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Alex Rios: A Renaissance of Competence

Posted by Drew Fairservice under Alex Rios, Analysis, Chicago White Sox, Mike Trout, Vernon Wells on May 21, 2013

Boston Red Sox v Chicago White Sox

The 2013 is full of terrific redemption stories, most of them residing on the New York Yankees. Travis Hafner and Vernon Wells are putting together seasons many refused to believe they still had in them.

Vernon Well, in particular, looks like a new man. A few changes to his swing and setup have the former Blue Jays center fielder swinging like it’s 2006. Or 2010. Maybe 2003. One of those odd years in which Vernon Wells is good, I can’t tell which one.

While Vernon Wells might steal all the headlines with his multi-positional verstality and (dead cat) bounce back to relevance, he isn’t the only recovering Blue Jays outfielder putting together a solid first half in 2013. Wells’ old outfield mate Alex Rios is swinging the bat better than just about any outfielder in baseball, actually.

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The Getting Blanked Podcast #131: Diamonds in the Rough

Posted by Drew Fairservice under Podcast on May 21, 2013

Detroit Tigers v Seattle Mariners

Ever hear of Clayton Kershaw? Miguel Cabrera? BARRY BONDS? If not, get ready for a real education at the hands of the Getting Blanked podcast, as we uncover these gems and more in discussing the baseballing world at large.

Listen to the podcast directly here.

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Some (underlined) Mint Musical Interludes courtesy of The Constantines and Arts & Crafts Records and Deathwish Records. Check out the full catologue and buy what you like. It’s the right thing to do.

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Wayback Machine Turns Up Crazy Eyes LaRussa

Posted by Drew Fairservice under HardBall Talkin', Riffin' And GIFfin' on May 21, 2013

God bless the good people at MLB for dumping weird and wonderful videos onto their Youtube channel from time to time. This is a brawl between the A’s and Angels from 1995. It starts slowly as this donnybrook was more of a slow burn than an immediate mound-charging outburst.

It gets going pretty well, with pushing AND shoving and lots of angry faces. None angrier or crazier than Tony LaRussa.

Seriously, he looks like a maniac. Hit the jump for the crucial insanity GIF.

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URL Weaver: Tribal Movement

Posted by Drew Fairservice under Link Dump on May 21, 2013

Seattle Mariners v Cleveland Indians

The Cleveland Indians just might be on to something. As is recognizing your strengths and moving to improve your weaknesses. As it turns out, signing very good baseball players for reasonable terms is good for business also.

Last season, Cleveland started out well but couldn’t maintain their strong play through the long summer. A team which excelled at getting on base, the 2012 Indians lacked the power to drive those runners home. On May 21st, 2012, Cleveland found themselves in the exact spot they currently sit: first place in the American League Central division.

But this isn’t your slightly older twin brother’s Indians. The upgrades the team made over the off-season and the further development of their homegrown talent suggests this Cleveland team might be a little bit closer to “authentic contender.”

Maybe.

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The Getting Blanked Podcast #130: Dead By the Holidays

Posted by Drew Fairservice under Podcast on May 17, 2013

ugly socks

The Getting Blanked podcast for a Friday! We grab the old standings and decide, definitely, which teams playoff chances are dead and which are still alive. It’s very scientific and totally binding. As for the sock? You have to wait for that one.

Listen to the podcast directly here.

Subscribe to Getting Blanked on iTunes to ensure the podcast, daily video show and other life-changing materials goes straight to your device of choice each week. Or, you can hook up the RSS feed here if that is more your style.

Some (underlined) Mint Musical Interludes courtesy of The Constantines and Arts & Crafts Records and Deathwish Records. Check out the full catologue and buy what you like. It’s the right thing to do.

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Enjoy Some Deliciously Dated Rockies Promos

Posted by Drew Fairservice under Colorado Rockies, HardBall Talkin' on May 17, 2013

The languid pace of these slightly bizarre Rockies marketing videos is almost refreshing. Though, without any actual game footage to lean on, what else was the ad company going to use to sell the team? Ummm, rocks! And height! And the height of rocks! It’s all deadly, really.

Just think about creating a similar piece now. It would be all smash cuts and WUBWUBWUB dubstep beats and that infernal dinosaur making children cry and haunting the dreams of young and old alike.

For fun, hit the jump for a more EXTREME video of extreme sports in action. Rockies baseball, just like base jumping (except significantly more religious.)

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Today in Heart Melting: A Surprise Reunion

Posted by Drew Fairservice under HardBall Talkin' on May 17, 2013

“I was really excited and then I felt like it was a dream”

This is nothing if not incredible. A heart-warming reunion between a US service member and his adolescent daughter. Delightful. Enjoy and then hug somebody who matters to you.

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