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I was asked this week for my early (very early) regular season projections on the 2012 final standings. Granted the most influential offseason moves are over and done with at this juncture (Pujols, Fielder, Reyes..etc.), spring training is still more...

Ever have one of those things that you continually switch things around only to find you’re back at the first time you laid out your plans? I experienced that when it came to ranking the National League Central’s crop of center fielders.

Aug 6, 2011; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza (17) in the dugout in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-US PRESSWIRE Wednesday should bring with it a major update on Cuba...

Dec. 9, 2011; Miami, FL, USA; A general view of the Florida Marlins new baseball stadium under construction in preparation for 2011 opening day. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE Yoenis Cespedes is in America. I repeat, Yoenis Cespedes is...

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And still, we wait. I don't know about anyone else, but I am having trouble living my day to day life without worrying about the fate of Ryan Braun. I have a kid and a job and tons of friends (okay, two) and like life responsibilities, but the potent...

A look at the ‘prospects’ in the Marshall trade - Cubbies Crib - Cubbies Crib - A Chicago Cubs Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More...

After reading Tyler Grote’s post this morning where he examined the reasons why the Reds were baffled by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011, I got to thinking about how each team in the division has progressed over the last few years and wondered i...

Left field in the NLC has a clear top two...then what?

Sep 18, 2011; Chicago, IL, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Jason Bourgeois (11) steals second base as the ball gets by Chicago Cubs infielder Blake DeWitt (9) during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-US PRESSWIRE...

Ever since Juan Pierre left town, the Chicago Cubs have been searching for a very good lead off hitter, and the 2012 season will be no different. Next season I think we can expect those duties to be shared by some combination of Starlin Castro, David...

Feb 24, 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Adrian Cardenas (6) poses for a picture during photo day at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE Say goodbye to Adrian Cardenas, A’s fans. The Chicag...