On this date in 1913, Jim Thorpe signed with the New York (baseball) Giants, as Leo Panetta of NationalPastime.com writes. The legendary athlete went on to compile a lifetime .252 batting average during his six seasons in the major leagues. Here’s this week’s look around the baseball blogosphere..
- Banished To The Pen caught up with Michael Taylor.
- Camden Depot discusses the Travis Snider acquisition.
- Baseball Essential spoke with Twins right-hander A.J. Achter.
- Rays Colored Glasses has an idea to fix the system for signing Cuban defectors.
- Yanks Go Yard says it’s time for Brian McCann to earn his money.
- Inside The ‘Zona is excited for the 2015 season in Arizona.
- Lasorda’s Lair wrote an open letter to new commissioner Rob Manfred.
- Halo Hangout advocates signing Eric Young Jr.
- Section 215 says that the pitch clock idea needs some tweaking.
- Minor League Ball previewed the Phillies’ top 20 prospects.
- Pine Tar Press says the Royals should take a hard look at James Shields.
- Baseball Hot Corner wonders if the Astros are playing for today.
- Maniac Ball runs down some of the top prospects in the Halos’ system.
- Baseball Essential talks Ken Griffey Jr.
- A’s Farm previews the Nashville Sounds.
- Bless You Boys wonders if the Tigers should bring back Joba Chamberlain.
- i70Baseball says Allen Craig has no clear role in Boston.
- Blue Jays Plus talks payroll in Toronto.
- Heat Waved previews the D’Backs starting rotation.
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