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Editor’s Note: Strike McAllister, Add Mesoraco

Hey, even often I make mistakes. Those of you who have been reading my Coming Soon series over the past couple weeks please take note, as I would like to make a change.  For those of you who haven’t read … Continue reading

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Coming Soon #2: Dustin Ackley

I am a devout reader of Ron Shandler’s annual Baseball Forcaster, and the statistiacl analysis that he and the rest of the Baseball HQ staff does is, in my mind, second to none.  However, I literally laughed out loud at … Continue reading

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Coming Soon #8: Charlie Blackmon

A glance at the back of Charles Cobb Blackmon’s baseball card is eye candy to even the most casual prospectors. Now in his fourth season, the former Georgia Tech standout has yet to bat below .295 in any minor league … Continue reading

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10/17 Arizona Fall League Report

Saturday saw Brandon Snyder, Corey Brown, Mike Moustakas and C.J. Retherford put another multi-hit game under their belts while bright catching prospects Wilin Rosario (Rockies) and Wellington Castillo (Cubs) joined Mike Stanton in hitting their first HR’s of the young … 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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5/27 AA Minor League Report

With the Texas League taking the day off, yesterday’s AA slate of games was somewhat light.  Jordan Danks hit his 2nd HR of the year and scored twice while teammate John Shelby Jr. enjoyed a nice day at the plate … Continue reading

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AA Minor League Report

Justin Smoak’s bat continues to sizzle as he collected three more hits, including his fourth HR, Cleveland Indians SS prospect Carlos Rivero hit his first HR and drove in five runs and teammate Carlos Santana hit his sixth dinger.  James … Continue reading

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4/27 AAA Minor League Report

Hey gang!  I apologize for my three day hiatus from the blogosphere.  I had some family obligations to tend to, which consequently limited my time spent online.  I am back into the fray though and ready to crank out some more great … Continue reading

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4/16 High-A Minor League Report

CALIFORNIA LEAGUE Slugger-in-waiting Angel Villalona went yard for the second time and Madison Bumgarner pitched well enough to earn his second win of the season. The Padres’ top international signing Yefri Carvajal hit his first HR.  Diamonbacks top prospect Jarrod Parker … Continue reading

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4/12 High-A Minor League Report

Let’s start with the Florida State League which played no games on Sunday, but had a full docket of games on Saturday.  Jesus Montero went yard for the first time this season but Ben Revere upstaged him going 3-6 with … Continue reading

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