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From the Windup: About Last Winter

From the Windup is Matt Snyder's extended look at some aspect of America's pastime each Thursday.Every Hot Stove season, each team reshapes its roster in an attempt to better themselves. After each transaction, whether a free agent acquisition, trade or something else, writers and bloggers everywhere provide knee-jerk...

Baseball Brunch: Talent Hotbed in Tidewater Area

Every Sunday, MLB FanHouse empties out its notebook in Baseball Brunch.About eight years ago, the hardest part of Lee Banks' job as coach of a youth travel team based in southeast Virginia was picking a shortstop."It was a lot of fun," Banks recalled to FanHouse last week. "You just sat back and let 'em play and try not to...

Finding Manny's Fantasy Replacement

When you lose a star like Manny Ramirez in fantasy leagues, there is no "quick fix." You're either going to make a trade to fill the glaring hole, or you play mad scientist with waiver-wire options to tide your team over. I've always been a fan of the latter before resorting to the block. Luckily, there are seven players...

MLB Power Rankings: Week 3

MLB Power Rankings: Where we care what you've done for us lately when we break down the who's who and the what's what in the baseball world each week.HAVE YOU HEARD? YANKEE STADIUM HAS A WIND TUNNEL!!! Does it matter/is it real? Probably not. In fact, it might actually be on the other end of the spectrum of importance when...

Need Some Pop? Grab These Guys

Let's face it, we could all use a little bit of help on our fantasy teams. I'm currently mired with Chris Davis and Mark Teixeira as my corner infielders in one of my fantasy leagues. I can't cut either, but I could sure use some stop-gap assistance until they both wake up.If you're looking for some power potential off of...

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05/31/12 Few North Fulton incumbents have challengers Source: Appen Newspapers - Alpharetta GA Only four incumbent North Fulton legislators have challengers this election.
05/28/12 Celina Area Heritage Association holds Memorial Day... Source: Frisco Enterprise - Frisco TX The Celina Area Heritage Association will hold Celebrate Freedom at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 28 at the First Baptist Church in Celina.
05/19/12 Honoring those who sacrificed Source: SaukValley.com It was hard to miss the unmistakable rat-a-tat-tat of the drums and the soft swish of flags Saturday at Rock Falls Veterans Park. The park was packed with veterans and active duty soldiers, families, and other community members to celebrate Armed Forces Day, which celebrates men and women, past and present, who have served in the five branches of the military.
05/17/12 Animation incentive package clears Illinois House,... Source: Quad-Cities Online - Moline IL The Illinois House has approved an incentive package for animated movies that should allow a local company to begin production of a $15 million film in Rock Island.