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		<title>Hanley Snubbed Again?  Shocker!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JD</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[MVP results came in today for the National League and Albert Pujols snagged the award like usual.  Hanley Ramirez was snubbed as usual, finishing 11th with 55 points.  (Rotoworld)
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MVP results came in today for the National League and Albert Pujols snagged the award like usual.  <a href="http://www.sportech.info/roster/hanley-ramirez/">Hanley Ramirez</a> was snubbed as usual, finishing 11th with 55 points.  (<a href="http://www.rotoworld.com/content/HeadLines.aspx?sport=MLB&#038;hl=252085">Rotoworld</a>)</p>
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		<title>Florida Marlins/Bill James Rankings</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:43:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JD</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Figured I would pass along this bit of data for you.  This is data parsed from the Bill James 2008 Handbook.  The following list of the top 25 young MLB players includes teams, positions, and 2008 ages: 
1. Prince Fielder, Milwaukee Brewers first baseman, age 24
2. Hanley Ramirez, Florida Marlins shortstop, age 24
3. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Figured I would pass along this bit of data for you.  This is data parsed from the <a href="http://www.actasports.com/detail.html?id=9780879463670">Bill James 2008 Handbook</a>.  The following list of the top 25 young MLB players includes teams, positions, and 2008 ages: </p>
<p>1. Prince Fielder, Milwaukee Brewers first baseman, age 24<br />
<strong>2. <a href="http://www.sportech.info/roster/hanley-ramirez/">Hanley Ramirez</a>, Florida Marlins shortstop, age 24</strong><br />
3. Tim Lincecum, San Francisco Giants pitcher, age 24<br />
4. David Wright, New York Mets third baseman, age 25<br />
5. Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers left fielder, age 24<br />
6. Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox second baseman, age 24<br />
7. Matt Kemp, Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder, age 23<br />
8. Francisco Rodriguez, Los Angeles Angels pitcher, age 26<br />
9. Jose Reyes, New York Mets shortstop, age 25<br />
10. Nick Markakis, Baltimore Orioles right fielder, age 24<br />
11. Joakim Soria, Kansas City Royals pitcher, age 24<br />
12. Ryan Zimmerman, Washington Nationals third baseman, age 23<br />
13. Cole Hamels, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher, age 24<br />
14. Troy Tulowitzki, Colorado Rockies shortstop, age 23<br />
15. Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners pitcher, age 22<br />
16. Jon Lester, Boston Red Sox pitcher, age 24<br />
17. Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Rays third baseman, age 22<br />
18. John Danks, Chicago White Sox pitcher, age 23<br />
19. Adrian Gonzalez, San Diego Padres first baseman, age 26<br />
20. James Loney, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman, age 24<br />
21. Stephen Drew, Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop, age 25<br />
22. Brian McCann, Atlanta Braves catcher, age 24<br />
23. Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers first baseman, age 25<br />
24. Grady Sizemore, Cleveland Indians center fielder, age 25<br />
25. Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds first baseman, age 24</p>
<p>Teams in order of overall young talent currently on the big league squad after the jump.</p>
<p><span id="more-3374"></span> </p>
<p>1. Minnesota Twins<br />
2. Arizona Diamondbacks?<br />
3. Tampa Bay Rays<br />
<strong>4. Florida Marlins</strong><br />
5. Kansas City Royals<br />
6. Milwaukee Brewers<br />
7. Cleveland Indians<br />
8. Colorado Rockies<br />
9. Atlanta Braves<br />
10. Boston Red Sox<br />
11. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim<br />
12. Oakland A&#8217;s<br />
13. Los Angeles Dodgers<br />
14. St. Louis Cardinals<br />
15. Cincinnati Reds<br />
16. New York Mets<br />
17. Pittsburgh Pirates<br />
18. Seattle Mariners<br />
19. Texas Rangers<br />
20. Philadelphia Phillies<br />
21. San Diego Padres<br />
22. San Francisco Giants<br />
23. Washington Nationals<br />
24. Baltimore Orioles<br />
25. Chicago White Sox<br />
26. Chicago Cubs<br />
27. Detroit Tigers<br />
28. Toronto Blue Jays<br />
29. New York Yankees<br />
30. Houston Astros</p>
<p>The future is bright.</p>
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		<title>Monday Video Switch - Party Like It’s 2003!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:05:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JD</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Monday morning Fish heads.  It&#8217;s amazing what a Dolphin win can do for your Monday morning.  As long as they keep winning the less I feel like I have a case of &#8220;The Mundays&#8221;.
