Category Archives: Baseball

Brett Lawrie to Stay in Minors Once Healthy

Title: Brett Lawrie to Stay in Minors Once Healthy
Date: July 2, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article looked at some glossed-over news that Brett Lawrie may stay in the minors longer than expected.
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2013 Shortstop Tier Rankings: July

Title: 2013 Shortstop Tier Rankings: July
Date: July 2, 2013
Original Source: Rotographs
Synopsis: I was given an extra opportunity at Rotographs – I’ll now be doing a shortstop piece every Tuesday in addition to my daily fantasy duties. My first crack at the position did a tiered ranking to set up how I view the current crop of shortstops.
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Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 2: Jose Bautista is the One Who Knocks

Title: Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 2: Jose Bautista is the One Who Knocks
Date: June 29, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article was a post-game recap for the June 29 game between the Jays and Red Sox.
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BtBS Podcast #68: Skunked

Title: BtBS Podcast #68: Skunked
Date: June 28, 2013
Original Source: Beyond the Boxscore
Synopsis: This edition of the podcast broke down a number of topics, including R.A. Dickey’s resurgence, the Pirates’ bullpen and more.
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Rays 5, Blue Jays 1: Jays Cry “No Mas” to Moore

Title: Rays 5, Blue Jays 1: Jays Cry “No Mas” to Moore
Date: June 25, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article was a post-game recap for the June 25 game between the Jays and Rays.
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BtBS Podcast #67: Imbalanced

Title: BtBS Podcast #67: Imbalanced
Date: June 25, 2013
Original Source: Beyond the Boxscore
Synopsis: This edition of the podcast broke down a number of topics, including three super-young prospects, the Jays’ hot streak and more.
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Hypotheticals for A Tough 14-Game Stretch

Title: Hypotheticals for A Tough 14-Game Stretch
Date: June 21, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: With the Jays having won eight straight, this article looked ahead to a tough 14-game stretch and drew up standings possibilities for the end of the two weeks.
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BtBS Podcast #66 – Picking Aces

Title: BtBS Podcast #66 – Picking Aces
Date: June 21, 2013
Original Source: Beyond the Boxscore
Synopsis: This edition of the podcast broke down a number of topics, including Zach Wheeler’s debut, Jurickson Profar as a utility man and more.
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A High-Def Look at Esmil Rogers

Title: A High-Def Look at Esmil Rogers
Date: June 20, 2013
Original Source: Rotographs
Synopsis: My first non-daily fantasy piece at Rotographs broke down Jays’ starter Esmil Rogers to try and determine if his success was sustainable.
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Zack Wheeler’s Debut: The Scout’s Perspective

Title: Zack Wheeler’s Debut: The Scout’s Perspective
Date: June 19, 2013
Original Source: Beyond the Boxscore
Synopsis: This article was one part analysis, two parts trolling (and it worked, based on some twitter responses) and one part mocking old school scouting terms and ideologies. It looked at Zach Wheeler’s MLB debut but really shouldn’t be taken seriously.
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