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Small improvement for Royals

2010-05-27T16:47:00.001-07:00

The Kansas City Royals got Josh Anderson from the Tigers for some cash. ; This was a good move for both teams. ; But, a really good bargain for the Royals. ; Anderson was designated for assignment and had to clear waivers to be put in the farm system. ; That would be unlikely. ; So, rather than wait their turn, the Royals gave the Tigers cash and made it a trade. ; The Tigers get money out of the deal instead of losing him for nothing. ; Win win. ; He has hit .242 in 74 games and has 13 stolen bases. ; He strengthens the outfield for the Royals and gives them a little more speed. ; Since he is only 26, he has a year or two more perhaps to improve. ;

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Learn To Focus on Contact With a Broom Bat

2010-05-27T04:47:00.001-07:00

	Learn To Focus on Contact With a Broom Bat baseballtips.com Now you are learning to focus in hitting the back-inside of the baseball... and hitting them hard more often! Using a small diameter bat is like taking game intensity focus into at-bats... any time and any place you might take some BP! Make yourself a live wire in the batters box with some focused practice habits.	From:Baseballtips Views:371 1ratings
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Next stop in my baseball career the Toledo Mud Hens

2010-05-26T16:47:00.001-07:00

In my life I have attended many more major league games than minor league ones, but 2010 will be a chance for me to experience the minors like never before. ; I will be working in media relations for the Toledo Mud Hens of the International League. ; The Mud Hens are the Triple-A affiliate of the Tigers and play at Fifth Third Field, just an hour from Detroit, which means that Tigers on rehab assignments will likely make cameo appearances throughout the season.

Those who have worn the Mud Hen uniform include Hall of Famers Kirby Puckett (the team was affiliated with the Twins from 1978 through 1986) and manager Casey Stengel, as well as longtime Tigers Travis Fryman and Kirk Gibson, and active players Curtis Granderson of the Yankees and Carlos Pe�a of the Red Sox. ; Scott Sizemore, who will replace Placido Polanco as Detroit’s 2nd baseman this season, spent the better part of 2009 in Toledo.

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Big Sloppy

2010-05-26T04:47:00.001-07:00

Top of the 8th, game tied 4-4, men on first and second, two out: Big Sloppy strikes out on a 3-2 pitch.

Everyone wants to feel bad for Ortiz. They wonder why Francona waited until his formerly known as "clutch" hitter was almost to the batter's box before pinch hitting Lowell for him in Wednesday night's Toronto game. How Francona didn't tell Ortiz he was being pinch hit for sooner to avoid the embarrasingly long walk back to the dug out. Well, answer this: How else do you send a message to the "D.H." who you already pinch hit for once this year? Ortiz didn't learn anything from that experience, apparently. He's approaching the point where his batting average just might fall below his I.Q.

And despite every opportunity for redemption, Big Sloppy continues to take late swings on bad balls that make him look older and slower than dear Mike Lowell, with his salt and pepper hair and surgically repaired hip. I'm not going to say Lowell would have drawn a walk in Ortiz's place, the way he did in Toronto...that's for the Baseball Gods to decide. No, I will say that if Lowell did strike out, he still wouldn't look as bad as Ortiz did.

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Nomah Night

2010-05-25T04:46:00.001-07:00

I heard a joke on WEEI today in which a caller asked "So, is Nomar Night tonight, and Ortiz Night tomorrow night? Or is Ortiz Night tonight?" ; I laughed. Then I realized that Ortiz and Nomar have a lot in common.

;See, Nomar was the face of the Sox franchise up until game 7 of the ALCS against the Yankees in 2003. Sure we had Manny on that team, and Pedro, but it was still Nomar's team. He was a born and bred Red Sox player, and probably the best short-stop of my life time. The point is, he was essentially the face of the Franchise. But, after his mysterious wrist injury (Nomar still insists that he never took steroids, and that the reason many players tested positive in 04 is because they were told that the results of that testing would be confidential. Because it was confidential, many players "lied" and "admitted to using performance enhancing dugs" just to promote standardized testing throughout the Major leagues. Yeah, Right.) After the wrist injury, Nomar just wasn't himself any more, and he buckled under increasing media scrutiny. Theo traded Nomar half way through the 04 season, and it was that jolt to the team that propelled the Sox to their first World Series title in 86 years.

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Akadema ProSoft Baseball Glove - Game Ready!

2010-05-24T16:46:00.001-07:00

	Akadema ProSoft Baseball Glove - Game Ready! The Akadema Prosoft Series Glove is a hand-crafted glove that's light and playable right out of the box. The Pro Soft series is constructed with Akadema's exclusive GameDay Prosoft Steerhide to give a player a great fit and feel. I absolutely recommend the APP 240 catchers mitt for any coach. You won't spend a season breaking it in. (I like catching my players with a catchers mitt and broke this one in while long-tossing with a young pro and followed up with a session catching BP fastballs from a pitching machine... and now its ready to go.) I like all of the other gloves and mitts in this Pro Soft Series as a recreational glove or if you need a back-up... or for that extra-position glove you may need. It ain't pro stock... but it ain't bad...especially for the price. (not recommended for a High School Varsity front-line glove...it won't last more than one season at that level. This product is available at baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:1628 1ratings
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Spike Proof Baseball Stance Mat w/ Home Plate

2010-05-24T04:46:00.001-07:00

	Spike Proof Baseball Stance Mat w/ Home Plate The perfect accessory for any indoor or outdoor batting cage or batting station... Constructed of Sporturf, the highest quality baseball turf available, and designed to give a softer, more realistic feel while outlasting most other turf. The home plate stance mat has permanent white turf batter box lines and a painted on home plate. The mat itself is constructed from an extremely dense 36 oz. spring set "Bermuda" turf pile with a 5mm urelon foam cushion. The spike proof construction measures approximately 3/4" thick and the mat can be used outdoors and protects flooring indoors. It's designed to hold up against any batter's twisting and high torque swing! Buy What Pro & College baseball Teams Buy: Available in green and terra cotta brown at this link: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:663 0ratings
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Brett Baseball Necklace - Double Titanium ION

2010-05-23T16:46:00.001-07:00

	Brett Baseball Necklace - Double Titanium ION I've been wearing titanium ION necklaces on and off for as long as I have seen them on Big League Players... maybe because I am still looking for an edge... another habit that players pick up and old players remember. Does it work... is it good? I think so, but frankly, I have no medical background and offer no medical advise. We assume common sense in purchases. baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:2533 2ratings
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Bobby Cox has one more season in him

2010-05-23T04:46:00.001-07:00

Braves manager Bobby Cox announced this week his plans to retire after the 2010 season and to immediately take on a consulting role with the team. ; Cox has won 2,409 games as a manager and is fourth all-time in the category, behind only Connie Mack (3,731), John McGraw (2,763) and current Cardinals manager Tony La Russa (2,550). ; Cox has five pennants and one World Series title to his name, and won the Manager of the Year award four times. ; Under his leadership, the Braves have won 100 games six times. ; The next manager of the Atlanta Braves will have big shoes to fill.

How ‘bout that?

How about Adam Laroche? ; Since being traded back to the Braves mid-season, Laroche has slugged .622 to go with his .355 batting average and .426 on-base percentage. ; In 126 fewer at-bats, Laroche has hit twice as many home runs (12) as did his predecessor, Casey Kotchman. ; To top it off, Laroche has made just one error in 47 games with Atlanta and boasts a .998 fielding percentage.

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Break in a Baseball Glove with Our Glove Hammer

2010-05-22T16:46:00.001-07:00

	Break in a Baseball Glove with Our Glove Hammer Find this product at baseballtips.com Break in a baseball glove with the Glove Hammer.Comes with a maple handle and a 3-inch wood ball and a leather lanyard. This reduces the time it takes to break-in your new baseball or softball glove and easier to use indoors.	From:Baseballtips Views:4556 7ratings
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Increase Pitching Machine Use with Mobile Wheels Pitching Machine Transport System

2010-05-22T04:46:00.001-07:00

	Increase Pitching Machine Use with Mobile Wheels Pitching Machine Transport System Now at Baseball Tips you can get this amazing Pitching Machine storage solution. Simply attach caddy wheels to any of your tripod based pitching machines and you'll be able to roll it in and out of storage onto concrete, infield dirt or grass with ease. Come see more at the link below today! baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:1658 0ratings
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Red Sox Get Much Needed Win and End a 6 Game Losing Streak

2010-05-21T04:46:00.001-07:00

;Last Night B. Penny and the Sox came out on a mission and that was to break this losing streak and they did. But I personally was more concerned about our hitting. After getting swept by the Yankees in a 4 game series which has not happened in over 20 years, I wasn't concerned about our pitching (except Smoltz which the Sox dealt with after that 1st game massacre and giving up 9 earned, they put him on assignment) I was worried about our line-up.

Pappi and Bay have been off and Pedroia and Youk just couldn't hit against NY and that went for our whole line up except Ellsbury who was able to be consistant. So when the Sox came out last night and scored 2 runs in the 1st on a Ellsbury double then a Pedroia ;homer (9) ;starting off the game ;with a lead, the Sox ;looked like the ;team we know. In the 2nd the Sox would score a run on a hit by Pappi, then followed by a N. Green homer (6) ;giving the Sox a early 4-0 lead. ; This was a great sign for me just seeing the Sox making great contact and scoring runs but Detroit would rally. After a Bay homer (22) ;in the 5th the Sox led 5-3 heading into the 7th when Delcarman came in for Penny and Detroit would tie the game at 5 all!! ;

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How To - Baseball & Batting Cage Netting

2010-05-20T16:46:00.001-07:00

	How To - Baseball & Batting Cage Netting A Bit of Advice on Purchasing Your Batting Cage Net baseballtips.com All Nets are not created equal... and you don't want to buy this stuff twice! Price only isn't where you stop shopping... compare type of material (nylon should cost more) & its strength for instance (#36 will outlast a #21) All nets look good right out of the box ...but the true value, the cost you will pay is based on years of service... like ballplayers...lol! Then, the internet gives you plenty of choices but unfortunately, some may "fudge" on the true strength and weight of your net... There's just a very low price without concern for repeat business. As a consumer, how would you know? How do you know a good net from a bad net? Now that's a tough one... your buying decision may come down to whether or not you feel the company is trustworthy and your own gut feelings. And you just wanted a batting cage... thanks for reading. Hope it helps you. --JP	From:Baseballtips Views:613 1ratings
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Bubbles bursting by the minute

2010-05-19T04:44:00.001-07:00

South Florida got hammered by Georgetown today. ; That means that SFU most likely won't be invited to the big dance. ;

Missouri got beat by lowly Nebraska. ; That is very unimpressive. ; The Tigers have a 10-6 record in Big 12 play. ; That alone should qualify them for the NCAA tourney. ; But losing in the first round to Nebraska who is 14 and 17 on the year is bad.

