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Xavier Alatorre

Joined: Jul 13, 2016

Xavier used to write daily for BP Wrigleyville, BP Milwaukee, The Sports Quotient and Call to the Pen between 2015-2017. After taking a break from writing and moving across the country (and then back again), he is back at CttP to write about his love/hate relationship with baseball.

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 05: Starting pitcher Tim Lincecum

Tim Lincecum reportedly has a guaranteed contract

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HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 06: Chris Young

Los Angeles Angels Agree to One-Year Deal With Chris Young

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MILWAUKEE, WI - JUNE 30: Edinson Volquez

Texas Rangers Sign Edinson Volquez to Minor League Deal

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May 24, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Matt Garza (22) pitches in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Milwaukee Brewers: Matt Garza Headed to 10-Day DL with Chest Contusion

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Jun 3, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar (31) pitches against the Kansas City Royals in the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: Danny Salazar Headed to the 10-Day DL

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May 29, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (60) and Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) in a fight after Harper was hit by the pitch of Strickland during the eighth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Plunking a batter and brawls on the field are unnecessary

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May 21, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal (9) and relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) celebrate the victory against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers: Can Kenley Jansen win the Cy Young this year?

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Apr 22, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros: Charlie Morton’s increase in velocity is paying dividends

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May 10, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) bats against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona Diamondbacks: Paul Goldschmidt Can Make History as a First Baseman

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Apr 14, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) throws out a pitch during the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field. Seattle won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners: Edwin Diaz is no longer the team’s closer

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May 11, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates: It is time to move on from Andrew McCutchen

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May 14, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) prepares to bat against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Bryce Harper accepts one-year extension, avoids arbitration in 2018

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Apr 24, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Matt Garza (22) pitches in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Milwaukee Brewers: Is Matt Garza’s Resurgence Real?

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April 30, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andrew Toles (60) runs after he hits a three run home run in the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers: Andrew Toles will miss rest of season after tearing ACL

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May 2, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) hits a two RBI triple in the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez May breakout is an improvement over April

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Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox: Chris Sale will not be suspended for throwing at Machado

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