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Roto Chronicles: National League — April 28
seamheads.com - 4/29/2008
Roto Chronicles: National League — April 28
— seamheads.com — Surprising names come up in this week's edition of Ruts and Royalty. Last week I took a... week off to describe some terms of pitching that are often used and sometimes misunderstood. Hopefully I cleared up some of the confusion. Here are this past week's Ruts and Royalty. (more) Roto Chronicles: National League — April 28

Comments vote down Dave Rouleau Dave Rouleau posted 4/29/2008posted this
Murphy’s Law
seamheads.com - 4/8/2008
Murphy’s Law
— seamheads.com — There are no laws that can contain him. When you think of the Texas Rangers you think... Michael Young, or Hank Blalock. Since these two all-star sluggers broke with the team, there hasn't been a player to dazzle you at the plate or have a plate appearance so domineering it send chills down a pitcher's spine…until now. (more) Murphy’s Law

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Climbing the Ladder in the National League 4/6/2008
seamheads.com - 4/7/2008
Climbing the Ladder in the National League 4/6/2008
— seamheads.com — Japanese imports shine in debuts Pitching duels dominated the first week of the season, and after Saturday... the league average of runs scored per game was down about half a run from last year. 2007 NL Cy Young Award-winner Jake Peavy picked up where he left off. He held the Houston Astros to three hits and no runs in seven innings on Opening Day. There was still room for improvement, ... (more) Climbing the Ladder in the National League 4/6/2008

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Reds 4, Brewers 3
jsonline.com - 4/21/2008
Reds 4, Brewers 3
— jsonline.com — This time, blown save leads to loss By ANTHONY WITRADO awitrado@journalsentinel.com Posted: April 20, 2008 Cincinnati -... Yovani Gallardo was back and effective as ever. In his first big-league start since the end of last season and undergoing minor ... (more) Reds 4, Brewers 3

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firejoemorgan.com - 4/23/2008
I Don't Think That's a Good Thing, Necessarily
— firejoemorgan.com — From reader Evan comes this excellent Dustyism about Edwin Encarnación : Encarnacion's homer kick-started the Reds' rally... against Eric Gagne. Encarnacion is the most volatile player in the Reds' lineup - his early season defensive woes and his slump ... (more) I Don't Think That's a Good Thing, Necessarily

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Bad early reviews
jsonline.com - 4/1/2008
Bad early reviews
— jsonline.com — Gagne's debut does not go well By ANTHONY WITRADO awitrado@journalsentinel.com Posted: March 31, 2008 Chicago - Eric... Gagne's first try did not go so well. The Milwaukee Brewers' bullpen is considered a strength, unlike a season ago. It has a capable, ... (more) Bad early reviews

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‘Kudos & Wet Willies,’ the real opening day
bugsandcranks.com - 4/1/2008
‘Kudos & Wet Willies,’ the real opening day
— bugsandcranks.com — With Monday having been Opening Day for most teams in the big leagues, I can’t resist doing... one more season-opening version of ‘Kudos & Wet Willies.’ Only, I’m going to do this one in reverse — with the ‘Wet ... (more) ‘Kudos & Wet Willies,’ the real opening day

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knucklecurve.com - 4/1/2008
Chicks Dig the… Triple?
— knucklecurve.com — Well, maybe not, but my latest article at Baseball Digest Daily profiles the 15 big leaguers who... have as their only hit a triple . Yep, from John Barthold to Eric Cammack, I’ve got you covered. You’re welcome… Tags: baseball , history , triple Share This (more) Chicks Dig the… Triple?

1 Comment vote down Peter@BaseballReflections Peter@BaseballReflections posted 4/1/2008posted this
Relief Pitching, Value and Conservatism
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com - 4/2/2008
Relief Pitching, Value and Conservatism
— blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — Jeff is back with a look at relief pitchers and examines a topic that has been debated... for a while: couldn't some of them be put to better use? (more) Relief Pitching, Value and Conservatism

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blog.baseballdigestdaily.com - 4/18/2008
David Murphy Is Breaking Out
— blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — David Murphy seemed like a throw-in to most people in last year's trade between the Red Sox... and Rangers that centered around Eric Gagne. It's proving to be a good move for Texas (more) David Murphy Is Breaking Out

Comments vote down Dave Rouleau Dave Rouleau posted 4/18/2008posted this
Gagne Needs New Goggles
babeslovebaseball.com - 4/21/2008
Gagne Needs New Goggles
— babeslovebaseball.com — Alert the media! Eric Gagne has blown another save!... (more) Gagne Needs New Goggles

