Daily Archives: July 5, 2009

Scott Hairston: Movin’ on Up (the Coast)

In an attempt to add some power to an otherwise lackluster lineup, the Oakland Athletics traded two minor leaguers to acquire Scott Hairston from the San Diego Padres today. Hairston was hitting .299 with 10 home runs and 29 RBI … Continue reading

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The All-Snubbed Team

As is the case every season, the official announcement of the rosters for the All-Star game has created some controversy. The fans and players votes have been tallied and some glaring omissions need to be mentioned. So without further adieu, … Continue reading

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Delmon Young: An Argument For Patience

Buy low and sell high. This may be the oldest cliché when it comes to investments, but it is also one of the most accurate. The Minnesota Twins missed that memo when they bought high by trading for Delmon Young … Continue reading

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