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After a bottomless glass of Nate's hoppy homebrews, I'm nursing a minor "sinus condition" this morning. Fortunately, I have no responsibilities at all today aside from getting some greasy breakfast and watching sports. And what a day for it.
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December 31, 2008
Photo by Cyrus MelchorThe Angels and left-hander Brian Fuentes agreed to a two-year, $17.5 million contract. The contract includes a club option for the 2011 season.Fuentes will $8.5 million for 2009 and $9 million for 2010, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney. The contract includes a ...
Via Cubs f/x
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Via FullCountPitch.com
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January 01, 2009
By Gary
The Cleveland Indians continued their remodeling as they acquired the veteran Mark DeRosa from the Cubs for a trio of minor league pitchers-Jeff Stevens, Chris Archer, and John Gaub. For the Indians, they seemingly solidify their infield and top of the order while not touching ...
Via Tigers Weblog
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January 03, 2009
Win Values Explained: Part Six | FanGraphs Baseball
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Via Cub Reporter
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December 31, 2008
Bruce Levine of ESPN1000 is reporting that the Cubs have traded Mark DeRosa and the $5.5M on his contract for 2009 to the Cleveland Indians for three minor-leaguers, RHP Jeff Stevens, LHP John Gaub and RHP Chris Archer.
You have to think a trade, let's say for a certain pitcher from San Diego whom I dare not speak his name, is possibly forthcoming.
I'll try and...
Via Eli's MLB Rumors
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December 31, 2008
The Cubs have traded second baseman Mark DeRosa to the Indians for minor league pitchers Jeff Stevens, Chris Archer, and John Gaub, the Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting. The Indians would like to play DeRosa at third base, which should be no problem considering he played six positions for the Cubs last season, including 22 games at third. DeRosa hit .285 with 21 HR and .376 OBP...
Via The Tribe Daily
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January 02, 2009
Mark DeRosa and the trade to the Cleveland Indians benefits the Tribe in many different ways.
Via Chicago Cubs Online
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January 03, 2009
Four days after the Cubs traded Mark DeRosa the Faithful is wondering what, or who, Jim Hendry may have up his sleeve. The Cubs off-season, to this point, has many shaking their heads, including Buster Olney. The Cubs have made some unpopular moves and have not addressed their biggest need going ...
Via Bad Altitude
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January 03, 2009
Willy Taveras signed with Cincinnati, who have a knack for wasting money on players who can't play, and Brian Fuentes is headed for Anaheim. Good deal for the Angels, who get Fuentes for almost $20 million less guaranteed than the Mets gave their former closer, Francisco Rodriguez. Fuentes wasn't all that far away from saves leader Rodriguez in VORP last year -- 18.0 versus...
Via Chicago Cubs Online
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December 31, 2008
After not allowing the year to end quietly, Jim Hendry joined Casey Stern and Rob Dibble on the Show Wednesday afternoon. Hendry discussed trading Mark DeRosa, signing Aaron Miles, Alfonso Soriano, Mike Fontenot and revealed the fact he has had no talks at all this off-season with the Baltimore ...
Via Tireball.com
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December 30, 2008
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Via Cubs f/x
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December 31, 2008
The Cubs got Aaron Miles on a two-year contract, according to Cubs.com. He's a utility man - and has even pitched. Oh, I am so PITCHf/xing this infielder.Gameday thinks he's chucking a knuckle-ball - I applaud the realtime effort, but, Mr. Miles himself says it's something else. I was just ...
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