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This week in baseball blogs…

• East Village Times revisits a 26-day span in 2016 that is paying major dividends for the Padres.
• The Point of Pittsburgh has created a new stat, in honor of Trevor Williams‘ amazing run of results.
• Reviewing the Brew wonders if reigning NL MVP Christian Yelich is going to start getting the Barry Bonds treatment from opposing pitchers.
• Pinstripe Alley wants the Yankees to extend Didi Gregorius.
• PhoulBallz talks with Phillies prospect and former No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak.
• Notes from the Sally scouts Mariners pitching prospect Logan Gilbert.
• Clubhouse Corner’s Bernie Pleskoff (links: 1, 2) gives AL and NL predictions.
• Everything Bluebirds says goodbye to longtime Blue Jay Kevin Pillar.
• Chin Music Baseball spotlights five hitters who have gotten off to great starts.
• Know Hitter examines the state of the Orioles’ rebuild.
• Rising Apple expects Wilson Ramos to be a key factor in whether the Mets make the playoffs.
• Getting You Through the Tigers Rebuild encourages Detroit to take lessons from Toronto.
• Start Spreading The News analyzes Jonathan Loaisiga‘s first start of the season.
• Nyrdcast ranks the Cardinals’ 50 best prospects.
• Rox Pile notices a couple concerning early season trends for the Rockies.
• Call to the Pen lists the longest-tenured player on each team.
• Jays From the Couch notes that Toronto’s pitching depth is being put to the test in the early going.
• Baseball Prospect Journal profiles probable high draft pick Bryson Stott.
• Baseball Rabbi (podcast) discusses the careers of Chase Utley, Joe Mauer and Ichiro Suzuki, among other topics.
• The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2, 3) weighs in on the Yankees’ so-so start, points out the importance of interleague play for the Twins, and delves into Astros prospect Myles Straw‘s new role.
• Fish Stripes ranks MLB uniforms.
• Rotisserie Duck shares its annual tribute to spring training.
• Chris Zantow looks back at the Brewers’ Opening Day blowout win over the Orioles in 1988.

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• Musings Of A Baseball Addict ranks the top 25 players under the age of 25 for 2019.
• CardsOnDeck.net implores Cardinals fans to rally around Dexter Fowler.
• The First Out At Third projects the Brewers’ hitters.
• A’s Farm interviews Athletics special assistant Grady Fuson and gets the lowdown on some of the team’s top prospects.
• MLB & Fantasy Baseball Analyzed makes predictions for the new season.
• Chin Music Baseball highlights 10 players looking to get off to quicker starts this year.
• Chipalatta evaluates the AL West.
• East Village Times explains how the Padres’ farm system blossomed into an elite unit.
• The Dugout wonders if baseball’s newest mega-deals are wise investments.
• Mets Daddy and Mets Critic share reactions to Jacob deGrom‘s extension.
• Bronx to Bushville could see the Mets trying to extend deGrom’s teammate Pete Alonso.
• Baseball Prospect Journal profiles potential first-round pick Seth Johnson.
• Foul Territory believes the Brewers should sign Craig Kimbrel.
• Call to the Pen names the best offseason trade the Phillies didn’t make.
• The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2) ranks the members of the Twins’ Opening Day roster and pays tribute to ex-Astro Charlie Morton.
• Everything Bluebirds hopes for a bounce-back season from Joe Biagini.
• Baseball Rabbi (podcast) discusses pitch framing and previews the NL West.
• NatsGM.com (podcast) talks with Big Bear Bat Company’s Brad Sullivan, who details the process of making a wood bat.

