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NBA players now view rest as a luxury

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NBA players now view rest as a luxury
Phoenix All-Star guard Steve Nash is one of the few players left from the last time the NBA had a shortened season because of a lockout. Just don't ask him to recall the details of that 50-game season in 1999. "I can't even remember," Nash said.
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2012 NBA All-Star Game: East Roster Features LeBron James, Derrick Rose
Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls) – The reigning NBA MVP is making his third-consecutive All-Star appearance. He was second in All-Star voting with 1514723 votes. Dwayne Wade (Miami Heat) – Want to feel old? This is Wade's eighth All-Star appearance.
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All-Star Game MVP Would Be Big Honor for Howard
And more recently, another five MVPs have ties to the city where the last 12 all-star games have been played. Of the previous 60 NBA All-Star Games played, 17 times the MVP either is from that city or plays for the NBA franchise serving as hosts of the …
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Players having ball at D-backs Fantasy Camp

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Players having ball at D-backs Fantasy Camp
After a hearty breakfast on-site, and prior to Mark Grace going into full judge mode for the morning's pregame kangaroo court, each team's outstanding performer from the previous day's games is recognized in a daily MVP presentation at D-backs Fantasy …
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Rangers Sign Yu Darvish
… major league strikeout king who pitched a record 27 seasons. For the last seven years he has been on a tear in Japan, accumulating a 1.99 ERA and a record of 93-38 in that span. He's a five-time all-star and twice was named the Pacific League MVP. …
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MLB Free Agency and Trades: Ranking 10 Biggest Movers and Shakers of Hot Stove
On a more critical note, Amaro got a fair deal with free-agent Jimmy Rollins, retaining the 2007 NL MVP for three years and $ 33 million. Joel Pineiro came on board recently, too, giving the Phillies rotational depth, though they hardly need it. …
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Role players make difference for Tigers

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Role players make difference for Tigers
By Jason Beck / MLB.com | 10/07/11 3:00 AM ET NEW YORK — Don Kelly had found a safe hiding place in the hallway of the visiting clubhouse at Yankee Stadium when the roar from inside called him back. His first-inning home run had just been replayed on …
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In NLDS win, Braun shows MVP-level talent
By Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com | 10/07/11 11:26 PM ET MILWAUKEE — After posting MVP-worthy numbers during the regular season, it was no surprise that Ryan Braun excelled in the National League Division Series, helping propel the Brewers to their first …
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Reds must explore options with Joey Votto
And market value for an MVP-caliber first baseman like Votto just keeps going up. Ryan Howard will be making $ 25 million a year for the next five seasons, Mark Teixeira makes $ 22.5 million annually, Adrian Gonzalez $ 22 million, and soon enough, …
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MLB: The Biggest Snubs in MVP Voting History
They have won their fair share of MVP awards, but is it reasonable to anoint a player "most valuable" if he only contributes once every five games? With that in mind, let's take a look at a few of the most egregious snubs in Major League Baseball's MVP …
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