We're getting close to the July 31 trade deadline, with many teams actively seeking players to help their team.There is one name I'm not hearing that should be at the top of everyone's wish list a€" Gary Matthews Jr. He has established himself as one of the top outfielders in the majors, with a   more...
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As we approach the mid-point of the 2008 season, much has been made of the success of small market teams like the Rays and Marlins. Heck, even the Pirates have scraped their way towards mediocrity. While these teams' successes are usually attributed to the talented, young players they have, I think   more...
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When I am bored, whether it be in the office or at home, I am not one to put on WFAN to listen to what people have to say about the Yankees or the Mets. My friend said he was listening to the incomparable Ann Liguori one night on the radio and she made a pretty bold statement that caught my   more...
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There are two things that have made the difference for me winning nine games - first I've been able to stay in games late. Second, my boys seem to come up big in my starts. Tonight was a perfect example of our guys battling.After giving up the two runs in the first I told myself I am going to put   more...

Jermaine DyeDye could miss several days after being hit in the knee with a pitch.Alfonso SorianoIt's unclear as to when exactly Soriano will return, but it will be this week.Khalil GreeneGreene is day-to-day with a stiff lower back.Carlos GuillenGuillen is out indefinitely as he tends to his wife   more...
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Attractive women end up in the announcing booth pretty regularly, but rarely just completely shut down all commentating. Alyssa Milano was a guest of the Philadelphia Phillies yesterday and after talking about hugging the Phillie Phanatic, and him smelling good, got hit on a bit by Sarge   more...
Original Story: http://awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/2008....

A raid of a downtown Orlando pharmacy in connection to illegal steroid use may shed light on two more professional athletes that can be added to the seemingly infinite laundry list of possible steroid users. The article is fairly long, but if you go to the bottom of the third page, you'll see the   more...
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So who do you think will be contenders for the World Series this year? I know mine. For the N.L. right now the Cubs are doing awesome with a 47-28 record as of right now and Ryan Dempster with an 8-2 pitching record. Derrek Lee has been doing good with 15 homers also. But that is not my pick. You   more...

After their series with the RedSox, Gary Matthews give a little bulletin board material to the RedSox..."They're loud, they're drunk, they're obnoxious," Matthews told a cluster of reporters, according to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times."
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Gary Matthews thinks that Yankee fans are the norm in the MLB, i beg to differ..."It's different from New York," said Matthews. "Yankee fans are passionate about their teams, but they're a little more couth. They have a little more class than Boston fans."
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Thanks to millions of dollars thrown at players like Gary Matthews Jr. and Juan Pierre, the value of young outfield prospects with upside and all-around skills are rising. However, while that might seem like good news for teams like Tampa Bay (who need to move some young OF talent for some   more...
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A quick recap of the insane amount of money spent thus far on a mediocre free agent crop.
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Just want to keep our baseball readers up to date. As always, rotoworld.com is the best source outside of The Swamp's own offseason rumors thread. Here are a few of their latest nuggets. Remember these are just rumors at this point:- Greg Maddux, or rather, Scott Boras wants a two-year deal. The   more...
Original Story: http://www.sportsfrog.com/2006/12/a_corn....

Curt Schilling and his ailing shoulder look to be out until after the All-Star break now. Justin Morneau, after running into a brick wall is finally being release from the hospital.
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Risky signing for a guy whose had only 1 good year in a contract year.
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