No particular order... my picks for overpaid players in the N.L. Central. Based on this year's production only.
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• You down wit' OPP? Maybe I'm giving the Mets too much credit, but I'm thinking they played that song after the Cards hit into a double-play to indicate Oliver Perez's Pitching (OPP). • Preston Wilson and Jim Edmonds lightly bump into each other in the outfield and Cardinals Nation holds its   more...
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Everybody has those middle of the road players that they like or follow for whatever reason and Encarnacion has been one of those guys for me ever since he hit that absolute monster of a homerun into the middle of the black in Yankee Stadium a few years back. Now, I might have to find a new roto   more...
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The above names could help anyones team, but are they really worth it. Another look this week at players who could help your team(s).
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Dave Stewart breaks down the reasons for last years World Series winners slump.
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• Scott Rolen leaves the bases loaded to end the first inning. Tony LaRussa writes "You suck" on a piece of paper, folds it, and passes it down the dugout to him.• Things you learn on the radio: LaRussa's been shading Eckstein behind 2nd for a number of Mets hitters throughout the series, despite   more...
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I guess it's fair to at least play the "where will A-Rod end up going" game a little early - hopefully we really get to start playing when the Yankees miss the playoffs *crossing fingers* - but this is just a bit insane. Or maybe inane is the accurate word. I mean, at least be realistic if you're   more...
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If you do, we'd like to borrow it and a DeLorean, in hopes of somehow altering the outcomes of the city's wretched weekend of sports.
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Alright ladies and gentleman, here's todays part 1 update on various baseball injuries, it's a long one. This one contains updates on the St Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros.
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Submitted for your review: consider the 2006 performances of Mike Lowell and Juan Encarnacion...Lowell - .284, 20 HR, 80 RBI, 79 R, 2 SBEncarnacion - .278, 19 HR, 79 RBI, 74 R, 6 SBOn the surface they appear very similar -- perhaps a slight edge to Lowell for 6 batting average points, a solo homer   more...

Every starter except one from opening day spent time on the D.L. Five of those players ended up having season ending surgery at some point.
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With two huge deals in the National League Central this past week, the trade deadline has gotten some much earlier hype than it usually does.  Both the Sabathia and the Harden trades have a possibility to become horrible for any of the teams involved?the Brewers miss the playoffs, Sabathia   more...
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B-REF PREVIEW | GAMEDAY | WEATHER | ACB CHAT ROOMKyle Lohse vs. Cubs hitters:  .390/.438/.619 in 118 at-batsTed Lilly vs. Cardinals hitters:  .246/.310/.373 in 142 at-batsWhen and Where:  2:55 on FOXThe Cardinals hitters vs. Lilly includes Juan Encarnacion is no longer playing   more...
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