On this date in 2003, Reed Johnson became the fourth player in history to hit a lead-off homer and a walk-off homer in the same game. The then-26-year-old rookie opened the bottom of the first with a solo homer off Shawn Estes and ended the game by opening the bottom of the tenth with a solo homer off Mark Guthrie. Here's the latest from around the web…
- Redbird Rants interviewed Cardinals top prospect Shelby Miller.
- Seedlings to Stars interviewed Patrick Wisdom, the 52nd overall pick in the draft.
- Infield Shift interviewed Braves prospect J.R. Graham.
- SF Giants Rumors spoke to Baseball America's Jim Callis about the Giants' draft class.
- Baseball Time in Arlington wrote about Andre Ethier's extension and Josh Hamilton.
- River Ave. Blues wrote about Ethier's deal and its impact on the Yankees.
- Prospect Insider mused about a potential Jason Vargas extension.
- AL Eastbound & Down wrote about a potential Edwin Encarnacion trade.
- BoSox Injection says it's time for the Red Sox to trade Kevin Youkilis.
- MLB Prospect Watch wrote about the Tigers and Carlos Quentin.
- Meanwhile, MLB Reports thinks the Padres should trade Quentin.
- Dr. Strangeglove likes the idea of the Pirates pursuing Chase Headley.
- Obstructed View broke down Alfonso Soriano's trade value.
- Nolan Writin' says the Rangers don't need to add a starting pitcher.
- Lasorda's Lair thinks the Dodgers need a bat more than Ryan Dempster.
- Feeling Dodger Blue lists some potential trade targets for the Dodgers.
- Warehouse Worthy wonders if the Orioles should be buyers at the deadline.
- Crashburn Alley explains why the Phillies need to sell now.
- Kings of Kauffman wrote about Wil Myers, Jake Odorizzi, and Super Two status.
- Talkin' Sox with Dan thinks the Red Sox need Ryan Kalish.
- Cleveland Indians Perspective analyzed the Indians' draft haul.
- South Side Showdown looked at White Sox GM Kenny Williams' draft history.
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