Couplets Preview: AL Central

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Here are a few rhymes as we preview the American League Central. I can tell you already this poetry idea could very well run out of steam before we get to the National League. But that s part of the beauty of this blog … I have absolutely no qualms about abandoning things in the middle. That s the freedom of doing something for free. Of course, buying THIS could help keep this thing going. ... [link]

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The Non Sequiturs: The Dueling Brian Hunters Edition
Published 3/6/2008 by Mike McClary at :: The Daily Fungo ::
... has been playing poet of late to preview each team, division by division. Today he tackles the AL Central and has this to say about the Tigers: ...

Like Stripes On the Fur Coat of a Tiger - 03/06
Published 3/6/2008 by Ian Casselberry <info@blessyouboys.com> at Bless You Boys: Front Page Posts
...  Joe Posnanski sets the AL Central to poetry, incorporating some impressive rhymes in the process.  That reminds me: If you haven't already read it, ...

This Week's Links (3/3-3/7)
Published 3/7/2008 by Vegas Watch at Vegas Watch
... was 21 turnovers. Depends on the draw, of course, but I'd be shocked if they win more than two games in the tourney. Favre Moses Kinsaul's parents are mean. Or maybe just dumb. When something in the NBA catches my attention, you know it must be impressive: LeBron went absolutely nuts against the Knicks. This was after talking to Jay-Z in the middle of the game. Posnanski has been doing some very amusing AL division previews: East, Central, West. Here's Oakland's: To the Moneyball man go of all the ...

Weekend links with Jon Marthaler
Published 3/8/2008 by Michael Rand at Randball
... Moyer ran marathons! *Wild GM Doug Risebrough, in his own words. (Summation: It wasn’t my fault, the sun was in my eyes.) *The Gophers got Tubby Smith as a men’s basketball coach, and he’s brought Minnesota some respect and a decent Big Ten finish. USC got Tim Floyd, and he’s recruiting rappers who can’t play basketball in order to sell tickets. Once again, thumbs up to Joel Maturi for this one. *Joe Posnanski previews the AL Central — in poetry. Hilarity, of course, ensues. *Ah, Italian soccer. ...

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