Jack Pollard, Author at Franchise Sports

Four players the Toronto Blue Jays must trade before the deadline

July 17, 2019 Jack Pollard 0

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins inherited a championship contender from Alex Anthopoulos for the 2016 season. However, three years later the Blue Jays are in the midst of a total teardown in hope of rebuilding a new title contending franchise.

How the Royals won it all: a guide to winning on a budget

July 14, 2019 Jack Pollard 0

After the Royals’ 72-90 2012 season, general manager Dayton Moore was in fact already preparing for their 2015 World Series triumph

New York Yankees roster construction: Take a bow, Brian Cashman

July 2, 2019 Jack Pollard 0

The New York Yankees franchise owns a reputation unrivalled in sports for bankrolling victories and championships. However, since the death of their long-time owner George Steinbrenner III that coincided with a 10-year championship drought, Brian Cashman has evolved into one of the savviest general managers in the business.

MLB London: ‘Art of pitching’ and what to expect from the starters

June 29, 2019 Jack Pollard 0

The phrase “the art of pitching” does not seem to belong in sports however, both fans and pitchers alike take great pride in the deliberate and strategic elements of a good pitching performance. If the upcoming London Series is your first exposure to baseball, appreciating the deliberate nature and purpose of each pitch will almost certainly improve your experience!