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                    <title><![CDATA[3:01 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:01:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hey everyone. Lots of questions in already so I'll get right to them... ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:01 Comment From Gary]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:01:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who do you see signing Kyle lohse. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:02 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:02:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no clear fit for Lohse. The Brewers, Orioles, Red Sox, Nationals and Rangers are among the teams that seem like possible fits, but that's about all we're going on now. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:02 Comment From Matt]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:02:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Provided David Price's recent comments, is he playing for a new team next without a doubt? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:03 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:03:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think he'll likely be playing elsewhere by Opening Day 2014. The Rays probably won't spend to keep him long-term and he'd have tons of trade value. A trade seems likely.<br/><br/>That said you never know and he could stay in Tampa Bay. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:03 Comment From miles]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:03:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you see Mike Carp having a big bounce back season? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:03 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:03:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No, I see him as a role player at this stage. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:04 Comment From Bryce]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:04:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who do you see winning the 3rd base job for the Braves ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:04 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:04:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I can see them relying on both Johnson and Francisco. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:04 Comment From Matt D.]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:04:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Question: Why didn't the Brewers go harder for Mike Carp when him and Mat Gamel are very similiar. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:05 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:05:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'm not sure. You'd think a team with so little depth at first would want to take a look at Carp. I guess they know they'll be able to pick someone up at the end of Spring Training if no one else emerges internally. Still, I thought Carp was worth a shot for the Brewers. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:06 Comment From Jose Valverde]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:06:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How much money did that blowup in Game 1 of the ALCS cost me? I'd have a job if not for that right? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:07:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think we can safely say Valverde's postseason performance cost him millions. Not tens of millions, but likely a few million in my view. That said he's pitching in the WBC and could re-build his value with a strong performance.  ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:07 Comment From John]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:07:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dodgers waiting for injuries to other teams to start dealing pitchers? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:08 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:08:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seems likely to me. Plus, there's always the chance the Dodgers will have an injury in which case the depth will be useful. As Buster Olney wrote today that hurts Kyle Lohse's leverage. Teams seeking starters can turn to the Dodgers. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:08 Comment From Matt]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:08:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Cleveland signed Lohse, would that make them a legitimate threat to the tigers? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:09 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:09:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think their rotation would still be much worse than Detroit's even if they were to sign Lohse. Yet their rotation would look much better with Lohse in it, I think. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:10 Comment From Michael]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:10:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[odds of seattle signing Lohse ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:10 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:10:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't see it happening. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:10 Comment From Matt]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:10:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Does the Carp trade signify the end of the Overbay era in Boston? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:10 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:10:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not necessarily. Both will compete for a roster spot. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:10 Comment From Brock]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:10:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you think the Twins have any shot at competing this year? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:10 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:10:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Other than the Astros, the Twins are the least likely AL team to contend in my view. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Comment From JC]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:11:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Over/under Rays 90 wins? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:11:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Under. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Comment From Troy]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:11:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Could the Cardinals sign Lohse because of Carpenters injury. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:11:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It sounds like the Cardinals will pass on Lohse. They'd like to get the draft pick they'll obtain if he signs elsewhere. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 Comment From Dodgers Front office.]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:11:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you think we have enough money to sign Cano and Price on next years free agency? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:12 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:12:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Price isn't a free agent until after the 2015 season, so save some money for that winter!<br/><br/>As for Cano, it certainly seems as though the Dodgers could be a major bidder after the 2013 season. And I doubt Mark Ellis' presence will stop them from expressing interest. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:13 Comment From Jeremy]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:13:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What team do you think has been "over-hyped" this offseason? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:13 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:13:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers and Blue Jays could qualify. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:13 Comment From Jerry Dipoto]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:13:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Lohse drops his demands to a 2 year contract, should I sign him? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:13 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:13:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes, I think that'd be a good move. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:13 Comment From John]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:13:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I understand the theory behind Lohse waiting until after the draft to sign, but just don't see it happening. What are your thoughts? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:14 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:14:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I agree with you. I expect Lohse to sign sooner, rather than later. If he waits until after the draft he'll only be contributing for half a season or so. That will limit teams' bids just as much as draft pick compensation would, right? