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A Dying Breed
By Steve Schaefer
| Published 07/2/2007
| Major League Baseball , Steve Schaefer | Rating:



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Tom Glavine may be the last of his kind. Pitchers that came up young and stuck around old; pitchers that took the ball every fifth day and won far more often than they lost. Tom Glavine is going to become a 300-game winner. The question is, will he be the last? Steve Schaefer explores the possibility.
» Happy Holidays
By Steve Schaefer
| Published 04/1/2007
| Major League Baseball , Steve Schaefer , Columnists | Rating:



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Confused? You shoudn't be. For a baseball fan, Opening Day is like Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, and the Fourth of July rolled into one. Steve Schaefer celebrates this most joyous of occasions by offering up a few predictions for 2007.
» It's All Right
By Steve Schaefer
| Published 03/28/2007
| Steve Schaefer , Major League Baseball , 30 Teams in 30 Days (2007) | Rating:



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Two Reds outfielders, one an all-time great on the downside and the other an all-time great that never was, are making major adjustments in Cincinnati this season. For Ken Griffey Jr., sliding over to right field means the end of an era; for Josh Hamilton just making a big league club is a significant victory. Unfortunately for the two, the team they play for might be the NL's worst in 2007. Steve Schaefer takes a look at the Reds for ASM's 30 in 30.
» All Wet
By Steve Schaefer
| Published 03/16/2007
| 30 Teams in 30 Days (2007) , Major League Baseball , Steve Schaefer | Unrated
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Dontrelle Willis had a tough time keeping things dry this offseason, but the Marlins return a talented young team that stayed in contention until late last season. With Willis and Miguel Cabrera leading the team, do the Fish have enough to get back to the postseason? Steve Schaefer breaks down Florida for ASM\'s 30 in 30.
» Who's On Third?
By Steve Schaefer
| Published 03/15/2007
| 30 Teams in 30 Days (2007) , Major League Baseball , Steve Schaefer | Rating:



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That one's easy, it's Rookie of the Year runner-up Ryan Zimmerman. The problem for the Nationals is that they don't have anyone else in the lineup or the rotation to give him any protection. In the latest ASM 30 in 30 preview, Steve Schaefer forecasts another last-place finish for the team from Washington D.C.
» Waiting For The Rocket
By Steve Schaefer
| Published 03/14/2007
| 30 Teams in 30 Days (2007) , Major League Baseball , Steve Schaefer | Rating:



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Roger Clemens may very well determine this year's AL East race when he finally decides who to pitch for this season. Still, the Yankees are excited about another right-hander--Phil Hughes--they think will be their ace of the future. Steve Schaefer previews the Bronx Bombers for ASM's 30 in 30.
» The Other Guy
By Steve Schaefer
| Published 03/12/2007
| 30 Teams in 30 Days (2007) , Major League Baseball , Steve Schaefer | Rating:



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Daisuke Matsuzaka and super-closer turned starter Jonathan Papelbon are getting most of the press, but it's Josh Beckett who will be the pitcher most crucial to Boston's success this season. ASM's 30 in 30 rolls on with Steve Schaefer's look at the 2007 Red Sox.
» Holy Schmidt!
By Steve Schaefer
| Published 03/8/2007
| Major League Baseball , Steve Schaefer , 30 Teams in 30 Days (2007) | Rating:



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The Dodgers were active in the free agent market. The club is trying to get Schmidtty with it, and if Jason and the rest of the starters come through this team could make the World Series. Steve Schaefer breaks down the boys in blue for ASM\'s 30 in 30.
» Just Say Halo
By Steve Schaefer
| Published 03/3/2007
| 30 Teams in 30 Days (2007) , Major League Baseball , Steve Schaefer | Rating:



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Giving Gary Matthews a $50 million was a mistake. A big one. And that was before his name got caught up in the latest steroid ring. Even so, the Angels are still among the favorites to win it all in 2007. Steve Schaefer has ASM's 30 in 30 preview of the Halos.
» Of Generals And Managers
By Steve Schaefer
| Published 02/3/2007
| Major League Baseball , Steve Schaefer , Columnists | Rating:



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They get little credit for championships and far too much blame for flameouts, but general managers are often the difference in a team that wins the World Series and a team that misses the playoffs by a half game. Steve Schaefer has a look at what the GMs were up to this offseason.

