Twins Right on Target
The Minnesota Twins have a new home, but are perched in a familiar place as they seek their second straight AL Central title.
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Last Chance for the NHL in Atlanta?
While most NHL cities are still either embroiled in the Stanley Cup race or are freshly licking their wounds, the Atlanta Thrashers, as one of the teams that failed to make the dance, have been focused on next season for a while.
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The Wire Troll: Smoak ‘Em If You Got ‘Em
The incredible high-end potential in both players is certainly there, but a note of caution is necessary as there are no shortage of options available on the waiver wire this week. It might be a great opportunity to look at upgrading in other areas and avoiding the FAAB spending that will ultimately occur Sunday.
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Alex Rodriguez in Hot Water Again
Is this really an “unwritten rule?” I’ve been following baseball my whole life and have never heard of it. But then again, we are all quick to jump on A-Rod for every slightly perceived indiscretion because he’s so damn hard to like. Braden may have overreacted here, but Rodriguez still gets the Pink Taco of the Week Award for his latest act.
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Fantasy Notes: How Lowe Can You Go?
The New York Mets are turning things around, having won three of four against the Cubs at home this week to keep pace in what’s looking like a very competitive NL East. Now the Mets have a chance to go right after the third-place Braves, who come to Citi Field for a three-game set this weekend.
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Minor Matters: More Astro Stargazing
Don’t look now, but the Astros have rhymed off four straight wins and are now holding their own after a simply abysmal start. Houston has even pulled within a half game of the Reds and Cubs for a share of fourth place in the NL Central. The offense is still the worst in the NL, but at least the pitching is heading in the right direction. As we’ve done a couple of times in recent days, lLet’s again turn our attention to Houston’s minor league ranks and check in on some of their prospects.
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The Wire Troll: An End For a Beginning?
Truly, the end has to come sometime and sadly the regular season has ended There are 60 minutes to go until my hockey podcast. The question is can I finish this before the show starts? The fun of pressure and meeting deadlines in a hockey-centric world is at its height at this time of year. It’s time to get fired up. If you are not, you may need some serious help here!
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