;What's scary is teams that run the table and make it that otherwise wouldn't have. ; This bumps off another bubble team. ; I don't think Nebraska will run the table, but someone usually does.

Back to the Big East. ; Cincinatti and Seton Hall are still alive, but they won't likely run the table either. ; ; However, Seton Hall takes on the 7 seed in Notre Dame. ; This is a big game for the Fighting Irish. ; They are a bubble team that is looking better than most. ; A loss here could really hurt them. ; A win should be enough to get them in.

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Baseball & Softball Field Fence Cap

2010-05-18T16:44:00.001-07:00

	Baseball & Softball Field Fence Cap Baseball & softball field fence toppers or fence caps give you a safety factor from outfielders getting hands and arms torn up by chain links, they define a home run and will make a ballpark look complete. Fence capping makes any ballpark feel like a stadium when combined with our windscreen. Call with your details or dimensions! 1-800-487-7432. Team colors available but yellow may save you some extra money. Better than that "drain pipe" stuff you see so much of. Learn More: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:270 1ratings
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Lebrons Elbow

2010-05-17T16:44:00.001-07:00

Most folks were nervous in the 8th inning with two on and no bullpen to go to. Not me, and my faith was not in thanks to Buckholz. See, the Celtics had just closed out their series with the Heat (a game later than they should have, I know...) but as I said in my last post...ever since the very first night of the 2010 season, when the C's win, the Sox win.

I've got to admit, I didn't watch much of the Sox game, though I was lucky enough to tune in for the key moments, such as Lowell pinch hitting for Ortiz, and then drawing the walk with the bases loaded for the go-ahead run. Then I was back for Ramon Ramirez remembering how to pitch. Really, this was the best he's looked all season, and on a night when Papelbon, Okijima, and Bard were all unavailable, his performance was nearly as impressive as Buckholz himself going 8 and giving up just 1 run.

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Sox Begin 2010

2010-05-17T04:44:00.001-07:00

I have folded up the Tom Brady jersey and put it away. ; I have set aside the Kevin Garnett jersey until i take it out for the Celtics playoff push. ; It is time now to don the jersey of your favorite Red Sox players and get ready for another exciting Major League Baseball season. ; Spring is finally here. ; I have to hand it to Major League Baseball. ; I think that this year they got it right. ; They didn't ship the World Series winners overseas to play in Japan or China or somewhere and they didn't open the season with Royals vs Tigers or some other match-up without much appeal. ; This year the season began on Easter Sunday with a match-up between the defending World Series champion New York Yankees and their arch rival the Boston Red Sox. ; This is, hands down, the best rivalry in sports. ; The series didn't go the way I wanted it to, but we did get our first win against the Yankees under our belt and the games were well played for the most part. ; Hey, when you think about it last year the Sox won the first 8 games against the Yankees only to lose 9 out of the next 10 so maybe losing 2 out of the first 3 ain't bad.

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Inexpensive Youth Pitching Machine-25 to 40 MPH - Heater Starting Pitcher

2010-05-16T16:44:00.001-07:00

	Inexpensive Youth Pitching Machine-25 to 40 MPH - Heater Starting Pitcher The Starting Pitcher Soft Lite-Ball Pitching Machine pitches fastballs, inside breaking balls, and outside breaking balls. The powerful A/C motor throws inexpensive special soft lite-balls up to 40 miles per hour. Learn more and see all 32 of our pitching machines at: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:868 0ratings
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Big Sloppy

2010-05-15T16:44:00.001-07:00

Top of the 8th, game tied 4-4, men on first and second, two out: Big Sloppy strikes out on a 3-2 pitch.

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Kip Leather Series Baseball Gloves - 20% Lighter!

2010-05-14T16:43:00.001-07:00

	Kip Leather Series Baseball Gloves - 20% Lighter! Akadema Pro Kip Leather Series baseball gloves are the glove of choice for those players with great hands, who are not overly concerned how long their glove will last. Pro players and high level college baseball players are going nuts over this series...I see more & more of them each season. Our Kip Leather is harvested in Europe then tanned in Japan. They are 20% lighter, very pliable, easier to break in and have more tensile strength than other competing gloves. I still prefer my Akadema Pro Leather for its extra thickness and cushion... but I also don't have the quick hands I once did... another reason why we give you these choices! All models are built for specific fielding positions. Choose your model at: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:1318 1ratings
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Nomah Night

2010-05-14T04:43:00.001-07:00

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Learn To Focus on Contact With a Broom Bat

2010-05-13T04:42:00.001-07:00

	Learn To Focus on Contact With a Broom Bat baseballtips.com Now you are learning to focus in hitting the back-inside of the baseball... and hitting them hard more often! Using a small diameter bat is like taking game intensity focus into at-bats... any time and any place you might take some BP! Make yourself a live wire in the batters box with some focused practice habits.	From:Baseballtips Views:355 1ratings
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The Tri-fecta the Trinity TGIF for Boston Sports

2010-05-12T16:42:00.001-07:00

Red Sox vs. Yankees. Celtics vs. Cavaliers in game 3 of a 1-1 series. Bruins vs. Flyers in possible series sweep.

There are so many story lines for this Friday night in Boston Sports.

Red Sox: You just swept the Angels. The Angels have problems of their own, being staked to a 4-0 lead after the ist inning thanks to the Dice-man's proclivity to gamble on his pitches. I understand that the Japanese strike-zone is different than MLB...but Dice-dude, you've been here 3 years now. I know you can speak English. You have to at least understand it, or else what exactly is V-mart and his own heavy accent conveying to you when he goes to chat on the mound after you walk 3 straight? What does ;John Farrell ;say while the umpire walks all the way out to the mound to break the conversation up. That's always a great way to get on the Ump's good side. Throw a ton of balls, and then make ;the Ump ;actually walk the 60'6" to the pitchers mound. In any event, the Sox offense again came up huge. The Angels certainly helped, but at this point we'll take whatever help we can get. On a 4 game win-streak, Bring on the Yankees!

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Monster Backyard Catch Net - My Favorite For $100!

2010-05-10T16:40:00.001-07:00

	Monster Backyard Catch Net - My Favorite For $100! Save The Neighbors Windows & Your Lost Balls Too! This is a breakthrough backyard catch net. It is large (not a problem to break down or slide against a wall for storage), can be used for many sports including soccer and golf too (use wiffle or foam balls for golf) Perfect for any batting tee or soft toss station and serves well for pitching practice too. Great for single backyard player as a solo batting or pitching station! You get a lot for this price - JP Click here to read more and purchase: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:3101 0ratings
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Crush-It Pitching Machine Throws Golf Wiffle Balls

2010-05-09T04:39:00.001-07:00

	Crush-It Pitching Machine Throws Golf Wiffle Balls The Crusher Mini Lite-Ball Pitching Machine allows you to take thousands of extra swings, right in your backyard or ballpark... training your eye to focus & hit a ball approximately two-thirds smaller than a real baseball. And if you can hit this soft foam golf wiffleball, imagine how you'll hit a real game baseball or softballball when you step up to the plate. And because the Crusher Lite-Ball is soft, you can improve your hitting anywhere. Models are rechargeable and arrive ready for practice! Inexpensive and efficient...especially for solo player batting practice... A lot of fun too! You can find this product at: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:2770 0ratings
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Joe Girardi- Let the Force Be With You or Else

2010-05-08T16:39:00.001-07:00

The New York Yankees have cruised through the 2009 baseball regular season, destroying teams with their 9 slugger deep line-up that includes not one player having a bad year. While every hitter is having varying degrees of success, not one man in that line-up is performing below their norms (save for mighty A-Rod, who's injury has slowed him down a bit to the tune of only ;26 homers and 80+ RBI's). The bullpen has also been stellar, with Mariano Rivera looking as spry as he did in 1996, and with Phil Hughes redefining his 2009 season in the ilk of that very same roie Rivera held in '96- the gutsy set-up man that becomes a dominating extension of the closer. The defense has improved mightily too, especially around the infield, where Derek Jeter has revived his defensive career by extending his lateral range and improving his arm strength. Robinson Cano has looked interested for the first time in the field since his rookie season and Mark Texeira has done wonders for everyone, displaying why he is considered a defensive elite (you can tell Don Mattingly was his favorite player growing up, his range and glove work ;are superb). ;

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How To - Baseball & Batting Cage Netting

2010-05-08T04:39:00.001-07:00

	How To - Baseball & Batting Cage Netting A Bit of Advice on Purchasing Your Batting Cage Net baseballtips.com All Nets are not created equal... and you don't want to buy this stuff twice! Price only isn't where you stop shopping... compare type of material (nylon should cost more) & its strength for instance (#36 will outlast a #21) All nets look good right out of the box ...but the true value, the cost you will pay is based on years of service... like ballplayers...lol! Then, the internet gives you plenty of choices but unfortunately, some may "fudge" on the true strength and weight of your net... There's just a very low price without concern for repeat business. As a consumer, how would you know? How do you know a good net from a bad net? Now that's a tough one... your buying decision may come down to whether or not you feel the company is trustworthy and your own gut feelings. And you just wanted a batting cage... thanks for reading. Hope it helps you. --JP	From:Baseballtips Views:568 1ratings
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Akadema ProSoft Baseball Glove - Game Ready!

2010-05-07T16:38:00.001-07:00

	Akadema ProSoft Baseball Glove - Game Ready! The Akadema Prosoft Series Glove is a hand-crafted glove that's light and playable right out of the box. The Pro Soft series is constructed with Akadema's exclusive GameDay Prosoft Steerhide to give a player a great fit and feel. I absolutely recommend the APP 240 catchers mitt for any coach. You won't spend a season breaking it in. (I like catching my players with a catchers mitt and broke this one in while long-tossing with a young pro and followed up with a session catching BP fastballs from a pitching machine... and now its ready to go.) I like all of the other gloves and mitts in this Pro Soft Series as a recreational glove or if you need a back-up... or for that extra-position glove you may need. It ain't pro stock... but it ain't bad...especially for the price. (not recommended for a High School Varsity front-line glove...it won't last more than one season at that level. This product is available at baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:1485 1ratings
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Awesome Pro Series Baseball Gloves by Akadema

2010-05-07T04:38:00.001-07:00

	Awesome Pro Series Baseball Gloves by Akadema The Pro Series Baseball Gloves by Akadema are made from only Top Grain USA Steerhide and 1/4" thick USA Rawhide laces. It has the big name look with a much lower price! They break in quite quick and hold their shape. I see many more of our models on Big League Baseball Players this year...the word is getting around! Recommended Highly for competitive High School and College Players and absolutely for travel players who don't follow the crowd! Each model is built for specific positions to help you choose... I guarantee you will love these gloves! BTW: you won't find a better catcher mitt...and absolutely not for these prices! Pick the size you like and you're done! UPDATE: The New Akadema Kip Leather Series is now available for those with great hands and who want a lighter glove. Akadema Pro Series is still my traditional favorite for wear, feel and awesome pro looks. Check out your next great glove or mitt! baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:4240 2ratings
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Our Most Popular Pitchers L Screen & Safety Net - 7'x 7' Pro Series L-Screen

