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The Sports Archives – Does Acquiring Multiple Top Prospects For Veteran Stars Pay Off?

Posted on July 5, 2013 by

Teams trading away a star player for multiple prospects try to convince their fans that they will end up with a greater number of good players.  Perhaps the best prospect haul in recent years came when Texas traded Mark Teixeira … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Where to Find Your Favorite Teams for Spring Training!

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

If you want to watch your favorite baseball team during spring training, there are one of two places you will find them – in Florida or Arizona. Florida is home to the Grapefruit League, which includes the Braves, Nationals, Astros, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Time to Take Another Look at A.J. Burnett

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

The Yankees were so eager to get rid of A.J. Burnett after last season that they picked up $20 million of the $33 million remaining on his contract so Pittsburgh would take him off their hands.  Burnett’s Pirate career began … Continue reading →

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Roy Halladay throws postseason no-hitter; 2nd in history!

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

Roy Halladay, age 33, has certainly earned his paycheck and has given the Philadelphia Phillies fans something to talk about in years to come. Halladay became the second pitcher in MLB postseason history to throw a no-hitter, no 2 behind … Continue reading →

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