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Phillies Ace Cliff Lee Talks About His College & Minor League Days

Jessica Quiroli has a great piece out on BaseballDigest.com where she talks to Phillies Cy Young Award Winner Cliff Lee about his early days of baseball. Lee offers insight on his focus going through the college ranks at Meridian Community College, the University of Arkansas, and the farm systems of the Montreal Expos and Cleveland Indians. The story is a great read from Quiroli who is a must follow on twitter @HeelsOnTheField and a must read on her blog High Heels On The Field.

Phillies Cliff Lee Reflects On College, Minor Leagues — BaseballDigest.com

Mets Pitcher Taylor Buchholz Talks In-Depth About His Battle With Depression

Mets pitcher Taylor Buchholz who has been on the DL since June 2nd opens up about the battle with depression that took over his life and put his baseball career at a cross roads. The article provides a fascinating insight into Buchholz’ struggle, opening up about his condition, and his fight to overcome it.

A Former Phillies Draft Pick Deals with Depression on a Major League Level — Patch.com