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Scott's Baseball Blog April 2007 Archive

By Scott Kendrick, About.com Guide to Baseball

What sport would Jackie play today?

Sunday April 15, 2007
Baseball rightfully honors Jackie Robinson at every anniversary of April 15, 1947, the day sports – and the view toward African-American athletes – changed forever. For the most part, baseball deserves ... Read More

One for the aged

Saturday April 14, 2007
It’s been a nice start to the season for the veritable codgers of Major League Baseball, the guys who seem to have been around forever. Left-handers Tom Glavine of the New ... Read More

For once, life imitates the movies

Wednesday April 11, 2007
When the Cleveland Indians marketing department made their promotion schedule for this season, they had no idea what Mother Nature had in store. But it was fitting. Tuesday, April 10 was ... Read More

This pitcher is a manager's nightmare

Wednesday April 11, 2007
Baseball managers can drive fans nuts in late innings with numerous calls to the bullpen, but they have good reason. It's a tried-and-true strategy that's proved by the statistics: Left-handed hitters ... Read More

Indians make a flaky decision

Saturday April 7, 2007
They must be really ready for spring in Cleveland. Does this look like baseball weather to you? Friday, April 6 was a very short-sighted day for the Cleveland Indians organization to ... Read More

New uniforms, big impact

Thursday April 5, 2007
Some big names are in new places for the 2007 season. And teams are making some huge investments. Will Daisuke Matsuzaka make it big in the majors? Will Mike Piazza adjust to ... Read More

Is Rodriguez an Angel?

Thursday April 5, 2007
The Los Angeles Angels' Francisco Rodriguez hardly seems the type of pitcher who needs to cheat to win. He has a fastball in the high-90s with great movement and a ... Read More

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