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What could have been. Those words can be said over and over in describing the tragic life of Tony Conigliaro.
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Small moves and updates as prospects head to spring training.
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Making sense of the shocking Cespedes signing.
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Nixon is squaring off against Humphrey in what will turn out to be a squeaker, with Wallace in as a third-party spoiler. Our final race makes that one look like a snoozer.
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Remembering “Kid,” Gary Carter (3)
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Making sense of the shocking Cespedes signing.
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Nixon is squaring off against Humphrey in what will turn out to be a squeaker, with Wallace in as a third-party spoiler. Our final race makes that one look like a snoozer.
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Could he be a useful pitcher for some team again?
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Mat Latos is making the unenviable switch from ultimate pitcher's park to ultimate hitter's park. Will his No. 1 status survive?
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The second in a series: The Braves are loaded with pitching
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Arbitration deals, extensions, and minor league signings dominated the week
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A look at how often World Series-winning teams have trouble getting one of their players in the Hall.
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Lots of top prospects changed teams this offseason
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Will Prince Fielder be a big problem for Detroit?
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How spring training traditions change.
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An irrational, illogical, and irrepressible discourse against the expansion of instant replay in Major League Baseball
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The latest in the business of baseball.
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And remember, if you're going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.
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The Diamondbacks are stocked with strong arms
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A highly flammable substance is being added to the Rockies rotation in the form of flyballs. Will the team survive the 2012 season?
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Saber gadgets, addiction, and a couple of signings round out the big headlines this week
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Fun stuff about one-hitters
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It's time for a side of Veale with the latest review of 1972 Topps.
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Prospect news: The first camp opens
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The virtual 1958-68 Giants, Reds and Cardinals (Part 11: 1967-68)
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
The virtual 1958-68 Giants, Reds and Cardinals (Part 11: 1967-68)
by Steve TrederNixon is squaring off against Humphrey in what will turn out to be a squeaker, with Wallace in as a third-party spoiler. Our final race makes that one look like a snoozer.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
What’s next for A.J. Burnett?
by Chris LundCould he be a useful pitcher for some team again?
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Mat Latos and Great American Ballpark
by Troy PattersonMat Latos is making the unenviable switch from ultimate pitcher's park to ultimate hitter's park. Will his No. 1 status survive?
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State of the system - Atlanta Braves
by Jeff MooreThe second in a series: The Braves are loaded with pitching
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Monday, February 13, 2012
Let there be news - Volume 8
by Brad JohnsonArbitration deals, extensions, and minor league signings dominated the week
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Cooperstown calling champion players
by Chris JaffeA look at how often World Series-winning teams have trouble getting one of their players in the Hall.
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Friday, February 10, 2012
Recapping a swap-filled winter
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Thursday, February 09, 2012
Forecasting Prince
by Myron LoganWill Prince Fielder be a big problem for Detroit?
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The Homestead exemption act of 1992
by Frank JacksonHow spring training traditions change.
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Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Against replay in baseball
by David WadeAn irrational, illogical, and irrepressible discourse against the expansion of instant replay in Major League Baseball
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BOB: Oakland dealt setback in pursuit to keep Athletics
by Brian BorawskiThe latest in the business of baseball.
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The virtual 1958-68 Giants, Reds, and Cardinals (Part 10: 1966-67)
by Steve TrederAnd remember, if you're going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.
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Tuesday, February 07, 2012
State of the system - Arizona Diamondbacks
by Jeff MooreThe Diamondbacks are stocked with strong arms
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Rockies building a troubling rotation
by Troy PattersonA highly flammable substance is being added to the Rockies rotation in the form of flyballs. Will the team survive the 2012 season?
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Money and wins
by Dave Studemanand cool graphs, too.
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Monday, February 06, 2012
Let there be news - Volume 7
by Brad JohnsonSaber gadgets, addiction, and a couple of signings round out the big headlines this week
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10 things I didn’t know about one-hitters
by Chris JaffeFun stuff about one-hitters
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Friday, February 03, 2012
Card Corner: 1972 Topps—Bob Veale
by Bruce MarkusenIt's time for a side of Veale with the latest review of 1972 Topps.
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