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ETB's Exclusive Interview with Detroit Tigers CF Curtis Granderson

Brian posted 3/31/2008 from www.emptythebench.com

Curtis Granderson is the starting center fielder and leadoff hitter for the Tigers, who’ll sport an offense that should challenge a few all-time scoring records this season. He’s also one of the nicest guys in baseball. He recently took the time to sit down with ETB and answer question ranging from his desire to steal more bases to his blogging and broadcasting careers.

Baseball History — As Seen From The Shadows of Cooperstown: Part IV

m_taylor13 posted 3/31/2008 from seamheads.com

In the fourth of a 10-part series, the author takes an in-depth look at Major League Baseball history from 1931 to 1940. Introduction The thirties has always been a mysterious decade for me. I was born in 1946, and the history books, from grade school through college, never quite made it that far; at best, they skimmed thru “the Great Depression” and World War II. For baseball, ...

I Love The Smell Of Baseball In The Morning. Smells Like...Victory

Deadspin found this 3/31/2008 on onemoredyingquail.blogspot.com

In retrospect, that headline should have been used last week. Sometimes my creativity lags a few days behind. Earlier this month, the Milwaukee Brewers named Ben Sheets as the Opening Day starter. The accompanying story noted that it was his sixth ...

MISS AMERICA THROWS OUT FIRST PITCH

The World of Isaac posted 3/31/2008 from theworldofisaac.blogspot.com

Miss America, Kirsten Haglund throws out the first pitch at Comerica Park.

Your Shot Has Been Called

Royals Review found this 3/31/2008 on mvn.com

The results are in! The Royals Authority community has spoken. Sixty-eight votes have been cast and here’s what we (as a group) think: Win Total 79 Wins The actual number was 78.7. But since there’s no way they can have .7 Wins, ...