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December 19, 2008
Ridiculous.I know I'm not the first to bring you the "breaking news," but this Mark Teixeira business is getting a little bit absurd. Last night (evening) multiple sources (boston.com, Yahoo, and ESPN) reported that the Red Sox were close to signing Big Tex to an 8-year $184 million deal, the ...
Via The Bottom Line
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December 18, 2008
Here's a quick look at the Hot Stove rumors from the weekend:
Despite dropping over a total of $230 million on C.C Sabathia and AJ Burnett already, the Yankees are reportedly still looking to add another bat to the lineup... Manny is one option, but bringing him to New York could mean a move for Xavier Nady.
They could still make a run at Teixeira...
Via *D NY Baseball Digest
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December 18, 2008
The incomparable Lane Meyer of Nomaas continues his offseason trade proposal series. Earlier this year, Lane suggested trading Robinson Cano for Matt Cain. Now Cano’s name has resurfaced, this time in a six player proposal with Detroit . Lane proposed the following:Robinson Cano, Ian Kennedy, ...
Via The Biz of Baseball
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December 18, 2008
JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) and the Boston Red Sox will announce a partnership on Friday. Speculation is that JetBlue will become the official airline of the Red Sox.Those scheduled to attend the 2pm ET press conference are:* Dave Barger, CEO JetBlue Airways* Theo Epstein, Executive Vice President/General Manager, Boston Red Sox* Terry Francona, Manager, Boston Red Sox* Robin...
Via The Bottom Line
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December 18, 2008
They guys at Fenway West had this little tid bit from the Boston Herald this morning:
Thursday, the Red Sox have plans to unveil ?changes to the ballclub?s logos? and ?select uniforms.? Manny Delcarmen, Jim Rice, Jerry Remy and other club officials will be on hand for the announcement/unveiling.
Bottom Line: I doubt the famous and decades old "B" will be going...
Via The Spoiler
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December 18, 2008
Barenaked lady with a penchant for rounders playersThe unashamedly naked young lady above is none other than Erica Ellyson, also known as 2008?s Penthouse Pet of the Year. The clothes-shy brunette is notorious for top shelf jazz mags appearances, and also a relationship with Boston Red Sox ...
Via Bugs & Cranks
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December 19, 2008
On the one hand, they may be bluffing. I?ve been reading commentary all month saying Boras was artificially inflating the price on Tex to try to get the Red Sox to boost their offer. On the other hand, that was the analysis of the Johnny Damon negotiations and we see how that turned out. (The [...]
Via zellspinstripeblog.com
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December 20, 2008
CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett were introduced to the Big Apple today at the press conference at the old Yankee Stadium. It was pretty exciting. CC has taken #52, and Burnett selected #34. CC and A.J. admitted that the money was definitely a factor, but it wasn't only about the money. The money was part of it, but at the same time both love the fans, excitement surrounding the...
Via Hot Stove Philly
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December 18, 2008
With the 2009 World Baseball Classic only three months away, rosters
are beginning to assemble and rumors and grumblings are starting to be
heard when it comes to who on the World Champion Phillies will be
representing their respective countries. So far there has only been
one confirmation and that is that pitcher J.C. Romero will be taking the hill for his native Puerto Rico...
Via zellspinstripeblog.com
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December 20, 2008
The New York Yankees are the most hated team in sports. It will always be that way. The way Yankee haters think….
The Yankees aren't allowed to spend money. If they do, then they are "buying a team." Does buying players guarantee a World Series Championship? No. I think we all know that.
They aren't allowed to go through a youth movement because they are the Yankees...
Via The Biz of Baseball
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December 17, 2008
The Boston Red Sox set a new club record for the first weekend of regular season ticket sales with 243,024 tickets purchased by fans over the two-day period.? Sales started at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, coinciding with the traditional Red Sox ticket sales launch event, Christmas at Fenway presented by Stop and Shop.? Red Sox EVP/Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Sam Kennedy...
Via Baseball Reflections
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December 19, 2008
?The Best baseball you ever ate.? That?s the slogan of the shortbread cookie company based in Cooperstown, New York (home of the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum).
The cookie company?s main product is simple short bread cookies shaped like baseballs. While on the surface, it may not seem like much, the company does a good job selling their simple treat. Each pack of two shortbread...
Via Sliding Into Home
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December 19, 2008
From The Journal Sentinel:I talked with Brewers general manager Doug Melvin a little while ago and he said Yankees GM Brian Cashman finally called back today after days of silence prompted Melvin to remove centerfielder Mike Cameron from trade consideration yesterday.And, no, Cashman's call did ...
Via Bugs & Cranks
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December 17, 2008
Please tell me the New York Daily News is wrong about this. The News is reporting this morning that the Yankees are serious about pursuing Manny Ramirez.
Here is part of what the News said.
One baseball official told the Daily News that the Yankees’ interest in Ramirez is more than cursory, that they see the slugger [...]
Via Sliding Into Home
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December 17, 2008
(Today's back cover of the Daily News)From Mark Feinsand:One baseball official told the Daily News that the Yankees' interest in Ramirez is more than cursory, that they see the slugger as the perfect complement in their lineup to Alex Rodriguez, forming a 1-2 punch like he did in Boston with ...
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