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: 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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Title: On Terrence Ross’ Poor Summer League Performance
Date: July 22, 2013
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This exceedingly well-named article examined the poor Summer League performance of Toronto Raptors sophomore Terrence Ross.
Title: Jay Bruce and the early hitter peak
Date: August 21, 2013
Original Source: Beyond the Boxscore
Synopsis: This article took a look at personal favorite Jay Bruce, pointing out how he peaked early in his career, contrary to normal aging curves.
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Title: Why Doesn’t Colby Rasmus Ever Attempt to Steal?
Date: July 17, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article attempted to figure out why, despite being fleet of foot, Colby Rasmus never steals bases.
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Title: Raptors Grab Bag: On Augustin Signing, Camby Buy Out and Cap Update
Date: July 17, 2013
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This article touched on a few minor transactions the Toronto Raptors had made, updating the team’s salary cap situation as a result of them.
Title: SHOULD ALEX BURROWS DROP TO THE SECOND LINE?
Date: July 16, 2013
Original Source: Canucks Army
Synopsis: This article examined how the Vancouver Canucks may be best served rolling out their top two forward lines in the coming season.
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