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    2013 draft early returns

    edit: I'm a jackass.
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    2013 draft early returns

      Mark Appel, 2013 No. 1 overall, at High-A Lancaster (remember that launching pad?): 2-5, 9.74 ERA, 1.92 WHIP... Promoted to Double-A. Say what you want about Appel's future potential, that just got him promoted.
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    2013 draft early returns

    No. There's not.
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    2013 draft early returns

    Everyone educate themselves on how advancing through minor league baseball works. Hint: it's not numbers and only a small fraction of a scouting report.   The players goal is to climb the ranks. They're told by player development what needs to happen: "you need to improve X, Y, Z" ... That could...
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    Who are the next "untouchable" prospects?

    None of the above for someone like Stanton. Ask me in three years and I'll say the same thing. 
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    Should MLB Ban Smokeless Tobacco?

    Ever heard of Snus?
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    Peavy Trade Rumors

      A Cardinals fan I've talked to believes this 'minor' (foot) injury is the same one that plagued him in the postseason last year and has continued to do so this season. Said fan "I don't think he's healthy. He has no base. Can't use lower half to drive through ball. Swing is very armsy as a...
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    Effective Velocity

    I understood that, but again, what new information is he uncovering here? Yes, pitching inside is important. Yes, location is the most important part for any pitcher. Whatever.
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    Dan Bard: the skill is gone

    FWIW, I had a friend go through some yips and he said it was never an issue during a bullpen session or even in pregame warmups on the mound.   I'd be interested to see what Bard is like when he's warming up.   edit: He also said his arm just spasmed during release.   edit: Bard just needs to...
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    Dan Bard: the skill is gone

    If he goes and plays with the Sugar Land Skeeters, he might as well change his name to Roy McAvoy.
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    Effective Velocity

    Maybe I'm being slightly obtuse here, but I don't quite understand what his point is, or rather, what the author thinks about this is new information.   edit: This is the problem with 90 percent of the analytics crowd. They do all this research but shed minimal light about what is actually...
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    The Spinners to hold "Ryan Westmoreland Day," retiring his No. 25 in a special ceremony June 25 at L

    Maybe I've just simmer downed on the prospect fapping since then, but I haven't been close to as excited about someone in the system since Westy. It was obvious even in short-season ball he was going to be a monster. Five tools with an excellent approach at the plate to boot. Northeastern kid...
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    Dan Bard: the skill is gone

      I don't even know how that is possible. It remains the nastiest pitch I've ever seen.
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    Dan Bard: the skill is gone

     
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    Justin Verlander - the next albatross contract?

      Highly unlikely over one regular season game in June.   Anyways, did anyone hear of the insurance policy he took out if he gets injured before free agency?
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