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By Gary
The 2008 Wild Cards, the Milwaukee Brewers and the Boston Red Sox, made additions to their respective clubs that they hope will address their needs to the point that will not only allow them to get back to the post season, but to win their division in 2009. For the Brewers, their ...
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January 08, 2009
So much for our speculation that Trevor Hoffman could end up with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Brewers have agreed to terms with the free agent.
Hoffman, the all-time saves leader, will immediately fill the closer?s role in Milwaukee.
Via Mets Merized Online
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January 11, 2009
There's a strong possibility that the only teams still pursuing Derek Lowe all play in the NL East.
The Milwaukee Brewers were one of four teams that have still been linked to the veteran righthander in the last two weeks. The other three teams included the Mets, Phillies and Braves.
The Braves and Phillies both met with Lowe and expressed their interest personally, with the...
Via Mets Fever
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January 08, 2009
From the same source who reported on Christmas Eve that the Mets were close to a deal, is now reporting that Derek Lowe will meet with Braves officials today.According to a baseball source, Lowe is scheduled to meet with representatives of the Braves this afternoon in Atlanta. source Boston Globe I'm not surprised that this comes on the heels of yesterdays lunch for two reasons...
Via Eli's MLB Rumors
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January 08, 2009
The Red Sox are reportedly closing in on deals with free agents John Smoltz and Rocco Baldelli. Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Red Sox and John Smoltz are nearing a one year deal worth 5.5 million dollars. The deal holds incentives that could give Smoltz up to 10 million dollars. Signing Smoltz gives them a proven veteran in an already solid rotation. His shoulder is fragile...
Via The Chuck Knoblog
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January 10, 2009
Most of you have probably already noticed Boston's fascination in players that get hurt a ton but have great potential. They`ve signed Smoltz, Baldelli, Penny, and now Saito to one year incentive laden deals. Its an interesting contrast to the Yanks approach of going after the big name stars to ...
Via Josh Q. Public
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January 08, 2009
Take that Yankees! John Smoltz to the Red Sox. Wooo doggie! The biggest big game pitcher is coming to Beantown baby! I've been waiting for something like this.
Via The Scores Report
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January 08, 2009
Since Brian Fuentes signed with the Los Angeles Angels, the market for a successful closer has significantly tightened. Last December, the Los Angeles Dodgers released closer Takashi Saito, citing his age and recent elbow injury as deciding factors. The Dodgers have struggled to fill this role ...
Via The Launching Pad
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January 08, 2009
Thanks to our latest contributor Grant McAuley for today?s
ATLANTA ? Veteran right-hander John Smoltz appears close to a deal with the Boston Red Sox according to MLB.com?s Mark Bowman. An announcement could come as early as
The deal calls for a $5.5 million base salary with ...
Via Tireball.com
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January 07, 2009
Never thought John Smoltz would pitch for another team.
A major league source who was in contact with John Smoltz on Wednesday night said the free agent will be calling the Braves on Thursday morning to tell them that he has decided to sign with the Red Sox.
MLB.com confirms that it?d be a $5.5 million deal [...]
Via Josh Q. Public
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January 09, 2009
Chipper's not sounding so, er, chipper. Sounding a lot like TO lately. Sounding like, "That's my teammate…My quarterback."
Via bottomlinesox.com
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January 08, 2009
Pedroia talks about being on the cover of MLB The Show, his favorite short jokes and his personal "Road to the Show."
Via 38pitches.weei.com
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January 10, 2009
I belive that Curt Schilling will fit in very well if he comes back from his injury... imagin this rotation Beckett, Matsuzaka, Schilling, Lester, Smoltz and Wakefield coming in for relife spot... then Masterson for the 8th and Papelbon coming in to close out the game
Via Bugs & Cranks
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January 09, 2009
Top Red Sox scientists are working feverishly to have a time machine ready for Spring Training, with a budget of the $180 million the Red Sox saved when Mark Teixeira went to the Yankees. The Sox hope to use their time machine to bring their new pitchers back to the time when other teams wanted [...]
Via Oriole Post
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January 09, 2009
I am not one to really laud players on other teams, but I'm glad that Rocco Baldelli is still playing baseball and playing for his "hometown team" (unlike some other pinstriped individual who we all know.)Rocco Baldelli, the once heralded outfielder who once was part of the Tampa Bay ...
Via Sports Fan Perspectives
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January 09, 2009
With the winter season settling in, baseball is far from most sports' fans mind these days. Ready to make transactions in the off-season both the Braves and Cubs have swung deals to make changes within their rosters. Atlanta vying for a run in 2009 let John Smoltz depart to the Boston Red Sox where he was a staple for that franchise. Not only did the Red Sox get lucky, but also...
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