2010-05-06T16:37:00.001-07:00

	Our Most Popular Pitchers L Screen & Safety Net - 7'x 7' Pro Series L-Screen Your players and pitching machines are as important as any Major Leaguer's, so protect them with the same equipment. These Pro L Screens will look and work great for many seasons, even in harsh climates. Strong stable support legs will keep the screen sturdy. Sets up and breaks down quickly. Optional wheel kit available. click to see all 30 of our screens at: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:479 1ratings
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The Heater Baseball & Softball Pitching Machine

2010-05-06T04:37:00.001-07:00

	The Heater Baseball & Softball Pitching Machine The Heater Combo model accurately pitches baseballs from 25 mph to 60 MPH and 11" youth or 12" adult size softballs up to 56 MPH all in one machine. (FYI - machine pitch leagues use around 38-40 mph) The pitching wheel throws has been upgraded to an air filled tire to improve fastball accuracy. This also allows the Heater Combo to pitch leather or rubber machine pitch dimple baseballs or softballs without damaging the wheel or the ball! Less than 40 lbs makes it portable for backyard or trips to the ballfield. FREE auto feeder holds 12 baseballs or 9 softballs (11" or 12") and feeds balls at 10 second intervals. Learn more & see matching batting cage at: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:18107 5ratings
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Red Sox Get Much Needed Win and End a 6 Game Losing Streak

2010-05-05T16:36:00.001-07:00

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Fenway Home Opener 2010

2010-05-05T04:36:00.001-07:00

Former commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti once wrote: “[Baseball] breaks your heart. ; It is designed to break your heart. ; The game begins in spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone.” ;

Today, many feel baseball has broken our hearts all over again. ; Instead of talking about how many bases Jacoby Elsbury will steal this year, many fans feel that Major League Baseball has stolen our opening day right out from under us. ; The bright sunshine will be replaced by the moon, blue sky replaced by the stars and the planets and just how can grass look all that green under artificial light? ;

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Heater Fastball Curveball Pitching Machine

2010-05-04T16:36:00.001-07:00

	Heater Fastball Curveball Pitching Machine The Heater Curveball Pro Pitching Machine accurately pitches leather baseballs, machine pitch dimple baseballs and wiffle balls too. It throws RH & LH curveballs and sliders plus game like fastballs too! It is very portable, weighing only 35 lbs so it goes from trunk to ballpark in one trip! The air filled pitching wheel improves overall pitch accuracy and reduces the wear on the tire and leather baseball seams too. The wheel is fully enclosed for maximum safety. Speeds adjust from 25 mph to Machine Pitch League settings of 38-40 mph and can be adjusted upwards to well over 50 mph; great for youth baseball players up through 14/15 yrs old. Need more speed? Simply close the distance between the Heater Fastball/Curveball Pitching Machine and the batter. Simulates well over 70 mph! This is the most inexpensive way to get your youth hitters tons of swings at RH or LH curveballs & sliders plus game-like fastballs too! Now Includes Steel Auto Ball Feeder...FREE! Learn more & see the matching batting cage baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:3382 1ratings
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The Truth in Miami

2010-05-04T04:36:00.001-07:00

The Miami Heat had a foul to give, and Paul Pierce still intimidated his defender enough to dribble within the arc and take a shot that was so clutch in this series it gave me the chance to shout, "Miami can't ; handle The Truth!".

In reality, Miami would probably have lost if the game had gone to over-time. With Dwayne Wade on the Heat bench after landing awkwardly on Ray Allen's foot after taking an ill-advised 3, it was apparent that the Heat would eventually lose this game. That's despite the Heat's bench outscoring the C's bench 31 to 10. Of course, aside from Kendrick Perkins having a cold night, the other four Celtic's starters looked like they wanted to just get this Heat series over with.

;So now the C's are up 3-0 in the series, and they're actually one game away from not just sweeping the Heat in 4, but sweeping them in 7 if the regular season games are taken into account. That means that this aging team will have a few extra days off before the probable Cavalier's match up in the second round. The Cav's were foolish to let the Bulls win a game. After the grueling 7 game series the C's had against the Bulls last year, we're all too aware of how tenacious that Bulls team can be. They're young, but they don't quit, and I'm willing to bet they take the Cav's to at least game 6 now.

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Akadema Infielders Pancake Training Glove

2010-05-03T16:35:00.001-07:00

	Akadema Infielders Pancake Training Glove Akadema's Pancake Glove reinforces proper 2-handed fielding, teaches the quick hands & footwork needed to compete at the higher levels. This glove fits any age player. Watch as any position player (not just infielders) will move their feet & bodies to get behind the ball for improved mechanics & quicker transfers. What do you call infielders with slow hands and feet? Outfielders! --JP Our Pancake Training Gloves & team pack savings available at: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:731 1ratings
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Learn To Focus on Contact With a Broom Bat

2010-05-01T16:35:00.001-07:00

	Learn To Focus on Contact With a Broom Bat baseballtips.com Now you are learning to focus in hitting the back-inside of the baseball... and hitting them hard more often! Using a small diameter bat is like taking game intensity focus into at-bats... any time and any place you might take some BP! Make yourself a live wire in the batters box with some focused practice habits.	From:Baseballtips Views:345 1ratings
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Heater Base Hit Fastball Pitching Machine

2010-05-01T04:34:00.001-07:00

	Heater Base Hit Fastball Pitching Machine The Heater Base Hit Fastball Pitching Machine is the safest and most affordable real baseball pitching machine that makes you a great hitter at home or away. BaseHit's revolutionary design incorporates a fast spinning motor and small covered wheel to pitch balls with the world's most compact pitching machine ever developed. Now includes Free Automatic Ball Feeder! Learn more & see matching batting cage at: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:1803 0ratings
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Baseball & Softball Field Fence Cap

2010-04-30T16:34:00.001-07:00

	Baseball & Softball Field Fence Cap Baseball & softball field fence toppers or fence caps give you a safety factor from outfielders getting hands and arms torn up by chain links, they define a home run and will make a ballpark look complete. Fence capping makes any ballpark feel like a stadium when combined with our windscreen. Call with your details or dimensions! 1-800-487-7432. Team colors available but yellow may save you some extra money. Better than that "drain pipe" stuff you see so much of. Learn More: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:257 1ratings
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The Big Unit hangs em up

2010-04-29T16:34:00.001-07:00

Big news from the Big Unit: 46-year-old Randy Johnson announced his retirement, concluding his career with a record of 303-166, a 3.29 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP. ;His five Cy Young Awards – one with the Mariners and four in a row with the Diamondbacks – rank him behind only Roger Clemens, and his 4,875 career strikeouts are second only to Nolan Ryan. ; He was a 10-time All-Star, starting the Midsummer Classic four times – twice for each league. Johnson made history in 2004 when he became the oldest player – at 40 – to throw a perfect game.

Johnson was a crucial member of his Diamondbacks team in the 2001 playoffs: after pitching well but losing his only start in the first round, he went 2-0 with 1.12 E.R.A. in the National League Championship Series against the Braves, including a 2-0 complete game shutout against Greg Maddux. ; Then in the World Series, Johnson shut down the three-time defending champions from the Bronx with absolute dominance. ; He picked up three wins, including a complete game shutout in Game 1 and back-to-back victories in Games 6 and 7, to end the Yankee Dynasty. ; He surrendered only nine hits and three walks in 17.1 innings for a remarkable 0.692 WHIP to go along with a 1.04 E.R.A. ;For his extraordinary performance, he was named co-MVP of the Series. ; A fan attraction everywhere he went, Randy Johnson will surely be missed.

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More Thoughts on MLB Pitching Statistics

2010-04-28T16:33:00.001-07:00

In the National League, the elongated double switch shows again why pitching statistics are quite poorly attributed. ;A traditional double switch involves the manager inserting a position player into the game ;for the current pitcher and a new pitcher for a position player--typically one who just made an out, so that the new pitcher won't be batting for nearly a full trip through the lineup.

However, this same basic maneuver can also occur by simply pinch-hitting for the pitcher while on offense and then placing the pitcher in for whichever player makes the last out of the inning. ;If the team takes the lead (and subsequently does not lose it), the just-substituted-for pitcher gets credited with the win.

The problem is this: if this scenario occurs before the 5th inning, the starting pitcher cannot get the win, so it'll almost certainly be the next guy who pitches that will get the win. ;But given that a position player is the opne who was inserted for the pitcher, why wouldn't

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Want More Bat Speed for No Name Price? - Akadema Xtension Baseball Bat

2010-04-28T04:33:00.001-07:00

Want More Bat Speed for No Name Price? - Akadema Xtension Baseball Bat
The Akadema Xtension was created for one purpose... More Bat Speed! The Xtension Pro balance design was formulated to give a hitter more control, leverage and bat speed at the plate. The Pro balance allows for a better distribution of weight throughout the entire bat. I'm amazed we sell so few... name brands aren't always better so save $150 to $200 & buy name brand shirts instead! Great Pop to go with your new quickness! baseballtips.com
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Spike Proof Baseball Stance Mat w/ Home Plate

2010-04-27T16:33:00.001-07:00

Spike Proof Baseball Stance Mat w/ Home Plate
The perfect accessory for any indoor or outdoor batting cage or batting station... Constructed of Sporturf, the highest quality baseball turf available, and designed to give a softer, more realistic feel while outlasting most other turf. The home plate stance mat has permanent white turf batter box lines and a painted on home plate. The mat itself is constructed from an extremely dense 36 oz. spring set "Bermuda" turf pile with a 5mm urelon foam cushion. The spike proof construction measures approximately 3/4" thick and the mat can be used outdoors and protects flooring indoors. It's designed to hold up against any batter's twisting and high torque swing! Buy What Pro & College baseball Teams Buy: Available in green and terra cotta brown at this link: baseballtips.com
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Reduce Strikeouts & Increase Batting Contact - Train With Our Skinny Bat

2010-04-26T16:33:00.001-07:00

Reduce Strikeouts & Increase Batting Contact - Train With Our Skinny Bat
What if you take batting practice with a small diameter training bat that otherwise resembles your game bat? See immediate improvement & focus while you are taking your normal batting practice! Kinect baseball training bat. Use any ball. Make sense? Check this link at Baseball Tips to learn more: baseballtips.com
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Zooka Rechargeable Pitching Machines for Youth & Leagues

2010-04-26T04:32:00.001-07:00

Zooka Rechargeable Pitching Machines for Youth & Leagues
Zooka ZS 720 & 740 Pitching Machines for Baseball and Youth League Players & especially machine pitch leagues. A coaches commentary for the Zooka pitching machine. Coach Chuck Hudak talks with Coach JP on how he uses the Zooka Pitching Machine with his Youth league players. This Zooka & optional auto loader & external rechargeable battery is available at baseballtips.com
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Break in a Baseball Glove with Our Glove Hammer

2010-04-25T16:32:00.001-07:00

Break in a Baseball Glove with Our Glove Hammer
Find this product at baseballtips.com Break in a baseball glove with the Glove Hammer.Comes with a maple handle and a 3-inch wood ball and a leather lanyard. This reduces the time it takes to break-in your new baseball or softball glove and easier to use indoors.
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Bobby Cox has one more season in him

2010-04-24T16:31:00.001-07:00

Braves manager Bobby Cox announced this week his plans to retire after the 2010 season and to immediately take on a consulting role with the team. ; Cox has won 2,409 games as a manager and is fourth all-time in the category, behind only Connie Mack (3,731), John McGraw (2,763) and current Cardinals manager Tony La Russa (2,550). ; Cox has five pennants and one World Series title to his name, and won the Manager of the Year award four times. ; Under his leadership, the Braves have won 100 games six times. ; The next manager of the Atlanta Braves will have big shoes to fill.

