Articles from February 2011

#20 Freddie Freeman – Atlanta Braves

1B

DOB: 9-12-89

ETA: 2011

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Today on The Baseball Show Clint from Diamond Hoggers and I welcomed our good friend MTD from Off Base Percentage and Monkeys Throwing Darts. Today’s show was an absolute blast.

Topics for discussion include but are not limited to the following:

• MTD’s baseball blog Off Base Percentage
• His following the Anaheim Angels
• Edinson Volquez electing a short term contract with the Cincinnati Reds
• The Albert Pujols contract extension
• Will Angels ‘prospect’ Brandon Wood ever pan out?
• We talk about Bo Jackson
• Rob Neyer’s move from the SweetSpot Network to SB Nation
• Who are the most frequently read baseball bloggers?
• The sponsoring of a Baseball-Reference Page
• We give some discussion time to Eric Chavez, Francisco Rodriguez, Nick Markakis, Johnny Cueto, and many more players

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#21 John Lamb – Kansas City Royals

LHP

DOB: 7-10-90

ETA: 2012

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#22 Mike Minor – Braves

LHP

DOB:12-26-87

ETA: 2011

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• This week Braves’ manager Fredi Gonzalez stated that youngsters Jonny Venters and Craig Kimbrel could split the closing duties in 2011, just as Rafael Soriano and Mike Gonzalez did in 2009.  Last season, Kimbrel burst on the scene and to say the least, was absolutely filthy.  In just 20 2/3 innings, Kimbrel recorded 40 strikeouts, which for those of you keeping score at home is a ridiculous 17.4 K/9.  He also racked up four wins and a save along the way, and allowed just a single earned run.  If he can repeat his success, Kimbrel could very well become a household name in 2011.

• The Cleveland Indians cleared catcher Carlos Santana to resume all baseball activities, and he will be ready for the start of Spring Training next week.  In 2010, Santana’s eye-opening rookie campaign came to an abrupt halt after he suffered a hideous knee injury on August 2.  Considering that the switch-hitting catcher posted slashes of .260/.401/.467 last year in 192 plate appearances, the fact that he’s been cleared significantly increase his fantasy value.  I’m really excited to see what this guy can do over the course of a full, healthy season.

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