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Saturday Liftoff Links April 22, 2012

DORTMUND, GERMANY - APRIL 19:  The German's Rowing Eight in action during the German National Rowing Team photocall on the Dortmund Ems canal on April 19, 2012 in Dortmund, Germany.  (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)
DORTMUND, GERMANY - APRIL 19: The German's Rowing Eight in action during the German National Rowing Team photocall on the Dortmund Ems canal on April 19, 2012 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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While David was telling us how hard it is to take the fielding out of pitching I was putting together these links for your viewing pleasure.

Those Things That Are Down On The Farm

Dallas Keuchel – Astros LHP " The Futurists
By What The Heck, Bobby?

Minor League Notes, April 15, 2012 - Minor League Ball
By Johns Sickels | Minor League Notes, April 15, 2012: Hak-Ju Lee, Nick Franklin, Jonathan Villar, Jake Lemmerman

What the Heck, Bobby?: In Luhnow We Trust?
The true Crash Davis?

Minor League Notes, April 16, 2012 - Minor League Ball
John SIckels talks Jonathan Singleton


Those Things That Are Yet To Be

MLB Draft: Top Collegiate Performers | FanGraphs Baseball
By J.P. Breen

World Series opponents St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers on top - MLB - SI.com
New power rankings from Sports Illustrated that take an objective approach to rankings. The Astros are no where near the bottom.

Draft Prospect of the Day: Clate Schmidt - Minor League Ball
By Matt Garrioch

Draft Prospect of the Day: Kyle Zimmer - Minor League Ball
By Matt Garrioch


Those Things That Are Unseen

How It's Made Baseballs - YouTube
Discovery / Science Channel's "How It's Made" Baseballs episode

Breaking Down the Unwritten Rules | FanGraphs Baseball
By Dave Cameron