How ‘bout that?

How about Adam Laroche? ; Since being traded back to the Braves mid-season, Laroche has slugged .622 to go with his .355 batting average and .426 on-base percentage. ; In 126 fewer at-bats, Laroche has hit twice as many home runs (12) as did his predecessor, Casey Kotchman. ; To top it off, Laroche has made just one error in 47 games with Atlanta and boasts a .998 fielding percentage.
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Sox Begin 2010

2010-04-24T04:30:00.001-07:00

I have folded up the Tom Brady jersey and put it away. ; I have set aside the Kevin Garnett jersey until i take it out for the Celtics playoff push. ; It is time now to don the jersey of your favorite Red Sox players and get ready for another exciting Major League Baseball season. ; Spring is finally here. ; I have to hand it to Major League Baseball. ; I think that this year they got it right. ; They didn't ship the World Series winners overseas to play in Japan or China or somewhere and they didn't open the season with Royals vs Tigers or some other match-up without much appeal. ; This year the season began on Easter Sunday with a match-up between the defending World Series champion New York Yankees and their arch rival the Boston Red Sox. ; This is, hands down, the best rivalry in sports. ; The series didn't go the way I wanted it to, but we did get our first win against the Yankees under our belt and the games were well played for the most part. ; Hey, when you think about it last year the Sox won the first 8 games against the Yankees only to lose 9 out of the next 10 so maybe losing 2 out of the first 3 ain't bad.
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The most promising time of the year

2010-04-23T03:18:00.001-07:00

Today’s post is brought to you from Toledo, Ohio. ; With Spring Training wrapping up in just over a week, every team has reason to be hopeful that this will be their year. ; Though it is widely accepted that exhibition games are meaningless, the Giants should feel good about their 18-7 record this spring, and the Indians are certainly pleased that they have won 13 of their first 19 games. ; The reigning World Series champion Yankees, meanwhile, can shake off their 9-12 record as rustiness. ; It may not have the excitement of October, but April is when everyone’s glass is half full; no one has ground to make up or nagging injuries to play through. ; Every team has a share of first place, and that’s what makes it the most promising time of the year.
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Kip Leather Series Baseball Gloves - 20% Lighter!

2010-04-22T15:17:00.001-07:00

Kip Leather Series Baseball Gloves - 20% Lighter!
Akadema Pro Kip Leather Series baseball gloves are the glove of choice for those players with great hands, who are not overly concerned how long their glove will last. Pro players and high level college baseball players are going nuts over this series...I see more & more of them each season. Our Kip Leather is harvested in Europe then tanned in Japan. They are 20% lighter, very pliable, easier to break in and have more tensile strength than other competing gloves. I still prefer my Akadema Pro Leather for its extra thickness and cushion... but I also don't have the quick hands I once did... another reason why we give you these choices! All models are built for specific fielding positions. Choose your model at: baseballtips.com
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Monster Backyard Catch Net - My Favorite For $100!

2010-04-22T03:17:00.001-07:00

Monster Backyard Catch Net - My Favorite For $100!
Save The Neighbors Windows & Your Lost Balls Too! This is a breakthrough backyard catch net. It is large (not a problem to break down or slide against a wall for storage), can be used for many sports including soccer and golf too (use wiffle or foam balls for golf) Perfect for any batting tee or soft toss station and serves well for pitching practice too. Great for single backyard player as a solo batting or pitching station! You get a lot for this price - JP Click here to read more and purchase: baseballtips.com
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Akadema Prodigy Series Youth Baseball Gloves

2010-04-21T15:17:00.001-07:00

Akadema Prodigy Series Youth Baseball Gloves
This product is available at www.baseballtips.com. The Akadama Youth Baseball Glove Series has quickly gained a reputation as the benchmark in quality and design for serious youth ballplayers. Made with a combination of Akadema's US Steerhide and exclusive Akadema Lyte leather, these gloves are both light and durable and have a quick and easy break-in period. Heavy laces and stitching allows for longer lasting baseball gloves. Built for younger hands so finger stalls and wrist clasp are adjustable & smaller than adult size baseball gloves & mitts. JP's favorites are the innovative AOZ 91 "Ozzie Smith" model and our traditional-look ATM 92 utility glove. 1st Base and catchers mitt models are fine choices too! Please don't buy smaller adult gloves for youth players hands...There's no need to spend more on a very good glove for players 12 and under.
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How To - Baseball & Batting Cage Netting

2010-04-20T15:17:00.001-07:00

How To - Baseball & Batting Cage Netting
A Bit of Advice on Purchasing Your Batting Cage Net baseballtips.com All Nets are not created equal... and you don't want to buy this stuff twice! Price only isn't where you stop shopping... compare type of material (nylon should cost more) & its strength for instance (#36 will outlast a #21) All nets look good right out of the box ...but the true value, the cost you will pay is based on years of service... like ballplayers...lol! Then, the internet gives you plenty of choices but unfortunately, some may "fudge" on the true strength and weight of your net... There's just a very low price without concern for repeat business. As a consumer, how would you know? How do you know a good net from a bad net? Now that's a tough one... your buying decision may come down to whether or not you feel the company is trustworthy and your own gut feelings. And you just wanted a batting cage... thanks for reading. Hope it helps you. --JP
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Crush-It Pitching Machine Throws Golf Wiffle Balls

2010-04-19T15:17:00.001-07:00

Crush-It Pitching Machine Throws Golf Wiffle Balls
The Crusher Mini Lite-Ball Pitching Machine allows you to take thousands of extra swings, right in your backyard or ballpark... training your eye to focus & hit a ball approximately two-thirds smaller than a real baseball. And if you can hit this soft foam golf wiffleball, imagine how you'll hit a real game baseball or softballball when you step up to the plate. And because the Crusher Lite-Ball is soft, you can improve your hitting anywhere. Models are rechargeable and arrive ready for practice! Inexpensive and efficient...especially for solo player batting practice... A lot of fun too! You can find this product at: baseballtips.com
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Dontrelle Willis Is Ready To Again Thrive In The Major Leagues

2010-04-17T15:17:00.001-07:00

Dontrelle Willis and the Detroit Tigers defeated the Royals 7-3 Thursday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. ;
Willis, who made his first start since last June when he was placed on the disabled list due to social anxiety, pitched six innings and surrendered only two earned runs. ;
Willis’ solid outing is tremendously encouraging for the Tigers who have seen the “D-Train” struggle mightily ever since they acquired him in December 2007 from the Florida Marlins. ;
The two-time All-Star selection and 2003 National League Rookie of the Year Award winner is viewed by many onlookers as a spent oddball who will never recapture the brilliance he once displayed on the hill. ;
Fortunately, Willis has apparently not listened to his ;critics and he seems destined to be a vital cog in the Tigers rotation this season. ;
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Heater Base Hit Fastball Pitching Machine

2010-04-17T03:17:00.001-07:00

Heater Base Hit Fastball Pitching Machine
The Heater Base Hit Fastball Pitching Machine is the safest and most affordable real baseball pitching machine that makes you a great hitter at home or away. BaseHit's revolutionary design incorporates a fast spinning motor and small covered wheel to pitch balls with the world's most compact pitching machine ever developed. Now includes Free Automatic Ball Feeder! Learn more & see matching batting cage at: baseballtips.com
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Brett Baseball Necklace - Double Titanium ION

2010-04-15T15:17:00.001-07:00

Brett Baseball Necklace - Double Titanium ION
I've been wearing titanium ION necklaces on and off for as long as I have seen them on Big League Players... maybe because I am still looking for an edge... another habit that players pick up and old players remember. Does it work... is it good? I think so, but frankly, I have no medical background and offer no medical advise. We assume common sense in purchases. baseballtips.com
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Akadema ProSoft Baseball Glove - Game Ready!

2010-04-15T03:17:00.001-07:00

Akadema ProSoft Baseball Glove - Game Ready!
The Akadema Prosoft Series Glove is a hand-crafted glove that's light and playable right out of the box. The Pro Soft series is constructed with Akadema's exclusive GameDay Prosoft Steerhide to give a player a great fit and feel. I absolutely recommend the APP 240 catchers mitt for any coach. You won't spend a season breaking it in. (I like catching my players with a catchers mitt and broke this one in while long-tossing with a young pro and followed up with a session catching BP fastballs from a pitching machine... and now its ready to go.) I like all of the other gloves and mitts in this Pro Soft Series as a recreational glove or if you need a back-up... or for that extra-position glove you may need. It ain't pro stock... but it ain't bad...especially for the price. (not recommended for a High School Varsity front-line glove...it won't last more than one season at that level. This product is available at baseballtips.com
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Increase Pitching Machine Use with Mobile Wheels Pitching Machine Transport System

2010-04-14T15:17:00.001-07:00

Increase Pitching Machine Use with Mobile Wheels Pitching Machine Transport System
Now at Baseball Tips you can get this amazing Pitching Machine storage solution. Simply attach caddy wheels to any of your tripod based pitching machines and you'll be able to roll it in and out of storage onto concrete, infield dirt or grass with ease. Come see more at the link below today! baseballtips.com
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A Message to Boston Sports Fans

2010-04-13T15:17:00.001-07:00

There’s been a lot of griping recently over the state of Boston sports, serving (for me) as another ugly reminder of the developing, spoiled and cocksure nature of fans in this area. Let’s take a quick look, shall we?
Despite not ;having played superbly of late, the Celtics stand at 31-16 and hold a five-and-a-half game lead in their division over Toronto. ; ;
The Patriots finished the season at 10-6 (and a perfect 8-0 at home) and lost in the conference semi-finals to Baltimore.
The line between the Red Sox and Yankees is becoming more blurred each year (I know, I know, blasphemous!). But the Sox pay more and more to rob smaller market teams of their best players. Last year they finished 95-67 and, again, made the playoffs.
The Bruins are apparently stinking up then Garden this year but last year made a nice push into the playoffs.
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Fenway Home Opener 2010

