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Ringolsby: Price Of Indecision
Before they fired him, the Reds positioned manager Bryan Price for failure by not improving a 94-loss team.
Sheehan: Draft Bats, Buy Arms
Finding franchise hitters in the draft, like the Cubs found Kris Bryant, can help teams realize their World Series aspirations.
North Carolina Leads College Baseball Into The Analytics Age
UNC head coach Mike Fox courageously embraced analytics at a time when few college teams did. His decision paid off.
Where Are They Now? Jim Abbott
Jim Abbott, who was born without a right hand, reflects on an improbable career in baseball that still inspires today.
Rushin: Behold The Ballpark
From classics to cookie-cutters, all parks tend to have their faults forgotten over time.
Ringolsby: Unexpected Outcome
Charlie Blackmon began his college career as a pitcher, but then an arm injury set him on his way to hitting.
What Makes A Ballpark Great?
No two ballpark experiences are identical, but the best of the best have several must-have features in common.
Ringolsby: Back In The Saddle
Ron Gardenhire relishes his return to the dugout with the Detroit Tigers.
Sheehan: Second Verse, Same As The First
All six division winners will repeat for first time in the 25 years of the divisional format.
Where Are They Now? Rice University Trio
For all their college accomplishments, Rice starters Philip Humber, Jeff Niemann and Wade Townsend fell short of expectations in pro ball.

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