Blake Murphy Sports Writing

Title: Blue Jays Early Season Questions and Answers
Date: April 29, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: One month in and with a terrible start to the season, I answered some common Jays questions.
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Title: Jose Reyes Carted Off Field
Date: April 12, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This was a breaking news post, as Jose Reyes was carted off the field injured, updating with more news as the game went along.
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Title: Adam Lind Through 18 Plate Appearances
Date: April 8, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article broke down the plate appearances of Adam Lind in the early going to determine if his cold start was unlucky or based on a flaw in his approach.
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Title: Breaking Down the AL East Outfields
Date: March 25, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article broke down the outfields in the AL East to see which team has the best unit.
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Title: When Should Jose Reyes Run?
Date: March 21, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article reflected on a study about base stealing and wondered how often Jose Reyes should run with Jose Bautista batting.
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Title: Don’t Worry, Be Happ-y
Date: March 18, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article reacted to J.A. Happ’s complaints about being the sixth starter, pointing out how likely it is that he’ll be needed.
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Title: The Blue Jays and Roster Flexibility
Date: March 11, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article examined the value that Blue Jays may derive from the flexibility of the players on their roster.
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