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Joe Blanton: Needle in a Haystack?

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Bill Porter

If you are still reading after I started my blog post with the words “Joe Blanton” – thank you.  And bear with me, please.  I must admit, he conjures visions of the stereotypical innings eater, 5th starter on a middling … Continue reading →

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Phil Hughes: From Power to Finesse?

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Bill Porter

Phil Hughes broke into the majors as a highly touted 21 year old in 2007, making 13 respectable starts for the playoff bound Yankee.  Sadly, the road to front of the rotation ace has been rocky, and over the past … Continue reading →

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Mark Reynolds Needs to K More

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Bill Porter

The Baltimore Orioles spent the offseason completely re-tooling its roster from a team that went 66-96 in 2010.  Fans (and some analysts) showed some optimism after the team went 34-23 down the stretch after installing Buck Showalter as manager.  To … Continue reading →

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Adrian Beltre — Underappreciated and 31

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Bill Porter

Adrian Beltre:  Appreciation of the best third baseman of a Generation? In December 2004, Adrian Beltre signed a 5 year, $64M contract with the Seattle Mariners, coming off one of the greatest seasons ever put together by a third baseman.  … Continue reading →

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Seattle’s Offensive Offense

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Bill Porter

Seattle and Baltimore are the two worst teams in the AL — but Seattle is clearly the worst offensive this year. But are they the worst offense ever? Continue reading →

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