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Sizemore became just the 32nd Major Leaguer to hit 30 homeruns and steal 30 bases in one season. But with another month left in the season, could Sizemore top 40-40?
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Via Waiting For Next Year
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August 26, 2008
This year Sizemore matters more than any player in the American League. Forget the team's record.
From in individual standpoint he?may?be the best?player in the AL this year and has a realistic shot at a 40/40 season with MVP votes a real possibility.?Is this?for real or is this just another dream?
Via Fantasy Baseball Dugout
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August 25, 2008
Similar to having quality starting pitching, understanding hitter trends and setting your lineup with the best hitters is essential to winning in fantasy baseball.Fantasy Baseball Dugout's Week 22 Cheat Sheet is designed to give you a full view of the top hitters, by position, in fantasy baseball.
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Via Tigers Weblog
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August 26, 2008
PREGAME: I'm watching this one from the friendly confines of my couch, so the Tigers have a chance. On paper, this isn't a good match-up for the Tigers. Then again on paper the Tigers looked like contenders.
The Indians send out uber pitcher and Cy Young (and maybe MVP) front runner Cliff Lee. [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Game 131: Indians at Tigers", url...
Via ESPN
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August 26, 2008
Grady Sizemore put on a great display of power in our game against the Indians on Monday, much like he has been doing all season long. Every time we play Cleveland, there are always comparisons made b...
Via Waiting For Next Year
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August 27, 2008
One of my bigger complaints earlier in the season was when Cliff Lee would wind up with a no decision after pitching masterfully through seven or eight innings, either thanks to a lack of run support or a bullpen implosion. Neither was the case yesterday evening as the sticks came out in grand fashion - enough to weather a two-run ninth inning from none other than Eddie Mujica&...
Via Bugs & Cranks
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August 28, 2008
With all due respect to the likes of Cliff Lee, Fernando Tatis and even Josh Hamilton, no one has authored a more compelling comeback this season than Jody Gerut. However, since he's languishing with a last-place squad, Gerut has flown almost completely under the national radar. The soon-to-be 31-year-old outfielder was completely out of baseball [...]
Via Tribe Fan in Yankeeland
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August 25, 2008
They're saying Victor Martinez will be back up with the Tribe very soon.
That's the the good news.
The not-so-good news - Travis Hafner's shoulder is barking again.
According to the Plain Dealer's Web site, Hafner was kept out of the lineup down in Buffalo yesterday and today because of pain in his shoulder.
This would seem to be a setback by any definition...
Via Bugs & Cranks
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August 27, 2008
The Spoilers are 1-0.
As I had foretold on Monday, Toronto marched into Tampa Bay and cruised to victory in the opening game of their series with the playoff-bound Rays last night behind another solid performance from Roy Halladay.
It's too bad Cliff Lee is having such an incredible season because Halladay's exploits are going to be [...]
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