Ryan Dempster has always been a solid pitcher, and given that he regularly piles up the innings, has developed a reputation as a workhorse as well. The 35-year-old righty has battled quad and back injuries this season, but when he’s pitched, he has been spectacular. And now that he is back on the...
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July 12, 2012
A quick update of some of the latest rumors from around the web. The Dodgers begin the second half of the 2012 season tomorrow, with 19 days until the non-waiver trade deadline, the hot stove is sure to get blazing hot over the next few days.
The Cubs and Dodgers are talking Matt Garza and Ryan Dempster again, reports Jon Heyman. The Dodgers are seen across the league as the...
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July 12, 2012
According to Jon Heyman the Dodgers are the most likely destination for Ryan Dempster and the Dodgers might also be interested in Matt Garza.
The Dodgers are talking to the Cubs about acquiring either one of their two coveted starting pitchers, Ryan Dempster or Matt Garza, sources say.
The Dodgers have long been known to be targeting Dempster and are seen as a favorite...
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July 12, 2012
Dan Vogelbach blasted a 415-foot+ two-run home run over the right-centerfield fence in the bottom of the 4th and an RBI double off the LF fence in the bottom of the 6th (he also stole a base), and Lendy Castillo and four relievers combined to throw a two-hitter, as the AZL Cubs defeated the AZL Padres 4-2 in Arizona League action tonight at HoHoKam Park in Mesa, AZ.
The game...
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July 12, 2012
Daytona
Matt Szczur went 2-4 with a pair of doubles and stole his 29th base along the way. Kyle(r) Burke worked 6 IP and allowed 2 ER while striking out 4. Torreyes had a pair of hits as well and got his BA up to .240.
Peoria
Another day another Javier Baez HR. His 7th of the year was all the offense Peoria would need as Starling Peralta, Larry Suarez and Yao Lin Wang combined for...
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July 11, 2012
The Chicago Cubs have signed outfielder Albert Almora, the No. 6 overall pick in last month's draft.
The 18-year-old Almora played prep baseball at Mater Academy Charter in Hialeah Gardens, Fla., and had considered going to the University of Miami. He will report to the team's minor league complex in Mesa, Ariz.
Almora, who throws and bats right-handed, hit .603 with six...
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July 10, 2012
Before we look into Darwin Barney's trade value, I was thinking I wouldn't be that confident in the numbers below. Most of the time I am, but for someone like Barney I'm not. At all. Why? Because of Placido Polanco. To understand why you can check these two links out. IN the first link written after the 2006 seaosn, Tangotiger takes a brief look at Polanco and Derek...
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July 11, 2012
I know that sometimes as baseball fans, we get caught up in the heat of the moment and we shout profanities sometimes at baseball players, umpires and even baseball executives. But after a few moments of reflection we understand that we're wrong and that we shouldn't have done that.
After all, no player, umpire or team executive makes a mistake on purpose. We're all human...
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July 10, 2012
Iowa
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Smokies
Dallas Beeler threw 7 shutout innings while striking out 5 batters. Logan Watkins went 2-4 with a 2B & triple.
Daytona
Alcantara had another big night going 4-5 and is now batting .306 on the year. Rob Whitenack is showing that not everyone comes back from TJ without any issues as he scuffled again last night giving up 8 hits, 3 walks and 5 ER in 2.1 IP last...
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July 10, 2012
1. Brett Jackson OF AAA
The Math — The 23 year old, 2009 1st round pick has a slash line .261/.339/.494. Astronomical strikeout rate (33.8%), but he still has a 114 wRC+.
The Good — Despite the K's Jackson has still been a productive player. He gets a ton of XHB's with his speed and has plenty of pop from CF. He steals bases very well. Plays a prime position and is...
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July 12, 2012
The Chicago Cubs have signed their first round draft pick Albert Almora according to Jim Callis of Baseball America. Almora received a $3.9 million bonus from the Cubs. The value for the sixth overall pick is $3.5 million.
Callis adds that Almora, who signed out of High School, has a lot of “tools and polish.”
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July 11, 2012
Here's a running list of trade rumors around the Major Leagues:
– The Los Angeles Dodgers are the favorites to acquire Ryan Dempster according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports. The Dodgers and Cubs have been discussing a deal for either Dempster or Matt Garza and even though the Dodgers have money to spend, the Cubs would rather get good prospects in return. Heyman adds that the...
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July 12, 2012
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs had their issues during the season's first half, though both have reasons for optimism after finishing strong before the break.
Ian Kennedy looks to guide Arizona to a fourth straight victory while Chicago rookie phenom Anthony Rizzo tries to stay hot in the opener of a three-game series Friday at Wrigley Field.
The defending NL West...
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