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Around The Horn: Opening Week In The NL West
When people find out I’m a baseball fan, they often start asking questions. Things like, "What do you think of this player? How do you feel about that team?" Most days, I have trouble answering.
MLB News
In Praise of Nelson Figueroa
If you were asked which D-back would have the biggest impact on the World Baseball Classic, you'd probably have picked a Venezuelan. But you'd have been wrong: instead, it's a pitcher who has averaged 5 starts per season in his 13-year career.
Spring Training Attendance Down: Don't Panic
If you thought crowds have been smaller at spring training this year... That's because they are. Attendance so far has been down 14%, according to Stats Inc, or 35%, per the Republic.. Let's look at possible reasons and see if there's cause for worry
USA 9, Canada 4: A WBC Eye-Witness
The first SnakePitFest of 2013 took place at Chase Field, with a solid turnout for the World Baseball Classic game between USA and Canada to decide who'd go through to the second round. Excitement was had, TCBY consumed and patriotic phrases chanted.
The Sudden Rise Of European Baseball
Already in this World Baseball Classic, the Dutch have beaten Korea and Cuba, and the Italians have come out on top against both Mexico and Canada. Is this a sign of a shift in baseball world power, away from its traditional strongholds?
WBC Interview: Tony La Russa
Tony La Russa is among the most successful managers ever, and even though he has retired from that role, he's still working for the commissioner's office. Here are his thoughts on the WBC, how injuries are handled and what he misses about managing.
World Baseball Classic Preview: Pool C
The first two qualifying groups are done: advancing to the second phase are Japan, Cuba, Taipei and the Netherlands. The final two groups kick off on Thursday, here in Phoenix and in Puerto Rico. Let's take a look at the latter four teams.
World Baseball Classic Preview: Group A
The World Baseball Classic begins on Saturday in Japan and Korea. Let's take a look at Group A, and see who's involved - both from a baseball and cultural (largely, cinematic!) standpoint.
Former D-back Linked To Biogenesis PED Clinic
Five new names allegedly received drugs from the Biogenesis clinic in Florida. The list includes Jordan Norberto, who was on the Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster in 2010, and was traded to Oakland in 2011, as part of the Brad Ziegler deal.
2013 Projected Standings
In recent days Baseball Prospectus, CAIRO and the first Las Vegas sports book have all come out with the projected standings for the 2013 season. Here's what they have had to say.
King's Ransom For King Felix
Felix Hernandez just got the most expensive pitching contract in baseball history.
Oh, look: Ryan Braun Linked To PEDs. Again.
Our favorite Milwaukee Brewer - the one who failed a drugs test while leading his team to the narrowest of wins over the Diamondbacks in the 2011 NLDS - is now being linked to the Biogenesis clinic operating out of Florida.
Jed Lowrie and Shortstop Value
The Astros traded Jed Lowrie, along with a reliever, to the A's for a package of first baseman Chris Carter, right-handed pitcher Brad Peacock and catcher Max Stassi. Might the A's have been better off sticking with Cliff Pennington?
