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MLB Power Rankings: Handicapping the 2011 Cy Young Races

Will we have another year of the pitcher? Which guy will rule his team and help carry them to the playoffs? It's never too early to start thinking of baseball. Football is just about to end so everyone should start gearing up for spring training...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 03, 2011

2011 MLB Season Outlook: 5 Prospects Who Could Have a Big Impact In 2011

Last year we saw many rookies come up and directly affect their respective teams. Every year there are top prospects but recently we have seen prospects evolve. In this day and age with computers and cell phones, things spread quickly...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 03, 2011

Cliff Lee Thinks Phillies Are Better Than Yankees: Why He's Right

To make things plain and simple, Cliff Lee thinks that the Philadelphia Phillies are a more talented team than the New York Yankees, and after a moment's thought, we realized he may be on to something...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 03, 2011

Washington Nationals: Who Will Replace the Ghost of Adam Dunn at First In 2013?

Hosni Mubarek of Egypt thinks life is pretty tough for him right now, that things are so unstable he might get hurt or worse, he may lose his job. Ah, that’s nothing...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 03, 2011

Philadelphia Phillies: 10 Reasons Ryan Howard Will Re-Enter Greatness in 2011

Ryan Howard's performances have dropped since 2008 and fans in Philadelphia are starting to become worried. Howard however has some promising signs of why he can return to the MVP caliber level that he was at a few years ago...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 03, 2011

Was Bernie Madoff Key to the New York Mets' Success in the 2000s?

As news continues to come out about the Wilpons’ connection to Bernie Madoff, it only seems to get worse. In an outstanding piece written for the New York Times by Serge F...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 02, 2011

Do You Believe In Kyle Farnsworth?

By Todd Farino, www.thecloserreport.com A better question is, does Joe Maddon believe in Kyle Farnsworth? The way it is being played right now, Farnsworth was signed to replace Rafael Soriano as the closer for the Rays...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 02, 2011

Fantasy Baseball: Why You Should Draft Mike Minor In 2011

Mike Minor was the seventh overall pick in the 2009 MLB First-Year Player Draft. He quickly rose through the minors and made his first major league start with the Atlanta Braves exactly 14 months after being drafted...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 02, 2011

MLB Trade Rumors: 5 Reasons Jose Reyes Could Be On the Move Before July

The New York Mets of 2011 could be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. They probably won’t have their ace, Johan Santana until the All-Star Break, so the question becomes ...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 02, 2011

MLB Phillies Preview: Cole Hamels: An Ace Disguised As a Number Four

MLB/Phillies Countdown: 11 (Frigid) Days Until Pitchers and Catchers Report To Phillies fans stuck in and around the improbably frozen tundra of the City of Brotherly Love, any warm glow emanating from baseball's hot stove is a most welcome thing...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 02, 2011

MLB Rumors: 10 Shortstops Who Could Replace Jimmy Rollins After 2011

Since his debut in 2000, Jimmy Rollins has been the driving force for the Philadelphia Phillies both on and off the field. He's the rare type of ball player that doesn't come along all too often...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 02, 2011

Ryan Howard: Despite a Shorter 2010 Season, Reigns Above the NL East Offensively

In the 2010 season, the first basemen of the Philadelphia Phillies , Ryan Howard, spent a great deal of time on the disabled list...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 02, 2011

Philadelphia Phillies Honored At The PSWA Awards Banquet

On Monday night, the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association held their 107th annual awards banquet in Cherry Hill, NJ. The PSWA honors athletes in every sport around the Philadelphia area...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 02, 2011

New York Mets: Enough With The Wilpons

Boy, I can wait for this season to get started. This offseason has been filled with a negative feel, whether it be the fact that the Mets have no money to spend, the signing of ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 01, 2011

5 Reasons Philadelphia Owns New York

Who's your daddy? Ask New Yorkers this question and they're sure to answer incorrectly. So, I'll answer for them. Philadelphia is your daddy. The old, tired talk of Super Bowls and championships from years past simply does not fly anymore...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 01, 2011

Should Carlos Beltran Play in Center Field for the New York Mets in 2011?

One of the biggest debates around the Mets right now is where Carlos Beltran should play: center field or right field? There are many mixed opinions, and both positions have their upside; it's just that one has more upside...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 01, 2011

Spring Training: It's Like Heaven, Only Better

Over the next month or two, stories about spring training will sprout up across our nation like grass on a freshly manicured Florida diamond...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 01, 2011

Philadelphia Phillies Need To Re-Sign Chad Durbin Before He Signs Elsewhere

It is already February;13 days until pitchers and catchers are set to report to sunny Clearwater, Florida. But one familiar face to the Philadelphia Phillies is not going to be with them...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 01, 2011

MLB Power Rankings: Picking the Best Hitter-Pitcher Combo in the NL East

This report will be a slideshow ranking each NL East team's best pitcher-hitter combination, so there will be a total of five selections here. The pitcher can be a starter or a reliever, and the hitter can play any position...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 01, 2011

MLB Rumors: 10 Contracts Jimmy Rollins Will Target During Extension Talks

Jimmy Rollins hasn't been the same player since his 2007 NL MVP year. He's struggled to stay on the field. Before 2008, Rollins played in 154 plus games in each of his first seven seasons...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 01, 2011

Philadelphia Phillies: Who's The Fifth Starter? Who Really Cares?

One of the things I absolutely love about being a Philadelphia sports fan is all the nit-picking we do. It’s highly irritating and annoying to outsiders looking in, but for us, it’s almost another sport in in of itself...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 31, 2011

Philadelphia Phillies: 10 Current Players Domonic Brown Could Develop Into

For those of you who don't know him, Domonic Brown is the outfield prospect that the Phillies brought up to the Majors late last season. Brown is a young left-handed hitter who has great speed and he is a good fielder...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 31, 2011

Gregg Dobbs: Top 5 Reasons The Philadelphia Phillies Will Regret Letting Him Go

The Philadelphia Phillies lost another player from their World Series winning team when Greg Dobbs signed a minor-league contract with the Florida Marlins. This loss will really hurt the Phillies in several ways...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 31, 2011

New York Mets: A Look at Milestones That Some Met Players Can Break This Year

Every year players come closer and closer to breaking new records and feats. This year is no different, a handful of Mets players come closer to breaking franchise records...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 30, 2011

New York Mets Agree to Terms with R.A. Dickey on Two-Year Deal

When a baseball franchise signs a 36-year-old pitcher who has a career record of 33-37 with a 4.70 ERA, it usually doesn’t qualify as making noise in the offseason...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 30, 2011
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