Thomas Jenkins
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Birmingham, AL, United States
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Past articles by Thomas:
Preservation vs. Popularity: the National Parks Service in the 1950s
This is the fourth story in my series on the National Parks Service. You can find the first story, the second one, and third. They’re all hosted on the homepage for this blog, which also has a… → Read More
There’s hope for the Padres
After years of disappointment, San Diego’s baseball team finally has some good news for the city’s sporting scene. → Read More
Didi Gregorius’ injury isn’t crippling, but it still hurts the Yankees
Gregorius might be replaceable in the long term, but he’s the team’s best shortstop by far right now. → Read More
The Mets have a simple path to success
Currently projected to finish far behind the Nationals, the Mets might be closer than they appear. → Read More
The AL East is back and better than ever
With five teams aiming at the playoffs, the AL East may be primed for its most competitive year in some time. → Read More
The Yankees’ management is holding them back
Dellin Betances’ arbitration fiasco is just the latest example of incompetence at the top. → Read More
The Oakland A’s are in real trouble
Neither the present nor short-term future look bright → Read More
The strange case of Andrew McCutchen
He’s the Pirates’ best player by far, but is in a weird position. → Read More
When will the Astros break through?
With a solid young core and good projections, is Houston ready to turn into a perennial contender? → Read More
Didi Gregorius is one of the best players in New York
After steadily improving for two seasons, the Yankees’ shortstop has solidified his reputation. → Read More
The quiet misfortune of Jose Bautista and Mark Trumbo
These two hitters from the same division both fell into the same unfortunate situation. → Read More
The Angels’ fragile playoff hopes
After some disappointing seasons, there is at least a solid chance that Mike Trout could be in the playoffs this October. → Read More
The Yankees have a pitching problem
New York has promising talent on the way, but does not have a clear answer to a lack of rotation depth. → Read More
The Bryce Harper clock
Choosing to hold off on a Bryce Harper extension is an interesting philosophical exercise for the Nationals. → Read More
The Seattle Mariners’ aging core and mediocre future
The Mariners were a good team last season, and might be again in 2017, but they don’t the flexibility needed to improve themselves anytime soon. → Read More
Just how good will the Red Sox rotation be?
Boston made waves by trading for Chris Sale. How much will the former White Sox ace help this team’s chances? → Read More