On this date in 2005, Byung-Hyun Kim hit Craig Biggio with a pitch to give the Astros' second baseman the modern all-time hit-by-pitch record. It was the 268th plunking of Biggio's career, and he went on to retire with 285. Jason Kendall has not played since 2010 but also has yet to officially retire, and he currently sits third on the all-time list with 254 hit-by-pitches. Here's the best the baseball corner of the internet had to offer this week…
- Over The Monster thinks trading Kevin Youkilis may not have been a good idea for the Red Sox.
- Sports of Boston analyzed the Youkilis trade from all angles.
- Talkin' Sox with Dan has some thoughts on Youkilis following the trade.
- Red Sox Beacon believes the Red Sox did right by Youkilis with the trade.
- South Side Sox looks at the what the White Sox have left after acquiring Youkilis.
- BoSox Injection mused about a long-term deal for David Ortiz.
- MLB Prospect Watch says the Red Sox have enough to acquire Cole Hamels.
- Brotherly Glove wonders if the Phillies should trade Shane Victorino.
- Disciples of Uecker wrote about the Zack Greinke trade rumors.
- Tomahawk Take believes Greinke is a good fit for the Braves.
- 85% Sports thinks the Rockies should explore a Carlos Gonzalez trade.
- Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness is happy to see the Dodgers spend big on Yasel Puig.
- Call to the Pen explored a potential Starlin Castro extension.
- Prospect Insider wrote about the idea of the Mariners trading Felix Hernandez.
- U.S.S. Mariner says the Mariners should look for an upgrade over Justin Smoak.
- Cole on L.A. explains why third base is the Dodgers' greatest need.
- Feeling Dodger Blue lists some potential moves for the Dodgers.
- Wahoo's on First looked at players the Indians should try to trade before the deadline.
- Burning Down The Yard lists some free agent outfield options for the Orioles.
- Rays Colored Glasses wrote about the Rays and the recently released Brad Lidge.
- Pumped Up Jays wonders if Stephen Drew is a potential target for the Blue Jays.
- Marlin Maniac thinks it's time for the Marlins to let Hanley Ramirez be himself.
- Seedlings to Stars isn't sure what to make of Franklin Morales.
- Through the Fence Baseball wrote about Mike Trout, the Rookie of the Year Award, and the MVP.
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