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In the 3rd inning today, Chris Johnson hit a screaming line drive up the middle for a single. The Jays' center fielder (Pompey) charged the ball slowly, encouraging Freddie Freeman to try and go from 1st to 3rd. Pompey's throw was AWFUL. It not only allowed Freeman to score, but also allowed...

I read a bit of the David Schoenfield baseball chat from a few days ago and found this quote from "Andrelton Simmons, Mechanicsville, GA." I thought it was worth sharing in its entirety. Andrelton Simmons (Mechanicsville, GA) Look, Johnny Gomes scares me. A.J. Pierzynski REALLY scares me...

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Wow...I don't know what's worse-the fact that you wrote this or that I had already thought it...:)

I ordered Pete Van Wieren's book Of Mikes and Men today. I ordered it used from Amazon for 99 cents ($4 total after shipping). To my surprise, when I opened it up, it is autographed! Both Pete and Jack Wilkinson have signed it and addressed it to some guy named Larry as a Father's Day gift...

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This! EY has provided a spark of energy so far, and I love the effort with which he plays. Let him play until he starts to struggle. At the same time, allow Maybin to work himself into the outfield gradually. Let him start a few games in left, and be the guy who spells Nick Markakis when he...

John Hart is stocking up on draft picks like he's Bill Belicheck! I love that he is loading up on picks for Roy Clark to fill.

I coached against Tate when he was a junior at Marked Tree High School (Arkansas). HE was hitting 92-93 EASILY in the 11th grade. We didn't see a ton of that in the small school where I worked. He was a big kid with a big fastball and a big attitude. It doesn't surprise me to see him in...

And Fredi... Wait, let me duck first! :)

It's time for a universal draft. The way things work now makes no sense, and as dak noted, it favors international players over American (and Candian) players.

They traded Freddie Freeman, Julio Teheran, Andrelton Simmons, and Craig Kimbrel????

I thought I read where Blaine Boyer had been signed by someone, but it might have only been a minor league deal. CORRECTION: He signed a minor league deal with the Twins this off-season.

I thought the list was incomplete and that they added more players as they got the schedules coordinated. Maybe I didn't read that correctly.

I see one of two things happening, neither of which involves an actual arbitration hearing. 1) The Braves agree to a 2-3 year deal with Minor, whom they believe can rebound and become a solid #2-#3 starter and be a part of the team when they open SunTrust Park. 2) The Braves will trade Minor...