2009 Surprise Baseball Teams%253A Atlanta Braves%252C LA Dodgers%252C Milwaukee Brewers%252C Texas Rangers%252C Tampa Bay Rays
The 2009 baseball season has seen its share of surprise teams and players. These are my five surprise teams of the year so far.
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Surprise 2009 Major League Baseball Players: Jason Bartlett, Miguel Tejada, Zack Greinke, Dontrelle Willis and Joe Mauer
Several major league players are having career years like Jason Bartlett, Joe Mauer, Miguel Tejada and Zack Greinke, while players like Dontrelle Willis continue to struggle. Since joining the Tigers, Willis has been injured and pitched badly.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1855049/surprise_2009_major_league_baseball.html

2009 Baseball Feel Good Stories: Randy Johnson's 300 Wins, Pudge Rodriguez's Record, Joe Mauer Chases .400
The 2009 baseball season has already had it's share of feel good stories. Randy Johnson gained his 300th win, Pudge Rodriguez ties Carlton Fisk for games caught, and Joe Mauer chases .400.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1855467/2009_baseball_feel_good_stories_randy.html

Plaxico Burress Out of Court and onto the Field?
Plaxico Burress, the former Giants and Steelers receiver, was in court Monday morning facing gun chargers. The case is continued until September, as Burress tries to get back on the football field with his third team.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1848329/plaxico_burress_out_of_court_and_onto.html

Jeremy Shockey, Part 2, in New Orleans
Jeremy Shockey, the outspoken tight end, says he's healthy and ready to contribute to the Saints offense. He issues a statement to those that questions his desire, but shouldn't he make his statements on the field?
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1826819/jeremy_shockey_part_2_in_new_orleans.html

New England Patriots Lose Another Gem in Rodney Harrison
The New England Patriots say goodbye to Rodney Harrison another great free agent find by the Patriots. Harrison's retirement opens the door to one of the young drafted defensive backs to step up.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1812182/new_england_patriots_lose_another_gem.html

Will Red Sox Slugger David Ortiz Show Patience?
It's no secret David Ortiz has struggled at the plate this season. To date, he has only one home run.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1808286/will_red_sox_slugger_david_ortiz_show.html