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In an unprecedented step, Cuba's state-run television broadcast a sports documentary that included interviews with baseball players who defected to play in the U.S. major leagues and are considered traitors by Cuba's communist authorities.
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Via Legend of Cecilio Guante
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January 29, 2008
Oh, how fine you will look in blue in orange!! Yes, we shall welcome you with open arms and anxious hearts! Mr. Minaya you are temporarily absolved of any wrongdoing this offseason.
I need much more time to process this. So much more time...for now, guarded joy.
Remind me to throw up when his arm falls off in a year. But we'll worry about that down the line!
Via Hot Stove New York
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January 29, 2008
I'm numb. It's finally over? I don't believe it.
Carlos Gomez, Phil Humber, Deolis Guerra and Kevin Mulvey is the package that got it done, according to USA Today.
So the Mets acquire the best pitcher in baseball and hold on to their top prospect, Fernando Martinez. Not a bad day's work for Omar Minaya.
More to follow?
Via GlobalNYM.Blogspot.com
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January 28, 2008
Ever since Omar Minaya became the Mets GM, one of the most heated topics among Mets fans has been his apparent favoring of players from Latin America. The statisticians over at BR used their Play Index tool to investigate how accurate this theory is. READ MORE
Via East Coast Bias
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January 29, 2008
The rich get richer. One way to prevent a late-season collapse is to add a great stopper ace to the rotation.
Via Patriots Nation
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January 29, 2008
Well, its finally over.
As a Twins fan I'm completely distraught and I plan on missing my last class of the day to go out and get drunk.
I would have been fine if F-Mart was included, i'm still crossing my fingers that his name is involved... but so far its Santana for outfielder Carlos Gomez and pitchers Phil Humber, Deolis Guerra and Kevin Mulvey.
This is how...
Via The Fantasy Baseball Guy
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January 28, 2008
One of the best tools I like to pimp here at FantasyBaseballGuy.com is the Average Draft Position (ADP) Report from both Mock and Live Drafts. The ADP Report looks at drafts and breaks down for you where Fantasy Owners are selecting certain players. It's a great indicator as to how your Fantasy Baseball Draft will play out.
Via Hugging Harold Reynolds
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January 29, 2008
The New York Mets have agreed to a trade for two-time Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana, giving up four prospects to acquire the left-handed ace of the Minnesota Twins, according to two high-ranking Twins officials with knowledge of the talks and a person close to Santana.
Via Fantasy Sports Experience
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January 29, 2008
The Mets have landed Johan Santana in a trade with the Minnesota Twins. We analyze the impact of the deal and what it will mean for the Mets in 2008.
Via GlobalNYM.Blogspot.com
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January 28, 2008
According to Impacto Deportivo It is doubtful that Mets outfielder Carlos Gomez will play in the Caribbean World Series for the Licey Tigers.
A SIGN JOHAN SANTANA IS ON HIS WAY TO THE METS???
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Via Fantasy Sports Experience
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January 29, 2008
Johan is going to the Mets, thats the big news. We know Johan Santana is a 1st round fantasy pick, but there are many other valuable players effected by this deal.
Via *D Crooked Pitch
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January 29, 2008
2008 pre-season fantasy 3B rankings.
Via FrontRowSportsReport.com
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January 29, 2008
By far the biggest prize in the MLB trade market this off season was Minnesota Twins lefty Johan Santana - well it is just reported that the New York Mets won the sweepstakes.
Via East Coast Bias
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January 29, 2008
The Mets are an aging team other than Reyes and Wright, and they will have to rebuild after only a couple more years. Santana doesn't even mean the Mets will win the NL East, much less the World Series.
Via fantasysportsexperience.blogspot.com
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January 29, 2008
According to Buster Olney of ESPN.com, the Mets have made the best offer for Johan Santana. We provide all the links you need that breaks down what this means.
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