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Article Archive for February 2010

Rounding the Bases: American League review
February 28, 2010 – 1:00 pm | 3 Comments
Rounding the Bases: American League review

After looking at the Senior Circuit last Sunday, we now turn to the key additions and departures from teams in the American League over the offseason

Out of Left Field: Carlos Silva is a hard eater
February 27, 2010 – 6:13 pm | 3 Comments
Out of Left Field: Carlos Silva is a hard eater

In just a matter of days we’ll actually have some baseball to watch. Rejoice! Admittedly, the games won’t matter, but it’s a start, right? It will certainly make a nice change from feeding on scraps …

Web pick of the week: Jon Sciambi on Baseball Prospectus
February 26, 2010 – 12:00 pm | No Comment
Web pick of the week: Jon Sciambi on Baseball Prospectus

Our web pick this week is an interesting guest article by Jon Sciambi published at Baseball Prospectus about taking advanced-stats to the masses

Renewing MLB.TV subscribers to pay 2009 prices
February 25, 2010 – 7:02 pm | 7 Comments
Renewing MLB.TV subscribers to pay 2009 prices

MLB.com has been sending out e-mails, passing on the excellent news that 2009 MLB.TV subscribers renewing for 2010 will be charged at last year’s lower prices

Further thoughts on the Great Britain national team programme
February 25, 2010 – 7:05 am | No Comment
Further thoughts on the Great Britain national team programme

The thoughts of several people who have been involved in the Team GB programme, or have seen it from close quarters, from both a senior level and a junior level

Baseball Banger hits century in cricket on full England debut
February 23, 2010 – 8:42 pm | One Comment
Baseball Banger hits century in cricket on full England debut

Those of us who survived  miserable Somerset weather conditions back in October 2008 to watch the Great Britain national team take on a team of cricketers led by Marcus Trescothick may have been slightly disappointed …

Rounding the Bases: National League review
February 21, 2010 – 12:00 pm | 9 Comments
Rounding the Bases: National League review

It’s time to review what each organization has done over the offseason to improve their team for 2010, starting with the Senior circuit

Out of Left Field: This column is in the best shape of its life
February 20, 2010 – 2:18 pm | 6 Comments
Out of Left Field: This column is in the best shape of its life

Pitchers and catchers. Spring training. This column is limbering up, ready for the new season, and feeling good. Leaner, fitter and happier. Welcome, good people, and observe this column preparing itself for Opening Day.
Just sit …

Web pick of the week: MLB.com’s Team guides
February 19, 2010 – 12:00 pm | No Comment
Web pick of the week: MLB.com’s Team guides

This week’s ‘Web Pick’ looks at MLB.com’s series of features designed to prepare fans for the season ahead

Book Review: Minnesota Twins by Dennis Brackin and Patrick Reusse
February 18, 2010 – 7:01 am | One Comment
Book Review: Minnesota Twins by Dennis Brackin and Patrick Reusse

This is the latest ‘coffee table’ style offering from MVP Books in their ever-growing series of books focusing on the history of a specific franchise. And it’s the best one yet