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Should We Be Dancing with the Devil?
Maybe we should actually be cheering for the Yankees. Sure, they're trying to buy a title, but capitalism is the American way. (And if you disagree, CC Sabathia will not hesitate to devour you.)
A-Rod on Double-Secret Probation?
Is A-Rod really injured ... or did Bud Selig secretly suspend him for 50 days? Let's give A-Rod some credit. Maybe he's just taking a little time off hoping "this whole steroid nonsense" will blow over.
Don't Call it a Comeback
What MLBers could make big comebacks after disappointing 2008 seasons? Optimistic GMs and keeper league owners are hoping for big bounce backs. Jeff Francouer: "Wait, why am I on this list? My mom and my agent both told me I was totally awesome last year!"
Wright and Reyes: No Gooden and Strawberry
Is David Wright going to be the next Met to become an all-time great, or will he flame out like Doc Gooden and Darryl Strawberry? Three great reasons why he won't become the next Strawberry: 1) No cocaine. 2) No one ever even considered drafting Billy Beane ahead of Wright. 3) Seriously, no cocaine.
A Smaller Red Machine
The Reds are looking tough in spring training, but can they make it happen when the games actually count? The team's strength seems to be in young pitching like Edinson Volquez and Johnny Cueto. Wait, you're entrusting promising young starters to Dusty Baker's hands? Orthopedic surgeons in Cincinnati are salivating at the thought of buying bigger houses.
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