Majors: Trap's View

Trap's View: Opening Morning
Mar. 28, 2012
Paul Trap points out that Opening Day isn't what it used to be. [...] Continue Reading »

Trap's View: A Colorful Future
Dec. 19, 2011
Paul Trap finds some fans of the Marlins' new logo. [...] Continue Reading »

Trap's View: A New Mascot
Oct. 11, 2011
The St. Louis Cardinal better get comfortable sharing the spotlight [...] Continue Reading »

Trap's View: Sneaky Snakes
Sep. 12, 2011
The D'backs are putting the bite to the Giants. [...] Continue Reading »

Trap's View: Don't Showboat
Aug. 2, 2011
Violate baseball codes and get the stockade [...] Continue Reading »

Trap's View: Stuck In A Vise
Feb. 3, 2011
Albert Pujols has the Cardinals in a sticky situation. [...] Continue Reading »

Trap's View: Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em
Jan. 3, 2011
The Red Sox have a new approach, but it may seem somewhat familiar. [...] Continue Reading »

Trap's View: Aug. 6
Aug. 6, 2010
The Yankees have a new mascot to unveil. [...] Continue Reading »

Trap's View: No Sacred Cows?
Feb. 24, 2010
Paul Trap points out that not everything is on the table as baseball looks to shorten games. [...] Continue Reading »

Trap's View: Bye-Bye Monkey
Nov. 6, 2009
Paul Trap pokes fun at how Alex Rodriguez has shed a few pounds. [...] Continue Reading »

Trap's View: A Return To Normal
Oct. 14, 2009
Paul Trap finds things are returning to normal this October [...] Continue Reading »

Oh Manny!
Jun. 5, 2009
Manny Ramirez seems perfect for a new sitcom [...] Continue Reading »

What A Bargain
May. 24, 2009
Would incentives help sell the Yankees' pricey seats? Paul Trapp has some ideas that could help. [...] Continue Reading »

Learning Young
Mar. 13, 2009
In the wake of his latest scandal, Alex Rodriguez seems to have lost all credibility, or what he had left of it. Paul Trap envisions workers now removing A-Rod's posters around the city. Rodriguez just doesn't instill hope anymore. [...] Continue Reading »

There's No Hope For A-Rod
Feb. 27, 2009
In the wake of his latest scandal, Alex Rodriguez seems to have lost all credibility, or what he had left of it. Paul Trap envisions workers now removing A-Rod's posters around the city. Rodriguez just doesn't instill hope anymore. [...] Continue Reading »

Commissioner Boras
Feb. 13, 2009
Just what affect on baseball would Scott Boras have as commissioner? Is it even possible that he could ever land that job? Might he actually be day-dreaming about it? Paul Trap ponders the thought. [...] Continue Reading »

Bad Breakup
Jan. 30, 2009
Now that John Smoltz has broken up with the Atlanta Braves and joined the Boston Red Sox, he must cover up his Braves tattoo. Bitter breakups can have a devastating effect on both parties. [...] Continue Reading »

Cabin Fever
Jan. 16, 2009
Spring training is just around the corner. Pitchers and catchers report Feb. 14th. So, there's no need to panic. Although, what would it look like if someone did get restless, irritable and excited? Paul Trap has an idea. [...] Continue Reading »

Happy Holidays
Dec. 26, 2008
The Steinbrenners celebrate the holidays in their own way. They spent their time handing blank checks to the top free agents and panhandling for stadium funds, which probably aren't needed. It's business as usual in New York. [...] Continue Reading »

The Collusion Of Bonds
Dec. 12, 2008
Can you hear that? Apparently, the world's tiniest violin wasn't enough for Barry Bonds' sympathy—er symphony. He needed hundreds. [...] Continue Reading »

The Drought Is Over
Nov. 28, 2008
The Philadelphia Phillies won their first World Series since 1980, ending a drought of almost 30 years. Meanwhile, several other fan bases watched at home and lamented over the droughts their favorite teams are experiencing. [...] Continue Reading »

The Cool Table
Nov. 14, 2008
The New York Yankees missed the playoffs for the first time in 13 years. They were so used to sitting at the "cool table" with all of the winners. But, now do they belong at the "loser table" with teams like the Mariners, Royals and Orioles? The Yankees seem to be caught in the middle, unsure in which direction they are headed. [...] Continue Reading »

Another Blow To Cubs Fans
Oct. 31, 2008
The Chicago Cubs were swept in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight year. Cubs fans must be wondering when their luck will change. With apologies to Frank "Cannonball" Richards, Paul Trap ponders how the Cubs and its fans feel. [...] Continue Reading »

The Mets Are Bleeding
Oct. 17, 2008
The New York Mets failed to make the playoffs. And for the second year in a row, it was an epic collapse. [...] Continue Reading »

World's Most Dangerous Jobs
Oct. 3, 2008
Put "baseball player" on the list of the word's most dangerous professions. With maple bats splintering in spears and flying at high velocities, in many directions, it's seems that it's only a matter of time before a pitcher or infielder is afflicted with a serious injury. So, just how do the dangers associated with baseball stack up with the dangers of other jobs? [...] Continue Reading »

Does Shortening Your Name Equal Success?
Sep. 19, 2008
What would happen if every struggling club followed Tampa Bay's lead, who found on-field success after shortening their team name? Might we see the Kansas City Oy! in next year's playoffs? The name certainly seems to fit the psyche of many Royals fans after years of hardships. [...] Continue Reading »

Bandwagon Police
Sep. 5, 2008
In the next episode of "Bandwagon Police," our stars track down and interrogate a bandwagon Cubs fan. Better brush up on your team's history. You don't want to be confronted by the "Bandwagon Police." [...] Continue Reading »

What Would It Take?
Aug. 22, 2008
Manny Ramirez forced the Red Sox's hand and put them at a disadvantage to trade him. Since Boston just wanted to get rid of him, just what would it have taken for anyone to trade for the future Hall of Famer? [...] Continue Reading »

Hall Of Fame Rip-Offs
Aug. 8, 2008
Resident cartoonist Paul Trap finds something preposterous about the Home Run Derby. After all, it is just glorified batting practice. So in that vein, he dreams up the Marketing Hall of Fame and inducts the pet rock and bottled water along with the derby. [...] Continue Reading »

Waiting By The Phone
Jul. 25, 2008
Barry Bonds says he's ready to play. He is just waiting for a team to call. Now what would that look like? Paul Trap gives his impression. [...] Continue Reading »