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Listen Live to MiLB Games
For those who do not know, MiLB.com offers free audio to nearly every minor league game. That means that you can listen to the Lancaster Jethawks or the Portland Seadogs any night you want for free. (continued...)

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Portland Loses Heartbreaker in 11
NORWICH, Conn. - So much for any thoughts about the Portland Sea Dogs going undefeated and the Connecticut Defenders going winless. (continued...)
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Colon Impresses in Paw Sox Debut
PAWTUCKET, R.I. - Bartolo Colon delivered a major league performance Thursday night while pitching for the Pawtucket Red Sox in their International League opener against the Indianapolis Indians. (continued...)
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Lancaster Announces Roster
With out further ado, here is the 2008 roster for the Lancaster Jethawks: Pitchers (13) Travis Beazley T.J. Large Jason Blackey (continued...)
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Portland Seadogs Announce Roster
The Portland Press Herald is reporting the 2008 Portland Seadogs rosters, so I will as well (keep in mind, this is not completely certain and some of the players are subject to change): Pitchers (12) Justin Masterson (continued...)
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Greenville Drive Announces Roster
Here is the 25-man roster for the Drive when their season starts on Thursday: Pitchers (12) Nick Hagadone Ryan Colvin (continued...)

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A Look At Austin Bailey
The only thing I have talked about in regards to Austin Bailey is that I don’t like him as much as Huntzinger and Britton. You probably haven’t heard much about Bailey, since he was a 16th round selection out of High School, so here is a little more about Bailey. (continued...)

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International Signing 2008 Update
It is extremely early in the signing period but the Red Sox have already signed four players. Those players are Luis Bastardo (RHP), Heiker Meneses (SS), Felix Sanchez (OF), and Hayato Doue (C). I’m sad to say that I have had trouble digging up information on any of these players. (continued...)
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Who Gets the 25th Spot? Moss or Carter?
As the time goes by, it looks more and more like the final roster spot in Boston is coming down to Brandon Moss and Chris Carter. Both players are having strong springs, have had impressive minor league careers, have defensive flexibilities, and sport major league bats. First things first, here is a look at how they are doing this spring (continued...)
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Bryan Corey To Japan?
Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe mentioned today that Bryan Corey is contemplating heading to Japan if he does not make the Major League squad. The article also mentioned that the O’s have been scouting him, presumably for their Major League Team. This would not be the first time for Corey in Japan. In 2004, Corey spent the season pitching for the Yomiuri Giants. (continued...)
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Fantasy Baseball Help
I'm looking for some help. Are there any Fantasy Baseball or stats guru's out there? If so, and are willing to give me some help, drop me a line at rsoripwa@gmail.com. I've been trying to do figure out the best way to rank players and assess their value but i'm not sure if i'm heading in the right direction. So if you can help give me an e-mail.

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Free Agency vs. The Draft: Why Money and Talent Is Going to Waste
Today in his chat, Jim Callis mentioned that he felt if teams spent between five and seven extra million dollars on the draft it would lead to drafts that yield seven elite prospects. This got me to think, “Could this possibly be true?” In short, yes this is very true. If teams started taking money and time away from Free Agency and using it to the Draft they would be much better off....

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Breakout Candidate: Stolmy Pimentel
Stolmy Pimentel is either a player you drool over or you have never heard of. He was the 2007 Latin Program Pitcher of the Year and well as a DSL all star. The recently turned 18 year old is something of a man child. Stand at 6′3″ 185 lbs (continued...)

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RSS Feed, I Need Your Help
Here is my plea. I have set myself the goal of have 100 people subscribe to my site by the time the season ends. For a big site like The Hardball Times or MLB Trade Rumors that is nothing but to me that would be a huge improvement. So help a man out here. If you do not know how to use a Reader click here. It will be the best decision you ever make, to create a Reader that is. Adding me to your ...

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The Globe on Chris Carter
Amalie Benjamin of the Boston Globe and the rest of the Globes staff have been doing a great job covering the action in Fort Myers. Yesterday she put up an article where she discussed several former and current Sox prospects including Jed Lowrie and Manny Delcarmen. What she had to say about Chris Carter was the most interesting part of the piece. She said: (continued...)

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2009 Top 15 Prospects
Now, like all baseball fans, I still enjoy a good list. So I thought to myself, what would be a cool list. The answer was found over at Sox Prospects’. Fans over there are discussing breakout stars and the potential Top Prospects at this time last year. What a great idea. This is something that I can do. (continued...)

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PECOTA Review: It’s All About D
Who does not like a theme? Right. While the theme starting to develop here is referencing PECOTA. Lets keep that gravy train rolling and look at what PECOTA thinks about the Red Sox Minor League defense. (continued...)
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Casey vs. Carter vs. Bates
The Red Sox recently signed Sean Casey to be the teams back up first baseman. The question is whether the Red Sox could have done better with in-house options? The short of the matter is probably. The long of the matter starts here. (continued...)
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Sox Prospects’ Fantasy Draft
I am currently participating in a Fantasy Draft that revolves solely on players in the Red Sox minor league system. I’m in competition with some really bright guys, including the mods of Sox Prospects and David Laurila of Baseball Prospectus. We are entering the 4th round and I need some help. (continued...)
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Give Gronkiewicz A Chance
Personally, I was extremely excited when the Sox signed Lee Gronkiewicz because of the potential. From everything I see, he should have been give more of a chance in Toronto. He has major league talent but nearly no experience. This seem like it could be Gronkiewicz chance to make a serious contribution on a major league team. Lets look at his PECOTA projection and see what i am talking about:

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