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Prospect Profile - Allen Craig
futureredbirds.net - 12/15/2008
Prospect Profile - Allen Craig
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The pocket-sized version of Allen Craig ’s player profile is this: third baseman drafted out of college, has hit for good average and power at every stop and the only question mark is whether his defense is good enough at third base to play in the majors. Hmmm… that sounds familiar ...
baseballamerica.com - 12/12/2008
Rule 5 Draft Selections With Analysis
— baseballamerica.com —   Major League Phase First Round 1. Nationals Terrell Young, rhp, Reds Skinny: Mississippi prep product always... has had arm strength, but improved control and changeup in ‘08. 2. Mariners Reggie Corona, ss/2b, Yankees Skinny: ... (more) Rule 5 Draft Selections With Analysis

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St. Louis Cardinals off Season Report
baseballreflections.com - 12/9/2008
St. Louis Cardinals off Season Report
— baseballreflections.com — Season Wrap Up The Cardinals won as many games in 2008 as they did when they won... the World Series just two seasons earlier, but they found themselves outside of the playoff picture when the season ended. With an 86-76 record, the Cards once again had a very solid season with Tony La Russa at ... (more) St. Louis Cardinals off Season Report

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stltoday.com - 12/8/2008
Details of the Trever Miller deal
— stltoday.com — LAS VEGAS — In a conference call with reporters the day his deal was completed with the... St. Louis Cardinals, lefty reliever Trever Miller only alluded to the fact that he would have to reclaim the original value of his contract by pitching for ... (more) Details of the Trever Miller deal

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Viva El Birdos:  The Case for Chris, etc.

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The Case for Chris, etc.
Viva El Birdos — ... At Future Redbirds roarke has an excellent profile of the forgotten man at third base, Allen Craig. His comparison to Josh Willingham, another displaced, non-star bat, seems pretty apt to me, although coming from shortstop/third base instead of catcher I've always assumed Craig to be more athletic than that.  ...

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