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The Doryfication of Baseball
How does Barry Bonds get away with 200+ (allegedly) juiced home runs? Do baseball fans have Dory-like attention spans? What about the tough minor league drug policy? Brian Ross takes us to task for not being 'mad as hell.' [MAJOR BLOGS]
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Rising on the radar
MLN ONES2Watch 2007
Beyond the MLN FAB50 Baseball 2007 prospects on the fast track to the major leagues, there is another group of rising stars just starting out, or not quite ready to advance as fast as our FAB50 picks. They are the MLN Ones2Watch™. Tyler Colvin of the Daytona Cubs (Chicago Cubs) is no. 1 in a list of 25 players that you'll want to check out!
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The Editor's Raves
The Height of COOL
The tragic death of base coach Mike Coolbaugh reignites the debate over whether the guys on the line deserve a little protection. MLN Sr. Editor Brian Ross issues a challenge to the baseball powers-that-be.
[MAJOR BLOGS]
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The Best of the Best in the Minors
MLN FAB50 Baseball 2007
The MLN FAB50 sets the standard for player rankings with a list that blends talent and the realities of the player's farm system.
Nine Southern League players, including No. 1 Evan Longoria and No. 5 Justin Upton made their names this season in the league. Who are the other 47?
Big 17" photos. Feature articles on each player by some of the best writers in the biz.
[Feature Section]
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Why Mike Moore May Become the Unintentional Savior of Baseball
Mike Moore retires this week leaving minor league baseball's owners a whole lot richer. Will his move to turn MiLB.com into MLB.com's Mini-Me have an unintended payoff?
[MAJOR BLOGS]
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The Real Deal
MLB Draft 2007
Watch the ESPN-2 coverage on day one? Did they have clue-zero about the inner workings of the Major League Draft? HINT: It's really the minor league draft.
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The Results Are In!
MLN Vote4TheBest 2007
This year, we let the fans choose the best venue, arena or baseball stadium. You told us about your favorite features, food, and entertainment too. What is the best minor league sports facility in North America? You chose wisely.
[Feature]
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New Section!
Behind the Cage
MLN debuts the tips and news tidbits from around minor league and indy baseball with a special video performance that left Mississippi burning...
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ZAMBONI SPRING
Would someone please explain to me why the International League is scheduling April games in the Northeast? To give the Central and South the make-up games. Jim Mandelaro catches the fox in the henhouse. [MAJOR BLOGS].
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MLN Sports Spring Baseball Report 2007
As the ravages of this snow-bound spring thaw out, warm your hands over the computer keyboard as you check out our spring reports for the major league farm systems. Minor League News has dispatched reporters to Spring Training to bring you back not only the movers for this year's major league rosters, but the prospects making their way to your home towns to populate your favorite farm franchise.
Some old faces in new places, some exciting new prospects, and why Yankee fans might find going 'organic' will be cool.
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MLB Civil Rights Game - The Misfire in Memphis
Once again, Major League Baseball tries to put a little flash on its season opener to distract from NCAA March Madness. Once again, a good idea gets lost in the execution. [MAJOR BLOGS]
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Boston Herald Columnist Steve Buckley is Full of Bulls
Boston Herald columnist Steve Buckley calls Durham "just another minor league tank town." Them's fightin' words. [MAJOR BLOGS]
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The VIP Room
The VIP Room, a guest blog for leaders in the minor league sports biz and players with a take, makes its debut. [MAJOR BLOGS]
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50 v. 50
Minor League Baseball put out its most recent round of Top 50 players for the end of the 2005 season. I think our MLN FAB50 Baseball rankings are better. Here's why.
by MLN Consulting Baseball Analyst Lary BUMP
[The NEW Writers' Bullpen @ MAJOR BLOGS]
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Have Gun - Will Travel
Who is the guy with the radar gun sitting behind home plate? The most important person in the game. [Article]
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