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Shutting down Strasburg is. . .STUPID

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Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has certainly lived up to all the hype surrounding him when he became the #1 pick in the 2010 Major League Baseball draft. Despite his elbow injury during his rookie season, which required Tommy John surgery, Strasburg has bounced back to nearly 100% health and strength. But a lot has been made on the Nationals decision to shut … [Read more...] about Shutting down Strasburg is. . .STUPID

Josh Hamilton and Matt Kemp Are Threats For The Triple Crown

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It’s still “early” in baseball terms, but Josh Hamilton and Matt Kemp have done nothing but put on shows. Their superb play has gotten more attention than Philip Humber’s perfect game. Hamilton and Kemp are going for the Triple Crown in their respective leagues. The Triple Crown is revered, by many, to be the greatest single-season accomplishment in all of baseball. … [Read more...] about Josh Hamilton and Matt Kemp Are Threats For The Triple Crown

National Apathy for 2011 World Series? New Poll Confirms It

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If you've said "DON'T CARE!" in reference to the 2011 World Series between the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals, you're far from alone. Poll Position (it's a survey company, not anything affiliated with strippers) conducted a national scientific telephone survey of 1,110 registered voters. They simply asked the respondents are you interested in the 2011 World … [Read more...] about National Apathy for 2011 World Series? New Poll Confirms It

2011 World Series Cardinals vs. Rangers Preview: Taiwan Animation Edition

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The St. Louis Cardinals had a rough time in the 2011 regular season. Kind of like the 20o4 World Series championship team that went just 83-79 in the regular season. But with a remarkable run of good luck, they back-doored into the playoffs at the last second, when the Atlanta Braves chokes. And no one was expecting they would take the National League crown, especially the … [Read more...] about 2011 World Series Cardinals vs. Rangers Preview: Taiwan Animation Edition

World Series to Determine Fair Value for Albert Pujols, Stl. Cardinals?

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Shaun Marcum and Edwin Jackson struggled in their starts on Sunday night in the 2011 National League Championship Series. That was no surprise considering their previous track records. The eighteen total runs scored made the over betters elated in Las Vegas. Albert Pujols had a home run and two runs batted in for the Cardinals. Pujols has an average of over four hundred in … [Read more...] about World Series to Determine Fair Value for Albert Pujols, Stl. Cardinals?

Rambling about the Cubs and Groundhog Day

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It’s Friday. And by now, we now that Friday means it is time to Ramble! That’s right. Get pumped! Get psyched! Scream out loud! Go crazy! Get nuts! Read your computer screens! Let me hear you! Now that we are in the proper mindset, it is time to remind everyone that Groundhog Day is next Wednesday. Wow, that went by fast. Really? Groundhog Day is next week. So … [Read more...] about Rambling about the Cubs and Groundhog Day

World Series predictions you can wager your 1st born on

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By Jake McCormick This team has a lineup in which nearly every player is a threat for a long ball and plays in a hitter friendly park. They boast a veteran pitching staff that is led by a nearly unhittable left handed pitcher. Their bullpen is solid, except for the closer, who is as close to an October guarantee as anyone can get. Given that last sentence can easily be … [Read more...] about World Series predictions you can wager your 1st born on

Cub Fans Feeling Bitter Blues

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By Rikki Greenberg There’s always been something mystical and alluring about the Chicago Cubs. Whether it’s the players (Ernie Banks, Ryne Sandberg), the broadcasters (Harry Caray, Jack Brickhouse) Cubs fans consistently pack the house every baseball season. One would think that after the huge letdown of last season’s NLDS and the already skeptical start to the 2009 season … [Read more...] about Cub Fans Feeling Bitter Blues