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• Chin Music Baseball names eight players who could beat Bryce Harper‘s record-setting payday.
• Fish Stripes advises the Marlins to cut Wei-Yin Chen.
• A’s Farm talks with Athletics catcher prospect Sean Murphy.
• MLB & Fantasy Baseball Analyzed takes a look at 10 hitters who could surprise in 2019.
• The Dugout grades the Pirates’ offseason.
• Hardball Via Hardcore outlines Seattle’s strategy and timeline for contention.
• Chipalatta lists 10 reasons the Astros can return to being world champions.
• Jays From the Couch wonders when prospect Bo Bichette will make his major league debut.
• The Point of Pittsburgh, Mets Critic and Mets Daddy each weigh in on the majors’ rule changes.
• Th3rdManIn.com predicts the Brewers’ season-opening roster.
• Rising Apple has five 2019 goals for Noah Syndergaard.
• Call to the Pen (links: 1, 2) runs down possible destinations for Craig Kimbrel and explores the concerns in the Phillies’ rotation.
• Clubhouse Corner’s Bernie Pleskoff gives his scouting reports from Arizona.
• Notes from the Sally previews the Lexington Legends, who are the Royals’ South Atlantic League team.
• The Giants Cove writes that the team “definitely” isn’t rebuilding.
• Rox Pile names four things it has learned from Rockies spring training.
• Baseball Prospect Journal covers prospects who are rising and falling in draft boards.
• Nydrcast highlights the Cardinals’ salary obligations.
• Foul Territory wonders what the Braves are doing.
• Phillies Nation debates how many All-Stars the team will have this season.
• The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2) looks at Yankees who have gotten off to slow starts this spring and revisits the unusual career of ex-MLB hurler Mark Lemongello.
• Everything Bluebirds focuses on the Blue Jays’ left field battle.
• statsswipe interviews Brewers TV statistician Mike Falkner.
• East Village Times welcomes the Padres’ newfound “edge.”
• Baseball Rabbi (podcast) discusses Scott Rolen’s Hall of Fame case and offers a preview of the NL Central.

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• theScore interviews Hall of Famer Chipper Jones and writes about the impact he’s making this spring in Braves camp.
• Rox Pile asks five Rockies players and manager Bud Black about the best advice they’ve ever received.
• The3rdManIn.com makes a case for the Brewers to sign Dallas Keuchel.
• Chin Music Baseball names 10 players facing make-or-break contract years.
• PhilliesNation looks at Bryce Harper‘s recruitment of Mike Trout.
• MLB & Fantasy Baseball Analyzed wonders if Harper erred in accepting the Phillies’ offer.
• Around the Foghorn analyzes resurgent Giants righty Tyler Beede.
• The Point of Pittsburgh compares the amount of drafted ‘impact WAR’ by the Pirates to the rest of MLB under GM Neal Huntington’s tenure.
• Baseball Prospect Journal chats with MLB.com prospect guru Jim Callis.
• The Dugout asks what the recent extensions across the majors mean for free agency.
• Kennedy’s Commentary argues that MLB’s current compensation system must be fixed.
• Mets Daddy weighs in on Brandon Nimmo‘s high strikeout rate.
• Getting You Through the Tigers Rebuild wants Detroit to use an opener in 2019.
• Chipalatta takes a look at the Astros’ Plan B at each position.
• Clubhouse Corner’s Bernie Pleskoff breaks down the questions surrounding NL teams.
• statsswipe shares a couple midseason trade ideas for the Brewers.
• Everything Bluebirds notes the importance of the Blue Jays’ veterans.
• Rotisserie Duck lists the 15 greatest moments in World Series history.
• Mets Daddy pays tribute to Tom Seaver.
• Joker Mag talks with Tigers prospect Brady Policelli.
• East Village Times sees five NL Rookie of the Year candidates on the Padres.
• The Runner Sports profiles Giants prospect Jacob Gonzalez, son of former major leaguer Luis Gonzalez.
• Pinstriped Prospects (links: 1, 2) breaks down the Yankees’ top sleeper prospects.
• Baseball Rabbi (podcast) previews the AL West and discusses Bobby Grich’s Hall of Fame candidacy.
• Chris Zantow rewinds to 1971, when Charlie Finley of the A’s and Frank Lane of the Brewers thought they could speed up games with the implementation of the three-ball walk.

