fantasybaseballgenerals.com - 8/19/2008
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It’s been heady times for Twins fans, as the team has kept even with the White Sox for the division title, and some young players have started to blossom. It’s all the more fun that it’s happening the season after Johan Santana and Torii Hunter left town. Here are the top five fantasy stories that have played a big part for the team this year.
Another Look at the Postseason Odds
fantasybaseballgenerals.com 8/19/2008 — A month ago, we examined the postseason odds produced by Baseball Prospectus ‘ estimable Clay Davenport and his powerful simluation. Since then, some playoff races have remained fluid (see the AL Central), while others have solidified (AL West). What do the likely playoff scenarios look like now?
Who Needs Manny Anyways?
blog.yoonew.com 8/19/2008 — A story about Manny Ramirez and the impact he's had on the Dodgers and also how the Red Sox might be better off without him.
Shaving Cream Pies Are Dangerous
luolsdong.blogspot.com 8/19/2008 — If you've seen a full season of White Sox baseball, odds are you've seen the shaving cream pie during the post-game interview as much as anyone. First rookie win as a pitcher? Cream pie in the face. Clutch hit? Pie in the face. Nick Swisher was ...
Toby Hall: Least Athletic Athlete Ever
walkoffwalk.com 8/19/2008 — Not a day goes by where we don't mention how tight the AL Central race is. It's been compelling in that neither the White Sox or the Twins seem to want to take command, no matter how badly the other one stumbles. There is very little breathing room, ...
Duchscherer could miss next start —
Major League Baseball News 8/19/2008
Having pulled himself from the series opener against the Twins after 2 2/3 shutout innings with pain in his surgically repaired right hip, Justin Duchscherer headed back to the Bay Area to Tuesday to meet with team doctors.
White Sox blank Seattle —
Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago White Sox :: 8/19/2008
Clayton Richard pitched six innings for his first major league win, Nick Swisher and Jim Thome homered, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 5-0 Tuesday night. A.J. Pierzynski added three hits and scored a run as the White Sox won for ...