Title: Giving some love to under the radar 2013 rookie hitters
Date: August 7, 2013
Original Source: Beyond the Boxscore
Synopsis: This article took a look at some of the top hitting rookies who were getting overshadowed by the Yasiel Puigs and Wil Myers of the world.
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Title: Can Nick Franklin Remain Top-10 at Second and Short?
Date: August 6, 2013
Original Source: Rotographs
Synopsis: This article looked at the Seattle Mariners’ quietly developing multi-position, multi-category performer in Nick Franklin, and attempted to get a handle on his future fantasy value.
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Title: Inside Josh Johnson’s Struggles from the Stretch
Date: August 2, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article put Josh Johnson’s struggles from the stretch in perspective, suggesting he’d actually, mathematically, be better off allowing stolen bases and just pitching from the wind-up.
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Title: Quentin Richardson Comes Full Circle With Toronto Raptors
Date: August 1, 2013
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This article looked at the strange career path of Quentin Richardson, who (kind of) started and ending his career as Toronto Raptors property without ever suiting up.
Title: Francisco Liriano and the Rare “Third Peak”
Date: July 31, 2013
Original Source: Beyond the Boxscore
Synopsis: This article examined Francisco Liriano’s third career peak and explored other pitchers who have been as up-and-down as Liriano..
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Title: HOW THE LEAFS HAVE SHIFTED ASSET ALLOCATION FOR 2013-14
Date: July 31, 2013
Original Source: The Leafs Nation
Synopsis: This article compared how the Leafs spent their cap space in 2012-13 to how it looked like it would be spent in 2013-14.
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Title: A More Detailed Look at Jonathan Villar’s Fantasy Potential
Date: July 30, 2013
Original Source: Rotographs
Synopsis: This article looked at the fantasy potential of rookie shortstop Jonathan Villar (pretty well-titled article, right?).
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Title: ALEX EDLER LIKELY SUSPENDED FOR PART OF OLYMPICS
Date: July 29, 2013
Original Source: Canucks Army
Synopsis: This article broke the news that Canucks defenseman Alex Edler would likely receive an international suspension and looked at what that might mean for the Canucks.
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Title: Edwin Encarnacion Is Not Your Typical Slugger
Date: July 29, 2013
Original Source: Fangraphs
Synopsis: This article looked at how rare it is for a player to produce major power numbers with few strikeouts,as Edwin Encarnacion had been doing.
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Title: SHINKARUK, HORVAT AND GAUNCE INVITED TO WJHC CAMP
Date: July 29, 2013
Original Source: Canucks Army
Synopsis: This article relayed the news that a trio of Canucks prospects had been invited to World Junior camp, and looked at what that means for the franchise.
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