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• The K Zone delves into Joey Votto‘s 2018 power outage.
• Adkins On Sports previews Trevor Bauer‘s season.
• Bronx to Bushville and Rox Pile react to Nolan Arenado‘s extension.
• Basebald Guy, Phillies Nation, Call to the Pen, Mets Daddy and Mets Critic each share pieces relating to Philly’s signing of Bryce Harper.
• Sox On 35th writes that the White Sox “missed a golden opportunity” by not signing Manny Machado.
• East Village Times focuses on a potential Marcus Stroman acquisition for the Padres.
• Pinstriped Prospects makes five bold predictions for the 2019 Yankees.
• The First Out At Third names dark-horse Cy Young candidates for 2019.
• Foul Territory seeks a team for Dallas Keuchel.
• Chin Music Baseball lists 10 players looking to bounce-back from injury-marred seasons.
• Clubhouse Corner’s Bernie Pleskoff highlights the biggest questions facing American League teams.
• statsswipe notes release point improvements from Josh Hader and Zach Davies.
• The Point of Pittsburgh answers some mailbag questions with the help of analytics.
• Pinstripe Alley and The Runner Sports respond to Aaron Hicks‘ extension.
• JokerMag spotlights Brock Holt.
• A’s Farm runs down the Athletics’ top 10 prospects for 2019.
• Reviewing The Brew grades the Brewers’ offseason.
•  and profiles Astros catcher Jamie Ritchie.
• Everything Bluebirds expects a much-improved Blue Jays offense in 2019.
• Rising Apple wonders what would have happened had the Mets traded Matt Harvey after 2015.
• Chipalatta looks at the Astros’ No. 5 starter options, while The Runner Sports profiles one of their catchers.

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• The Dugout sees Marwin Gonzalez as a perfect fit for the Indians.
• East Village Times weighs in on the Padres’ pursuits of Bryce Harper and Manny Machado.
• The Runner Sports reacts to Luis Severino‘s extension.
• Wander Rays addresses comments Madison Bumgarner and Jeff Samardzija have recently made regarding “the opener.”
• Adkins On Sports questions why the Athletics took the risk of drafting Kyler Murray.
• Mets Daddy explains how Jacob deGrom‘s contract talks could affect Noah Syndergaard.
• Statswipe looks at which players dropped off the most in terms of fWAR last season.
• Chin Music Baseball (links: 1, 2) names six dark-horse MVP and Cy Young candidates.
• MLB & Fantasy Baseball Analyzed spotlights potential surprise players for 2019.
• Chipalatta lists 10 Astros questions.
• Know Hitter tries to find a shortstop for the Brewers.
• Clubhouse Corner ranks all 30 farm system.
• The Giants Cove isn’t enamored of the club’s pursuit of Harper.
• Phillies Nation focuses on a potential union between the team and Craig Kimbrel.
• Rotisserie Duck highlights the best defenders in the game.
• Getting You Through the Tigers Rebuild has a couple trade ideas for Detroit and Seattle.
• Foul Territory writes that James Paxton could be the Yankees’ biggest difference maker in 2019.
• The Point of Pittsburgh says that by speeding up certain Pirate pitchers, it may actually slow them down.
• Call to the Pen (links: 1, 2, 3) ranks the game’s top 10 second basemen, grades Brodie Van Wagenen’s big offseason moves and wonders if the Phillies will address their righty-heavy lineup.
• CN24-7.com expects a big year from Kolten Wong.
• Rox Pile runs down potential surprises for the Rockies’ season-opening roster.
• Rising Apple takes a look at the Mets’ spring position battles.
• The 3rd Man In profiles draft prospect Andrew Vaughn.
• Notes from the Sally previews the 2019 Hickory Crawdads, the Rangers’ South Atlantic League team.
• SportsRadio 94 WIP examines how Matt Klentak views the Phillies’ offseason.
• The 3rd Man In notes that Brent Suter had difficulty against pitchers last year.
• Mets Critic wonders if the club will give its rookies a chance this year.
• Everything Bluebirds isn’t pleased with how the Blue Jays have handled Ryan Tepera this offseason.
• Extra Innings UK releases its annual calendar of every international competition for 2019, with tournaments on six continents and plenty of future major leaguers to be discovered around the world.
• Pinstriped Prospects shares the schedule for Yankees minor league spring training.

