predictions, Philadelphia Phillies

Cole Hamels has an enormous contract and a pedigree of excellence that makes him attractive to any major league team looking for that ace to push them to a World Series title. The 2008 NLCS and World Series MVP...

When is it time for a player to quit the game?

Drew Peabody

Mar 5, 2015

Headlines, Opinions & Predictions

The toughest time for a pro athlete is when he has to leave the game. In rare cases, a player can go out on top. In the NFL, you have Jerome Bettis and John Elway, who played their final games on the winning te...

Does Baseball Really Need A Pitch Clock?

Drew Peabody

Jan 24, 2015

Headlines, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

If you are even a casual fan of baseball, you have probably noticed that the games are getting longer. Rule 8.04 requires that, if the bases are empty, the pitcher has 12 seconds to throw a pitch. This rule is...

Author Drew Peabody

Drew Peabody

This Should Be the Last Trade Deadline for Hamels in Philly

When is it time for a player to quit the game?

Does Baseball Really Need A Pitch Clock?