Hey baseball fans! Carl Yastrzemski is one of the greatest hitters in Red Sox history, but he was not the only star outfielder that graced the grass of Fenway in the 1960s. The Red Sox used to have a right-handed hitter by the name of Tony Conigliaro. Conigliaro was a great hitter for the first few years of his career, and looked to continue that trend deep into that 1967 "Impossible Dream" season for the BoSox. Then, in August of that season, tragedy struck. Tony Conigliaro debuted in B...
From Baseball with Matt
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Hey baseball fans!
It's a somber time to be a baseball fan for plenty of reasons, so I wanted share my story of how I fell in love with America's pastime. I don't think I really talk about how I got involved with the game much, but it's a story worth telling.
Back in 2007, Hall of Fame manager Joe Torre and the New York Yankees were in the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Indians. The Yanks had stars like Derek Jeter and Johnny Damon, while the Indians had recognizab...
From Baseball with Matt
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From Minor League Ball
| about 7 years ago
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Andres Gimenez | Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Early results from the Mets prospect list I have completed my first run through the New York Mets farm system and the preliminary grades are listed below.
Grade A: Zero Grade A-: Zero Grade B+: Two Grade B: Three Grade B-: Five Grade C+: 30 Grade C: Everyone else
There’s some play in the C+/B- range but the final results should be close to this. The names:
Ross Adolph, OF Peter Alonso, 1B Francisco Alvarez, C Gerson Bautista , RHP Rau...
From Minor League Ball
| about 7 years ago
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Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports
Open to trading Russell Martin, Blue Jays open the door for rookie catcher. The Toronto Blue Jays have one of the most talked-about farm systems, and baseball bloodlines , in major league baseball. In fact, you can’t hold a conversation, read a story, post a tweet, or listen to a podcast about Blue Jays prospects without hearing the names Vladimir Guerrero Jr , Bo Bichette , and Cavan Biggio . However, the prospect that could have the biggest impact on the 201...
From Minor League Ball
| about 7 years ago
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Mickey Callaway | David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
63 names under study I am working on the New York Mets Top 20 Prospects for 2019 list. My first run through the system turned up 63 names worth looking at, listed below. Mention it in the comments if you think anyone important is missing.
Ross Adolph, OF Peter Alonso, 1B Francisco Alvarez, C Gerson Bautista , RHP Raul Beracierta, OF Quinn Brodey, OF Luis Carpio, INF Joe Cavallaro, RHP Gavin Cecchini , INF Stanley Consuegra, OF Carlos Cortes,...
From Minor League Ball
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How quickly can this be turned around? I am now working on the New York Mets Top 20 prospects for 2019 list. The next team in line is the Baltimore Orioles to be followed by the Philadelphia Phillies , the Cleveland Indians , the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Houston Astros , the Chicago Cubs , the Toronto Blue Jays , and the Washington Nationals.
Use this thread to discuss the Baltimore Orioles organization. Possible points for discussion include, but ...
From Minor League Ball
| about 7 years ago
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Eloy Jimenez | Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports
Updated Top 20 Prospects Lists for all MLB systems Here is an index for the Minor League Ball Top 20 prospects lists for each of the 30 Major League teams.
AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST
Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox (published November 16, 2018) New York Yankees Tampa Bay Rays Toronto Blue Jays
AMERICAN LEAGUE CENTRAL
Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Kansas City Royals (published November 6, 2018) Minnesota Twins (published Oc...
From Minor League Ball
| about 7 years ago
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Evan White | Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images
It is a thin system. . . Top 20 Seattle Mariners prospects for 2019
The list and grades are a blending of present performance and long-term potential. Comments are welcome, but in the end all analysis and responsibility is mine.
QUICK PRIMER ON GRADE MEANINGS
Grade A prospects are the elite. In theory , they have a good chance of becoming stars or superstars. Theoretically, most Grade A prospects develop into stars or at least ma...
From Minor League Ball
| about 7 years ago
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Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The buying White Sox will not deal any of these prospects For the first time in a few years, the Chicago White Sox are buyers heading into the offseason.
With the annual Winter Meetings on the horizon, the White Sox will certainly be looking to make a trade or two.
Keeping in mind the fact that the White Sox are still in the midst of a rebuild, lets take a look at the prospects that won't be on the move in the next month.
Absolutely no chance of bein...
From Minor League Ball
| about 7 years ago
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Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The 12 meetings of the Diamond League will culminate in two championship meets. The IAAF announced Wednesday that the Diamond League will operate under a new format beginning in 2017. The new structure will feature two championship meets at the end of the circuit in Zurich and Brussels that athletes must qualify for based on performances in the first 12 meetings on the circuit.
In recent years, Diamond League prize money was awarded based on cumulative points ...
From Stride Nation
| almost 9 years ago
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Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Below you will find a collection of tweets and videos (or photos when I couldn't find video) from various sources from around the internet. At a minimum, we have had our eyes on the winner! These are presented in the order of points earned in Derby preps. This page may take a bit to load because of all the video, so stay patient. Enjoy!
This is Gun Runner breezing 4 furlongs in :50.40. https://t.co/oyhnrQdYjw
— Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) May 2, 2...
From And Down The Stretch They Come
| over 9 years ago
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Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
Herein, we spoil "Zootopia" and Season 2 of "Daredevil." You have been warned. On this week's episode:
0:00 Adventures at the baseball game
2:48 Zootopia: Woke or not woke?
9:00 In either case, Zootopia is pretty good
14:00 Making it snow above a Crunchwrap Surpeme
17:44 Here comes Daredevil Season 2
44:46 Daredevil and Batman, for a moment
You can click the Flash player below to listen immediately. Extended show notes and links ar...
From Progressive Boink
| over 9 years ago
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