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Associated Press Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki Little Leaguers recognize the on-deck circle as the "Who's next?" spot, a way station between the secure recess of the dugout and the exposed glare of the batter's box.

Baseball's Weight Problem Craig Wolff 2011

Just before game time, Detroit Tigers clubhouse manager Jim Schmakel makes sure a long, dirt-stained canvas bag is unloaded in the on-deck circle.

Baseball's Weight Problem Craig Wolff 2011

Also of note, Yahoo actually has a sizeable mobile audience -- having negotiated on-deck relationships with carriers worldwide.

Alistair Goodman: Nok-Y-Mic: Why Nokia and Microsoft need Yahoo! to Compete in the Next Chapter of the Smartphone Wars Alistair Goodman 2011

We tell our kids, 'Look go way around the on-deck hitter, because you never know when he's going to take that extra swing.

Luis Salazar incident underscores baseball's dangers for Jim Riggleman 2011

The flip reached Posada just in time for him to apply a tag to Giambi, who like Lou Brock did in a Game 4 World Series-changing play in 1968, ignored pleas from the on-deck hitter and tried to score standing up.

One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011

Also of note, Yahoo actually has a sizeable mobile audience -- having negotiated on-deck relationships with carriers worldwide.

Alistair Goodman: Nok-Y-Mic: Why Nokia and Microsoft need Yahoo! to Compete in the Next Chapter of the Smartphone Wars Alistair Goodman 2011

Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina watched in shock from the on-deck circle.

The Greatest Play That Didn't Matter Brian Costa 2011

Former pitcher Jeff Nelson says he would support an additional rule that gives hitters just 9 seconds "to get their butts into the box from the on-deck circle."

Baseball Needs Its Own '9-9-9' Plan Matthew Futterman 2011

Well, well, well: Jim Riggleman said Bryce Harper would get one at-bat, but he's due up fourth and is out by the on-deck circle warming up.

Nationals spring training live blog, Bryce Harper Debut Edition 2011

If you believe that hitters need a hot bat in the on-deck circle to get fatter pitches, then Cano has drawn the short straw in having to hit fifth most of the year.

It's Not a Murderers' Row Without a No. 6 Hitter 2011