Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Sale, Detwiler, Rondon, A’s

On this date in 1930, Babe Ruth inked a two-year deal with the Yankees worth $160K which renewed his status as the highest paid player of all time.  After the deal was completed, General Manager Ed Barrow predicted that, “No one will ever be paid more.”  Here's this week's look around the baseball blogosphere.. 

• South Side Sox has eight comparable cases for Chris Sale.
• Federal Baseball wonders what we might see from Ross Detwiler in 2013.
• I R Fast wonders if Bruce Rondon is ready to be a closer.
• A's Farm talked with Oakland's director of baseball operations about the club's young talent.
• Yankees Fans Unite recaps a jinxed spring training.
• Pinstripe Pundits reminds Mike Trout how lucky he is to play in this era.
• Couch Side Show isn't high on the Rockies' rotation.
• Hot Stove Heat is hoping that Trout doesn't let his meager pay bump affect him on the field.
• Rising Apple doesn't put much stock into who gets the starting nod on Opening Day.
• Phoul Ballz checked in with Phillies prospect Cody Asche.
• Lasorda's Lair is a little worried about Carl Crawford.
• Baltimore Sports and Life spoke with Jerry Crasnick.
• MLB CPI has a composite list of top prospects culled from the best sites on the net.
• Kingdome Of Seattle Sports believes that the M's recent power surge is a good sign.
• Baseball Hot Corner has five prospects to get excited about in 2013.
• The Doubleday examines the magic and myth of the age 27 season.
• Close Call gives their winners of the offseason.
• i70 Baseball looks at the Cards' organizational depth at third base.
• The Daily Statesman spoke with Tony LaRussa.
• Bless You Boys crunches some numbers to find the odds of making it to the majors.

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