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PCL Tales: Joe Sprinz’s attempt to catch a baseball from a blimp
The story about Sprinz's 1939 attempt led to a connection with a PCL fan who clipped the story out of the newspaper and has held onto it for 75 years.A few weeks ago, I began researching long forgotten...
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Comparing the A.L. East center fielders
Where does Adam Jones rank among the center fielders in the AL East?As we continue our series comparing the AL East position-by-position, we take a look at center field. Top to bottom, one could argue...
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Teams are scouting Francisco Cervelli for a potential trade
Francisco Cervelli has drawn plenty of attention from scouts so far in camp.According to Chad Jennings of LoHud, "a few teams have been specifically scouting Francisco Cervelli as a potential trade...
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Breaking down Grady Sizemore's contract
Sizemore's base salary is low, but there's the potential for him to make real money.Grady Sizemore signed on with the Red Sox this off-season for a modest sum on a major-league contract. He was...
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The Yankees have an option left on Eduardo Nunez, and they should exercise it
Suppose the Yankees want to try someone other than Eduardo Nunez as their backup infielder, but they don't want to completely cut ties with him yet. There's an out!Figuring out which young players...
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With Andy Dirks gone, Tigers one injury from broken outfield
Andy Dirks is hardly a star and his injury doesn't rob the Tigers of a key part, but underscores what could be a fatal lack of outfield depth for the AL Central favorite.Sometimes the problem with a...
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Nationals vs Yankees: Grapefruit League GameThread - Jordan Zimmermann vs CC...
This afternoon's Grapefruit League game between the Washington Nationals and New York Yankees is being shown live on MASN and on delay tonight on the MLB Network. There doesn't appear to be any radio...
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Spring Training Game Fourteen: Yankees vs. Nationals
CC Sabathia will make the trip to Nationals camp in order to take on Jordan Zimmermann. We'll get to see how CC does after his first outing where he topped out at 88 mph. It's still too early to make...
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Nationals 3-2 Over Yankees: Jordan Zimmermann Perfect Through Four vs NY
Jordan Zimmermann retired the twelve batters he faced in four hitless innings in Viera, Florida's Space Coast Stadium and the Washington Nationals held on for a 3-2 win over the New York Yankees in...
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Yankees 2, Nationals 3: CC Sabathia disappoints again
Not a whole lot of good happened for the Yankees early in this game. CC Sabathia made the start and it wasn't pretty. He gave up leadoff walks in the first and second, which both ended up scoring. Over...
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David Phelps is not yet expendable
Teams are scouting David Phelps, and Michael Pineda has looked sharp, but Phelps is not necessarily an ideal trade chip.When Michael Pineda had an impressive debut on the mound last week, I will admit...
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2014 Diamondbacks Expectations: Chris Owings
Owings and Didi will duke it out in one of the most interesting position battles the D'Backs have ever had. The past one yearYearGPAABRHHRRBIBBSOBAOBPSLGOPSWAR201320615551605610.291.361.382.7420.31-Yr...
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Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 3/12/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyDavid Phelps is not yet expendableYankees 2, Nationals 3: CC Sabathia disappoints againSpring Training Game Fourteen: Yankees vs. NationalsThe Yankees have an option left on...
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2014 Team Preview: Did the New York Yankees spend enough to contend in 2014?
The New York Yankees were not as good as their record suggested last year, and they spent a lot of money this offseason to compensate for that fact.It is not often that you can say that the New York...
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When should we start to worry about CC Sabathia's velocity?
CC Sabathia's fastball velocity has been a bit underwhelming so far this spring; should we worry about it?CC Sabathia made his second Grapefruit League start on Tuesday, this coming against the...
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Comparing the A.L. East right fielders
Where does Nick Markakis rank among the right fielders in the A.L. East?Right field has not been a primary area of concern for the Orioles since Nick Markakis made his debut in 2006. Last year,...
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Cat Man Beltran travels through time and space
He made his disturbing appearance yesterday, but he's really been here the whole time. Quit fooling yourself.Late last night, new Yankees right fielder Carlos Beltran posted a short video to Instagram...
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Spring Training Gamethread: Tigers at Yankees, 1:05 p.m.
Today's game will be on MLBN.Broadcast: MLB Network will have it in some markets (YES feed). No radio today.Tigers lineup: Kinsler 2B, Kelly CF, Martinez 1B, Avila C, Collins LF, Crowe RF, Castellanos...
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Spring Training Game Fifteen: Yankees vs. Tigers
The Yankees send out Hiroki Kuroda to face the Tigers and Anibal Sanchez.LineupNEW YORK YANKEESDETROIT TIGERSIchiro Suzuki LFIan Kinsler 2BDerek Jeter SSDon Kelly CFCarlos Beltran RFVictor Martinez...
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New York Yankees Top 20 Prospects for 2014
A system with some serious strengths and significant weaknesses.New York Yankees Top 20 Prospects for 2014The list and grades are a blending of present performance and long-term potential. Comments are...
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