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Ranking the NLC Second Basemen: Brandon Phillips and Rickie Weeks Atop

Steve Engbloom — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:42:39 +0000

In the continuing ranking of all the NL Central projected starters, we find ourselves at second base.

There’s a pair that are above the other four, a third that’s awfully close to the top and the “bottom” trio aren’t nearly as bad as some might believe. From top to bottom, this is a decent position for the Central. Borderline strong even.

Here’s a quick list and then the wrap…
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When will GABP host its first All-Star game?

Matt Gahris — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:06:39 +0000

Well, it’s about time! The best in the game are coming to Ohio. It’s been about a decade since that shiny new venue was opened, and it was recently announced that it will host its first All-Star game in 2013. But enough about hockey. This isn’t a Blue Jackets blog. So what about the Reds? When will Great American Ballpark host its first All-Star game?

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Ranking the NL Central First Basemen: Votto and the ‘Others’

Steve Engbloom — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:51:26 +0000

Weird to just type that. For the past couple pf years, the NL Central has displayed a trio of excellent first basemen in the forms of Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder and Joey Votto. Well, the first two are now gone and there is chatter about the lone remaining “member” departing within the period of two years.

No matter, for now.

Here’s the rankings for the NLC first basemen…
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