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// 05.12.2009 at 1:45 pm // Have your say »

Jeff Samardzija Official Website/Blog - January 29, 2009 - And We’re Back At It…

Jeff Samardzija (bio) makes his last post before heading to Arizona for spring training.
Original source - Jeff Samardzija Official Website/Blog
Spring Training is right around the corner, and I’m about ready to head out to AZ. All the bags are packed, gear has been shipped, and workouts are about wrapped up. I remember when season #2 [...]

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// 05.12.2009 at 12:53 pm // Have your say »

Ken Griffey Jr Official Website/Blog - No Updates

Ken Griffey Jr (bio) has not updated his blog.
Original source - Ken Griffey Jr Official Website/Blog

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// 05.12.2009 at 12:33 pm // Have your say »

Jimmy Rollins Official Website/Blog - December 24, 2008 - Happy Holidays!

Jimmy Rollins most recent post is pretty self explanatory.
Original source - Jimmy Rollins official website
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to take a moment and wish you guys a safe and happy holiday season!
Peace,
J-Roll

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// 05.11.2009 at 5:07 pm // Have your say »

Kevin Slowey Official Blog - February 16, 2009 - The End

Kevin Slowey (bio) updates his blog during the offseason and in his last post, he gives a quick update before signing off for the season.
Original source - Kevin Slowey MLB Pro Blog
after arriving in florida last weekend, and spending most of the week unpacking, grocery shopping, and catching up with teammates..it’s time to get started [...]

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// 05.11.2009 at 4:57 pm // Have your say »

Andruw Jones Official Blog - March 16, 2008 - Fun Is Over, Time For Work

Andruw Jones’s (bio) latest post was a few months after he signed the ridiculously large contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.  The Los Angeles Dodgers played the San Diego Padres for two spring training games in China.  The post is about Andruw’s thoughts on baseball in China.
Original source - Andruw Jones MLB Pro Blog
It was [...]

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// 05.11.2009 at 4:37 pm // Have your say »

Heath Bell Official Blog - March 15, 2008 - China: Day 4

Heath Bell (bio) talks about his day in China.  The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers played 2 spring training games on March 15 and 16 in China.
Original source - Heath Bell MLB Pro Blog

After the game last night, we went to the silk market here. There were about 10 of us who took [...]

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// 05.11.2009 at 4:22 pm // Have your say »

Joe Blanton Official Blog - June 28, 2008 - Rumor Has It

Joe Blanton (bio) talks about all the trade rumors that was flying around near the trade deadline in 2008.  At that time Blanton was part of the Oakland A’s organization.  Ironically Blanton finishes his post by stating, “Hopefully, though, I’ll stick around (with the Oakland A’s).  I like this team a lot.”  Of course, just [...]

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// 05.11.2009 at 3:04 pm // Have your say »

Bengie Molina Official Blog - May 8, 2009 - Manny, etc.

In Bengie Molina’s (bio) latest post, he first talks about Manny being caught using performance enhancing drugs.  Then he talks about the game against Colorado in which Bengie hit two home runs, but really focuses on Matt Cain and how he kept plugging away to end up with a win even when he wasn’t hitting [...]

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// 05.11.2009 at 2:45 pm // Have your say »

CJ Wilson Official Blog - May 3, 2009 - Baseball Advice…Few Tips

CJ Wilson’s (bio) latest post on his MySpace blog is a few tips on helping out amateur baseball players while referring to one of his previous posts where he provides advice to younger players.
Original source - CJ Wilson MySpace Blog
I’ve been getting a flood of baseball related questions both on twitter and facebook along with [...]

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// 05.10.2009 at 2:06 am // Have your say »

Barry Bonds Official Website/Blog - May 1, 2009 - An Update For the Fans

Barry Bonds (bio) first post in awhile addresses the fans and what he’s been up to.
Original source - BarryBonds.com
Dear Fans,

It’s been awhile since my last update and I thought I would catch you up on what I have been doing lately. Having a lot of free time is not something I’ve been used to my [...]

