The Hidden Gems and Surprising Steals: Best 2023 MLB Contracts Reviewed
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The Hidden Gems and Surprising Steals: Best 2023 MLB Contracts Reviewed

Get ready for an insightful breakdown of the 2023 MLB season’s top contracts, as the Lemieuxs dissect each player's performance and value in an electrifying discussion. From JD Martinez's stunning season with the Dodgers to Kodai Sanga's influential role with the Mets, uncover the gems and surprises of the year. Agree or disagree with their picks? Join the conversation and share your insights!

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"We Love Being Fans, Even When It Hurts"
Todd Lemieux Todd Lemieux

"We Love Being Fans, Even When It Hurts"

For as long as I can remember, it always seemed that I was a fan of a team that was losing. It started off with the Montreal Expos, and then eventually, I moved onto the New York Mets.

We had a great year in 1986, and I was fairly certain at my age that it meant we would have three or four years where the New York Mets would dominate and win the World Series every year. That was not the case.

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Kodai Senga: The Strikeout Machine in the Mets' Troubled 2023 
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Kodai Senga: The Strikeout Machine in the Mets' Troubled 2023 

Senga's excellence has been a rare bright spot in an otherwise dark season for the Mets. As the team looks to regroup and rebuild for next year, his presence on the mound offers a beacon of hope. His ability to strike out batters and keep runs to a minimum will be crucial assets as the Mets aim to turn things around and reclaim their position as contenders in the league.

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Tony LaRussa’s 2012 All-Star Snub-a-Palooza: When Pettiness Trumps Performance
Baseball History, All-Star Game Todd Lemieux Baseball History, All-Star Game Todd Lemieux

Tony LaRussa’s 2012 All-Star Snub-a-Palooza: When Pettiness Trumps Performance

2012 was the year Tony LaRussa, the man with a hairstyle that could make a comb weep, decided to take his personal vendetta to the All-Star Game. This wasn’t just about questionable fashion choices; this was about leaving deserving players off the roster for reasons that had more to do with personal grudges than baseball.

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1957 MLB All Star Chaos
Peter Lemieux Peter Lemieux

1957 MLB All Star Chaos

From 1947 until 1957, the fans voted for the All Star teams. It got the partisans involved in a popular exhibition game. It also prevented managers from selecting their own players over their opponents.

However the system crumbled in 1957. The people of Cincinnati showed their love and support for the Reds by voting in huge numbers. It still stands as one of the greatest demonstrations of fans support in the history of baseball.

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