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2011 MLB Preview: AL West

I was preparing to write my AL West preview when the tornadoes moved through this area on April 27. Afterward, a variety of factors kept me from writing the review: no power, disaster relief, lack of motivation. Now that it’s … Continue reading

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2011 MLB Preview: AL Central

I’ve never waited this long to complete my divisional previews. Good thing, too, when it comes to this division. A few weeks ago, I probably wouldn’t have been able to see what a mess the White Sox are and I … Continue reading

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2011 MLB Preview: AL East

Waiting a few weeks into the season has given me the advantage of seeing a few things. Like the Red Sox TERRIBLE start. Like Manny’s sudden retirement and Evan Longoria’s strained oblique muscle. Like Phil Hughes’ utter lack of velocity. … Continue reading

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2011 MLB Preview: NL West

I think this is a really strong division. There aren’t any perfect teams here, but anyone other than Arizona could contend, I think. Here’s my best guess at trying to handicap this division: 1st place: San Francisco Giants I know, … Continue reading

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2011 MLB Preview: NL Central

I’ve thought a lot about this division. A lot. Which should come as no surprise given my lifelong allegiance to the St. Louis Cardinals. In honor of Opening Day, here is my review of the National League Central Division. There … Continue reading

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2011 MLB Preview: NL East

Time for my annual MLB division preview, starting with the National League East. 1st place: Philadelphia Phillies The Phils’ acquisition of prized free agent SP Cliff Lee sent shock waves through the hot stove league this winter. Adding Lee to … Continue reading

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Tragic

The lead news story here in Alabama has to do with Harvey Updike, Jr., a Dadeville, AL resident charged with poisoning the 130-year-old trees at Toomer’s Corner in Auburn. It seems that Updike, a Bama fan, was fed up with … Continue reading

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Phillies or Sox?

With the kind of offseason the Phils and Red Sox have had, they’re pretty much slam dunks to be the prohibitive favorites for the 2011 World Series. And it’s hard to argue, given the moves they’ve made. I mean, look … Continue reading

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Offseason

And now we enter the long, cold, lonely offseason. As much as I love the playoffs, its always bittersweet when the season comes to a close. I was right in my prediction of the Giants, but I was off by … Continue reading

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