2010-04-12T15:17:00.001-07:00

Former commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti once wrote: “[Baseball] breaks your heart. ; It is designed to break your heart. ; The game begins in spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone.” ;
Today, many feel baseball has broken our hearts all over again. ; Instead of talking about how many bases Jacoby Elsbury will steal this year, many fans feel that Major League Baseball has stolen our opening day right out from under us. ; The bright sunshine will be replaced by the moon, blue sky replaced by the stars and the planets and just how can grass look all that green under artificial light? ;
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Break in a Baseball Glove with Our Glove Hammer

2010-04-12T03:17:00.001-07:00

Break in a Baseball Glove with Our Glove Hammer
Find this product at baseballtips.com Break in a baseball glove with the Glove Hammer.Comes with a maple handle and a 3-inch wood ball and a leather lanyard. This reduces the time it takes to break-in your new baseball or softball glove and easier to use indoors.
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Learn To Focus on Contact With a Broom Bat

2010-04-11T15:17:00.001-07:00

Learn To Focus on Contact With a Broom Bat
baseballtips.com Now you are learning to focus in hitting the back-inside of the baseball... and hitting them hard more often! Using a small diameter bat is like taking game intensity focus into at-bats... any time and any place you might take some BP! Make yourself a live wire in the batters box with some focused practice habits.
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Our Most Popular Pitchers L Screen & Safety Net - 7'x 7' Pro Series L-Screen

2010-04-11T03:16:00.001-07:00

Our Most Popular Pitchers L Screen & Safety Net - 7'x 7' Pro Series L-Screen
Your players and pitching machines are as important as any Major Leaguer's, so protect them with the same equipment. These Pro L Screens will look and work great for many seasons, even in harsh climates. Strong stable support legs will keep the screen sturdy. Sets up and breaks down quickly. Optional wheel kit available. click to see all 30 of our screens at: baseballtips.com
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The Big Unit hangs em up

2010-04-10T15:16:00.001-07:00

Big news from the Big Unit: 46-year-old Randy Johnson announced his retirement, concluding his career with a record of 303-166, a 3.29 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP. ;His five Cy Young Awards – one with the Mariners and four in a row with the Diamondbacks – rank him behind only Roger Clemens, and his 4,875 career strikeouts are second only to Nolan Ryan. ; He was a 10-time All-Star, starting the Midsummer Classic four times – twice for each league. Johnson made history in 2004 when he became the oldest player – at 40 – to throw a perfect game.

Johnson was a crucial member of his Diamondbacks team in the 2001 playoffs: after pitching well but losing his only start in the first round, he went 2-0 with 1.12 E.R.A. in the National League Championship Series against the Braves, including a 2-0 complete game shutout against Greg Maddux. ; Then in the World Series, Johnson shut down the three-time defending champions from the Bronx with absolute dominance. ; He picked up three wins, including a complete game shutout in Game 1 and back-to-back victories in Games 6 and 7, to end the Yankee Dynasty. ; He surrendered only nine hits and three walks in 17.1 innings for a remarkable 0.692 WHIP to go along with a 1.04 E.R.A. ;For his extraordinary performance, he was named co-MVP of the Series. ; A fan attraction everywhere he went, Randy Johnson will surely be missed.
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Reduce Strikeouts & Increase Batting Contact - Train With Our Skinny Bat

2010-04-10T03:16:00.001-07:00

Reduce Strikeouts & Increase Batting Contact - Train With Our Skinny Bat
What if you take batting practice with a small diameter training bat that otherwise resembles your game bat? See immediate improvement & focus while you are taking your normal batting practice! Kinect baseball training bat. Use any ball. Make sense? Check this link at Baseball Tips to learn more: baseballtips.com
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Opening Day Thoughts two days later

2010-04-09T15:15:00.001-07:00

It's four hours before the second game of the 2010 season. I'm in the 9th in of the Opening Day- night- game and one out away from seeing the Sox win for the fourth time I've watched this game. It was that great of a game. Truly, it's taken me this long just to digest the game. I've been savoring it since the 8p.m. start and even now I think the 0-2 pitch to Curtis Granderson in the 9th was a strike, especially given home plate umpire Jerry West's expansion of the strike zone as the 4 hour game went on. I enjoyed a season's worth of emotions over the 9 innings, and ultimately I was reminded just how special a ball game at Fenway Park can be.
I stayed up well past 12p.m. that Sunday night, wanting to catch the ESPN 2 replay of the game since it was blacked out in favor of NESN's broadcast the first time around. Don't get me wrong, I'd prefer to watch the game on NESN any time, but for this game I wanted to view it through the national media's eyes as well. It should go without saying that it was immediately like watching two different games. Different camera angles, different inflections of tone between John Miller and Don Orsillo's calls. Different subjects of insight betweeen Joe Morgan, and Jerry Remy. I'm in too good a mood to start pointing out Morgan's shortcomings...
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Kip Leather Series Baseball Gloves - 20% Lighter!

2010-04-08T15:15:00.001-07:00

Kip Leather Series Baseball Gloves - 20% Lighter!
Akadema Pro Kip Leather Series baseball gloves are the glove of choice for those players with great hands, who are not overly concerned how long their glove will last. Pro players and high level college baseball players are going nuts over this series...I see more & more of them each season. Our Kip Leather is harvested in Europe then tanned in Japan. They are 20% lighter, very pliable, easier to break in and have more tensile strength than other competing gloves. I still prefer my Akadema Pro Leather for its extra thickness and cushion... but I also don't have the quick hands I once did... another reason why we give you these choices! All models are built for specific fielding positions. Choose your model at: baseballtips.com
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Joe Girardi- Let the Force Be With You or Else

2010-04-08T03:15:00.001-07:00

The New York Yankees have cruised through the 2009 baseball regular season, destroying teams with their 9 slugger deep line-up that includes not one player having a bad year. While every hitter is having varying degrees of success, not one man in that line-up is performing below their norms (save for mighty A-Rod, who's injury has slowed him down a bit to the tune of only ;26 homers and 80+ RBI's). The bullpen has also been stellar, with Mariano Rivera looking as spry as he did in 1996, and with Phil Hughes redefining his 2009 season in the ilk of that very same roie Rivera held in '96- the gutsy set-up man that becomes a dominating extension of the closer. The defense has improved mightily too, especially around the infield, where Derek Jeter has revived his defensive career by extending his lateral range and improving his arm strength. Robinson Cano has looked interested for the first time in the field since his rookie season and Mark Texeira has done wonders for everyone, displaying why he is considered a defensive elite (you can tell Don Mattingly was his favorite player growing up, his range and glove work ;are superb). ;
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Next stop in my baseball career the Toledo Mud Hens

2010-04-06T03:15:00.001-07:00

In my life I have attended many more major league games than minor league ones, but 2010 will be a chance for me to experience the minors like never before. ; I will be working in media relations for the Toledo Mud Hens of the International League. ; The Mud Hens are the Triple-A affiliate of the Tigers and play at Fifth Third Field, just an hour from Detroit, which means that Tigers on rehab assignments will likely make cameo appearances throughout the season.

Those who have worn the Mud Hen uniform include Hall of Famers Kirby Puckett (the team was affiliated with the Twins from 1978 through 1986) and manager Casey Stengel, as well as longtime Tigers Travis Fryman and Kirk Gibson, and active players Curtis Granderson of the Yankees and Carlos Pe�a of the Red Sox. ; Scott Sizemore, who will replace Placido Polanco as Detroit’s 2nd baseman this season, spent the better part of 2009 in Toledo.
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How To - Baseball & Batting Cage Netting

2010-04-05T15:15:00.001-07:00

How To - Baseball & Batting Cage Netting
A Bit of Advice on Purchasing Your Batting Cage Net baseballtips.com All Nets are not created equal... and you don't want to buy this stuff twice! Price only isn't where you stop shopping... compare type of material (nylon should cost more) & its strength for instance (#36 will outlast a #21) All nets look good right out of the box ...but the true value, the cost you will pay is based on years of service... like ballplayers...lol! Then, the internet gives you plenty of choices but unfortunately, some may "fudge" on the true strength and weight of your net... There's just a very low price without concern for repeat business. As a consumer, how would you know? How do you know a good net from a bad net? Now that's a tough one... your buying decision may come down to whether or not you feel the company is trustworthy and your own gut feelings. And you just wanted a batting cage... thanks for reading. Hope it helps you. --JP
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Brett Baseball Necklace - Double Titanium ION

2010-04-04T03:14:00.001-07:00

Brett Baseball Necklace - Double Titanium ION
I've been wearing titanium ION necklaces on and off for as long as I have seen them on Big League Players... maybe because I am still looking for an edge... another habit that players pick up and old players remember. Does it work... is it good? I think so, but frankly, I have no medical background and offer no medical advise. We assume common sense in purchases. baseballtips.com
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BOSOX Epstein OK Ive reloaded now

2010-04-03T15:14:00.001-07:00

The Boston Redsox have begun shuffling their team this winter in hopes of making a title run. With Jason Bay headed to the Mets, The Redsox will post a OF of Mike Cameron, Jacoby Ellsbury and JD Drew. Ellsbury will slide over to left with Cameron taking over in center. While looking for a way to part with the oft injured but highly productive Mike Lowell, the Sox are a physical away from signing former Mariner Adrian Beltre to take over his position at third base. Boston will also have SS ;Jed Lowrie start in AAA Pawtucket as his wrist still is not ;healed from last years injury. To fill this void , Boston signed utility player Marco Scuturo. Marco has a reputation as a strong leader and a even stronger clutch performer. The former Athletic and Bluejay should help in the club house and on the Diamond. Scutoro is one of the leagues better pinch hitters over the lastfive plus years.
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Spike Proof Baseball Stance Mat w/ Home Plate

2010-04-02T03:14:00.001-07:00

Spike Proof Baseball Stance Mat w/ Home Plate
The perfect accessory for any indoor or outdoor batting cage or batting station... Constructed of Sporturf, the highest quality baseball turf available, and designed to give a softer, more realistic feel while outlasting most other turf. The home plate stance mat has permanent white turf batter box lines and a painted on home plate. The mat itself is constructed from an extremely dense 36 oz. spring set "Bermuda" turf pile with a 5mm urelon foam cushion. The spike proof construction measures approximately 3/4" thick and the mat can be used outdoors and protects flooring indoors. It's designed to hold up against any batter's twisting and high torque swing! Buy What Pro & College baseball Teams Buy: Available in green and terra cotta brown at this link: baseballtips.com
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Affordable Baseball Gloves - Glovesmith 24K Series

2010-04-01T15:14:00.001-07:00

Affordable Baseball Gloves - Glovesmith 24K Series
This product is available at www.baseballtips.com. The Glovesmith 24K Series is a great quality affordable glove. It comes in various sizes and positions. The 24K Series is crafted from our lightly oiled Jet Black Steerhide for a short break-in period. A great feeling baseball glove.
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Baseball & Softball Field Fence Cap

