A New Era For The Pittsburgh Pirates

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By Samantha Russo — 03/07/2011
The Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t seen a winning season in over a decade. But, manager Clint Hurdle is no stranger to rebuilding a team that’s struggling. Four years ago Hurdle led Colorado to its first National League pennant in franchise history. The Rockies went on to play in the World Series that season but lost to the Boston Red Sox. Also that year, the team compiled the highest single-season fielding percentage in Major League history. Hurdle’s efforts in Colorado earned him a third place spot for the National League Manager-of-the-Year award.

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Veterans Give Hope To Orioles

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By Benjamin Barker — 03/07/2011
They haven’t made the playoffs since 1997. They haven’t been to a World Series since 1983. Still, there is hope for the Baltimore Orioles. Just one season removed from spending most of last year at the bottom of the American League East, Baltimore now has a roster that can compete in its division.

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Phillies’ Howard Ready for the Race

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By Daniel Massar – 3/12/2010
Ryan Howard has already accomplished a lot in his first 5 years in the Big Leagues. He is a former Rookie of the Year winner and a two-time National League MVP. Howard has also led the Phillies to three straight NL East titles, two straight NL Titles, and a World Series win in 2008. Howard expects a competitive race in the division this year.

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