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Copy Editor Patrick Abdalla doesn't need performance-enhancing drugs to take a look at all things Major League Baseball. Whether it's arguing about the Hall of Fame, quizzing someone with a stat out of left field, discussing a good baseball book, or talking about "Field of Dreams," Pat always enjoys some infield chatter.
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Shift in power?
It seems the AL East has been the dominant force in the American League for a while. A year without the Yankees or Red Sox in the playoffs seems unheard of. However, the rest of the league has seemingly caught … Continue reading
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Billy Beane, you’re grounded
Billy Beane is grounded. No, seriously. The Athletic’s signing of Manny Ramirez this week proves that he really isn’t all he’s cracked up to be. Others have covered this ground about “the genius GM” before, but the Southpaw is going … Continue reading
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Player to Watch in 2012: No. 88 Torii Hunter
It’s hard to believe Torii Hunter has been around for 15 seasons. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim outfielder is as effervescent as ever, but he’s not the defensive stallwart he once was. But he continues to be an above … Continue reading
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Player to Watch in 2012: No. 89 Jose Tabata
The Pittsburgh Pirates had a surprising season in 2011, nearly reaching the .500 mark. One of the reasons they were so surprising was speedy outfielder Jose Tabata. They could have been even better had Tabata found his way into more … Continue reading
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Wig in town to play
Spring on the way means one thing: baseball. A lifelong Phillies’ fan, this is normally the time of year when I latch onto a foolish prediction like Madonna eying up a 20-something backup dancer. There was the time I told … Continue reading
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Tagged Chase Utley, Phillies, Placido Polanco, Ruben Amaro, Ty Wigginton
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American League preview: Baltimore Orioles
The 2012 Baltimore Orioles look a lot like the 2011 Baltimore Orioles. Every year I find myself telling all my friends who are Orioles fans, “If Baltimore could find some pitching they could win the AL East.” Every year I … Continue reading
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Spring is here: Pitchers and catchers report
Pitchersandcatchers – make slideshow
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Player to Watch in 2012: No. 90 J.J. Hardy
Unless you own a Nick Markakis shirsey, you probably didn’t notice that J.J. Hardy had quite an explosive season in 2011. Hardy finished the year with 30 home runs, a .491 slugging percentage, 27 doubles and 80 runs batted in. … Continue reading
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Poll: Excited for a new season?
poll by twiigs.com