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:14 Comment From jack]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:14:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[justin upton, ryan howard, who has a better season? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:14 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:14:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'll take Upton. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:15 Comment From andrew]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:15:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More likely to sign this spring Livan Hernandez, Dallas Braden, or Derek Lowe? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:15 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:15:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lowe strikes me as the most likely based on recent rumors. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:16 Comment From Jason]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:16:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you think the Brewers will sign Lohse for a one year contract? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:16 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:16:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I still think he'll get a multiyear deal. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:16 Comment From andrew]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:16:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whats up with Roy Oswalt? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:16 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:16:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He hasn't retired and he continues considering opportunities to start. Doesn't sound like he'd pitch out of the bullpen. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:17 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:17:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any chance the Dodgers would trade SS Dee Gordon ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:17 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:17:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sure -- they seemed to consider the possibility as recently as December. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:17 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:17:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's with so much weight being put on draft picks when they rarely turn out and the draft is particularly weak? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:18:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's also a question of the money you're allowed to spend on draft picks in total. The more high picks you have the bigger your team's budget. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:18:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[could porcello go to colorado? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:18:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think he'd be a fit from Colorado's perspective. But I wonder if the Tigers may decide to keep him to be sure they have some depth. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:18 Comment From Steve]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:18:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are the Braves better than they were last year? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:19 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:19:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's debatable. The Uptons are going to be fun to watch, though it's easy to forget they're losing Chipper Jones, Martin Prado and David Ross. But hey, even if they stand pat at 94 wins they'll be looking good. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:20 Comment From JC]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:20:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any MLB acting as their own agent? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:21 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:21:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Daniel Nava was his own agent for a while, but he recently hired SFX per Alex Speier. I am not sure of any other players who represent themselves -- it'd be tricky to do once you reach arbitration. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:21 Comment From Tom]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:21:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you see the mets trading Santana before or after the all-star break?
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:21 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:21:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't see them trading him before the All-Star break. It's not hard to imagine them trading him after the break though. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Comment From Mets Fan CTI]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:22:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Valverde does good in the WBC, Parnell struggles as a closer in ST, and Francisco is not healthy, will the Mets go after Valverde? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:22:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That's a lot of 'ifs' but sure, in that situation I can see them going after Valverde. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Comment From mark i]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:22:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who hangs up first? Dee Gordon for Erick Aybar? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:22:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels hang up. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 Comment From Gary]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:22:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Could Kyle Lohse be a possible fit In Detroit? If the Tigers dont feel that they can resign Justin Verlander. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:23 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:23:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No I don't see that happening. And I do think the Tigers will find a way to lock Verlander up. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:23 Comment From Mickey Mouse]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:23:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Trout reported to camp at 240 lbs.  As an Angels fan, should I be worried? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:24:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[29 other teams would love to have that 'problem.' I think Trout will be fine. Long term though you have to think he'll lose some of that speed. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Comment From Bruce]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:24:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What is your opinion on sabermetrics? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:24:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think they're extremely valuable and I use them every day. Like any other tool, you need to know how to use them. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 Comment From Alex]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:24:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Was the Campana trade a complete overpay on the Dbacks side? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:25 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:25:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No. First of all it's not as though they gave up blue-chip prospects. Secondly Campana could add value as a bench baserunner if used properly, as Dave Cameron recently explained. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Comment From ATL fan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:26:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you think Cano will be a yankee in 3 years ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:26:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes, I think so. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Comment From Sandy]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:26:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[August 1 2013: Is Giancarlo Stanton still a Marlin? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:26:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes, I think the Stanton rumors will really get going in December 2013. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 Comment From Soto]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:27:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Valverde is still a free agent when the season officially starts is he still tied to draft pick compensation? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:27:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Valverde is not tied to draft pick compensation now.