Trade Paid Immediate Dividends for One Side; Player Sales to Major League Teams Keep Mounting

June 9, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment

Best friends Butch Hobson and Andy Etchebarren may have second thoughts the next time they consider making a trade right ahead of a series between Hobsonâ€™s Southern Maryland Blue Crabs and Etchebarrenâ€™s York Revolution. They swapped outfielders hours before starting a three-game set in Southern Maryland last weekend, and Jamar Hill allowed the Crabs to […]

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Closing Arguments in Washington

March 31, 2010 by Ted Leavengood · Leave a Comment

The Nationals have played their last 2010 spring game in Viera, FL and are headed north. Â The jury is still out. Â They have won a few more spring games, but benching Cristian Guzman for Ian Desmond will make speed and athleticism a big factor for the 2010 Nationals. Â The move is exhibit A in a […]

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