2010-04-01T03:14:00.001-07:00

Baseball & Softball Field Fence Cap
Baseball & softball field fence toppers or fence caps give you a safety factor from outfielders getting hands and arms torn up by chain links, they define a home run and will make a ballpark look complete. Fence capping makes any ballpark feel like a stadium when combined with our windscreen. Call with your details or dimensions! 1-800-487-7432. Team colors available but yellow may save you some extra money. Better than that "drain pipe" stuff you see so much of. Learn More: baseballtips.com
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Want More Bat Speed for No Name Price? - Akadema Xtension Baseball Bat

2010-03-31T15:14:00.001-07:00

Want More Bat Speed for No Name Price? - Akadema Xtension Baseball Bat
The Akadema Xtension was created for one purpose... More Bat Speed! The Xtension Pro balance design was formulated to give a hitter more control, leverage and bat speed at the plate. The Pro balance allows for a better distribution of weight throughout the entire bat. I'm amazed we sell so few... name brands aren't always better so save $150 to $200 & buy name brand shirts instead! Great Pop to go with your new quickness! baseballtips.com
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Bubbles bursting by the minute

2010-03-31T03:13:00.001-07:00

South Florida got hammered by Georgetown today. ; That means that SFU most likely won't be invited to the big dance. ;
Missouri got beat by lowly Nebraska. ; That is very unimpressive. ; The Tigers have a 10-6 record in Big 12 play. ; That alone should qualify them for the NCAA tourney. ; But losing in the first round to Nebraska who is 14 and 17 on the year is bad.
;What's scary is teams that run the table and make it that otherwise wouldn't have. ; This bumps off another bubble team. ; I don't think Nebraska will run the table, but someone usually does.
Back to the Big East. ; Cincinatti and Seton Hall are still alive, but they won't likely run the table either. ; ; However, Seton Hall takes on the 7 seed in Notre Dame. ; This is a big game for the Fighting Irish. ; They are a bubble team that is looking better than most. ; A loss here could really hurt them. ; A win should be enough to get them in.
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Break in a Baseball Glove with Our Glove Hammer

2010-03-30T03:12:00.001-07:00

Break in a Baseball Glove with Our Glove Hammer
Find this product at baseballtips.com Break in a baseball glove with the Glove Hammer.Comes with a maple handle and a 3-inch wood ball and a leather lanyard. This reduces the time it takes to break-in your new baseball or softball glove and easier to use indoors.
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How Joba Got His Groove Back

2010-03-29T15:12:00.001-07:00

You may be wondering how Joba Chamberlain came off the All-Star Break with 2 consecutive victories: 1 against the Tigers and 1 against the A's. Before the break, it just seemed to be no-decision after no-decision. He holds the Major League Record for most No-D's in a season.
Reports say that Joba went home to Oklahoma during the All-Star Break. He didn't even think about baseball. He just spent quality time with his family. He only had a couple of throwing sessions and that's it! Nothing complicated. No pressure. No nothing. Just basic throwing. No Joba rules to worry about.
As a family man with 2 kids, I can relate with how Chamberlain can come back and have success on the mound his first 2 starts back . Joba was grinding it out in the first half. He was working hard with coaches trying to figure things out. This is a lot like a student grinding it out with his schoolwork; grinding it out with his schoolwork, getting pressure from his teachers to do better, getting pressure to keep their GPA up, but oh, when the semester is over, they go home, hang out with family and friend, and just breathe. When the new semester starts, they're fresh minded and ready to go.
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Akadema Prodigy Series Youth Baseball Gloves

2010-03-29T03:12:00.001-07:00

Akadema Prodigy Series Youth Baseball Gloves
This product is available at www.baseballtips.com. The Akadama Youth Baseball Glove Series has quickly gained a reputation as the benchmark in quality and design for serious youth ballplayers. Made with a combination of Akadema's US Steerhide and exclusive Akadema Lyte leather, these gloves are both light and durable and have a quick and easy break-in period. Heavy laces and stitching allows for longer lasting baseball gloves. Built for younger hands so finger stalls and wrist clasp are adjustable & smaller than adult size baseball gloves & mitts. jp's favorites are the innovative AOZ 91 "Ozzie Smith" model and our traditional-look ATM 92 utility glove. 1st Base and catchers mitt models are fine choices too! Please don't buy smaller adult gloves for youth players hands...There's no need to spend more on a very good glove for players 12 and under.
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The Heater Baseball & Softball Pitching Machine

2010-03-28T15:11:00.001-07:00

The Heater Baseball & Softball Pitching Machine
The Heater Combo model accurately pitches baseballs from 25 mph to 60 MPH and 11" youth or 12" adult size softballs up to 56 MPH all in one machine. (FYI - machine pitch leagues use around 38-40 mph) The pitching wheel throws has been upgraded to an air filled tire to improve fastball accuracy. This also allows the Heater Combo to pitch leather or rubber machine pitch dimple baseballs or softballs without damaging the wheel or the ball! Less than 40 lbs makes it portable for backyard or trips to the ballfield. FREE auto feeder holds 12 baseballs or 9 softballs (11" or 12") and feeds balls at 10 second intervals. Learn more & see matching batting cage at: baseballtips.com
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Reduce Strikeouts & Increase Batting Contact - Train With Our Skinny Bat

2010-03-28T03:11:00.001-07:00

Reduce Strikeouts & Increase Batting Contact - Train With Our Skinny Bat
What if you take batting practice with a small diameter training bat that otherwise resembles your game bat? See immediate improvement & focus while you are taking your normal batting practice! Kinect baseball training bat. Use any ball. Make sense? Check this link at Baseball Tips to learn more: baseballtips.com
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A Message to Boston Sports Fans

2010-03-27T15:11:00.001-07:00

There’s been a lot of griping recently over the state of Boston sports, serving (for me) as another ugly reminder of the developing, spoiled and cocksure nature of fans in this area. Let’s take a quick look, shall we?
Despite not ;having played superbly of late, the Celtics stand at 31-16 and hold a five-and-a-half game lead in their division over Toronto. ; ;
The Patriots finished the season at 10-6 (and a perfect 8-0 at home) and lost in the conference semi-finals to Baltimore.
The line between the Red Sox and Yankees is becoming more blurred each year (I know, I know, blasphemous!). But the Sox pay more and more to rob smaller market teams of their best players. Last year they finished 95-67 and, again, made the playoffs.
The Bruins are apparently stinking up then Garden this year but last year made a nice push into the playoffs.
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More MLB Links

2010-03-26T15:10:00.001-07:00

http://atdhe.net/7388/watch-mariners-vs-yankees ; ; ;Yankees vs Mariners
http://atdhe.net/5632/watch-rays-vs-blue-jays ;: Blue Jays and Rays
; http://atdhe.net/5711/watch-red-sox-vs-orioles ; ; Red Sox vs Orioles
; http://atdhe.net/5546/watch-rockies-vs-dodgers ; ;Dodgers vs Rockies
Tigers and Athletics : ; ; http://atdhe.net/6246/watch-tigers-vs-athletics
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Inexpensive Youth Pitching Machine-25 to 40 MPH - Heater Starting Pitcher

2010-03-25T15:10:00.001-07:00

Inexpensive Youth Pitching Machine-25 to 40 MPH - Heater Starting Pitcher
The Starting Pitcher Soft Lite-Ball Pitching Machine pitches fastballs, inside breaking balls, and outside breaking balls. The powerful A/C motor throws inexpensive special soft lite-balls up to 40 miles per hour. Learn more and see all 32 of our pitching machines at: baseballtips.com
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Learn To Focus on Contact With a Broom Bat

2010-03-25T03:10:00.001-07:00

Learn To Focus on Contact With a Broom Bat
baseballtips.com Now you are learning to focus in hitting the back-inside of the baseball... and hitting them hard more often! Using a small diameter bat is like taking game intensity focus into at-bats... any time and any place you might take some BP! Make yourself a live wire in the batters box with some focused practice habits.
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Mike Tyson Ricky Hatton UFC Tom Cable Yankees Raiders Manny Pacquiao

2010-03-23T15:10:00.001-07:00

The Yankees, Not the Red Sox, Were the Team of this Decade
The New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 Wednesday night in the Bronx to win their record 27th World Series championship in team history.
The Yankees, who went 103-59 to establish the best mark in Major League Baseball in the 2009 season, simply outclassed the Phillies over the course of six games.
“I really believe in this club,” said Yankees Manager Joe Girardi, who was widely scrutinized for his decision to utilize a three-man rotation throughout the playoffs. “I’ve always believed in this organization, the job the Steinbrenner family has done, Cashman and his staff and it’s where we wanted to be and the guys did it.”
Despite New York’s exorbitant payroll that exceeded $208 million, Girardi stressed that the Yankees chemistry and perseverance is what ultimately brought another crown to the Bronx.
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Bobby Cox has one more season in him

2010-03-23T03:10:00.001-07:00

Braves manager Bobby Cox announced this week his plans to retire after the 2010 season and to immediately take on a consulting role with the team. ; Cox has won 2,409 games as a manager and is fourth all-time in the category, behind only Connie Mack (3,731), John McGraw (2,763) and current Cardinals manager Tony La Russa (2,550). ; Cox has five pennants and one World Series title to his name, and won the Manager of the Year award four times. ; Under his leadership, the Braves have won 100 games six times. ; The next manager of the Atlanta Braves will have big shoes to fill.

How ‘bout that?

