Evan Marinofsky, Author at Baseball Essential

Is Dave Dombrowski Overrated in Boston?

Apr 12, 2017

To call Dave Dombrowski, one of baseball's top and most successful executives, overrated is rare in the baseball world. He has spent years in Major League Baseball and is one of the top minds in the game. As...

The State of Major League Baseball: Where Does the Sport Stand?

Evan Marinofsky

Apr 10, 2017

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

We're about one week into this new baseball season. Whether your front yard has snow covering it or not, the real ushering in of spring has already happened. No matter the weather, the dawn of a new season a...

All Signs Point to a Sandoval Rebound

Evan Marinofsky

Mar 24, 2017

Boston Red Sox, Headlines

There was universal dismay among Red Sox Nation when it became clear that the Boston Red Sox would place full faith in Pablo Sandoval to be their starting third baseman for the 2017 campaign. And why would p...

There Will Never Be Anyone Quite Like Big Papi

Evan Marinofsky

Oct 14, 2016

Boston Red Sox, Features, Opinions & Predictions

A pair of custom L.L. Bean boots was nice. A $1,000,000 donation was more than generous. A golden bat deemed the color of his heart was special. The bridge over the Mass Pike and a street leading to the Commute...

We Were Wrong About Hanley Ramirez

Evan Marinofsky

Sep 19, 2016

Boston Red Sox, Opinions & Predictions

Hanley Ramirez has always been known as a dog: someone who doesn't work hard, lacks focus, and lacks that competitive drive found in the elites among the game. So when the Boston Red Sox signed this scatterb...

Betts vs. Altuve: Who Gets the Title of AL MVP?

Evan Marinofsky

Aug 23, 2016

Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, Opinions & Predictions

At the start of the season, the roles of Mookie Betts and Jose Altuve were rather similar: play scrappy, play good defense, and get on base. But as the season rolled along, their roles also broadened to include...

Zach Britton Should Win the AL Cy Young Award

Evan Marinofsky

Aug 10, 2016

American League, American League East, Baltimore Orioles, Headlines, Opinions & Predictions

When it comes to consistency, Zach Britton's got it going on. The Baltimore Orioles have surprised many with their successful campaign this year. At the heart of their success has been the blessing of Britto...

Chris Sale Is Rich Because of MLB Business; Should Probably Stop Whining

Evan Marinofsky

Jul 28, 2016

Chicago White Sox, Headlines, Opinions & Predictions

Don't get me wrong: Chris Sale is truly one of the best pitchers in the game. With his 3.14 ERA and record of 14-3, he's one of the most highly sought after pitchers at this year's trade deadline -- even after ...

Forget Position — David Ortiz is the AL MVP

Evan Marinofsky

Jul 26, 2016

Boston Red Sox, Opinions & Predictions, Toronto Blue Jays

The designated hitter is a position that causes much controversy. Should a DH get into the Hall of Fame? Should the DH be in the National League? Why even have a DH? This year in the American League, two des...

Red Sox are a David Price Away from Winning the AL East

Evan Marinofsky

Jul 18, 2016

American League East, Boston Red Sox, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

As of July 18, the Boston Red Sox sit two games back of the first-place Baltimore Orioles. If you had told me back in April that at this point in the season the Sox's ace was All-Star Steven Wright, their $217 ...

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