Having nearly reached game three of the World Series, take a minute to look back at Call to the Pen’s featured articles from the past week.
Friday
With his record-breaking performance in the ACLS, Lew wondered if Nelson Cruz can officially be added to the list of Mr. October’s.
Saturday
Mickey took another look at the ramifications of 2009’s well known deal between the Diamondbacks, Yankees and Tigers.
Justin started his ‘They Got in the Way’ series by getting fan’s takes on the early exits of the Yankees and Phillies.
Sunday
Lew asked if the recent Rangers success and consecutive American League titles could have possibly propelled them past the Lone Star State’s favorite football team.
Sticking with Texas, Joe took a look at how the Rangers may be approaching dynasty status.
Even with Albert Pujol’s pending free agency, Mickey thinks that St. Louis will be alright with or without their MVP.
Tim took us back to five moments in baseball history that will truly make fans cringe.
Monday
Lew examined the Cardinals improbable road to the World Series, and told us why he thought the Rangers would take this year’s Fall Classic.
Joe gave us an in-depth look into Braves starter Brandon Beachy and what can be expected of the youngster.
Mickey broke down the World Series matchup, showing us how the Rangers and Cardinals stacked up against one another.
Following the Diamondbacks’ first round exit, Justin gave us another ‘They Got in the Way’.
Tuesday
Tuesday brought the stories of two more eliminated squads, the Rays and Brewers.
Lew told us that Reds’ manager Dusty Baker’s takes time to follow the playoffs, even when his club isn’t a part of them.
Wednesday
Tim took a look at the only manager not named Tony La Russa that’s led teams to the World Series in four different decades.
Joe gave us his final World Series preview.
Keeping with the theme, Lew told us about his first Fall Classic.
Thursday
Lew told us why Tony La Russa is truly one of the greatest managers of all-time.