Ben Berkon

How Much Is a 'Million Dollar Arm, But a 10 Cent Head' Worth Now?

Ben Berkon | Posted 05.11.2012

Read More: Baseball News, Roger Clemens, Mlb, Bull Durham, Sports News, Pitching, Sports, Ben Berkon, Baseball, Sports News
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For those who didn't know, it's the 22 year anniversary of the film Bull Durham. The movie is a fan favorite for a variety of reasons.

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The Top Five Control Artists in 2011

Ben Berkon | Posted 12.24.2011

Read More: Roy Halladay, Baseball News, Mlb, Sports News, The Beanball, Doug Fister, Brandon McCarthy, Josh Tomlin, Dan Haren, BB/9, Control Artists, Walks, Sports, Ben Berkon, Baseball, Sports News
Ben Berkon

While being a "control artist" isn't as sexy as being a "strikeout artist," sometimes the former is more important.

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The Past, Present, and Future of Cameron Maybin

Ben Berkon | Posted 12.06.2011

Read More: Florida Marlins, Andrew Miller, Cameron Maybin, Dontrelle Willis, Mlb, Sports News, Miguel Cabrera, The Beanball, Detoit Tigers, Ben Berkon, San Diego Padres, Baseball, Sports News
Ben Berkon

Not too long ago, the name "Cameron Maybin" meant big things. In his first season in the Minor Leagues for the Tigers, Maybin exhibited why scouts gushed about him.

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Craig Kimbrel Could Be Even Better in 2012

Ben Berkon | Posted 11.23.2011

Read More: Craig Kimbrel, Mlb, Sports News, The Beanball, Braves, Ben Berkon, Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Kimbrel, Closers, Sports News
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In just his second Major League season, the 23 year-old has become the best closer in the National League.

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This Brett Lawrie Guy is Pretty Darn Good

Ben Berkon | Posted 11.20.2011

Read More: Toronto Blue Jays, Mlb, Sports News, The Beanball, Brett Lawrie, Milwaukee Brewers, Ben Berkon, Shaun Marcum, Baseball, Sports News
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Most people were aware of how special of a player Lawrie would be. The only question was when he'd be able to illustrate his special talents at the Major League level.

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A Jhonny Peralta Trend

Ben Berkon | Posted 11.15.2011

Read More: Mlb, Peralta, The Beanball, Jhonny Peralta, Ben Berkon, Detroit Tigers, Trend, Baseball, Sports News
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Jhonny Peralta is arguably enjoying the finest season of his entire career. Offensively, Peralta ranks third among shortstops, and defensively, he's fourth.

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The Marlins Closer Outlook for 2012

Ben Berkon | Posted 11.07.2011

Read More: Florida Marlins, Steve Cishek, Mlb, Closer, The Beanball, Bullpen, Leo Nunez, Ben Berkon, 2012 Closer, 2012, Baseball, Sports News
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Even though being a relatively consistent closer isn't exactly the easiest asset to come by, Leo Nunez, who could make as much as $6.5 million through arbitration in the off-season, will still most likely get cut loose.

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Casey Janssen, the Blue Jays Closer in 2012?

Ben Berkon | Posted 10.30.2011

Read More: Toronto Blue Jays, The Beanball, Casey Janssen, Ben Berkon, Blue Jays Closer 2012, Blue Jays, Janssen, Sports News
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The Toronto Blue Jays bullpen has been a mess lately. Part-time closer Jon Rauch is on the disabled list, and current closer Frank Francisco might joi...

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Vinnie Pestano Should Be Turning More Heads

Ben Berkon | Posted 10.29.2011

Read More: Cleveland Indians, The Beanball, Chris Perez, Vinnie Pestano, Ben Berkon, Baseball, Sports News
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In 2010, the Cleveland Indians were in a hurry to get rid of veteran closer Kerry Wood to pave way for youngster Chris Perez. Their urgency was justified.

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Gaddafi Found Playing Dominoes in Washington Heights

Ben Berkon | Posted 10.25.2011

Read More: Washington Heights, Muammar, Gaddafi Found, Qaddafi Found, Gaddafi, Qaddafi, Something You Should Read, Comedy News, Dominoes, Ben Berkon, Muammar Gaddafi, Muammar Qaddafi, Domicans, Comedy News
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In international news, rebels revealed today that the tyrannical Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, has been located on the corner of 170th and St. Nicholas Avenue in New York City.

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Matt Treanor and Joe Mauer Have a Few Things in Common

Ben Berkon | Posted 10.16.2011

Read More: American League, Matt Treanor, Catchers, Mlb, Joe Mauer, The Beanball, American League Catchers, Ben Berkon, Sports News
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At age 35, Matt Treanor is arguably enjoying his finest campaign in the Major Leagues. The currently DL'd Kansas City Royals catcher has posted an overall .226/.351/.306 line with 3 homeruns, 21 RBI, 24 runs, and 2 stolen bases in 230 plate appearances.

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Could Brent Lillibridge Be the New Michael Morse?

Ben Berkon | Posted 10.05.2011

Read More: White Sox, Mlb, Michael Morse, Chicago White Sox, The Beanball, Ben Berkon, Brent Lillibridge, Lillibridge, Sports News
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After two consecutive years of double-digit homeruns, Michael Morse of the Washington Nationals became a household name--at least in houses that participate in fantasy baseball.

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Jarrod Saltalamacchia Might Be Underrated

Ben Berkon | Posted 10.01.2011

Read More: Catchers, Mlb, AL Catchers, The Beanball, Ben Berkon, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Saltalamacchia, Sports News
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There is no doubt Saltalamacchia still needs to work on his defense, but his solid and constantly improving bat will certainly be a rare asset for the Red Sox in 2012 and beyond.

