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All Star Break: 1970
The Players of the Week
American League: Frank Robinson, 1B Baltimore 14/26 3 HR 11 RBI
National League: Cito Gaston, CF Sand Diego 3/29 2 HR 6 RBI
The Power Rankings
1. Minnesota Twins
2. Baltimore Orioles
3. St Louis Cardinals
4. Los Angeles Dodgers
5. Philadelphia Phillies
We have moved up to 19th.
A Big Trade
The Indians have sent Vada Pinson (.303-7-31) to the Angels for reliever Dave LaRoche and a minor leaguer. It looks like the Angels, unlike the A's, haven't given up on catching the Twins. They are 7 games back.
All Star Game
AL 7 NL 3
Boog Powell was 3-for-5 to win the MVP even though Reggie Jackson was 3-for-3. The difference was Powell hitting the only homer in the game. The NL was actually leading 3-2 in the 8th before the AL exploded for a 5-run frame. Melton was 0-for-1 as a pinch-hitter.
A bit of annoyance in the GM's office
I'm still getting daily offers for my prospects. I don't want any of these guys.
Another Pretty Big Trade
Montreal sent CF Ron Fairly to the Braves for a pair of minor leaguers. Fairly has hit .292-7-54 this year. He is a really good player.
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