New week, new featured video.  This weeks is a clip from the 2003 World Series DVD.  Relive [...]]]></description>
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<p>Happy Monday morning Fish heads.  It&#8217;s amazing what a Dolphin win can do for your Monday morning.  As long as they keep winning the less I feel like I have a <a href="http://threeminds.organic.com/assets_c/images/case-of-the-mondays.jpg" rel="lightbox[3371]">case of &#8220;The Mundays&#8221;</a>.</p>
<p>New week, new featured video.  This weeks is a clip from the 2003 World Series DVD.  Relive the experience!  Enjoy.</p>
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		<title>Larry Beinfest Trade History</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:27:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MLB Trade Rumors has been doing a feature where they breakdown the trade history of every GM in baseball.  They finally have gotten around to the Marlins FO and have the latest spreadsheet posted of the Larry Beinfest and Michael Hill era.  It&#8217;s an interesting read.  Check it out.  (MLB Trade [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/">MLB Trade Rumors</a> has been <a href="http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/gm_trade_history/index.html">doing a feature</a> where they breakdown the trade history of every GM in baseball.  They finally have gotten around to the Marlins FO and have the latest spreadsheet posted of the Larry Beinfest and Michael Hill era.  It&#8217;s an interesting read.  <a href="http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/files/florida_marlins_larry_beinfest.xls">Check it out</a>.  (<a href="http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/11/larry-beinfest.html">MLB Trade Rumors</a>)</p>
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		<title>The Kevin Gregg Trade, What They Are Saying…</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:20:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JD</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s take a look around the web and see what other Fish fans and analysts are saying about the Kevin Gregg trade&#8230;
FishStripes - I&#8217;m not going to spend much time on the Cubs side of the trade, but hopefully Gregg will do well for them with his new bionic knee (or whatever was done to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let&#8217;s take a look around the web and see what other Fish fans and analysts are saying about the <a href="http://www.sportech.info/roster/kevin-gregg/">Kevin Gregg</a> trade&#8230;</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.fishstripes.com/2008/11/14/661230/florida-marlins-trade-kevi">FishStripes</a></strong> - I&#8217;m not going to spend much time on the Cubs side of the trade, but hopefully Gregg will do well for them with his new bionic knee (or whatever was done to it in the offseason).  Gregg is a very useful member to anyone&#8217;s bullpen and he would&#8217;ve been for the Marlins also.  It is just that he cost too much for the Fish.  The final analysis is that the Cubs got a pitcher who might help in a setup role immediately and the Marlins received one who could potentially turn into an excellent late innings reliever.  Not a bad trade overall.  </p>
<p><strong><a href="http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports_baseball_marlins/2008/11/gregg-traded-to.html">Sentinel Blog</a></strong> - Ceda was the Cubs&#8217; No. 4 prospect, according to Baseball America before last season.  He has hit 99 mph with his fastball and, at 6-5 and as much as 280 pounds, has been compared to a young Lee Smith.  Considering Smith went on to become baseball&#8217;s all-time saves leader for a number of years, that&#8217;s not bad at all. The weight issue, however, could be a problem down the road. </p>
<p><strong><a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081113&#038;content_id=3679032&#038;vkey=news_fla&#038;fext=.jsp&#038;c_id=fla&#038;partnerId=rss_fla">MLB.com</a></strong> - Looking for a big, strong, power-armed right-hander who could possibly wear the &#8220;closer of the future&#8221; label? Then Jose Ceda just might be your guy.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=3701477&#038;searchName=law_keith&#038;campaign=rsssrch&#038;source=keith+law&#038;action=login&#038;appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fespn%2fblog%2findex%3fentryID%3d3701477%26searchName%3dlaw_keith%26campaign%3drsssrch%26source%3dkeith%2blaw">ESPN</a></strong> - The Marlins, meanwhile, have picked up another free arm for a player they simply didn&#8217;t want or need for 2009, and this arm is very good. Ceda sits in the mid-90s with a sharp slider with hard diving action, and he has a good track record of missing bats in the minors, including 42 strikeouts in 30 AA innings this year. His stuff would play in the majors right now, and the Marlins aren&#8217;t afraid to promote guys with big velocity quickly.</p>
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		<title>Hilarious Rolling Rock Commercial</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:54:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JD</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Remember to bring your cup people!  Hat tip to Mike for the find!
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<p>Remember to bring your cup people!  Hat tip to Mike for the find!</p>
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		<title>Hanley Wins Silver Slugger</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:35:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JD</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Just got this press release via email.  Hanley Ramirez has taken home the Silver Slugger Award in the NL for shortstop.  Per the presser&#8230;
The face of the Marlins franchise, Ramirez paced all Major League shortstops this past year in home runs (33) and slugging percentage (.540). The 24-year-old&#8217;s .940 OPS also was the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.sportech.info/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/silver_slugger_award1.jpg" rel="lightbox[3357]"><img src="http://www.sportech.info/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/silver_slugger_award1.jpg" alt="" title="SS" width="100" height="184" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3358" /></a>Just got this press release via email.  <a href="http://www.sportech.info/roster/hanley-ramirez/">Hanley Ramirez</a> has taken home the Silver Slugger Award in the NL for shortstop.  Per the presser&#8230;</p>
<blockquote><p>The face of the Marlins franchise, Ramirez paced all Major League shortstops this past year in home runs (33) and slugging percentage (.540). The 24-year-old&#8217;s .940 OPS also was the best of anyone at his position, in either league. </p>
<p>Ramirez becomes Florida&#8217;s first Silver Slugger winner since Miguel Cabrera received the honor in 2006. </p></blockquote>
<p>Congrats to Hanley with many more to come!  Check out the rest of the winners <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081113&#038;content_id=3678086&#038;vkey=news_mlb&#038;fext=.jsp&#038;c_id=mlb">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Pavano Open to Returning to Fish</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:01:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Right-hander Carl Pavano says he is open to a reunion with the Marlins. And wherever he winds up, Pavano is determined to shed his label as one of the biggest free-agent busts in baseball history.  (Palm Beach Post)
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Right-hander Carl Pavano says he is open to a reunion with the Marlins. And wherever he winds up, Pavano is determined to shed his label as one of the biggest free-agent busts in baseball history.  (<a href="http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/content/sports/epaper/2008/11/12/1112pavano.html?cxtype=rss&#038;cxsvc=7&#038;cxcat=46">Palm Beach Post</a>)</p>
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