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Who is Jorge Jimenez?


I’ve come across the name Jorge Jimenez a few times this spring, and I decided it was time for me to do some research about the guy. Jimenez has emerged as a potential starting third baseman for the Marlins. Manager Fredi Gonzalez called him his “dark horse” contender in a corner infield battle led by Logan Morrison and Gaby Sanchez.

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Twins, Cubs Bullpen Worries


The Twins are sitting on pins and needles as they wait for test results and further news on Joe Nathan’s sore elbow. The Cubs learned that top setup man Angel Guzman will need season-ending shoulder surgery that could threaten his career. Who could benefit from these injuries?

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Lions Roar Early


Weren’t the Redskins  supposed to be making all the headlines today? The start of the free agency period has been dominated by the Lions, a team that has won only two games over the past two seasons. Let’s look at the three veteran players they’ve added:

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A Word on NFL Mocks


With the NFL Combine over, we’re fully into mock NFL draft season, and football fans will find no shortage of first-round projections around the web. The mocks are fun to read and debate, but I’d like to offer up a word of caution to everyone who enjoys reading or thinking about those predictions.

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Ravens Need Marshall


The Broncos have placed a first-round tender on restricted free agent wide receiver Brandon Marshall. The move means that another team would have to give the Broncos their first-round pick if (1) they sign Marshall to an offer sheet, (2) the Broncos decide not to match, and (3) the two teams don’t work out a different deal. The news means one thing to me: It’s time for the Ravens to step up.

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The NFL Rumor Mill


The NFL Rumor Mill is ramping up fast, and rather than tackle a single topic today, I’d like to briefly discuss a variety of stories floating around the wires. Let’s begin in St. Louis…

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The Greene Love Begins


The Jets officially announced that they will release Thomas Jones this Friday, and the fantasy football world’s love affair with Shonn Greene can officially begin. How high will Greene go in 2010 drafts?

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A Tale of Two NFL Backfields


The San Diego Chargers and New York Jets backfield situations seem distinctly different right now. On one coast, the Bolts have cut ties with the face of the franchise, LaDainian Tomlinson, and won’t tender an RFA deal to Darren Sproles. On the other coast, the Jets successfully used their backfield depth to navigate through a tough season and to the AFC Championship game. They face the prospect of losing Thomas Jones, but they are set up for success nonetheless.

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Noses Dry, Eyes on Cody


If you’re a fan on defense and a fan of the Dolphins, Broncos, Chiefs or Bills, it’s been a bad week.

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LeSean McCoy’s Value


The Eagles released Brian Westbrook on Tuesday, and head coach Andy Reid formally passed the baton to LeSean McCoy, a 2009 second-round pick. Prior to last season, Westbrook had a three-year run as a top-10 (if not top-5) fantasy running back. Can McCoy soar so high?

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