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Prospect Profile: Kanekoa Texeira
riveraveblues.com - 2/18/2009
Prospect Profile: Kanekoa Texeira
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Kanekoa Texeira | RHP Background Born in Maui and raised in Honolulu, Texeira attended Kamehameha High School, which has produced two fringe big leaguers: ex-Yank Bronson Sardinha and his brother Dane. His high school career was plagued by inconsistency - after flashing premium arm ...
Reflections On the White Sox
baseballreflections.com - 2/20/2009
Reflections On the White Sox
— baseballreflections.com — 2008 was an odd year in the AL Central . A lot of people–this commentator included– thought... that the Tigers had the division won before pitchers and catchers even reported to camp. Oops. They ended up in last place. And while it took an extra game, the Chicago White Sox were your ... (more) Reflections On the White Sox

Comments vote down Peter@BaseballReflections Peter@BaseballReflections posted 2/20/2009posted this
This Week in Yankee History (2/15-2/21)
slidingintohome.blogspot.com - 2/15/2009
This Week in Yankee History (2/15-2/21)
— slidingintohome.blogspot.com — February 15th - February 21st February 15th 1915 - Former Yankees reserve OF Cyril “Roy” Weatherly (1943-45)... was born. Roy hit .266 in 79 games for the Yankees. 1916 -The Yankees buy 3B Frank "Home Run" Baker from the A’s for $37,500. He sat out the 1915 AL season in a salary dispute with ... (more) This Week in Yankee History (2/15-2/21)

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The White Sox are Getting Creepy
notqualifiedtocomment.com - 2/17/2009
The White Sox are Getting Creepy
— notqualifiedtocomment.com — President Barack Obama will be in the Phoenix area this week and a Chicago sports franchise has... taken notice. Did the Bulls ask him to put in a good word to help get Amare to Chicago? Do the Cubs want him to hit in the leadoff spot? Come on now, we know this is going to be about those creepy ... (more) The White Sox are Getting Creepy

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Zell's Pinstripe Blog:  Derek Jeter audio clips

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Derek Jeter audio clips
Zell's Pinstripe Blog — ... A-Rod’s cousin tale full of holes / HALL WON’T KICK RODRIGUEZ FROM EXHIBIT Derek Jeter stands by A-Rod, but says ‘I don’t condone anything he did’ Schmidt: A-Rod handling crisis well / Prospect Profile: Kanekoa Texeira Heyman Rates Every Team’s Winter / Wrapping up the first full-squad workout  Related posts: Derek Jeter will address the media today… ... Alex Rodriguez Press Conference Transcript ...

2009 Rule 5 Draft Preview: Right Handed Pitchers
BUCCO Fans.com — ... Texeira throws his fastball in the 88-91 MPH range, topping out at 93, and relies on his slider as his best offering.  His fastball has more movement in the high 80s, making it more effective.  He throws from a low three-quarters slot, which makes his slider so good.  (Credit to River Avenue Blues for the scouting report).  Texeira has mostly been a reliever, so it's hard to imagine him as anything more in the majors.  He probably would have been protected on another team, but the Yankees have a lot of pitching depth, and didn't have room for him. ...

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