Prospectus Hit and Run: Inspecting the Spectrum, Part II: The Podz People by Jay Jaffe
My working theory was that it began with Scott Podsednik. In December 2004, White Sox general manager Kenny Williams sent slugging left fielder Carlos Lee to the Brewers for a three-player package that included Podsednik, who was coming off a so-so season as Milwaukee's center fielder. He had stolen 70 bases and bopped 12 homers—a nice return in the fantasy realm&mdash...
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3 days ago
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3 days ago
The 2012 Non-Roster Invites: Position Players
Who will win the battle for the last spot on the 25-man roster, Pierre or Podsednik? (Photos: AP)Yesterday, we took a look at the 10 non-rostered pitchers the Phillies are inviting to Clearwater. Today, we’ll feature the 8 position players who have been invited to camp.The storyline behind the non-pitching, non-rostered invitees to camp is a bit more exciting than that surrounding...
Via Phillies Nation
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5 days ago
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5 days ago
Philadelphia Phillies Sign Outfielder Scott Podsednik to Minor League Deal
The Philadelphia Phillies will be bringing back outfielder Scott Podsednik on a minor-league contract. Podsednik spent 2011 with the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, hitting .245 in 59 plate appearances. He also missed the majority of the season with an injury.
Podsednik is a 10-year major league veteran with a .279 career batting average to go with 301 stolen bases. He led the NL...
Via Rant Sports
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November 29, 2011
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November 29, 2011
MiLB Notes: Greene, Quinn, Podsednik & More
On Saturday morning, supplemental first round draft pick, Larry Greene Jr., dressed and took part in baseball activities as a Phillie for the very first time. Along with second round draft choice Roman Quinn, Greene took batting practice in Clearwater at the Gulf Coast Phillies facility. The two youngsters are sharing schedules for practice, trainer sessions and more.Reports from...
Via Phillies Nation
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August 21, 2011
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August 21, 2011
Dodgers Dodge A Bullet As Scott Podsednik Sends Himself To The Minors
Aaron Gleeman reports that Scott Podsednik, who turned down a $2M/1-year deal with the Dodgers, has signed a minor league contract with the Blue Jays. Oops.
Via 6-4-2: Double Play Blog
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February 16, 2011
Dodgers Exercise Team Option On Scott Podsednik
The Dodgers announced Wednesday that they plan to exercise Podsednik's option for 2011. (Photo Courtesy of yardbarker.com)
The Los Angeles Dodgers have exercised the team option on LF Scott Podsednik, according to ESPN.com. According to the report, Podsednik will have 48 hours to decide whether or not to accept the contract. If he declines, he would become a free agent.
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November 04, 2010
Davey Lopes Could Join Dodgers And Waiting On Scott Podsednik
Davey Lopes is now a free agent, and Ken Gurnick says the Dodgers are keen on competing for his services.
Four-time All-Star Davey Lopes became a prime candidate for the Dodgers' vacant first-base coaching job after resigning the same position with the Phillies on Monday.Normally with such little information, you could probably dismiss it as a rumor, but given that it's...
Via Memories Of Kevin Malone
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November 02, 2010
Scott Podsednik Is Lazy, Uninterested In Baseball
He doesn't even have the courtesy to put his cap on when he's lounging around out there in left field.
Must be distracted by his smoking hot wife. Or he's just not mentally tough enough. Not intelligent. Not gritty enough. Not a gamer. Not enough dirt on his uniform.
Via Memories Of Kevin Malone
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September 03, 2010
Scott Podsednik's Play Of Awesomely Awesome Fail
I was already feeling down because the Dodgers were speeding towards another offensive shutout, but Scott Podsednik's epic play sent me into a glee/suicidal state of emotions that I cannot explain.
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Seriously.
By the way, like I said before, for everybody sick of bloggers defending certain players, fans are the reason it happens.
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Via Memories Of Kevin Malone
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August 06, 2010
Dodgers Win Scott Podsednik Sweepstakes
Scott Podsednik has been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor leaguers: catcher Luke May and right handed pitcher Elisaul Pimental. Rumors had been picking up in the last week that Podsednik was garnering heavy interest from National League Western Division teams and those whispers turned out to be true.
But what you want to know about most is the return the Royals...
Via Kings of Kauffman
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July 28, 2010
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