Comments vote down sooze sooze posted 4/21/2008posted this
Important!: Eric Gagne's beard needs a nickname
sports.yahoo.com - 4/1/2008
Important!: Eric Gagne's beard needs a nickname
— sports.yahoo.com — Seeing as how Eric Gagne reported to spring training with a monster beard, shaved it down to... a goatee and has now grown it back, all within the span of two pay periods, the question is begging to be asked: Are we going to see the reliever's beard ... (more) Important!: Eric Gagne's beard needs a nickname

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livevideo.com - 4/2/2008
Channel: EricByrnes on LiveVideo.com
— livevideo.com — [image] EricByrnes [image] Eric Byrnes LIVE [image] This LiveShow channel has 29 subscribers login or join LiveVideo... before you can subscribe to this LiveShow Channel!', 250, 0, 20);">Subscribe Send Gift [image] [image] [image] [image] [image] [image] ... (more) Channel: EricByrnes on LiveVideo.com

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mlbtraderumors.com - 4/6/2008
Red Sox Designate Snyder for Assignment
— mlbtraderumors.com — Relief pitcher Kyle Snyder was designated for assignment by the Red Sox this afternoon to make room... on the roster for Josh Beckett , who is set to come off the DL and start for Boston tomorrow. Snyder is out of options and hence cannot be sent down ... (more) Red Sox Designate Snyder for Assignment

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THT Live:Fielding Disappointments
hardballtimes.com - 4/21/2008
THT Live:Fielding Disappointments
— hardballtimes.com — Eric Seidman has a post up on Fangraphs about Pat Burell's designated fielding replacment, So Taguchi. Taguchi... has been a disappointment in the field so far this year and Eric outlines the when's and how's . Also, Aaron Gleeman feels that the legendary Adam Everett has been disappointing in the field in Minnesota . Aaron notes that there may be a physical cause behind Everett's performance: he ... (more) THT Live:Fielding Disappointments

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Chad Cordero Visits Witch Doctor, Prays for Voodoo Magic to Heal Shoulder
bugsandcranks.com - 4/23/2008
Chad Cordero Visits Witch Doctor, Prays for Voodoo Magic to Heal Shoulder
— bugsandcranks.com — After having his fastball speed range between 76 and 82 MPH during his last outing, Chad “Trade... Bait” Cordero plans to visit Dr. James Andrews tomorrow afternoon. Teams aren’t going to come calling for a power pitcher without any ... (more) Chad Cordero Visits Witch Doctor, Prays for Voodoo Magic ...

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sportingnews.com - 4/24/2008
Fraley: Giambia, Gagne, etc. struck by the curse of the Mitchell Report
— sportingnews.com — The players named in the Mitchell Report are punishing themselves -- and their teams -- with poor... performances. Or maybe it's just the Mitchell Report curse. (more) Fraley: Giambia, Gagne, etc. struck by the curse of the ...

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The Jake McGee Scouting Report
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com - 4/26/2008
The Jake McGee Scouting Report
— blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — As many fans know, Jake McGee is widely considered one of the top lefties in all of... minor leagues. Plucked out of Sparks, Nev., in the fifth round of the 2004 draft, McGee has quickly cemented himself as one of the Rays top prospects. So, when he was penciled in to start against my local Double A affiliate, the Birmingham Barons, I couldn't help but go out and see what all the fuss was about. ... (more) The Jake McGee Scouting Report

Comments vote down Dave Rouleau Dave Rouleau posted 4/26/2008posted this
Even Kerry Wood & Eric Gagne Think Tom Gordon Had A Lousy Opening Day
cantstopthebleeding.com - 4/1/2008
Even Kerry Wood & Eric Gagne Think Tom Gordon Had A Lousy Opening Day
— cantstopthebleeding.com — Courtesy of a 5 run, 4 hit, 1 walk, 0.1 IP performance by stand-in Phillies closer Tom... Gordon , the Washington Nationals find themselves on pace to go 162-0, while Philadelphia is on pace…to force Brad Lidge to pitch ASAP, regardless of his ... (more) Even Kerry Wood & Eric Gagne Think Tom Gordon Had A ...

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Resilient Crew survive closer's shaky outing
jsonline.com - 4/1/2008
Resilient Crew survive closer's shaky outing
— jsonline.com — Posted: March 31, 2008 Chicago - On an opening day like Monday, dragged out as it was... by two rain delays, extra innings and the creation of the biggest Japanese sensation since Soichiro Honda took his act international, a person had time to think ... (more) Resilient Crew survive closer's shaky outing

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