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MLB Power Rankings for July 20th- 2006

Post author By Garrett Rudolph
Post date July 21, 2006
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The trade deadline is nearing and teams are taking it to the wire trying to figure out who should be buyers, who should be sellers, and who should just stand pat.

It seems there are quite a few more superstar caliber players on the trading block this year than in past years, a list which includes Greg Maddux, Alfonso Soriano, Bobby Abreu, Miguel Tejada, Shea Hillenbrand, Carlos Lee, Adrian Beltre, John Smoltz, Barry Zito, Jason Schmidt, and Juan Pierre. So far, things have been relatively quiet on the trading front, but that shouldn’t last for too much longer.

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And The Winner Is…..

Now that the All-Star break is over, it is time to discuss the team I think will win the wild card in the National League. As of the July 16, there are 10 teams within eight games of the current wild card leader, the Cincinnati Reds. Those teams are – in order of distance from the leader – the Dodgers, Giants, D-Backs, Astros, Rockies, Brewers, Phillies, Braves, and Marlins. Now a bit of explanation about how I came to pick the NL wild card winner.

New York Mets

Rearview Mirror

When I am driving my car I am always nervous that I will be looking in the rearview mirror so long that I will not be paying enough attention to the car in front of me and I will get into an accident. In the second half of this season the Mets should just focus on the road in front of them and not the Dodge Pinto (the Braves)in their rearview mirror.

There are two things I can’t stand in this world: 1.) Is working in a job that is both mind-numbing and debilitating to my social life and 2.) The Atlanta Braves being probably the best second half team ever. Now I am not sure if that is a fact, but it seems like every year they turn into a post All Star Break monster.

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The A.L. East: They’re Back!

Post author By Arenas00
Post date July 18, 2006
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It’s fashionable to like the A.L. Central right now. Fine, I can deal with it because the once-toothless Tigers have played great baseball, and that’s kind of cute. But writing off the A.L. East as a Wild Card threat? Gimme a break!

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Cincinnati Reds

Why Charlie Got Hustled: The Long Overdue Call From the Hall

Post author By JDWC
Post date July 18, 2006
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“Playing baseball for a living is like having a license to steal.” – Pete Rose

Major League Baseball has committed a sin; an absolute crime. They have robbed a man of his lifelong dream; of the ultimate accomplishment in the game that he loves more than anything in the world. He was robbed of this achievement, which he rightfully earned, and perhaps deserved more than any other player in the history of the game. Pete Rose was cruelly robbed of his place as a baseball immortal.

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Unrecognized Deja Vu

2006 Tigers Record through 92 games: 62-30
World Champion 2005 White Sox Record through 92 games: 62-30

So why are the Tigers still considered the underdog while the White Sox were hailed as favorites? I’m not sure, but I hope I can change your mind.

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Tigers or White Sox–Who’s got the edge?

Post author By Jackson Govatos
Post date July 17, 2006
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In past years, the AL East owned the most interesting divisional race in baseball. And while the Yankees and Red Sox are at it again this year, they won’t be the race to watch. The AL Central race is simply fascinating, as the Tigers and the White Sox have the top two records in the majors and will battle until the end. But which team will emerge as the divisional champions? And which has the better shot at walking away with the title? Both are excellent, but one team has the edge.

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Midseason Baseball Checkpoint

Post author By Vtknowitall
Post date July 16, 2006
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This is my midseason baseball checkpoint. In this article, I speculate about trades and who will make the playoffs.

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"Rule 5": The Golden Rule

Post author By Matt Wells
Post date July 15, 2006
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by Matt Wells

Thanks to the All-Star game this past Tuesday, the name of Florida Marlin second baseman Dan Uggla was thrown around a lot. Uggla joined a list of numerous players over the years to be chosen via the Rule 5 draft. He became the first Rule 5 draft selection to become an All-Star in his first big-league season.

The success of Uggla, the Rule 5 castoff taken from the Diamondbacks, has had people scratching their heads. They’re not scratching their heads at Uggla’s success; they’re scratching their heads about the draft rule.

What is the Rule 5 draft? Read on…

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MLB Predictions: Part II

The second half of the Major League Baseball Season is underway, and it’s safe to say the first half had its share of surprises. What are the Detroit Tigers doing on top of the A.L. Central? What are the Cleveland Indians doing in fourth place? What are the Atlanta Braves, winners of 14 straight N.L. East titles doing…well…not in first?!

Down the stretch, don’t expect any less excitement. In fact, with every team in both of the West divisions still in the hunt, the Yankees and Red Sox fighting it out again, and trade deadline deals still to be made, you can expect even more excitement than the first half held.

This is how the divisions will play out:

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