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MLB Power Rankings for July 11- 2007

Post author By Garrett Rudolph
Post date July 12, 2007
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The American League has continued its dominance in the All-Star Game, going 10-0 with one tie over the last 11 contests, and they continue to dominate the Power Rankings as well, with the top four teams all coming from the junior circuit.

In other news, it appears Mark Buerhle will officially not be leaving Chicago, and All-Star MVP Ichiro Suzuki could be on the verge of signing a monster contract worth about $100 million, that would make him one of the ten highest paid players per season, in the game.

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Philadelphia Phillies

Mr. 10-000

The All Star break is here, and a much needed rest is given to the hard working ball players in the MLB, but for the Philadelphia Phillies, it is only delaying the inevitable. With their next loss, the Phillies will have 10,000 in their history.

In fact, no team in any sport across the world has every sucked more than the good old fightin’ Phills. During its 125 years of existence, the club has one world series title, that in 1980.

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Colorado Rockies

Matt Who?

Matt Holliday, the man nobody knows about, had his coming out party yesterday in the home run derby. Although he did not win the derby, Holliday certainly made a name for himself. He was also one of two Rockies to be selected to compete in this evening’s All Star Game, where the best in the business lace `em up for one big showdown. But why has this man’s achievements gone unnoticed?

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MLB General

MLB – First Half Grades

Alex Ferguson looks at the National League’s first half of the season….

MLB General

MLB Power Rankings for July 4- 2007

Post author By Garrett Rudolph
Post date July 6, 2007
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Fourth of July is a time for fireworks, barbecues, apple pie, and of course, the National Pastime, so enjoy week 13 of SportsColumn’s MLB Power Rankings.

As always, questions, comments, and complaints are welcome.

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MLB General

Ranking the MLB’s World Series Contenders

Post author By Jackson Govatos
Post date July 2, 2007
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It’s the halfway point of the major league season, and the elite teams are starting to separate themselves. Many clubs, such as the Brewers, Red Sox, and Angels, are already running away with their respective divisions. The Mets, Tigers, Indians, Padres, and Dodgers are facing greater competition in their divisions, though they all should make the playoffs. But which of these teams has the best shot at winning the World Series? It’s a loaded question, but I gave my best shot at ranking them. Here are the eight teams that can win the World Series.

Tags Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, los angeles angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, ny mets, San Diego Padres

MLB General

Let Them Play

Are You tired of hearing about steroids in baseball? Me Too. It’s time to get back to enjoying the game.

Tags barry bonds, bud selig, jay mariotti, pete rose, rafael palmeiro, sammy sosa, steroids

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MLB Bats Whittled Down to Uneven Playing Field

Post author By Diane M. Grassi
Post date June 29, 2007
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Scrutiny which has been paid, in only just the past two years, over drug use among MLB players, while having been a black eye for MLB, is also convenient as Commissioner Bud Selig need not address myriad other issues which also play their part in preserving the integrity of the game.

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MLB Power Rankings for June 26- 2007

Post author By Garrett Rudolph
Post date June 26, 2007
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Welcome to week 12 of the Sportscolumn.com MLB Power Rankings. The big movers and shakers of this week are the Braves and the White Sox, who both dropped four places, and ironically, both have coaches moving in opposite directions in their own power rankings. Ozzie Guillen is unquestionably on the hot seat, even though general manager Kenny Williams in noncommittal either way, while Bobby Cox set the new statistical standard for… well, let’s just call it like it is… he set the statistical standard for bitching, moaning, and acting like a horse’s ass. Congratulations.

As always, questions, comments and complaints are encouraged.

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MLB General

Baseball- Radio- and Jackie Robinson

Post author By bsd987
Post date June 25, 2007
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It’s hard to remember a time when the World Series was important, when the World Series defined American life.

At one point, the World Series was an autumn standard, as routine as changing the clocks for daylight savings time.