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Jayson Stark
Why The Love?

The widespread warmth for Manny Ramirez upon his return from a 50-game suspension is wrong.

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Jerry Crasnick
Best Bargains

More for less. That's what Russell Branyan and Orlando Hudson, among other free agents from last winter, have done for their respective teams.

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Amy K. Nelson
Suspended Game

Three players -- J.C. Romero, Jordan Schafer and Mike Cameron -- who violated MLB's drug policy reflect on life without baseball.

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Jim Caple
As Good As It Gets

There was little to complain about Kauffman Stadium before it got remodeled. But now that it has a new look, the ballpark looks great.

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Tim Kurkjian
Swing … And A Miss

Believe it or not, high-strikeout totals aren't considered a terrible thing in today's game.

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Keith Law
Advanced Placement

Bryce Harper could be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 draft, but in the meantime he's making the move to junior college for the competition.

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Howard Bryant
The Protector

When Donald Fehr is on your side, you are very well protected; and baseball players should thank him for that as he winds down his long tenure as the union's executive director.

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Buster Olney
What Could Have Been …

Manny Ramirez never joined the Dodgers. The Cubs won the Series. Things could be different if Manny never used a banned substance.

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