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End of an Era: Mike Hampton Retires

Ben Berkon | Posted 05.30.2011

Read More: Mike Hampton Retires, New York Mets, 2000 World Series, Mlb, Mike Hampton, Mets, Ben Berkon, Subway Series, Baseball, Mets Fans, Omar Al Bashir, Sports News
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In my mind, Mike Hampton was more than just a left-handed pitcher who had won twenty-two games the year before with the Houston Astros -- he was a savior.

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Yankees to Use Sack Filled With $24 Million as Fourth Starter

Ben Berkon | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Brian Cashman, Yankees Spending Money, Yankees, Mlbtraderumors, Derek Jeter, Money, Pitching Staff, Funny Yankees, Something You Should Read, Ben Berkon, Comedy News
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Ever since the 2010 season ended, the Yankees and their fans have been anxiously looking to shell out an obscene amount of money. The Yankees front office thinks this sack will do the trick.

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Platoon (Not Just an Overrated Movie About the Vietnam War)

Ben Berkon | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Charlie Sheen, New York Mets, Dan Murphy, Ronny Paulino, Sandy Alderson, Rising Apple, Tom Berenger, Sports News, Brad Emaus, Johnny Depp, Mets, Ben Berkon, Josh Thole, Baseball, Platoon, Sports News
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A platoon, while once just an overrated movie about the Vietnam War, is also a smart way to properly match your hitting against opposing pitchers.

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Can Signing Pitchers Not Named Cliff Lee Still Help the Mets?

Ben Berkon | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: New York Mets, Jeff Francis, Sandy Alderson, Chris R. Young, Cliff Lee, News, Mets, Sports, Ben Berkon, New York, Rising Apple, Fan Sided, Sports News
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With Johan Santana being out at least half the season, Mets fans are collectively wondering how the Sandy Alderson regime will approach filling Santana's shoes (or cleats).

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College Students Honestly Confused About How to Get Completely Sh*t-Faced Without Four Loko

Ben Berkon | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Four Loko Ban, Partying, University, Drugs, Beer, Drunk, Four Loko, Banned, Blacking Out, Comedy News, Something You Should Read, Health, College, Ben Berkon, Frats, Comedy News
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Four Loko, which contains 12% alcohol and various forms of high-caffeine supplements, has provided an easy path to "blacking out" -- an event that once took a honest night of binge drinking and dabbling in various life-threatening drugs.

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New FlashForward DVD Set to Include "Blackout" Feature

Ben Berkon | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Abc, Blackout, Flashforward, Television, Entertainment, Comedy News, Humor, Something You Should Read, Fox, Ben Berkon, Glee, Dvd, Comedy News
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In entertainment news, the new FlashForward DVD set, which was originally released August 31st, will now come standard with a "blackout" feature so viewers won't remember how terrible the series was after watching it.

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Americans Outraged About New "Ground Zero Halal Cart"

Ben Berkon | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Extremist, Rick Lazio, President Obama, Politics, September 11, Food, 9/11, Something You Should Read, Comedy News, Lamb, Ben Berkon, Barack Obama, New York City, New York, Muslim, Halal, Muslim Center, Lazio, Ground Zero Muslim Center, Cart, Ground Zero, Comedy News
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In New York news, Americans from all over the country have publicly opposed the institution of a new Halal cart near Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan.

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New Book Reveals "Horrifying and Brutal" Practice Behind Organically Grown Vegetables

Ben Berkon | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Ben Berkon, Organic, Food Industry, Organic Vegetables, Comedy News
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"Most people assume that organic equals clean -- however, did you know that all organically grown vegetables are grown in mineral-filled dirt?" said Dan Stepler, who recently read the book.

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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Instituting Controversial "Grenade-Launching Cross Bows" Clause in Second Amendment

Ben Berkon | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Supreme Court, Democracy, Supreme Court Justices, Cross Bow, John G. Roberts Jr., Politics, Washington DC, Comedy News, Something You Should Read, Guns, Democrats, Ben Berkon, Barack Obama, America, Second Amendment, Grenade, Grenade Launching Cross Bow, Republicans, Comedy News
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I wouldn't be fulfilling my duty as a Supreme Court Justice if I didn't seriously consider the necessity of freely arming citizens with a dual anti-personnel/medieval warfare weapons.

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Glee to Create Spin-Off from Terrible Glee Audition Footage

Ben Berkon | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Glee Auditions, Something You Should Read, Comedy News, Auditions, Ben Berkon, Glee, Music, Comedy News
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The new Glee spin-off will feature hours of people's desperate attempts to laughably resemble the obviously very talented cast of Glee.

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New "Motion-Sensor" Video Game Systems Still Haven't Fixed Glitch Which Prevents Gamers From Going Outdoors

Ben Berkon | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Drugs, Kinect, Social, Move, Nintendo, Motion Sensor, Xbox, Pregnant, Something You Should Read, Comedy News, Ben Berkon, Sony, Hospital, Lazy, Socializing, Video Games, Pot Head, Glitch, Comedy News
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In entertainment news, despite Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft all entering the state-of-the-art world of "motion-sensor" video games, their systems still haven't fixed the glitch which prevents gamers from going outdoors.

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Facebook to Launch New Mandatory Social Security Number Section on Profile

Ben Berkon | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Photo Album, Social Networking, Facebook Post, Post, Technology, Comedy News, Something You Should Read, Privacy, Social Security Number, Ben Berkon, Facebook, Happy Birthday, Ex-Boyfriend, Comedy News
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In technology news, Facebook has once again redefined the line of online privacy this week by launching a new mandatory "social security number" section on user's profiles.

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