On this date in 1999, Robin Ventura became the first player in baseball history to hit a grand slam in both games of a double header. The Mets' third baseman took Jim Abbott of the Brewers deep for four runs in the first game, then did the same to Horacio Estrada in the nightcap. Here is this week's big batch of links from around the web…
- Getting Blanked put together baseball's All-Crazy Team.
- Roto Hardball looks at Tommy John surgery and labrum surgery.
- Baseball Nation projects Jose Bautista's tragic evolution.
- Infield Chatter wonders if Albert Pujols' time with the Cardinals will end with a Jorge Posada-like mess down the road if he signs a long-term deal.
- North and South of Royal Brougham says the Mariners should sign Jason Vargas to a long-term extension this season or offseason if they plan to do it at all.
- Bronx Bombers Report thinks the Yankees should be more open to discussing long-term contract extensions with their players.
- Through The Fence Baseball wonders if getting Josh Hamilton back is enough to help the Rangers.
- The Yankee Analysts explores Mark Teixeira's evolution as a hitter.
- Bay City Ball wonders where Sergio Romo has been.
- Memories of Kevin Malone would trade James Loney for anything with a pulse.
- The Hardball Times tries to figure out what's wrong with Alexis Rios.
- The Flagrant Fan breaks down Charlie Morton's improbable success.
- Splashing Pumpkins looked into Ryan Vogelsong's revival.
- Cubs Stats doesn't buy into Darwin Barney's early success.
- Disciples of Uecker thinks the Brewers benefited when the Nationals let Marco Estrada get away.
- We Should Be GMs posted some Phillies' confidence meters.
- D'Backs Central believes Kirk Gibson is well-deserving of his spot as an All-Star Game coach.
- Penn League Report previews one of the Astros' low-level minor league affiliates.
- Replacement Level Baseball posted video of some top draft prospects.
- MLB Draft Insider and Flags Fly Forever put together updated mock drafts.
- The Blue Jay Hunter says Joe Carter's legacy is overblown, though no one can take away his World Series winning homer.
- COSFBA lists some players on the waiver wire that could help your fantasy team.
- Zoo With Roy associated some Phillies' players with Kelly Kapowski gifs.
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