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• Know Hitter argues that the Angels should go all-in during Mike Trout‘s last two years of team control.
• Phillies Nation reacts to the team’s acquisition of J.T. Realmuto.
• Bronx to Bushville makes a case for the Brewers to sign Marwin Gonzalez.
• Redleg Nation remembers Frank Robinson.
• Clubhouse Corner‘s Bernie Pleskoff, a former scout, ranks the 50 best prospects in baseball.
• Radio Scouts orders the Blue Jays’ top 50 prospects.
• The Point of Pittsburgh uses their internal metric, Stat Scout Line, to grade the Pirates’ farm into tiers.
• Foul Territory seeks a team for Craig Kimbrel.
• theScore details a week at umpire school.
• CheckSwings searches for players who could fill super-utility roles in 2019.
• MLB & Fantasy Baseball Analyzed lists five teams that should be trying to sign Bryce Harper and Manny Machado.
• STL Hat Trick examines each NL Central team’s situation at first base.
• Rising Apple makes five bold predictions for the 2019 Mets.
• Pinstripe Alley believes DJ LeMahieu could end up as the Yankees’ most important offseason signing.
• Getting You Through the Tigers Rebuild comes up with five bold trade-related predictions for Detroit.
• Rotisserie Duck opines on which hitters will have the best seasons in 2019.
• East Village Times writes that Mike Moustakas would be a solid Plan B for the Padres if they’re unable to sign Machado.
• Birds Watcher runs down the Orioles’ top 10 prospects.
• Bucs Dugout wonders if the Pirates can revive Francisco Liriano‘s slider.
• Mets Daddy advises Jacob deGrom to hold out if the team doesn’t extend him.
• SportsRadio 94 WIP discusses Phillies manager Gabe Kapler with outfielder Roman Quinn.
• Jays From the Couch talks with Toronto right-hander Joe Biagini.
• Halos Heaven interviews Angels righty Noe Ramirez.
• Rox Pile predicts the Rockies’ Opening Day roster.
• The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2) doesn’t expect the Yankees to find a taker for Jacoby Ellsbury, and explains how Alex Bregman is built to hit.
• Reviewing The Brew dives into Corbin Burnes‘ potential as a starter in this year’s Brewers rotation.
• Chin Music Baseball names one player from each team who’s worth watching during the spring.
• Call to the Pen (links: 1, 2, 3) has a piece on the five worst contracts in the league, explores options for the Phillies’ bullpen, and believes the Mets would benefit from the NL adding the DH.
• Statsswipe has hope for new Brewer Josh Tomlin.
• Chipalatta responds to the Astros’ signing of Wade Miley.
• Mets Critic looks at possible backup shortstops for the club.
• Wander Rays lists Tampa Bay’s top 10 shortstop prospects.
• Extra Innings (links: 1, 2) covered the Pan-American Games Qualifier, which featured 17 major leaguers and a few prospects, and released its annual calendar of international baseball tournaments.
• Jays Journal checks on where ex-Blue Jays have landed heading into the upcoming season.
• Around the Bases with Julian Bussells (podcast) recaps the Hall of Fame class and talks with Eastern Mennonite University graduate assistant coach Nic Love.

