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Rob Neyer

Rob Neyer

Former National Baseball Editor

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    SICKELS: San Diego Padres third base prospect James Darnell is destroying Double-A. How soon will the San Antonio third baseman advance?

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    Why Do Umps Hate Lefty Hitters?Why Do Umps Hate Lefty Hitters?
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    ATHLETICS NATION: In the latest edition of PxP, we learn that left-handed hitters have a distinct disadvantage because of the umpires. This is important stuff, friends.

    What Price Paternity?What Price Paternity?
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    The Virtues of wOBAThe Virtues of wOBA
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    FanGraphs: Okay, so the name -- “weighted On-Base Average” -- doesn’t really make any sense. But if you’re ready to discard OPS, you could do a lot worse than wOBA.

    Early Returns Solid On Cardinals’ BerkmanEarly Returns Solid On Cardinals’ Berkman
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    Old Ballplayers Finally Settle ScoreOld Ballplayers Finally Settle Score
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    Giants’ Outfield Defense Improving SoonGiants’ Outfield Defense Improving Soon
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    Cardinals’ Ryan Franklin Loses Job As CloserCardinals’ Ryan Franklin Loses Job As Closer
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    Cardinals’ Ryan Franklin Loses Job As CloserCardinals’ Ryan Franklin Loses Job As Closer
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    Rockies’ Ian Stewart Struggling, Still Best Option At Third BaseRockies’ Ian Stewart Struggling, Still Best Option At Third Base

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