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Tampa Bay Top Prospect Matt Moore Tosses No-No

  Montgomery Biscuits left-hander Matt Moore gave himself an early birthday present last night.  The Tampa Bay Rays’ top pitching prospect, who turns 21 on Saturday, tossed a no-hitter against the Mobile Bay Bears, a AA affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks.  … Continue reading

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10/22 Arizona Fall League Report

Stephen Strasburg’s second outing went much differently than his first as three Peoria Javelinas took him deep and he was touched up for eight runs in his 2.2 innings of work.  Talented as Strasburg is, he is not immune from the steep learning … Continue reading

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10/19 Arizona Fall League Report

Domonic Brown hit his second HR of the season while the potent middle of Phoenix’s lineup (Josh Bell, Brandon Snyder, and Grant Desme) continue to punish the ball with multi hit games.  Brandon Erbe looked good in his AFL debut … Continue reading

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Cliff Lee To The Phillies Trade & The eBay Market

This was an article submitted some time ago to the Cardboard Connection, but it didn’t make its way to publication.  As a result, I will post it up on PPR for your viewing pleasure.  Have some opinions on the trade … Continue reading

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6/30 High-A Minor League Report

Sorry for getting this one out late. My son is out of school for the summer which limits my online time significantly.  I have lit the candle, though and it is currently burning at both ends.  This should keep me … Continue reading

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6/18 AA Minor League Report

When evaluating prospects, I find that there is a blend of statistics and physical attributes that each possesses that tell a great deal about what to expect from them at higher levels.  A hitter that struggles with plate discipline often finds his … Continue reading

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4/20 Low-A Minor League Report

SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE The Midwest League took the night off, but there were several nice efforts to report in the Sally.  Several of these players do not have cards yet, but these daily reports should give some of you prospectors … Continue reading

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4/12 Low-A Minor League Report

At last!  I am able to cover the action from the South Atlantic and Midwest Leagues.  The Sally League played last night, but the Midwest had only one game on their schedule.  We’ll start with the Midwest and cover their … Continue reading

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Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson: Closing in on a Roster Spot

              The Oakland A’s made a concerted effort this offseason to shore up an offense that was one of the worst in all of baseball in 2008.  Highlighted by the trade for Colorado Rockies All-Star OF Matt Holliday, … Continue reading

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Porcello Strings up Cabrera and Ordonez in Camp

Porcello playing some sweet music this spring   We all know that Rick Porcello is pretty darned good.  This article confirms that and gives some reasons to believe that his MLB debut may come at some point in 2009. Currently … Continue reading

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