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// 05.10.2009 at 1:39 am // Have your say »

Curtis Granderson Official Blog on MySpace - December 11, 2008 - Check out this event: An Evening With Curtis Granderson

Curtis Granderson (bio) invites you all to an event taking place in January 2009 that will benefit a good cause.
Original Source - Curtis Granderson MySpace Blog
Check out this event: An Evening With Curtis Granderson
Hosted By:
Curtis Granderson
When:
Friday, January 16, 2009
Where:
Andiamo/Second City/Dirty Martini
42705 Grand River Ave.
Novi
48375
Description:
Join me and some of my friends for this event which will [...]

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// 05.10.2009 at 1:06 am // Have your say »

Pat Neshek Official Website/Blog - May 1, 2009 - Ahhh The Minor League Kid’s Race - I Always Wondered If This Ever Happened

Pat Neshek’s (bio) posts on his official website are probably the most “normal guy” posts you will see from a professional athlete.  His latest post is a video of a couple kids running around on the bases…with the end result being “ohhhhh, $hit”.
Original source - PatNeshek.com
I’ve seen some close calls and other disasters coming up [...]

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// 05.10.2009 at 12:39 am // Have your say »

Curt Schilling Official Blog 38 Pitches - May 8, 2009 - Thank You Jason Bay

We all know Curt Schilling’s (bio) stance on steroids.  Schilling made a post on his blog, 38 Pitches, about how professional athletes make excuses about what they did or did not do.  Basically to sum it up in a few words, how can you not know what you are taking.  People need to take responsibility [...]

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// 05.09.2009 at 11:24 pm // Have your say »

Chad Billingsley Official Blog - September 22, 2007 - So Close

Chad Billingsley (bio) talks about the series versus the Colorado Rockies.
Original source - Yardbarker.com
The past week has been pretty tough to go through. Being my second year, it was quite an experience. Getting so close, and watching it just slip from your fingers. You got to give Colorado their credit, they got the big hits [...]

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// 05.09.2009 at 11:12 pm // Have your say »

Dontrelle Willis Official Blog - March 6, 2008 - Former nemesis

Dontrelle Willis (bio) recaps his outing versus Tom Glavine and the Atlanta Braves.
Original source - Yardbarker.com
ATL once again, my friend. I can’t shake these cats. Today I faced the Braves for the 100th time in my short career, and it was a good game like always. Mr. “300″ was on the mound for them today [...]

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// 05.09.2009 at 8:30 pm // Have your say »

John Lackey Official Blog - September 30, 2008 - Facing the Red Sox

John Lackey (bio) talks about the series coming up against the Red Sox post-Manny era.  He talks about what needs to get done by the team and how Lackey will prepare for the Boston Red Sox.
Original source - Yardbarker.com
We start our series against the Red Sox Wednesday. They are the defending champs. Tough lineup top [...]

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// 05.09.2009 at 8:15 pm // Have your say »

Phil Hughes Official Blog - January 23, 2009 - Contest Winner!

Phil Hughes (bio) started a contest on Yardbarker near the beginning of January in which he asked three questions.  The winner and answers are posted in his latest blog post.  The winner received an autographed cap by Hughes.
Original source - Yardbarker.com
First off I want to thank everyone for their participation. I think the first contest [...]

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// 05.09.2009 at 8:01 pm // Have your say »

Jay Bruce Official Blog - February 27, 2009 - At the Warriors game

The team at Yardbarker caught up with Jay Bruce (bio) when he was in town to watch a Warriors game.
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// 05.09.2009 at 7:39 pm // Have your say »

Matt Kemp Official Blog - March 7, 2009 - Talk About Curing Autism

Matt Kemp’s (bio) latest entry on March 7 is more of a personal post.  He talks about his poker event that will be benefiting TACA (Talk About Curing Autism).  Kemp talks about his personal experience (his brother) with autism and then a background on autism.
Original source - YardBarker.com

Hey Yardbarkers! I’m excited to start my blog [...]

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