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Free agent reliever and reclamation project, Derrick
Turnbow has signed a 1 year deal with the Texas Rangers ending weeks of speculation of where his next home would be.
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December 31, 2008
The Marlins, Pirates, Tigers are the finalist for free agent pitcher Derrick Turnbow. Turnbow has struggled over the past three seasons, but owns a career 4.30 ERA in 257 appearances, making some think a change of scenery is all he needs. Turnbow has had success in Dolphin Stadium, and may intrigued by the idea of playing out of the NL Central, which could hurt the Pirates' chances...
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December 31, 2008
Associated Press is reporting that closer Brian Fuentes and the Los Angeles Angels have reached an agreement on a two-year deal just minutes ago.Fuentes will get $17.5 million over the two seasons, and there is a club option for $9 million in 2011.The 33-year-old Fuentes will replace K-Rod for the Halos and take over as closer.The three-time NL All-Star, was 1-5 with 30 saves in...
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December 31, 2008
The LA Angels lost Mr. KRod to the NYMets earlier in the year.And Angel Nation was aghast - after all, KRod is now the all time greatest closer for a single season (statistically of course).Now they have replaced KRod with Brian "Awkward Motion" Fuentes with a two year, $17.5 million deal. The deal has a third year vesting option.My Analysis:Grade: B+Why: Not quite Mr. Teixeira ...
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December 30, 2008
I've been waiting all off-season to see how some of the national guys rank the prospects in the Pirates system and yesterday, the first ranking came out. It's Kevin Goldstein's Top 11 for BP, and while it's behind a subsriber wall, everyone can see the actual list of the prospects. It's ...
Via Crooked Pitch
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January 01, 2009
The Los Angeles Angels just signed Brian Fuentes to a two year, $17.5 million deal which fills their need for a
Last season in Colorado, the 33-year-old lefty saved 30 games with a 2.73 ERA. In 62.2 Fuentes struck out 82 and walked only
Fuentes got better as the season rolled on in ...
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January 02, 2009
There's not much news to kick the year off with here and I'm going to be driving today, so I won't be around to update much. There are a couple things that I did want to mention before I forget about them, though.First off, there was news earlier in the week that Ian Snell would pitch for Puerto ...
Via rotoprofessor.com
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January 02, 2009
A look at why I think the Rangers Matt Harrison could surprise in 2009...
December 31, 2008
According to sources in Simi Valley, Jered Weaver has recently been seen with his 5th grade flame, and former Simi Valley hipster, Rebecca Kershberg. Word is Rebecca is currently living in San Francisco, could a trade request to the A's or Giants be imminent?
Via Eli's MLB Rumors
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December 31, 2008
The Angels and Brian Fuentes have agreed to a two year deal, angelsbaseball.com is reporting. The deal includes a club option for 2011. Fuentes posted a 2.73 ERA with 30 SV last season for the Rockies, and is a three time All-Star. Although they didn't necessarily need a closer, bringing in an established one means they can keep Jose Arredondo where he was last year, where he...
Via The Scores Report
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December 31, 2008
The Los Angeles Angels found their replacement for Felix Rodriguez at closer in former Rockies? reliever Brian Fuentes, who signed a two-year, $17.5 million contract with the
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Via Fantasy Sports Experience
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December 31, 2008
The closer market got a little smaller today with the L.A. Angels of Anaheim announcing they have signed Brian Fuentes. Fuentes is coming off of a great 2008 season where he had 30 saves and a 2.73ERA. We break down the deal, what this means for the Angels next season and Fuentes' value.
Via 700 Level
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January 01, 2009
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. The MLB Network launches full programming ...
Via Angelswin
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January 02, 2009
(AP Photo) The Angels celebrate after winning the AL West (2008). By Chuck Richter - Angelswin.com Executive EditorWell 2008 has come and gone and while it didn't end on a good note with another 1st round bounce from the Red Sox in the 1st round of the playoffs, there was some great moments and ...
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December 31, 2008
Looks like Milton Bradley is going to wind up with the Cubs. We explain what this means for him and Cubs next season.
Via FullCountPitch.com
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January 01, 2009
By Gary
As discussed previously on FCP, the Los Angeles Angels always seem to have a plan. They backed out of talks with Mark Teixeira when they felt that the commitment was too much and allowed him to sign a $180 million dollar deal with the Yankees. Previous to that, they let Francisco ...
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