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• CheckSwings breaks down where teams got their value in 2018.
• M-SABR builds an all-star team of players who posted the lowest out-of-zone swing percentages last season.
• Halos Heaven explains how 2019 can go right or wrong for Kole Calhoun.
• Statsswipe recaps Orlando Arcia‘s 2018 and previews his upcoming campaign.
• Chipalatta shares an offseason view of AL super powers.
• Pinstriped Prospects ranks the Yankees’ 100 best prospects.
• The Dugout Online opines on the most disappointing prospects of the decade.
• The Giants Cove pays tribute to Peter Magowan.
• MLB & Fantasy Baseball Analyzed calls the Cubs’ offseason “unacceptable.”
• East Village Times only sees J.T. Realmuto as a sensible trade target for the Padres if they sign Manny Machado.
• Rox Pile offers four big questions and bold predictions centering on the Rockies.
• Rising Apple compares the Mets’ infield to the rest of the NL East.
• SportsRadio 94 WIP (podcast) talks to FanGraphs’ Jay Jaffe about who might go into the Hall of Fame as a Phillie next.
• Chin Music Baseball names six relievers who have plenty to prove this season.
• Fish Stripes spotlights Rays prospect Jack Labosky and his unconventional off-field living situation.
• Mets Daddy uses the case of ex-Mets prospect Christian Montgomery to caution fans against rooting for players who have been accused of domestic violence.
• The 3rd Man In profiles and interviews high-end draft prospect Graeme Stinson.
• Notes from the Sally previews the 2019 Greenville Drive, the Red Sox’s South Atlantic League team.
• Reviewing The Brew wonders asks how Jesus Aguilar will follow up his breakout 2018.
• Adkins On Sports wonders how a healthy Clint Frazier will fare this year.
• Everything Bluebirds approves of the Blue Jays’ signing of Freddy Galvis.
• The Point of Pittsburgh says the Pirates’ farm has some potential hidden gems within it.
• The K Zone regards Ryan Schimpf as an intriguing buy-low candidate.
• The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2) explores ways musicians have honored Jackie Robinson, and takes a look at the Twins’ uncertain catching situation.
• Foul Territory discusses top prospects and some of the latest headlines from around the game.
• Around the Foghorn revisits Bobby Evans’ tenure as the Giants’ GM.
• Call to the Pen examines Matt Klentak’s history of pitching acquisitions.
• Rotisserie Duck highlights several left-handed hitters who struggled against southpaws in 2018 and several who didn’t.
• Foul Territory (podcast) discusses top prospects and some of the latest headlines from around the game.

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• Good Fundies implores the Mets to upgrade the back end of their rotation.
• Know Hitter wants the Tigers to trade for Joc Pederson.
• Pinstripe Alley isn’t pleased with the Yankees’ Sonny Gray trade.
• The Dugout Online regards two-way players as the next evolution of baseball.
• MLB & Fantasy Baseball Analyzed tries to fix the CBA and make things better for the players.
• Fish Stripes reflects on last winter’s Marlins-Brewers trade centering on Christian Yelich.
• Chin Music Baseball names the best and worst players of the decade thus far.
• Jays From the Couch talks with Blue Jays prospect Cavan Biggio.
• The 3rd Man In profiles and interviews young catcher Shea Langeliers, who could be the top pick in this summer’s draft.
• Foul Territory lists five teams that should sign Manny Machado.
• District On Deck lists four players who could be X-factors for the 2019 Nationals.
• Chipalatta looks at the Astros’ potential lineup for 2019.
• Statsswipe asks whether Corbin Burnes or Brandon Woodruff will have the better 2019 season.
• Cubbies Crib examines Carl Edwards’ 2018.
• Hardball Via Hardcore shares a pre-spring state of the Mariners address.
• Call to the Pen (links: 1, 2, 3) praises the Rangers’ signing of Asdrubal Cabrera, wonders if any of the Phillies’ relievers will become trade bait, and ranks the top 10 fantasy baseball catchers for 2019.
• Wander Rays ranks Tampa Bay’s 10 best right-handed pitching prospects.
• Notes from the Sally previews the 2019 Greensboro Grasshoppers, the Pirates South Atlantic League team..
• A’s Farm offers updates on some of the team’s top pitching prospects including Jesus Luzardo, A.J. Puk, Grant Holmes and James Kaprielian.
• East Village Times delves into Padres pitching prospect Chris Paddack‘s 2018 statistics.
• Mets Critic disputes the notion that Jeff McNeil is now an outfielder.
• Rising Apple sees McNeil as one of a few Mets who could break out this year.
• Rotisserie Duck reviews the 2018 leaders of several important stats.
• The Giants Cove attempts to shoot down some familiar baseball cliches.
• Everything Bluebirds expects a big year out of Randal Grichuk.
• The Point of Pittsburgh examines Barry Bonds‘ chances at getting inducted into the Hall of Fame in the future.
• The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2, 3) reacts to the Hall of Fame elections of Mariano Rivera and Mike Mussina, and the two newest members of the Twins’ HOF, and profiles Astros prospect Ryan Hartman
• Mets Daddy writes that “Hall of Fame standards have been driven down.”
• Phillies Nation searches for the club’s next Hall of Famer.
• Pinstriped Prospects (links: 1, 2) ranks the Yankees’ top five prospects at both shortstop and third base.
• Jays Journal has a piece on the worst trades in the history of the Blue Jays.
• Reviewing the Brew (links: 1, 2) presents arguments for and against the Brewers’ new stadium naming rights deal with American Family Insurance.
• The K Zone explains how each NL Central team got its name.

