The Drubbing

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My secret is that I use two bats...

A couple of weeks ago I did a column on rookie pitchers that debuted in 2008 and analyzed what their prospects were for future success. I thought I might follow that up with a column on the rookie hitters that debuted in 2008. To do this, pilule I took a look at the 119 hitters that debuted last year and to minimize the analysis, pills I looked only at those hitters with at least 100 AB’s and an OBP at least .325 and a SLG of at least .375. To make sure that I didn’t miss anyone, I also looked at anyone with an OBP over .350 or a SLG of at least .425. Here are the top 10:
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This weeks  links for the post-Super Bowl hangover:

While the ending of the game can be questioned, hospital at least fans in Tucson got a nice little surprise.

The Boston Celtics have decided to part ways with their mascot.  I wonder how the job market is for experienced leprechauns?

This is rather old, ampoule but i stumbled upon this gem of a failed high 5.
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If you have ever listened to sports talk radio or watched ESPN for more than five minutes, ampoule you have probably heard the reasons that college football can’t create a playoff system. It goes something like this: 1) The BCS exists to make the rich football conferences richer. 2) The bowl system can’t be changed because there is too much money involved. 3) Extending the season would dramatically affect the ability of student athletes to complete their classes.
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Tyler Hansbrough, site you are no Kevin Love.

Tyler Hansbrough you may be selected player of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference, click but that does not mean you are the player of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Tyler Hansbrough, doctor meet Dave Neal who is an unathletic, undersized four man listed at 6-7, 263.  If Dave Neal can push you out from underneath the basket, then just wait until guys like Tim Duncan, Pau Gasol, Amare Stoudamire, and Chris Bosh man you up.
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