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Al Yellon

Al Yellon

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    Which Active Players Are Hall Of Fame Worthy?Which Active Players Are Hall Of Fame Worthy?
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    ESPN SportsNation’s poll of over 11,000 fans got six active players over the 75% threshold.

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    Are There Reasons To Be Optimistic About Ubaldo Jimenez?Are There Reasons To Be Optimistic About Ubaldo Jimenez?
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    Todd McMacken examines some of the reasons Jimenez struggled after the trade to Cleveland, and whether he can recover his previous form in 2012.

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    10 Reasons Alex Rios Should Not Play Center Field10 Reasons Alex Rios Should Not Play Center Field
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    Jim Margalus presents compelling video evidence why Alex Rios should never play center field again.

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    The More Powerful The Hitter, the Less Clutch They Are. No, Really.The More Powerful The Hitter, the Less Clutch They Are. No, Really.
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    Bill Petti takes on the idea of clutch hitting from a statistical viewpoint, with graphs and tables.

    How Many Jewish Pitchers Have Hit Grand-Slam Home Runs?How Many Jewish Pitchers Have Hit Grand-Slam Home Runs?
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    Theo Epstein: Remaking The Cubs Roster In 100 DaysTheo Epstein: Remaking The Cubs Roster In 100 Days
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    Joe Lemire notes the parallels to the many deals Theo Epstein has made as the new head of Cubs baseball operations, and what he did in his first 100 days as Red Sox GM.

    Bud Selig To Receive Contract ExtensionBud Selig To Receive Contract Extension
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    By Al Yellon
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    Scott Boras’ Unemployed ClientsScott Boras’ Unemployed Clients
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    A number of high-profile clients of agent Scott Boras are still unemployed. Jerry Crasnick wonders if the top agent needs to change his tactics.

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    A Jorge Posada AppreciationA Jorge Posada Appreciation
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    Tom Verducci has a career retrospective of the “stellar but underappreciated” Yankees catcher.

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    Scenes From An OffseasonScenes From An Offseason
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    Jon Marthaler imagines what it might be like if Joe Mauer gave a tour of the Twins’ clubhouse to some of the team’s new acquisitions.

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