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7 Protected from Rule 5 Draft

20 Nov 2009 16:12:35 PST

Written by Sean P
Austin Jackson-OF So naturally this will start plenty of speculation about the Yankees plans. Do they only plan on signing only one of Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Andy Pettitte? Or are they planning on some free agent prize? Brian Bruney-RHP

Original story at Pending Pinstripes .

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Giants out on Bay, Holliday -- Is that a bad thing?

20 Nov 2009 15:32:59 PST

Written by Grant
All things being equal, I would like Matt Holliday on the Giants. But if he's going to be paid like a elite hitter by a team with crazy-deep pockets, and the Giants aren't willing to pay elite money, I'm not going to blame them. Now, should the Giants really be a $100M payroll kind of team, or shou...

Original story at McCovey Chronicles .

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Karstens, Diaz out; Aguero, others added to 40-man

20 Nov 2009 14:04:00 PST

Written by Chuck Finder
The move with Karstens, who went 4-6 with a 5.42 ERA last season after being picked up in the Xavier Nady-Damaso Marte trade in July 2008 with the New York Yankees, was a bit of a surprise -- though he likewise was out of minor-league options.

Original story at gazette.com .

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Let's Make a Deal: Chicago Cubs-Philadelphia Phillies

20 Nov 2009 14:01:15 PST

Written by TAB BAMFORD
In the spirit of discussion, I present to you an idea for discussion: the Cubs should explore trading third baseman Aramis Ramirez to the Phillies. The young third baseman the Cubs picked up named Ryne Sandberg turned out pretty well.

Original story at Bleacher Report .

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Braves Top-10 Minor League Relief Pitchers (6-10)

20 Nov 2009 12:55:51 PST

Written by cbwilk
The fact is, most effective Major League relievers are converted starters. But, that's no reason to ignore the crop of pitchers performing primarily as relievers in the Braves' Minor League system, as the tops names are each not only talented but have succeeded as they've moved up the lad...

Original story at Talking Chop .

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Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs

20 Nov 2009 12:01:00 PST

Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs.

Original story at Miami Herald .

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MLB: Major League Baseball news and blogs - November 23, 2009

23 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit MLB: Major League Baseball news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Orioles: Free agent letdown [The Schmuck Stops Here] -- by Peter Schmuck from baltimoresun.com sports blogs
• Sox claim reliever Manuel off waivers from Seattle -- by Dan Barbarisi(dbarbari@projo.com) from Friend of Boxxet
• Nationals finalize coaching staff -- from Kansas City Star: Baseball
• Pujols likely to add to Cards' awards -- by Matthew Leach from St. Louis Cardinals News
• White Sox Honing In on Omar Vizquel -- from MLB FanHouse
• Final Word: NFC East -- from ESPN.com - NFC East Blog
• Hot Prospect @ Hot Corner Heats Up in Desert -- by Teddy Ballgame from The Baseball Zealot
• Seven Added To Big-League Roster -- by Chuck Murr from Scout.com > IndiansInk.net
• Yankees face major free-agent decisions -- from MLB Coverage - Red Sox & MLB - BostonHerald.com
• A's sign 10-year deal with KTRB -- by Marine Layer(marinelayer@gmail.com) from new A's ballpark

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Why (And How) The Cubs Should Trade For Curtis Granderson

20 Nov 2009 08:41:59 PST

Written by Al
So a modified platoon of Granderson and Reed Johnson would be, in my opinion, the ticket to success for the Cubs outfield. I say "modified" because Johnson would also have to spell Fukudome in RF from time to time; on those days, Granderson would have to start in CF vs. LHP. Sam Fuld would stick w...

Original story at Bleed Cubbie Blue .

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Opinion: Friday's Frosty Mug

20 Nov 2009 07:15:53 PST

Written by KLSnow
Two Brewer staffers, manager in the Brewers' media relations department John Steinmiller and manager of marketing promotions Caitlin Moyer have started a blog to keep fans updated on what's going on at Miller Park during the offseason, and they have a post on some planned renovations i...

Original story at Brew Crew Ball .

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Bay To Listen To Offers After Red Sox Exclusivity Period Expires

20 Nov 2009 06:23:12 PST

Written by Administrator
Bay has said, on many occasions, that he has enjoyed his time in Boston and would like to return… but after the Red Sox failed to sign him by Opening Day last season it seemed a foregone conclusion that he would test the free agent waters.

Original story at sox1fan.com .

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Vizquel to the Sox? Ozzie has spoken to the veteran

20 Nov 2009 05:51:34 PST

Written by Joe Cowley
According to pitching coach Don Cooper, for the first time in his tenure, the club will have a pitching summit in January for a group of major and minor-league pitchers in the organization to come together in Chicago, making sure they are practicing what the club is preaching from their hu...

Original story at Chicago Sun-Times .

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Opinion: Hate Is the New Love For MLB

19 Nov 2009 14:30:10 PST

Written by Joe Gerrity
My love of the Mets stayed true until one day when the Mets started trying to emulate the Yankees. They started to embody the very values that I so very much detested. Tampa Bay? Sign me up for the bandwagon. 1. Yankees. 3. Mets. (Because they broke my heart.)

Original story at Bleacher Report .

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Justice is reviving his career in Philly

19 Nov 2009 12:34:30 PST

During his time away from football, Justice started showing up at Hollywood’s Wild Card Boxing Club, where he worked with famous trainer Freddie Roach. Justice knew that Roach had worked with Mike Tyson (he now has Manny Pacquiao) and he actually flirted with the idea of giving up on schoo...

Original story at ESPN .

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Pettitte, Tatis file for free agency on final day

19 Nov 2009 11:01:16 PST

The Yankees' Andy Pettitte and the Mets' Fernando Tatis have become the final players to file for free agency this year.

