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    Diamondbacks/Dodgers series thread

    I hate all relief pitchers. They suck the life out of you. I still say Javy Vazquez is hurt. If he isn't hurt, he has serious mechanical/mental issues. He's too good a pitcher to be this bad.
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    MLB Steroid Melodrama

    So you think it's okay to violate the law to get a competitive advantage over players who are law abiding citizens. Some ethos we are teaching people. It's okay to break the law, that isn't cheating, because the rules of the game don't explicitly say you can't do something that is illegal to...
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    Webb’s effort reaps win

    I really disagree with that. The key to Webb's success will be his control, meaning his ability to throw his sinker for strikes. In 2003 the hitters all swung at his sinker out of the strike zone with 2 strikes, which leads to a lot of strike-outs. He also had a better ability to throw the...
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    MLB Steroid Melodrama

    Article in Baseball America said that they don't have the results from the Grapefruit League yet. The guy from the Cards was caught in off-season testing. That's why these guys are all cactus league.
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    Vazquez ready to take over for Unit

    I've had lots of opportunity to watch Vazquez. I had him on my fantasy teams for 3 years. He started very well with the Yankees and fell apart after the all-star break. He worked for three armkillers while with the Expos: Torborg, Alou and Robinson. He threw 200 plus inning seasons as a...
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    Vazquez ready to take over for Unit

    Oops. I still maintain that Javy is hurt.
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    Ortiz shrugs it off

    Welcome to Russ Ortiz. :eek:
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    Stephen Drew Thread

    I did laugh. It seems like such poetic justice to have Drew's younger brother playing at such close proximity to Stephen Drew. I'm sure that some will bring batteries. Not moi of course.
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    Diamondbacks notebook - Villarreal is odd man out

    I saw Oscar at the BOB and he definitely did not look ready for prime time. It was a decent move and Oscar needs the work to come back from injury, get back in shape.
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    Cruz filling big shoes just fine

    Probably was, but giving any contract to Royce Clayton was worse. Cintron should be playing SS instead of him.
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    D-Backs batting order is settled

    Oh I do believe in intangibles, just not that kind - you know, the ones about a guy being a "winner". I always liked the Troy Glaus deal. If he's healthy, it will be a steal. Speaking of Clayton and Counse, did you see Tony Womack is batting like .500 for the Yankees this spring?
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    D-Backs batting order is settled

    Mumbo jumbo old school BC.
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    D-Backs batting order is settled

    I don't mind Counse because he always seemed to have nice plate discipline and be able to get on base. As long as his OBP is that good he can bat first. But what kind of bizarre comment is that by Melvin. "He'll give you something intangibly. His awareness for hitting in the no. 2 hole is...
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    Roberto Alomar and Danny Bautista retire..

    Does anyone think Danny B's retirement might be due to positive steroid testing? The walking away is strange.
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    MLB Steroid Melodrama

    Interesting about Bunning. I didn't watch the hearing. He almost lost his re-election last year in what should have been a shoo-in because of the Alzheimers rumors. He was not out in public. He refused a regular debate with his opponent and they finally had a TV debate where he was in one...
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    MLB Steroid Melodrama

    Bunning is reported to have Alzheimer's. OTOH that makes sense for baseball.
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    D-Backs notebook: Vazquez makes pitches to D-Backs’ prospects

    D-Backs get first crack at anyone released from the waiver wire, so all they need to do is wait for him to drop in their laps. No need to trade. I'd be happy to see Bret back, he was always a favorite of mine and showed good promise until he got hurt and then could never seem to get it back...
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    Glaus enjoys unique perk in contract

    Contracts often have clauses like luxury boxes, cars, single rooms, etc. I don't see why doing something for the wife is any different. It's all just money in the end. Who cars what the money goes to?
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    Cintron looks to regain pop

    It will be interesting to see if Cintron reverts to 2003 or 2004 form.I'd much, much rather see him than Royce Clayton at shortstop. Let's hope he proves in spring training that he deserves to be the starter.
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    MLB Steroid Melodrama

    Here is the New York Daily News story. New York Daily News
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    Halsey to make 1st start Sunday

    Portrayed, as past tense as the Admiral is not on the show this year.
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    Schilling to be Subponead Wendsday

    I don't have a problem in the abstract with a congressional investigative committee. I think there are a lot of questions to be asked about steroids, particularly use among teenagers. I think probably is a lot of misinformation around, too - I analogize it to adults warning us not to smoke...
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    This picture makes me want to throw up...

    Curt didn't demand a trade out of Arizona. They were desperate to get rid of his salary so that they could trade for Richie Sexson. Curt said he would only go to Philly initially or Yankees, but accepted Red Sox. But then D-Backs gave him the no trade clause and they wanted to trade him. At...
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    Schilling to be Subponead Wendsday

    I can't stand Ray Ratto as a writer, but his description of Barry Bonds as the million pound elephant in the room is dead on. The absence of Barry just sort of smacks you right in the face.
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    MLB Steroid Melodrama

    I think both Curt and Frank Thomas have been strong advocates of steroid testing in the past. They also are seeking testimony from medical experts. I think they overall focus is a national steroid policy and information seeking. Baseball is just a part of it. In this case, I would be...

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