<br/><br/>Lohse is the only remaining player linked to compensation. He'd have to wait until after the June draft if he doesn't want to be linked to compensation. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 Comment From Jared]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:27:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who will the Orioles get as a middle of the order bat? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:28:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't think they're getting one any time soon. Looking at the options available there isn't all that much out there. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Comment From Roger Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:28:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do the Royals have a realistic chance of .500 this year? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:28:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 Comment From Sandy]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:28:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How good a job has Theo done with the Cubbies? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:29 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:29:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I like what the Cubs are doing. I think they'll be competitive by 2014 and remain competitive for a while. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:29 Comment From Zach]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:29:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Next year, Granderson staying or going? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:29 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:29:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It sounds like the Yankees may simply let Granderson walk, like they did with Swisher. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:29 Comment From Bruce]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:29:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will the Cardinals make the playoffs this year? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:29 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:29:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They sure look like a playoff team to me. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Comment From Sandy]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why do we never hear about the Marlins' GM Michael Hill? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Larry Beinfest, Miami's president of baseball ops, is more prominent publicly and in the media. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Comment From ClarkeinAK]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:30:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Carp or Lyle Overbay...Who do you keep? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:30 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:30:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carp. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:31 Comment From Taylor]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:31:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you see the Rockies trading Tulo this year? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:31 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:31:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't think they'll trade him during the season. But a trade next winter seems possible depending on how the 2013 year unfolds. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:31 Comment From Roger Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:31:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will Roy Halladay rebound this year? Or is his carrer on a downward spiral? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:32:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All great pitchers cease being great at some point. But as someone who's watched Halladay for years, I've learned it's unwise to bet against him. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Comment From Carl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:32:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Does AROD ever play again? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:32:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I expect he will.  ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:33 Comment From Jay]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:33:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the heels of Texeiria stating that there's no way to earn a $20 mil contract, will we ever..EVER.. see a premium player intentionally sign for the minimum for 'the love of the game'? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:34 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:34:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I highly doubt that. A) What player would walk away from the kind of money that could set his family up for generations? B) What agent would be willing to give up that kind of commission? C) Why would the MLBPA allow this? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:34 Comment From Chris]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:34:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What impact does the Michael Bourne deal have on Jacoby Ellsbury pending free agency? Could it help keep him in Boston? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:35 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't see Bourn and Ellsbury as being closely linked. If anything, Bourn's deal reminds us that center fielders who don't hit for some power have trouble getting giant offers. I wonder how many homers Ellsbury will hit in 2013. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:35 Comment From Larry]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:35:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Biggest overpay this season? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:35 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:35:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Regular readers of these chats won't be surprised to see me list Brandon League's deal here. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:36 Comment From Bill]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:36:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you see Posey becoming the highest paid player in baseball? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:36:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's possible, but won't happen for a while, since he's still in his arb years. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:36 Comment From Chris]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:36:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees change their policies on facial hair so they can compete for David Price's service? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:37:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I wondered this myself. I expect they'll consider it if Price reaches free agency and they're bidding for him.  ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 Comment From West Coast Met Fan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:37:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think we all agree the Mets outfield looks like the worst in the majors, what team is next? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:38:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fernando Martinez, Chris Carter and Justin Maxwell might be in the running. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:38 Comment From Guest]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:38:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Hinske probably doesn't have a spot on the Diamondbacks roster; is he a fit for the Brewers? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:38:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Interesting thought. Seems like a possible fit. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:39 Comment From Shemp]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:39:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Next big contract extension? ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:39:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Verlander, Kershaw and Posey are in the running here. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:39 Comment From DJ]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:39:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Cubs pick up 2/3 of Soriano's $$ remaining on his contract, do yanks go for him as RH DH?  Still seems like too many $$ for part timer. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:39 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:39:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jon Heyman of CBS reported today that the Yankees might be willing to pick up $10MM of the $36MM remaining on Soriano's deal.  ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:40 Comment From Jason Castro]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:40:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who is going to lead the Astros in Home runs this season? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:41 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:41:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Pena or Chris Carter I would guess. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:41 Comment From Ryan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:41:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is there really a team other than the Yankees that would give cano 200+ mill/ 10 yrs given his age and position ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:41 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:41:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think the list starts with the Dodgers. And if the Mets really are serious about spending, you have to wonder about them as well. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Comment From gopherdude]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:42:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any chance the Twins will fire Ron Gardenhire before the season. Twins fans are sick of him as manager? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:42:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Managers don't get fired in Spring Training, but the Twins lost 96 games last year. If they lose 95-plus again in 2013 it wouldn't exactly help Gardenhire's job security. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:43 Comment From Chris F]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:43:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Assuming Yanks make the luxury tax, what are the odds that they sign FA's Verlander, Kershaw and Price in 2015? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:44 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:44:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think there's a good chance Verlander and Kershaw sign extensions that delay their free agency. Even Price could sign long-term if he's traded to a team other than the Rays. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:45 Comment From andrew]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:45:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is Aceves worth the headaches? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:46 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:46:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the answer is yes it's not by much, that's for sure. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:46 Comment From Chris F]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:46:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How many years until players begin to trust the Marlins again? They look like an MLB farm team for the foreseeable future ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:47:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Players may not fully trust the Marlins for a while. But they'll still sign with Miami. The Marlins can still offer two things: playing time at the MLB level and millions of dollars (though not quite as many millions as other teams). ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:47 Comment From GMDM]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:47:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is it fair to call the Royals a legitimate dark horse this season? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:48 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:48:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes that's fair. Their roster has question marks -- the rotation and Eric Hosmer to name a couple -- but it also includes lots of upside. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:48 Comment From Giants]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:48:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Does Pence get a contract extension? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:48 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:48:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It doesn't sound like a multiyear deal for Pence is on the horizon. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Comment From andrew]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:49:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Does Carlos Lee find a job? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I expect he'll find a job, though at this point it may be a minor league deal. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Comment From Drake B.]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:49:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What could Aceves net for the Sox? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:49:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't think they'd be able to get anything valuable for him. Salary relief perhaps. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 Comment From JJ Redick and Carlos Boozer]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:51:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do the Mets sign Pence next offseason? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:51:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seems possible, but we're getting ahead of ourselves now. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 Comment From Matt E]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:51:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do you read all of the submitted questions even if you can't answer them all? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:51:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not always, depending on how busy it is, but I read as many as I can. Thanks to everyone who is submitting questions. Lots of good ones today. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 Comment From Adrian]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:51:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[is B.J. Rains a full time writer for MLBTR? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:52 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:52:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No, but he's writing two series on MLBTR that we debuted this week. They've been really good reads. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 Comment From Bo Porter]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:53:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Besides Bud norris who is my best starting pitcher? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:53:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Erik Bedard if healthy. Maybe Lucas Harrell. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 Comment From mikebk]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:53:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hey Ben, how come the NBA doesnt have as many trades as MLB? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:54:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Well first off rosters are smaller. But it's a crazy time for NBA trades right now with the trade deadline coming up tomorrow. Luke Adams has all of the details at Hoops Rumors and on Twitter:<br/><a href="http://www.hoopsrumors.com/" target="_blank" >http://www.hoopsrumors.com/</a><br/>@HoopsRumors ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time for a few more... ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 Comment From Mr.Met5]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:55:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think offense is a little overrated, why don't the Rockies trade some of their monster offense for pitching ? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:56:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It sounds as though the Rockies are considering doing just that. Per Ken Rosenthal they're aiming for a Josh Fogg type. No offense to Fogg or the Rockies, but it sure seems like they're aiming low. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Comment From T.O Braves Fan]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:56:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Has working for MLBTR made you more of a fan of the game but less a fan of a specific team? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:56 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:56:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Definitely. I enjoy watching and following all 30 teams now in a way I didn't before. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 Comment From Correy]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:57:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cano to the cubs next offseason makes too much sense doesn't it? ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:58 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:58:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hadn't thought of that one. He'd make their lineup a lot scarier, that's for sure. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:58 Ben Nicholson-Smith]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:58:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks for chatting everyone! We'll do it again next week. ]]></description></item>
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