Category: Spring Training 08
Pessimism in Port St. Lucie

Pessimism in Port St. Lucie

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With the end of March -- and the end of spring training -- arriving soon, optimism is not running as high as it was a month ago. In a matter of weeks, the excitement ...

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Forget About Botts

Forget About Botts

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According to the Dallas Morning News: "DH/1B Jason Botts may have ensured his spot on the roster by going 2-for-5 with three two-out RBIs in the Rangers' first win in six games ...

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Reyes Not That Aggressive

Reyes Not That Aggressive

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A quick stat pointed out by Gary Cohen during the Mets broadcast yesterday had to do with batters and 2-0 counts. In 2007, Barry Bonds led the NL in 2-0 counts with 146. Albert ...

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Cubs a Trade Partner?

Cubs a Trade Partner?

The Chicago Cubs are the preseason favorites to take the NL Central, but they have a number of roster spots up in the air. First, they still haven't acquired Brian Roberts, ...

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Players Available

Players Available

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As spring training winds down, more and more players will become available. A few somewhat interesting players have already hit the waiver wire, and can be had for a song. ...

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Postgame: The Boxscore Lies

Postgame: The Boxscore Lies

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The boxscore lies, so don't worry too much about the 5 runs and 4 homers that Oliver Perez gave up in 5 innings of work. The key was that Ollie's mechanics were extremely ...

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What’s the Deal with Indians?

What’s the Deal with Indians?

A few days ago we wondered what Omar Minaya and Cleveland Indians GM Mark Shapiro might have been talking about in their face-to-face meeting. Would Shapiro trade Cliff Lee? ...

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Opening Day Starters

Opening Day Starters

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We're not going to concern ourselves with the Mets' Opening Day starter, who we presume will be Johan Santana. Rather, let's take a look at the two teams in the Baltimore / DC ...

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