How about Adam Laroche? ; Since being traded back to the Braves mid-season, Laroche has slugged .622 to go with his .355 batting average and .426 on-base percentage. ; In 126 fewer at-bats, Laroche has hit twice as many home runs (12) as did his predecessor, Casey Kotchman. ; To top it off, Laroche has made just one error in 47 games with Atlanta and boasts a .998 fielding percentage.
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How To - Baseball & Batting Cage Netting

2010-03-22T15:09:00.001-07:00

How To - Baseball & Batting Cage Netting
A Bit of Advice on Purchasing Your Batting Cage Net baseballtips.com All Nets are not created equal... and you don't want to buy this stuff twice! Price only isn't where you stop shopping... compare type of material (nylon should cost more) & its strength for instance (#36 will outlast a #21) All nets look good right out of the box ...but the true value, the cost you will pay is based on years of service... like ballplayers...lol! Then, the internet gives you plenty of choices but unfortunately, some may "fudge" on the true strength and weight of your net... There's just a very low price without concern for repeat business. As a consumer, how would you know? How do you know a good net from a bad net? Now that's a tough one... your buying decision may come down to whether or not you feel the company is trustworthy and your own gut feelings. And you just wanted a batting cage... thanks for reading. Hope it helps you. --JP
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Joe Girardi- Let the Force Be With You or Else

2010-03-22T03:09:00.001-07:00

The New York Yankees have cruised through the 2009 baseball regular season, destroying teams with their 9 slugger deep line-up that includes not one player having a bad year. While every hitter is having varying degrees of success, not one man in that line-up is performing below their norms (save for mighty A-Rod, who's injury has slowed him down a bit to the tune of only ;26 homers and 80+ RBI's). The bullpen has also been stellar, with Mariano Rivera looking as spry as he did in 1996, and with Phil Hughes redefining his 2009 season in the ilk of that very same roie Rivera held in '96- the gutsy set-up man that becomes a dominating extension of the closer. The defense has improved mightily too, especially around the infield, where Derek Jeter has revived his defensive career by extending his lateral range and improving his arm strength. Robinson Cano has looked interested for the first time in the field since his rookie season and Mark Texeira has done wonders for everyone, displaying why he is considered a defensive elite (you can tell Don Mattingly was his favorite player growing up, his range and glove work ;are superb). ;
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Akadema Infielders Pancake Training Glove

2010-03-21T15:09:00.001-07:00

Akadema Infielders Pancake Training Glove
Akadema's Pancake Glove reinforces proper 2-handed fielding, teaches the quick hands & footwork needed to compete at the higher levels. This glove fits any age player. Watch as any position player (not just infielders) will move their feet & bodies to get behind the ball for improved mechanics & quicker transfers. What do you call infielders with slow hands and feet? Outfielders! --JP Our Pancake Training Gloves & team pack savings available at: baseballtips.com
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Increase Pitching Machine Use with Mobile Wheels Pitching Machine Transport System

2010-03-21T03:09:00.001-07:00

Increase Pitching Machine Use with Mobile Wheels Pitching Machine Transport System
Now at Baseball Tips you can get this amazing Pitching Machine storage solution. Simply attach caddy wheels to any of your tripod based pitching machines and you'll be able to roll it in and out of storage onto concrete, infield dirt or grass with ease. Come see more at the link below today! baseballtips.com
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Baseball & Softball Field Fence Cap

2010-03-20T15:08:00.001-07:00

Baseball & Softball Field Fence Cap
Baseball & softball field fence toppers or fence caps give you a safety factor from outfielders getting hands and arms torn up by chain links, they define a home run and will make a ballpark look complete. Fence capping makes any ballpark feel like a stadium when combined with our windscreen. Call with your details or dimensions! 1-800-487-7432. Team colors available but yellow may save you some extra money. Better than that "drain pipe" stuff you see so much of. Learn More: baseballtips.com
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More Thoughts on MLB Pitching Statistics

2010-03-19T15:08:00.001-07:00

In the National League, the elongated double switch shows again why pitching statistics are quite poorly attributed. ;A traditional double switch involves the manager inserting a position player into the game ;for the current pitcher and a new pitcher for a position player--typically one who just made an out, so that the new pitcher won't be batting for nearly a full trip through the lineup.
However, this same basic maneuver can also occur by simply pinch-hitting for the pitcher while on offense and then placing the pitcher in for whichever player makes the last out of the inning. ;If the team takes the lead (and subsequently does not lose it), the just-substituted-for pitcher gets credited with the win.
The problem is this: if this scenario occurs before the 5th inning, the starting pitcher cannot get the win, so it'll almost certainly be the next guy who pitches that will get the win. ;But given that a position player is the opne who was inserted for the pitcher, why wouldn't
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Heater Base Hit Fastball Pitching Machine

2010-03-18T03:08:00.001-07:00

Heater Base Hit Fastball Pitching Machine
The Heater Base Hit Fastball Pitching Machine is the safest and most affordable real baseball pitching machine that makes you a great hitter at home or away. basehit's revolutionary design incorporates a fast spinning motor and small covered wheel to pitch balls with the world's most compact pitching machine ever developed. Now includes Free Automatic Ball Feeder! Learn more & see matching batting cage at: baseballtips.com
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Kip Leather Series Baseball Gloves - 20% Lighter!

2010-03-17T15:08:00.001-07:00

Kip Leather Series Baseball Gloves - 20% Lighter!
Akadema Pro Kip Leather Series baseball gloves are the glove of choice for those players with great hands, who are not overly concerned how long their glove will last. Pro players and high level college baseball players are going nuts over this series...I see more & more of them each season. Our Kip Leather is harvested in Europe then tanned in Japan. They are 20% lighter, very pliable, easier to break in and have more tensile strength than other competing gloves. I still prefer my Akadema Pro Leather for its extra thickness and cushion... but I also don't have the quick hands I once did... another reason why we give you these choices! All models are built for specific fielding positions. Choose your model at: baseballtips.com
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The Heater Baseball & Softball Pitching Machine

2010-03-15T03:07:00.001-07:00

The Heater Baseball & Softball Pitching Machine
The Heater Combo model accurately pitches baseballs from 25 mph to 60 MPH and 11" youth or 12" adult size softballs up to 56 MPH all in one machine. (FYI - machine pitch leagues use around 38-40 mph) The pitching wheel throws has been upgraded to an air filled tire to improve fastball accuracy. This also allows the Heater Combo to pitch leather or rubber machine pitch dimple baseballs or softballs without damaging the wheel or the ball! Less than 40 lbs makes it portable for backyard or trips to the ballfield. FREE auto feeder holds 12 baseballs or 9 softballs (11" or 12") and feeds balls at 10 second intervals. Learn more & see matching batting cage at: baseballtips.com
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How to Choose Better Baseballs For Your Players & Team

2010-03-14T15:07:00.001-07:00

How to Choose Better Baseballs For Your Players & Team
Cheap baseballs are generally lousy... for all the reasons you already know. We offer many better and best choices and you will even save money buying our better baseballs and softballs. Spend a few minutes and help yourself to some knowledge and better choices! click the link baseballtips.com
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Next stop in my baseball career the Toledo Mud Hens

2010-03-13T15:07:00.001-08:00

In my life I have attended many more major league games than minor league ones, but 2010 will be a chance for me to experience the minors like never before. ; I will be working in media relations for the Toledo Mud Hens of the International League. ; The Mud Hens are the Triple-A affiliate of the Tigers and play at Fifth Third Field, just an hour from Detroit, which means that Tigers on rehab assignments will likely make cameo appearances throughout the season.

