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6/23 Rookie of the Day: Michael Pineda

See the 2011 Bowman’s Best MICHAEL PINEDA Atomic Refractor **#1/1** here! Following a couple of subpar outings this month against the Yankees and Tigers, Seattle Mariners phenom Michael Pineda is back on track–big time.  Pineda followed up his six inning, … Continue reading

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6/20 Rookie of the Day: Ivan Nova

Yankees sinker balling rookie Ivan Nova twirled a marvelous eight inning gem against the mighty Cincinnati Reds lineup last night allowing just one run on four hits while striking out seven.  Even more impressive is the fact that Nova did … Continue reading

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Coming Soon #1: Brett Lawrie

Before we get started, thank you for your patience as I continue to tinker with the site to make it more clean looking and user-friendly.  I may continue to experiement with several themes and plug-ins over the next week or so … Continue reading

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PPR Mailbag: Jason Heyward’s 2010 Season

Another question made its way into the mailbag yesterday and it’s one that I am sure is on several minds….including my own. Question:  So do you think Heyward grabs a starting role in the Majors straight out of camp next … Continue reading

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8/11 AA Minor League Report

Yesterday’s scoreboard was limited almost exclusively to the Eastern League so today’s breakdown may be a little thin.  Carlos Santana came a homerun away from hitting for the cycle, driving in his 83rd and 84th runs of the season.  Santana … Continue reading

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Brian Matusz to Make His MLB Debut Tonight

We’ve been musing about it for a while now and, while I expected this move to happen in September, the Baltimore Orioles have called up their prized southpaw and #4 overall pick from last year Brian Matusz to make his … Continue reading

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Pirates/M’s and Cliff Lee Trade Analyses

The Cardboard Connection has posted my article I wrote in the wake of the Matt Holliday deal.  While the trade is now old news, here’s the link to the article for your viewing pleasure. I also stayed up late last … Continue reading

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Market Implications of Wednesday and Thursday’s MLB deals

Pardon my delay in getting this out.  I have been dealing with a wicked ear infection over the past three days that has affected my use of anything brain-related.  I have been following the trade deadline transactions with great intrigue … Continue reading

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7/26 AAA Minor League Report

Joaquin Arias had a stellar spring training with the Rangers but found himself as a late March cut as the Rangers were dead set on giving Elvis Andrus the starting SS job with Omar Vizquel playing the role of seasoned … Continue reading

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7/19 AAA Minor League Report

Cameron Maybin went 4-4 yesterday with two doubles and two runs scored.  Since his demotion to New Orleans in mid-May, Maybin has been spectacular hitting .345 with 3 HR 23 RBI five triples and seven stolen bases in 55 games.  … Continue reading

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