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<item><title><![CDATA[Strasburg sent to  Minor League camp ]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100320&amp;content_id=8849686&amp;vkey=affililiate&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=was</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:21:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100320&amp;content_id=8849686&amp;vkey=affililiate&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=was</guid><description><![CDATA[Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo announced Saturday that right-handers Stephen Strasburg and Drew Storen would be sent to Minor League camp.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo announced Saturday that right-handers Stephen Strasburg and Drew Storen would be sent to Minor League camp.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Strasburg's fate to be decided Saturday]]></title><link>http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100319&amp;content_id=8846894&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=was</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:15:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100319&amp;content_id=8846894&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=was</guid><description><![CDATA[The right-hander will find out Saturday where he is going to start the season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The right-hander will find out Saturday where he is going to start the season.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Ladson</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Top-pick hurlers have rocky history]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100319&amp;content_id=8838194&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:29:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100319&amp;content_id=8838194&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Stephen Strasburg looks like a sure thing, but history shows it&#39;d be wise to develop him slowly.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Stephen Strasburg looks like a sure thing, but history shows it'd be wise to develop him slowly.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Brentz develops into ballplayer]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100318&amp;content_id=8828004&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100318&amp;content_id=8828004&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Bryce Brentz used to focus on other sports in the winter. Now he&#39;s shifted solely to baseball.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bryce Brentz used to focus on other sports in the winter. Now he's shifted solely to baseball.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Increased HGH efforts called for]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100318&amp;content_id=8833082&amp;vkey=affililiate&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:24:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100318&amp;content_id=8833082&amp;vkey=affililiate&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=</guid><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball has been asked to step up efforts to test for human growth hormone.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Major League Baseball has been asked to step up efforts to test for human growth hormone.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Robles gets 100-game suspension]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100318&amp;content_id=8833198&amp;vkey=pr_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:18:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100318&amp;content_id=8833198&amp;vkey=pr_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Two players have been suspended for violations of the Minors&#39; Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Two players have been suspended for violations of the Minors' Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Dodgertown gets a new name]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100318&amp;content_id=8831648&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:31:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100318&amp;content_id=8831648&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[One of Florida&#39;s most famous sports facilities now has a new name -- Vero Beach Sports Village.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[One of Florida's most famous sports facilities now has a new name -- Vero Beach Sports Village.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Hill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Path of the Pros: Michael Bourn]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100310&amp;content_id=8739070&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100310&amp;content_id=8739070&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[National League stolen base leader Michael Bourn had a memorable run through the Minor Leagues.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[National League stolen base leader Michael Bourn had a memorable run through the Minor Leagues.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>John Parker</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Westmoreland surgery success]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100316&amp;content_id=8813316&amp;vkey=news_bos&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=bos</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:35:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100316&amp;content_id=8813316&amp;vkey=news_bos&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=bos</guid><description><![CDATA[Boston prospect Ryan Westmoreland underwent successful brain surgery, the team said Tuesday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Boston prospect Ryan Westmoreland underwent successful brain surgery, the team said Tuesday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Roadtrip: Lone Star state of mind]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100315&amp;content_id=8802142&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100315&amp;content_id=8802142&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Texas can&#39;t contain the league which bears its name, so four teams expand the borders, so to speak.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Texas can't contain the league which bears its name, so four teams expand the borders, so to speak.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Hill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Drillers undergo uniform change]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100315&amp;content_id=8800870&amp;vkey=pr_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:42:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100315&amp;content_id=8800870&amp;vkey=pr_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tulsa Drillers revealed new team uniforms and caps during a news conference Monday afternoon at ONEOK Field. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tulsa Drillers revealed new team uniforms and caps during a news conference Monday afternoon at ONEOK Field. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Strasburg sharp in second start]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100314&amp;content_id=8787116&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=was</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:46:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100314&amp;content_id=8787116&amp;vkey=news_was&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=was</guid><description><![CDATA[Making his second start of the exhibition season, Stephen Strasburg allowed just two hits over three innings.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Making his second start of the exhibition season, Stephen Strasburg allowed just two hits over three innings.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Boom going on in Dodgertown]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100311&amp;content_id=8764452&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100311&amp;content_id=8764452&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Dodgertown might not host the boys in blue anymore, but the historic landmark is a state-of-the-art facility determined to expand its horizons across the sports landscape.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Dodgertown might not host the boys in blue anymore, but the historic landmark is a state-of-the-art facility determined to expand its horizons across the sports landscape.