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Forget playing better, Cubs need to trade better
Cubs manager Dale Sveum and team president Theo Epstein believe the Cubs will take a big step forward this season, and I’m thinking, I guess losing only 90 games would be a big step. Another 100 losses, however, is easily attainable, don’t...
Tags: Matt Garza, Darwin Barney, Scott Feldman, Atlanta Braves, Jed Hoyer
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Reds could use a little pop from Votto
CINCINNATI — When Joey Votto comes to the plate at Great American Ball Park, the Rolling Stones' "Paint it Black'' plays over the ballpark's speakers. It's a tough song for a tough town, and the Reds' fans love it. Only one thing could make it...
Tags: Mike Leake, Tim Lincecum, Drew Stubbs, Mat Latos, National League
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Darvish on blistering strikeout pace
A.J. Pierzynski had one of the great quotes of the season. "He had all seven of his pitches working,'' said Pierzynski, who jumped from the White Sox to the Rangers last winter. Pierzynski wasn't kidding. The catcher was giving an honest account of Yu...
Tags: Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Raul Ibanez, Detroit Tigers, Curt Schilling
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Like Cubs, Astros building from bottom up
Like his bosses, Mike Foltynewicz is a baseball optimist. He can see the Astros rising out of the ashes they find themselves in at the beginning of the Jim Crane era. "In three or four years, we're going to be a fun team,'' said Foltynewicz, a 21-year-...
Tags: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Washington Nationals, George Springer , Grapefruit League, Mark Appel
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It's fight to finish (last)
It's too early to say who will be the first player taken in the 2013 draft — could be University of Florida pitcher Karsten Whitson or another advanced college prospect or a high school stud like Austin Meadows, an outfielder from Georgia, or...
Tags: Colorado Rockies, Eric Hosmer, Albert Pujols, Jake Odorizzi, Kevin Youkilis
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Unbalanced schedule favors White Sox
Can a playoff team vote an opponent a playoff share? Can it tip the schedule maker? We might find out this season if the White Sox edge the Indians for the American League Central title or finish just ahead of the Orioles for one of the two wild-card...
Tags: Gavin Floyd, Washington Nationals, Chris Sale, Jeff Baker, Luis Valbuena
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Phil Rogers' MLB power rankings
1. Nationals (3): While the spotlight has been on the highly debated Stephen Strasburg decision, Davey Johnson's lineup came together in late August and rolls toward the first playoff baseball Washington has seen since 1933. Bryce Harper and friends hit...
Tags: Dayan Viciedo, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Tampa Bay Rays, Colorado Rockies, Detroit Tigers
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Your Morning Phil: Campana, Lake, Buehrle
MESA, Ariz. -- Talking baseball while wondering if Brandt Snedeker is the new Tom Watson: 1. Tony Campana isn’t really gone yet, but I’m already missing him. The Cubs made an unpopular decision Sunday, dropping Campana off the 40-man...
Tags: Darnell McDonald, Chris Carpenter, Starlin Castro, Jed Hoyer , Brian Bogusevic
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Obstacles no problem for Cardinals
ST. LOUIS — As the front page of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch said, "No Albert, no Tony, no problem.'' With that in the public record, what's the big deal with a marathon rain delay? It was no sweat for the Cardinals. Not much is these days. Not a...
Tags: Washington Nationals, Tim Lincecum, Tony La Russa, Albert Pujols, Busch Stadium
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Should the Pirates sign a big hitter?
Yes The Pittsburgh Pirates are not going to win the National League Central Division with sacrifice fly balls. And unless it brings in a big hitter, the team will sacrifice its shot for the division crown. This is a turnaround from a position argued...Tags: St. Louis Cardinals, Matt Diaz, Pedro Alvarez, Carlos Beltran, Piracy
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Sox never had chance for La Russa
Tony La Russa might be managing the 2012 White Sox if not for one reason — if he returned to Chicago, he would have had to manage against his best friend in baseball, Jim Leyland. That wasn't going to happen, according to some who know La Russa...Tags: Tampa Bay Rays, Coco Crisp, Detroit Tigers, Tony La Russa, Billy Beane
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Power rankings: No. 12 Reds
No. 12 Reds: 19th in a series counting down to spring training. Next: Cardinals.
Poor Zack Cozart.
In the year of Barry Larkin, it falls to Cozart to do the near-impossible — replace him.
Cozart, a broad-shoulder product from Ole Miss who has...Tags: Orlando Cabrera, Edinson Volquez, Travis Wood, San Diego Padres, Juan Castro
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