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MLB Predictions: Finding the Next Wave of the Rookie Class of 2011
The first wave of the rookie class of 2011 has already arrived, and it’s been packed with it’s share of surprises. Freddie Freeman, Domonic Brown, and Brandon Belt were supposed to be the class of the class, and instead, each has struggled. Freeman is hitting .226 with more strikeouts (32) than hits (31). Brown failed to even make the Opening Day roster and Belt struggled to a .192 average …

Published May 18, 2011.
Read more: Bleacher Report

Edward Salcedo, Carlos Perez Lead New Wave Of Braves Prospects At Class-A Rome
The Class-A Rome Braves have a handful of prospects within the top 15 in the system, including a couple that should not be overlooked. A recent rush of highly touted Braves prospects have either reached the majors or are on the brink, which has resulted in a high ranking for the Atlanta farm system over the last couple years. Such names as Jason Heyward , Freddie Freeman , Brandon Beachy , Mike …

Published May 16, 2011.
Read more: SB Nation

Money can’t buy you votes
On April 14, the day of the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, a colleague recounted how his neighbour travelled some 125 km to Villupuram to cast his vote — incidentally, in favour of the AIADMK.

Published May 14, 2011.
Read more: The Hindu