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• Chin Music Baseball ranks potential landing spots for J.T. Realmuto.
• The Point of Pittsburgh ponders whether signing Manny Machado would make economic sense for the Pirates.
• Sox On 35th reacts to the potential seven- and eight-year offers on the table for Machado.
• Around the Foghorn looks back at Farhan Zaidi’s transaction history with the Dodgers and what the Giants can expect from their new president moving forward.
• Angels Avenue breaks down Hansel Robles‘ 2018 turnaround.
• Sports Betting Dime takes a look at the most likely suitors for Dallas Keuchel.
• STL Hat Trick doesn’t see Keuchel and the Cardinals as a logical match.
• Know Hitter proposes a Tigers-Marlins-Brewers trade featuring several familiar names.
• District On Deck focuses on the Nationals’ 2019-20 crop of free agents.
• East Village Times highlights starters the Padres could acquire via trade.
• CheckSwings introduces a prospect comparison system.
• Foul Territory asks if a strike is on the way.
• The Giants Cove observes that “Major League Baseball’s fiscal hammer is in firmly the hands of team owners and their representative, the Commissioner of Baseball.”
• The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2) rejects the notion that the Yankees are being cheap and profiles Astros pitching prospect Tanner Duncan.
• Mets Daddy believes the NL East is in the Phillies’ hands.
• Prospect Universe has some concerns regarding Boston’s farm system.
• Chipalatta examines the new challenges the Astros’ front office has faced this offseason.
• Jays Journal names Toronto’s all-time position player WAR leaders.
• Reviewing The Brew regards the Brewers and the Phillies as potential trade partners.
• Rox Pile sees similarities between the 2019 Rockies and the 2018 Red Sox.
• Tomahawk Take lists 10 ways the Braves can improve in 2019.
• Crawfish Boxes looks at the similarities between new Astros second base prospect Luis Santana and Jose Altuve.
• Mets Critic analyzes the additions to the projected Mets.
• The First Out At Third is bullish on the Brewers’ Yasmani Grandal addition.
• MLB & Fantasy Baseball Analyzed revisits some memorable trades.
• Call to the Pen (links: 1, 2) writes about the potential of the Phillies making a big splash in free agency, and ranks the Giants’ 10 best prospects
• Rising Apple offers an early look at the 2019 NL Cy Young race.
• Statsswipe has a piece on Jesus Aguilar‘s 2018 season.
• Jays From the Couch notes that Kendrys Morales presents a roadblock to Toronto’s 2019 plans.
• Pinstriped Prospects (links: 1, 2) ranks the Yankees’ top five prospects at both first and second base.
• A’s Farm previews the possible opening day roster for the Athletics’ new Triple-A affiliate in Las Vegas.
• Wander Rays ranks the top 10 left-handed pitching prospects in Tampa Bay’s system.
• Rotisserie Duck names some interesting 2018 stat leaders.
• The Dugout Online shares some favorite no-hitter facts.
• Birds Watcher lists five Orioles prospects facing key seasons in 2019.
• SportsRadio 94 WIP (podcast) discusses the Phillies’ all-time dream team with Tom Stone, author of Now Taking the Field.
• Extra Innings UK covers recent Dodgers signee Markus Solbach, a native of Germany who just set a record in the Australian Baseball League.
• Everything Bluebirds makes a case for the Blue Jays to bring back John Axford.

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