Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Smith, A’s, Stanton, Floyd

On this date in 1947, Brooklyn Dodgers manager Branch Rickey traded five players to the Pirates for Al Gionfriddo and $100K.  Some believed that the deal was made to send a message to the team about his commitment to breaking the color barrier and his support of Jackie Robinson.  Here's this week's look around the baseball blogosphere..

• Redbird Rants spoke with Cardinals great Ozzie Smith.
• A’s Farm talked about top prospects with A’s Director of Player Personnel Billy Owens.
• Shutdown Inning looks at trade comps for Giancarlo Stanton and David Price.
• MLB Injury News breaks down Gavin Floyd's injury.
• MLB Reports wants to see Zack Wheeler called up right away.
• On The Way Home is excited about Carl Crawford's resurgence in L.A.
• Marlins Maniac asks if this year's Miami team is as bad as the 1962 Mets.
• Baltimore Sports And Life discussed Dylan Bundy's injury and treatment plan.
• Camden Depot talks Chris Davis' improved plate discipline.
• Baseball Hot Corner spoke with Babe Ruth's granddaughter.
• Steel City Buzz says next year's Pirates won't have any more excuses.
• i70 Baseball welcomes Carlos Martinez to St. Louis.
• AL Eastbound & Down wonders when it'll be time to start worrying about the Blue Jays.
• I R Fast talks Wil Myers' plate discipline.

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