With the votes tallied, published and discussed, I find myself unable to muster much of an emotional response about this year's empty MLB Hall of Fame ballot. To put it simply: I don’t think it matters to anyone other than the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) whether Bonds and Clemens and other suspected or proven users of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) are allowed into the Hall of Fame or not. The Hall of Fame is an organization and museum designed to enshrine players who’ve made an impact on the game and who also define extraordinary or excellent athletic achievement. (…

Phildelphia Phillies fans will welcome Michael Young, the newest third basemen, at the start of the 2013 season. Young comes to Philly entering the last year of his contract at age 36. He's been called a professional-hitting, reliable bat with a strong track record who's ready to bounce back after a tough season. But maybe someone should warn Michael Young what he's risking by playing third here in Philly. If the eerie track record of Phillies third basemen is any indication, Young need not fear the fans' ire, media tenacity or a bad cheesesteak. What he should consider is why the string of …