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Phil Hughes Is the Nicest Ballplayer on the Planet

"My Phil Hughes Story From this past week." Having visited my cousin earlier this week, I had an amazing experience in the baseball world right in good ol' Pennsylvania...

Written by Avery Decker about about 1 year ago 664 reads 9 comments
David Price Will Keep the Tampa Bay Rays Atop the AL East

After many years of the Rays' (or Devil Rays) reign of defeat in the AL East, it seems as if the future is looking bright. I don't know how you can't disagree with this. 2008 though, is not their year...

Written by Avery Decker about about 1 year ago 826 reads 10 comments
Who Is That?: The 10 Most Underrated Players in Fantasy Baseball

In fantasy baseball, usually the big stars will go first and then the semi-stars and so on. But there are a number of players who are just not looked at as stars in fantasy. Sure they are in the MLB, but they still fall down to those low picks in drafts..

Written by Avery Decker about about 1 year ago 447 reads 13 comments
Minor League Baseball: An Amazing Way To Say "I Know Him"

"I don't know about you guys, but I am a huge fan of minor league baseball." I love going to games and getting pictures and autographs from minor league players, especially from the top prospects...

Written by Avery Decker about about 1 year ago 194 reads 5 comments
Joba Chamberlain Adds to New York Yankees' Pitching Staff Woes

Today, Aug. 4, 2008, Joba Chamberlain started a game for the Yankees against the Texas Rangers. He gave up five ERs and left the game in the fifth. No one realized...

Written by Avery Decker about about 1 year ago 680 reads 10 comments
Mets vs. Phillies: What Top Three Sluggers Would You Rather Have?

In baseball, there are a lot of rivalries like the Cubs and Cardinals, Yankees and Red Sox, and the Mets and Phillies. The Phillies and the Mets have a lot in common and have a lot of stars and All-Stars on their teams...

Written by Avery Decker about about 1 year ago 216 reads 2 comments
#1 Overall Draft Picks: What Baseball Teams Walk Away With The Future Greats?

Every year, MLB has a draft so teams can re-plenish their farm systems with young prospects that will hopefully be the future of their franchises...

Written by Avery Decker about about 1 year ago 128 reads 2 comments
Bostons Best Is Embarrassing

As the Boston Red Sox make a run for the NL East, and are a top contender for the 2008 World Series, one of they're best and most fan loved (Boston fans) player on the team is embarrassing to the team...

Written by Avery Decker about about 1 year ago 108 reads 1 comments
Can Parts of Your Fantasy Team Be Built Around Rookies?

When it comes to fantasy drafts for MLB, people look to build their teams around alot of big name players. They like to have big name hitters like Ryan Howard and Albert Pujols; big name pitchers like Marriano Rivera, Johan Santana, and Brandon Webb...

Written by Avery Decker about about 1 year ago 133 reads 1 comments
Why Josh Hamilton Is The Future Of Baseball

The story of Josh Hamilton goes back awhile. After being one of the few first overall picks to be drafted straight out of Raleigh, NC's High School, he quickly moved through the D-Rays farm system...

Written by Avery Decker about about 1 year ago 405 reads 9 comments
The New York Yankees: Who Should Be Pitching the Subway Series

The New York Yankees have the highest salary of any team in the MLB. Brian Cashman, the GM of this great franchise tries to make the Yankees as good as they can be...

Written by Avery Decker about about 1 year ago 362 reads 1 comments
Almost Half Way Through The Season, Who's Your Rookie Of The Year Candidate?

Baseball today has so many great prospects, you can't even remember all of them. Many of them have not came into the major leagues yet and are waiting to break out and make their impact on the team...

Written by Avery Decker about about 1 year ago 107 reads 0 comments

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Avery Decker Article Archive

Phil Hughes Is the Nicest Ballplayer on the Planet

David Price Will Keep the Tampa Bay Rays Atop the AL East

Who Is That?: The 10 Most Underrated Players in Fantasy Baseball

Minor League Baseball: An Amazing Way To Say "I Know Him"

Joba Chamberlain Adds to New York Yankees' Pitching Staff Woes

Mets vs. Phillies: What Top Three Sluggers Would You Rather Have?

#1 Overall Draft Picks: What Baseball Teams Walk Away With The Future Greats?

Bostons Best Is Embarrassing

Can Parts of Your Fantasy Team Be Built Around Rookies?

Why Josh Hamilton Is The Future Of Baseball

The New York Yankees: Who Should Be Pitching the Subway Series

Almost Half Way Through The Season, Who's Your Rookie Of The Year Candidate?

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