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Baseball battles the slump
Baseball battles the slump
Baseball battles the slump "In one of the hardest-hit parts of the country, the Arizona Diamondbacks are emerging as a case study of how to keep sports fans loyal during the recession." Another insider shill writes this story, no doubt... :-)
Baseball Prospectus: The early line on MLB position battles
insider.espn.go.com — As camps open in Arizona and Florida, nearly every team has at least one key spot in... its lineup, rotation or bullpen that is up for grabs, whether due to a legitimate vacancy, an injury or an artificially created "competition" ensuring that nobody ... (more) Baseball Prospectus: The early line on MLB position battles
Better Than Your Average Slump Buster
Better Than Your Average Slump Buster
whatwouldoakleydo.blogspot.com — Nate Stays Super Against Spurs, Knicks Win in OT According to UrbanDictionary.com, "when you're in a slump,... you need an easy score to get your confidence back up and break the slump - a slumpbuster." There is no doubt that the Knicks needed one of these coming out of the All Star Break. They ... (more) Better Than Your Average Slump Buster
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