Original story at Buffalo News . Related stories include: New York Yankees' Andy Pettitte, New York Mets' Fernando Tatis file for free agency - ESPN , Andy finally files - The LoHud Yankees and ... Miami Herald , AOL SPORTS , NBCSports.com , NY Daily News Blogs

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Blue Jays and Blogs

19 Nov 2009 02:46:19 PST

Written by Tom Dakers
That said, I really don't want to position us closer to the mass media. I don't want full access to the team, I don't want to be in the locker room or the press box. I don't want to be an 'insider'. I don't want to know that Kevin Millar is really a great guy in the locker room. Until they start giving run...

Original story at Bluebird Banter .

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What to do about the Rule 5 draft and 40 man roster

18 Nov 2009 20:00:00 PST

Written by Kurt Mensching
Sizemore -- OK, that goes without saying. He's already written in as the Tigers' second baseman in 2010.Ryan Strieby -- The left fielder / first baseman slugger is definitely the kind of player teams would want to steal away from Detroit. Possibly:

Original story at Detroit Tigers .

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Braves 2009 Season in Review: Mike Gonzalez

18 Nov 2009 02:40:51 PST

Written by gondeee
If Rafael Soriano was the Atlanta Braves closer that came out of the gate strong and finished poorly, then Mike Gonzalez is the opposite -- the closer who started out poorly and finished strong. Gonzalez was in the co-closer role out of spring training, but he was clearly favored by Bobby Co...

Original story at Talking Chop .

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Opinion: Chicago Cubs' Fifth Rotation Slot Wide Open: Five Guys Who Fit the Mold

16 Nov 2009 23:23:29 PST

Written by Matt Trueblood
As the Cubs look toward 2010, General Manager Jim Hendry has to be pleased with the quartet he has assembled atop his starting rotation. In Ted Lilly, Carlos Zambrano, Ryan Dempster and Randy Wells, the Cubs have as deep a four-man staff as any in the National League, albeit not the most tale...

Original story at Bleacher Report .

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Opinion: Offseason Decisions for the Giants, Part I: Catcher

13 Nov 2009 11:15:30 PST

Written by Grant
If the Giants somehow repeat their 2009 win total without Posey in 2010, the burning question in 2011 will be, "Gee, can we afford to start a rookie catcher with this pitching staff keeping us in contention?" This would also happen if the pitching staff implodes, mind you. It would probably...

Original story at McCovey Chronicles .

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Source: Jim Riggleman to manage Nationals in 2010

11 Nov 2009 17:00:27 PST

Written by ESPN.com news services
Jim Riggleman will be the Washington Nationals manager for 2010, a source told ESPN's Tim Kurkjian.

Original story at ESPN . Related stories include: AP sources: Riggleman staying as Nationals manager - Kansas City Star , AP Sources: Riggleman Staying as Nationals Manager - NYT > Seattle Mariners

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Opinion:

11 Nov 2009 14:30:01 PST

Written by Aaron(noreply@blogger.com)
Mark DeRosa: After a career-year in 2008 the Cubs traded DeRosa to the Indians for a trio of mid-level prospects. He had a nice first half as Cleveland collapsed, hitting .270/.342/.457, and was then dealt to St. Louis for two nice relief prospects. Unfortunately for the Cardinals he suffered a...

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Are gill nets decimating Klamath and Trinity salmon runs?

08 Nov 2009 00:19:48 PST

The technique is a traditional one, used for centuries by American Indians along the rivers, said Hostler, the spokeswoman for the Hoopa Valley Tribe. ... and more »

Original story at Record-Searchlight .

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Red Sox get Hermida from Marlins

05 Nov 2009 16:50:13 PST

Boston Globe Jones, 25, made his major league debut this season with Boston and appeared in 11 games in relief. The left-hander posted a 9.24 ERA with the Red Sox, ... Red Sox acquire Hermida from MarlinsFOXSports.com Yahoo! Sports -Boston Globe -Seattle Post Intelligencer

Original story at ESPN .

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Chase Utley, Cliff Lee help Phillies stave off Series in 8-6 victory

02 Nov 2009 21:06:32 PST

Chase Utley hit two home runs to raise his World Series total to a record-tying five, backing Cliff Lee once again as Philadelphia staved off elimination with an 8-6 victory Monday night and set up a Game 6 for the first time since 2003.

Original story at Seattle Times . Related stories include: Manuel tabs Lee for Phillies' Game 1 start - Seattle Times , Cliff Lee To Start In Game 1 - CBS 3 and ... Untitled , Philly.com Phillies , Miami Herald , NYT > Seattle Mariners

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The Mark McGwire Rehabilitation Project Begins Now [Mlb]

25 Oct 2009 21:00:40 PDT

Written by Dashiell Bennett
McGwire's return to Cardinals as hitting coach makes sense [Post-Dispatch] Stunner: McGwire back in baseball? [SF Chronicle] Cardinals schedule midday news conference [AP] Keep the head down and inject 2 cc of nandrolone: Mark McGwire to be hitting coach at St. Louis [Steroid Nation]

Original story at Deadspin .

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Opinion: FRIDAY HALOLINKS: Kendry Morales AL Player Of The Month, Chone Figgins Likes To Play

04 Sep 2009 08:51:45 PDT

Written by WiHaloFan
Poll There's been talk of Kendry Morales for AL MVP, but is he even the Angels' MVP? Yes, he's the Angels MVP. No, Torii Hunter is the Angels MVP. No, Bobby Abreu is the Angels MVP. No, [BLANK] is the Angels MVP (comment below). 17 votes | Results

Original story at Halos Heaven .

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