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2009 MLB Previews - Kansas City Royals
2009 MLB Previews - Kansas City Royals
The 133rd season of Major League Baseball is upon us. Over the next month and half, we will be taking a look at each ball club, leading up to the Expert Predictions of the esteemed staff at Sparty & Friends. We will be previewing each team, from worst to first . It is time we head out to ...
The Top 10 Ugliest Baseball Uniforms of All Time
The Top 10 Ugliest Baseball Uniforms of All Time
FanIQ.com — Normal 0 Welcome, Brothers and Sisters of FanIQ! It's that time again. Welcome, Brothers and Sisters of FanIQ! We resume our series on the ugliest uniforms in sports by turning our attention to baseball.  With the season upcoming, there is no better time to showcase the ... (more) The Top 10 Ugliest Baseball Uniforms of All Time

2009 American League Central Preview
2009 American League Central Preview
bankrollsports.com — In what some might consider the most competitive division, from top to bottom, the American League Central does not appear to have the strength and star power that other divisions have. Look for a narrow gap between the top and the bottom of this league, with the order going in any order. While ... (more) 2009 American League Central Preview
Royals Land Reliever Cruz
Royals Land Reliever Cruz
bizofbaseball.com — The unusual circumstances surrounding the status of free-agent pitcher Juan Cruz appear to have ended, as he has reportedly reached a two-year, $6 million deal with the Kansas City Royals, according to sources. ESPN.com's Buster Olney reports that Cruz will receive $2.25 million for 2009, $3.25 ... (more) Royals Land Reliever Cruz
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Happy Hour: Snowed In
Sparty and Friends — ... Odd-Couple: Digger Phelps and Jay Bilas (Midwest Sports Fans) Today started off in normal fashion, even if it was a little late. But was it late enough for anyone to really notice? I then told you the real winner of the NFL off-season.  They will also be the winner of the regular season and the postseason this upcoming year.  I can’t wait to go to Miami. After a week of slight hope in baseball, we returned to the depths of league with our preview of the Kansas City Royals. Sadly, our buddy Mizerle06 has become another ...

We Said What?
Sparty and Friends — ... of  both I would say. More than likely though, it is their record against the notoriously weak AL West. I mean lets face it, outside of the LA Angels, no one expected to much from Oakland or Seattle did they? Right now the Rangers are 9-2 against teams from their division while 5-5 against the AL East and 8-7 versus the Central. I am going pretender on these guys as well. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Does anyone really believe the Kansas City Royals will continue to be a good ...

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