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Largely a quiet day out there today. Evan Grant writes that the Rangers have probably their best chance in years to break their 35 year ROY drought, the longest in baseball, this coming week, with Elvis Andrus viewed as one of the prime contenders for the award. 0 recs 42 comments Add comment Share Comment?
Tampa Bay Rays Sign R.J. Swindle to a Minor League Deal with Spring Training Invite
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What was once lost is gained again. A source close to the situation has informed us that Swindle is indeed back in the organization on a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. Comment?
"Manager Of The Year" -- Not For Whom To Vote, But How?
There are two things we could do today that we won't do -- three if you include doing the dishes -- and they are to debate whether managers are important, i.e., impactful enough to be worth analyzing, and to debate who should win the coveted "The votes for these awards are always made by the wrong people for the wrong reasons" award for 2009. Comment?
Holliday's agent shoots for the moon
Matt Holliday hit .353 with 13 homers and 55 RBI in just 63 games for the St. Louis Cardinals this past season. Comment?
Since we narrowly escaped Luis Castillo - how does Curtis Granderson grab ya?
Let's see if anyone is still coming out here. The Tribune's Phil Rogers is beating the drums for the Cubs to trade for homeboy Tiger Curtis Granderson. Comment?
Will he give some of his $8.5 million in earnings back to his neighborhood? I watched the final table. Comment?
The Schmuck Stops Here: Is Uggla the answer?
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Orioles: Is Uggla the answer? One of the first players to surface in Orioles trade speculation this offseason was Florida Marlins infielder Dan Uggla, who would certainly add some pop to the O's lineup, but probably wouldn't be joining Adam Jones on next year's list of Gold Glove winners after reluctantly switching from second to third base. Comment?
Bob Wojnowski: Tigers shouldn't trade Curtis Granderson
I understand the economics around here, and I understand the nature of baseball. Comment?
Remnants of Madoff's former life on the auction block in New York
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A New York Mets baseball jacket, personalized for Bernard Madoff, is displayed during an auction preview of his seized items on Friday in New York. Comment?
Torre was rooting for Yankees vs. Phillies
... to it about now." Bryan Hoch is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. Comment?
Would Mark DeRosa Be a Nice Fit With the Cincinnati Reds?
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I repeat my assertion that the Reds need a solid shortstop to be an authentic contender for the Central Division championship. Comment?
Trade bait Uggla likely to balk at position change
Although there has been speculation that a team trading for Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla might move him to third base or the outfield, Uggla's agent told Yahoo! Sports that his client would resist a position change. Comment?
Matsui says he hopes to return to Yankees
Through his interpreter, free agent DH Hideki Matsui told the New York Daily News that it would be a disappointment if he didn't return to the Yankees for an eighth season in 2010. Comment?
Where Will Ben Sheets Head for the 2010 MLB Season?
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Ben Sheets, the former Milwaukee Brewers' ace, has not filed for free agency this year. Comment?
Toronto Blue Jays' Vernon Wells Undergoes Wrist Surgery
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According to the Toronto Star , Toronto Blue Jays OF Vernon Wells had surgery on Thursday to repair cartilage damage in his left wrist. Comment?
Mariners Ink Wilson to $10M, 2-Year Deal
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After shortstop Jack Wilson arrived in Seattle in a trade last summer, it didn't take long for him to know he wanted to stay. Comment?
Saturday thread: Links to the Phillies' rumor mill
Each game is captured in analytical detail by Philadelphia Magazinea s 2008 a oeBest Sportswritera Jason Weitzel, along with photos, behind-the-scenes access and exclusive interviews by Michael McNesby, making this 370-page compendium a must-own for all fans. Comment?
Notes: Torre Happy for Yanks, Jeter Tops Wright in Charity Challenge and Martin on Veterans Ballot
Mariano Rivera was honored at the gala. Jeter Collects $100,000 Check for Charity: Before the season, Derek Jeter and David Wright of the Mets agreed to a charity challenge of sorts: Delta would give $100,000 to the charity of the player who had the higher batting average. Comment?
Buzz: Teams could be looking to Trade
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Mark Feinsand and Bill Madden of the Daily News say that due to the uncertainty in the economy, teams might choose to delve into the trade market rather than fill their needs via free agency. Comment?
Buzz: Mets are Serious about Lackey, Interested in Figgins
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David Lennon of Newsday says that Omar Minaya received a favorable impression from their meeting with the agent for John Lackey when they met with him this past week, and intend to heavily pursue him this winter. Comment?