Those who have worn the Mud Hen uniform include Hall of Famers Kirby Puckett (the team was affiliated with the Twins from 1978 through 1986) and manager Casey Stengel, as well as longtime Tigers Travis Fryman and Kirk Gibson, and active players Curtis Granderson of the Yankees and Carlos Pe�a of the Red Sox. ; Scott Sizemore, who will replace Placido Polanco as Detroit’s 2nd baseman this season, spent the better part of 2009 in Toledo.
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	Want More Bat Speed for No Name Price? - Akadema Xtension Baseball Bat The Akadema Xtension was created for one purpose... More Bat Speed! The Xtension Pro balance design was formulated to give a hitter more control, leverage and bat speed at the plate. The Pro balance allows for a better distribution of weight throughout the entire bat. I'm amazed we sell so few... name brands aren't always better so save $150 to $200 & buy name brand shirts instead! Great Pop to go with your new quickness! baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:2367 3ratings
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	Spike Proof Baseball Stance Mat w/ Home Plate The perfect accessory for any indoor or outdoor batting cage or batting station... Constructed of Sporturf, the highest quality baseball turf available, and designed to give a softer, more realistic feel while outlasting most other turf. The home plate stance mat has permanent white turf batter box lines and a painted on home plate. The mat itself is constructed from an extremely dense 36 oz. spring set "Bermuda" turf pile with a 5mm urelon foam cushion. The spike proof construction measures approximately 3/4" thick and the mat can be used outdoors and protects flooring indoors. It's designed to hold up against any batter's twisting and high torque swing! Buy What Pro & College baseball Teams Buy: Available in green and terra cotta brown at this link: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:590 0ratings
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	Reduce Strikeouts & Increase Batting Contact - Train With Our Skinny Bat What if you take batting practice with a small diameter training bat that otherwise resembles your game bat? See immediate improvement & focus while you are taking your normal batting practice! Kinect baseball training bat. Use any ball. Make sense? Check this link at Baseball Tips to learn more: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:705 0ratings
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	Zooka Rechargeable Pitching Machines for Youth & Leagues Zooka ZS 720 & 740 Pitching Machines for Baseball and Youth League Players & especially machine pitch leagues. A coaches commentary for the Zooka pitching machine. Coach Chuck Hudak talks with Coach JP on how he uses the Zooka Pitching Machine with his Youth league players. This Zooka & optional auto loader & external rechargeable battery is available at baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:1600 2ratings
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	Break in a Baseball Glove with Our Glove Hammer Find this product at baseballtips.com Break in a baseball glove with the Glove Hammer.Comes with a maple handle and a 3-inch wood ball and a leather lanyard. This reduces the time it takes to break-in your new baseball or softball glove and easier to use indoors.	From:Baseballtips Views:4047 7ratings
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	Kip Leather Series Baseball Gloves - 20% Lighter! Akadema Pro Kip Leather Series baseball gloves are the glove of choice for those players with great hands, who are not overly concerned how long their glove will last. Pro players and high level college baseball players are going nuts over this series...I see more & more of them each season. Our Kip Leather is harvested in Europe then tanned in Japan. They are 20% lighter, very pliable, easier to break in and have more tensile strength than other competing gloves. I still prefer my Akadema Pro Leather for its extra thickness and cushion... but I also don't have the quick hands I once did... another reason why we give you these choices! All models are built for specific fielding positions. Choose your model at: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:1250 1ratings
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	Monster Backyard Catch Net - My Favorite For $100! Save The Neighbors Windows & Your Lost Balls Too! This is a breakthrough backyard catch net. It is large (not a problem to break down or slide against a wall for storage), can be used for many sports including soccer and golf too (use wiffle or foam balls for golf) Perfect for any batting tee or soft toss station and serves well for pitching practice too. Great for single backyard player as a solo batting or pitching station! You get a lot for this price - JP Click here to read more and purchase: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:2805 0ratings
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	Akadema Prodigy Series Youth Baseball Gloves This product is available at www.baseballtips.com. The Akadama Youth Baseball Glove Series has quickly gained a reputation as the benchmark in quality and design for serious youth ballplayers. Made with a combination of Akadema's US Steerhide and exclusive Akadema Lyte leather, these gloves are both light and durable and have a quick and easy break-in period. Heavy laces and stitching allows for longer lasting baseball gloves. Built for younger hands so finger stalls and wrist clasp are adjustable & smaller than adult size baseball gloves & mitts. JP's favorites are the innovative AOZ 91 "Ozzie Smith" model and our traditional-look ATM 92 utility glove. 1st Base and catchers mitt models are fine choices too! Please don't buy smaller adult gloves for youth players hands...There's no need to spend more on a very good glove for players 12 and under.	From:Baseballtips Views:1346 0ratings
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	How To - Baseball & Batting Cage Netting A Bit of Advice on Purchasing Your Batting Cage Net baseballtips.com All Nets are not created equal... and you don't want to buy this stuff twice! Price only isn't where you stop shopping... compare type of material (nylon should cost more) & its strength for instance (#36 will outlast a #21) All nets look good right out of the box ...but the true value, the cost you will pay is based on years of service... like ballplayers...lol! Then, the internet gives you plenty of choices but unfortunately, some may "fudge" on the true strength and weight of your net... There's just a very low price without concern for repeat business. As a consumer, how would you know? How do you know a good net from a bad net? Now that's a tough one... your buying decision may come down to whether or not you feel the company is trustworthy and your own gut feelings. And you just wanted a batting cage... thanks for reading. Hope it helps you. --JP	From:Baseballtips Views:465 1ratings
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	Crush-It Pitching Machine Throws Golf Wiffle Balls The Crusher Mini Lite-Ball Pitching Machine allows you to take thousands of extra swings, right in your backyard or ballpark... training your eye to focus & hit a ball approximately two-thirds smaller than a real baseball. And if you can hit this soft foam golf wiffleball, imagine how you'll hit a real game baseball or softballball when you step up to the plate. And because the Crusher Lite-Ball is soft, you can improve your hitting anywhere. Models are rechargeable and arrive ready for practice! Inexpensive and efficient...especially for solo player batting practice... A lot of fun too! You can find this product at: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:2453 0ratings
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	Heater Base Hit Fastball Pitching Machine The Heater Base Hit Fastball Pitching Machine is the safest and most affordable real baseball pitching machine that makes you a great hitter at home or away. BaseHit's revolutionary design incorporates a fast spinning motor and small covered wheel to pitch balls with the world's most compact pitching machine ever developed. Now includes Free Automatic Ball Feeder! Learn more & see matching batting cage at: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:1702 0ratings
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	Brett Baseball Necklace - Double Titanium ION I've been wearing titanium ION necklaces on and off for as long as I have seen them on Big League Players... maybe because I am still looking for an edge... another habit that players pick up and old players remember. Does it work... is it good? I think so, but frankly, I have no medical background and offer no medical advise. We assume common sense in purchases. baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:1958 1ratings
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	Akadema ProSoft Baseball Glove - Game Ready! The Akadema Prosoft Series Glove is a hand-crafted glove that's light and playable right out of the box. The Pro Soft series is constructed with Akadema's exclusive GameDay Prosoft Steerhide to give a player a great fit and feel. I absolutely recommend the APP 240 catchers mitt for any coach. You won't spend a season breaking it in. (I like catching my players with a catchers mitt and broke this one in while long-tossing with a young pro and followed up with a session catching BP fastballs from a pitching machine... and now its ready to go.) I like all of the other gloves and mitts in this Pro Soft Series as a recreational glove or if you need a back-up... or for that extra-position glove you may need. It ain't pro stock... but it ain't bad...especially for the price. (not recommended for a High School Varsity front-line glove...it won't last more than one season at that level. This product is available at baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:1374 1ratings
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	Increase Pitching Machine Use with Mobile Wheels Pitching Machine Transport System Now at Baseball Tips you can get this amazing Pitching Machine storage solution. Simply attach caddy wheels to any of your tripod based pitching machines and you'll be able to roll it in and out of storage onto concrete, infield dirt or grass with ease. Come see more at the link below today! baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:1469 0ratings
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	Break in a Baseball Glove with Our Glove Hammer Find this product at baseballtips.com Break in a baseball glove with the Glove Hammer.Comes with a maple handle and a 3-inch wood ball and a leather lanyard. This reduces the time it takes to break-in your new baseball or softball glove and easier to use indoors.	From:Baseballtips Views:3815 7ratings
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	Learn To Focus on Contact With a Broom Bat baseballtips.com Now you are learning to focus in hitting the back-inside of the baseball... and hitting them hard more often! Using a small diameter bat is like taking game intensity focus into at-bats... any time and any place you might take some BP! Make yourself a live wire in the batters box with some focused practice habits.	From:Baseballtips Views:330 1ratings
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	Our Most Popular Pitchers L Screen & Safety Net - 7'x 7' Pro Series L-Screen Your players and pitching machines are as important as any Major Leaguer's, so protect them with the same equipment. These Pro L Screens will look and work great for many seasons, even in harsh climates. Strong stable support legs will keep the screen sturdy. Sets up and breaks down quickly. Optional wheel kit available. click to see all 30 of our screens at: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:397 1ratings
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	Reduce Strikeouts & Increase Batting Contact - Train With Our Skinny Bat What if you take batting practice with a small diameter training bat that otherwise resembles your game bat? See immediate improvement & focus while you are taking your normal batting practice! Kinect baseball training bat. Use any ball. Make sense? Check this link at Baseball Tips to learn more: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:665 0ratings
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	Kip Leather Series Baseball Gloves - 20% Lighter! Akadema Pro Kip Leather Series baseball gloves are the glove of choice for those players with great hands, who are not overly concerned how long their glove will last. Pro players and high level college baseball players are going nuts over this series...I see more & more of them each season. Our Kip Leather is harvested in Europe then tanned in Japan. They are 20% lighter, very pliable, easier to break in and have more tensile strength than other competing gloves. I still prefer my Akadema Pro Leather for its extra thickness and cushion... but I also don't have the quick hands I once did... another reason why we give you these choices! All models are built for specific fielding positions. Choose your model at: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:1210 1ratings
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	How To - Baseball & Batting Cage Netting A Bit of Advice on Purchasing Your Batting Cage Net baseballtips.com All Nets are not created equal... and you don't want to buy this stuff twice! Price only isn't where you stop shopping... compare type of material (nylon should cost more) & its strength for instance (#36 will outlast a #21) All nets look good right out of the box ...but the true value, the cost you will pay is based on years of service... like ballplayers...lol! Then, the internet gives you plenty of choices but unfortunately, some may "fudge" on the true strength and weight of your net... There's just a very low price without concern for repeat business. As a consumer, how would you know? How do you know a good net from a bad net? Now that's a tough one... your buying decision may come down to whether or not you feel the company is trustworthy and your own gut feelings. And you just wanted a batting cage... thanks for reading. Hope it helps you. --JP	From:Baseballtips Views:413 1ratings
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	Brett Baseball Necklace - Double Titanium ION I've been wearing titanium ION necklaces on and off for as long as I have seen them on Big League Players... maybe because I am still looking for an edge... another habit that players pick up and old players remember. Does it work... is it good? I think so, but frankly, I have no medical background and offer no medical advise. We assume common sense in purchases. baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:1857 1ratings
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	Spike Proof Baseball Stance Mat w/ Home Plate The perfect accessory for any indoor or outdoor batting cage or batting station... Constructed of Sporturf, the highest quality baseball turf available, and designed to give a softer, more realistic feel while outlasting most other turf. The home plate stance mat has permanent white turf batter box lines and a painted on home plate. The mat itself is constructed from an extremely dense 36 oz. spring set "Bermuda" turf pile with a 5mm urelon foam cushion. The spike proof construction measures approximately 3/4" thick and the mat can be used outdoors and protects flooring indoors. It's designed to hold up against any batter's twisting and high torque swing! Buy What Pro & College baseball Teams Buy: Available in green and terra cotta brown at this link: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:517 0ratings
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	Affordable Baseball Gloves - Glovesmith 24K Series This product is available at www.baseballtips.com. The Glovesmith 24K Series is a great quality affordable glove. It comes in various sizes and positions. The 24K Series is crafted from our lightly oiled Jet Black Steerhide for a short break-in period. A great feeling baseball glove.	From:Baseballtips Views:862 3ratings
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	Baseball & Softball Field Fence Cap Baseball & softball field fence toppers or fence caps give you a safety factor from outfielders getting hands and arms torn up by chain links, they define a home run and will make a ballpark look complete. Fence capping makes any ballpark feel like a stadium when combined with our windscreen. Call with your details or dimensions! 1-800-487-7432. Team colors available but yellow may save you some extra money. Better than that "drain pipe" stuff you see so much of. Learn More: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:231 1ratings
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	Want More Bat Speed for No Name Price? - Akadema Xtension Baseball Bat The Akadema Xtension was created for one purpose... More Bat Speed! The Xtension Pro balance design was formulated to give a hitter more control, leverage and bat speed at the plate. The Pro balance allows for a better distribution of weight throughout the entire bat. I'm amazed we sell so few... name brands aren't always better so save $150 to $200 & buy name brand shirts instead! Great Pop to go with your new quickness! baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:2217 3ratings
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	Break in a Baseball Glove with Our Glove Hammer Find this product at baseballtips.com Break in a baseball glove with the Glove Hammer.Comes with a maple handle and a 3-inch wood ball and a leather lanyard. This reduces the time it takes to break-in your new baseball or softball glove and easier to use indoors.	From:Baseballtips Views:3599 7ratings
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	Akadema Prodigy Series Youth Baseball Gloves This product is available at www.baseballtips.com. The Akadama Youth Baseball Glove Series has quickly gained a reputation as the benchmark in quality and design for serious youth ballplayers. Made with a combination of Akadema's US Steerhide and exclusive Akadema Lyte leather, these gloves are both light and durable and have a quick and easy break-in period. Heavy laces and stitching allows for longer lasting baseball gloves. Built for younger hands so finger stalls and wrist clasp are adjustable & smaller than adult size baseball gloves & mitts. jp's favorites are the innovative AOZ 91 "Ozzie Smith" model and our traditional-look ATM 92 utility glove. 1st Base and catchers mitt models are fine choices too! Please don't buy smaller adult gloves for youth players hands...There's no need to spend more on a very good glove for players 12 and under.	From:Baseballtips Views:1219 0ratings
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	The Heater Baseball & Softball Pitching Machine The Heater Combo model accurately pitches baseballs from 25 mph to 60 MPH and 11" youth or 12" adult size softballs up to 56 MPH all in one machine. (FYI - machine pitch leagues use around 38-40 mph) The pitching wheel throws has been upgraded to an air filled tire to improve fastball accuracy. This also allows the Heater Combo to pitch leather or rubber machine pitch dimple baseballs or softballs without damaging the wheel or the ball! Less than 40 lbs makes it portable for backyard or trips to the ballfield. FREE auto feeder holds 12 baseballs or 9 softballs (11" or 12") and feeds balls at 10 second intervals. Learn more & see matching batting cage at: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:14942 4ratings
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	Reduce Strikeouts & Increase Batting Contact - Train With Our Skinny Bat What if you take batting practice with a small diameter training bat that otherwise resembles your game bat? See immediate improvement & focus while you are taking your normal batting practice! Kinect baseball training bat. Use any ball. Make sense? Check this link at Baseball Tips to learn more: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:625 0ratings
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	Inexpensive Youth Pitching Machine-25 to 40 MPH - Heater Starting Pitcher The Starting Pitcher Soft Lite-Ball Pitching Machine pitches fastballs, inside breaking balls, and outside breaking balls. The powerful A/C motor throws inexpensive special soft lite-balls up to 40 miles per hour. Learn more and see all 32 of our pitching machines at: baseballtips.com	From:Baseballtips Views:647 0ratings
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