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Hill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Ben's Biz Blog: Adding silver]]></title><link>http://bensbiz.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/03/a_president_without_precedent.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:50:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://bensbiz.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/03/a_president_without_precedent.html</guid><description><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks have signed 63-year-old Joe Kernan to a one-day contract when South Bend plays Notre Dame in the Silver vs. Gold exhibition game April 5.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Diamondbacks have signed 63-year-old Joe Kernan to a one-day contract when South Bend plays Notre Dame in the Silver vs. Gold exhibition game April 5.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[High schooler Taillon has solid mix ]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100311&amp;content_id=8760682&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:07:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100311&amp;content_id=8760682&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Like most high school pitchers, Jameson Taillon&#39;s command could be improved. Unlike most high school pitchers, he has four solid pitches and throws a fastball that&#39;s hit 99 mph.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Like most high school pitchers, Jameson Taillon's command could be improved. Unlike most high school pitchers, he has four solid pitches and throws a fastball that's hit 99 mph.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Jennings likely to miss rest of Spring Training ]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100311&amp;content_id=8755628&amp;vkey=news_tb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=tb</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:50:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100311&amp;content_id=8755628&amp;vkey=news_tb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=tb</guid><description><![CDATA[After injuring his left wrist on Monday, Desmond Jennings is unlikely to see more action with the Rays in camp this spring. The missed time means he&#39;ll likely begin 2010 in Triple-A.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After injuring his left wrist on Monday, Desmond Jennings is unlikely to see more action with the Rays in camp this spring. The missed time means he'll likely begin 2010 in Triple-A.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Dominican prospects suspended]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100310&amp;content_id=8748610&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100310&amp;content_id=8748610&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced that four Minor League players have received 50-game suspensions after each tested positive for substances]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced that four Minor League players have received 50-game suspensions after each tested positive for substances]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Danny Wild</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Strasburg shines in debut]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100309&amp;content_id=8726898&amp;vkey=affililiate&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=was</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:03:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100309&amp;content_id=8726898&amp;vkey=affililiate&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=was</guid><description><![CDATA[Stephen Strasburg tossed two shutout innings in his first Spring Training outing for the Nationals on Tuesday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Stephen Strasburg tossed two shutout innings in his first Spring Training outing for the Nationals on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Path of the Pros: Josh Willingham]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100204&amp;content_id=8020040&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100204&amp;content_id=8020040&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[On his way to the bigs, Josh Willingham played catcher, all four infield positions and both corner outfield spots, took a 92 mph fastball in the face and still put up monster numbers.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[On his way to the bigs, Josh Willingham played catcher, all four infield positions and both corner outfield spots, took a 92 mph fastball in the face and still put up monster numbers.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Josh Jackson</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[RedHawks should be loaded]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100306&amp;content_id=8702196&amp;vkey=affililiate&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=tex</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:32:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100306&amp;content_id=8702196&amp;vkey=affililiate&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=tex</guid><description><![CDATA[With sluggers like Justin Smoak, Craig Gentry, Mitch Moreland and Chad Tracy ticketed for Triple-A, Oklahoma City should inflict some damage in the PCL.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With sluggers like Justin Smoak, Craig Gentry, Mitch Moreland and Chad Tracy ticketed for Triple-A, Oklahoma City should inflict some damage in the PCL.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[MLB hosts anti-doping conference]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100304&amp;content_id=8684476&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:15:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100304&amp;content_id=8684476&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;c_id=mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Scientists, medical professionals and sports representatives met for a &quot;Science Behind Anti-Doping&quot; symposium Thursday at Major League Baseball&#39;s headquarters.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Scientists, medical professionals and sports representatives met for a "Science Behind Anti-Doping" symposium Thursday at Major League Baseball's headquarters.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Promo Preview: Bridging the gap]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100303&amp;content_id=8669166&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100303&amp;content_id=8669166&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Teams are gearing up for the season with fan fests, talent searches and other entertainment designed to fill the final weeks without Minor League Baseball.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Teams are gearing up for the season with fan fests, talent searches and other entertainment designed to fill the final weeks without Minor League Baseball.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Hill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ohio a baseball haven]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100302&amp;content_id=8644380&amp;vkey=news_road&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100302&amp;content_id=8644380&amp;vkey=news_road&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[A trip across Northern Ohio will bring baseball fans in contact with some unusual museums, zoos and rides for thrill seekers.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A trip across Northern Ohio will bring baseball fans in contact with some unusual museums, zoos and rides for thrill seekers.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Hill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Neither rain, nor snow, nor ... flies]]></title><link>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100220&amp;content_id=8107342&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100220&amp;content_id=8107342&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;fext=.jsp</guid><description><![CDATA[Snow, floods, insect infestation and overtaxed playing fields. Whatever the reason, grounds crews across the Minor Leagues have to be ready for anything.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Snow, floods, insect infestation and overtaxed playing fields. Whatever the reason, grounds crews across the Minor Leagues have to be ready for anything.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Benjamin Hill</dc:creator>
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