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Around The Horn posted by Around The Horn vote down flag
To deal, or not to deal... that is the question...
athbloggs.blogspot.com - 6/30/2009
To deal, or not to deal... that is the question...
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Trade offers are starting to pick up as the trade deadline moves closer. This morning I received an offer from another team owner that I did not like. Through e-mail we countered back and forth a few times until the exchanges died out. Then my phone rang, it was the other team owner doing his ...
Media debate: Is it OK to hang with players?
jeffpearlman.com - 6/24/2009
Media debate: Is it OK to hang with players?
— jeffpearlman.com — Today I received an e-mail from a baseball beat writer who I’ve always liked. He was angry... because, in a childish, off-handed way that I now regret, I termed it “pathetic” that he used to go to bars and drink with the players he was covering. He ... (more) Media debate: Is it OK to hang with players?

Comments vote down Around the Majors found this 6/24/2009found this
Shields Keeps His Pitches Tight
mvn.com - 7/7/2009
Shields Keeps His Pitches Tight
— mvn.com — There is really only two general sets of pitches in baseball. Fast and slow. Better pitchers will... vary that with fast, medium, and slow or someone say like Jamie Moyer: slow, slower, and even slower than the last. An more advanced pitcher will then add break right, left, down, and up. James ... (more) Shields Keeps His Pitches Tight

Comments vote down theraysparty theraysparty posted 7/7/2009posted this
If History Is Right, Shields Should Win Today (Or At Least Pitch Excellent)
mvn.com - 7/7/2009
If History Is Right, Shields Should Win Today (Or At Least Pitch Excellent)
— mvn.com — Having the schedule the way it worked out to be, the Rays had two off days in... five days, which would give two starters six days rest if they started in order. Instead, Joe Maddon was smart to give the ace of 2009 James Shields the benefit of the schedule. After pitching a start on Wednesday at ... (more) If History Is Right, Shields Should Win Today (Or At ...

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