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<title>The BP First Take: Thursday, April 5 by &lt;a href=&quot;/author/daniel_rathman/&quot;&gt;Daniel Rathman&lt;/a&gt;</title>
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<title>The BP First Take: Wednesday, April 4 by &lt;a href=&quot;/author/daniel_rathman/&quot;&gt;Daniel Rathman&lt;/a&gt;</title>
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<description>The Marlins have an ace in the hole that could help them scoop the NL East title</description>
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<title>The BP First Take: Monday, April 2 by &lt;a href=&quot;/author/daniel_rathman/&quot;&gt;Daniel Rathman&lt;/a&gt;</title>
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<description>There is too little evidence in the Troy Tulowitzki-Ubaldo Jimenez spat to draw definitive conclusions. </description>
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<title>The BP First Take: Friday, March 30 by &lt;a href=&quot;/author/daniel_rathman/&quot;&gt;Daniel Rathman&lt;/a&gt;</title>
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<description>While several backstops have been locked up lately, the Diamondbacks might not be so lucky with Miguel Montero.</description>
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<title>The BP First Take: Wednesday, March 28 by &lt;a href=&quot;/author/daniel_rathman/&quot;&gt;Daniel Rathman&lt;/a&gt;</title>
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<description>The Brewers' decision to extend Jonathan Lucroy could have a massive payoff. </description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>The BP First Take: Monday, March 26 by &lt;a href=&quot;/author/daniel_rathman/&quot;&gt;Daniel Rathman&lt;/a&gt;</title>
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<description>Losing Joakim Soria isn't a death blow to the Royals' ninth-inning hopes. </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<description>The Phillies and Rockies both have gaping holes and could become perfect trade partners. </description>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>The BP First Take: Tuesday, March 20 by &lt;a href=&quot;/author/daniel_rathman/&quot;&gt;Daniel Rathman&lt;/a&gt;</title>
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<description>Injuries to Ryan Howard and Chase Utley make the Phillies' chances of maintaining the NL East crown slimmer.</description>
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<description>With Carlos Quentin booked for surgery, who should the Padres turn to?</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:52:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>The BP First Take: Thursday, March 15 by &lt;a href=&quot;/author/daniel_rathman/&quot;&gt;Daniel Rathman&lt;/a&gt;</title>
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<description>While most players don't need to prove themselves in spring training, the pressure is on for Adam Dunn.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>The BP First Take: Tuesday, March 13 by &lt;a href=&quot;/author/daniel_rathman/&quot;&gt;Daniel Rathman&lt;/a&gt;</title>
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<description>Drew Cumberland's days as a player may be over, but he could have a bright future as a coach.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<description>Were Mike Matheny's complaints about a rain delay justified?</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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