LANCE BERKMAN RUMORS
Berkman honored at Astros Baseball Dinner
With spring training just days away Lance Berkman is getting his usual clever responses and witty answers fine-tuned.
"When people ask me what did you do this off season, I tell them I played in the World Series," Berkman said Friday night, where he was honored as the best Major League Player residing in the Houston area at the annual Astros Baseball Dinner.
Asked about...
Via Fox Sports Houston
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17 hours ago
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Berkman ready for first in 2012
ST. LOUIS - The first thing that popped into Lance Berkman's head when he heard the news that Albert Pujols had signed with the Anaheim Angels wasn't one of disappointment or sadness or shock.
It was a bit more obvious.
"That I was going to be playing first," Berkman said of his initial reaction.
After returning to the outfield full-time for the first time in...
Via Fox Sports Midwest
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5 days ago
Inbox: Who's on first for Cards after Berkman?
In his final Inbox, Matthew Leach examines who will play first base for St. Louis in the future, who would fill in this year in Lance Berkman gets hurt and more.
Via mlb.com
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16 days ago
Player Profile #124: Lance Berkman | 1B/OF | STL
There’s that saying, “never pay for a career year.” Well, in Lance Berkman‘s case 2011 wasn’t quite a career year, but at age 36 his output was about as good as you could ask for. Now the question is without Albert Pujols‘ protection in the lineup and Berkman’s increasing age can he repeat in 2012? In short, no he can’t, but he can be productive — especially in...
Via Baseball Professor
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17 days ago
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17 days ago
The Mullet Says Everything About Lance
Lance Berkman, the first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2012 has some business questions in front of him. Behind him is a party like no other in 2011.
The mullet haircut has its own mantra: business in the front, party in the back. Mullets have been sported for decades, starting in the South, and spreading into mainstream culture in the 80s. From Dennis Eckersley to John...
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January 09, 2012
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January 09, 2012
Lance Berkman is Having an Emotional Affair with the Houston Astros
Lance Berkman is all up in the Houston Astros' business, a team he spent 11 seasons with before being traded to the Yankees in July of 2010. He headed back to the National League as a free agent last December to join the Astros' bitter rivals, where he won himself a big fat World Series ring. So, why does he care what happens in Houston?
Simple. He just can't stop loving...
Via Babes Love Baseball
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November 09, 2011
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November 09, 2011
World champ Berkman still consideres himself an Astro
Lance Berkman won the College World Series at Rice, he's been to six Major League All-Star games and started three times and he's certainly made a fortune playing the game which he loves. Yet by winning a World Series with the Cardinals this fall Berkman reached the pinnacle of the sport.
"You feel like there's nothing that you haven't done in the sport of baseball...
Via Fox Sports Houston
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November 08, 2011
Lance Berkman's Face-Plant Slide (Video)
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lance Berkman isn't known for his speed or gracefulness on the basepaths. And he proved it during Game 3 of the World Series when his failed attempt of a head-first slide leaves him with a mouthful of dirt (and chalk).See for yourself as the 13-year MLB veteran "bites the dust" on this following play -- much to the delight of his onlooking teammates.
Via Bush League Chronicle
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October 23, 2011
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October 23, 2011
Talks stalled between Berkman, Cardinals
Outfielder Lance Berkman told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that negotiations for a new contract with the St. Louis Cardinals have stalled.
Berkman signed a one-year, $8 million contract with the Cardinals before this season and has had a solid year, batting .299 with 31 homers and 89 RBI. He has said that he wants to remain in St. Louis but wants a multi-year deal.
"It'...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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September 20, 2011
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September 20, 2011
How Did Berkman Clear Waivers?
Lance Berkman reportedly cleared waivers last week. How he went through the waiver process unclaimed is befuddling.
Certain noteworthy players pass through waivers based on a few factors. Some prove too costly in salary or years. Some may make it known they intend to invoke their no trade clauses. Others are viewed as risky and injury prone. The remaining players aren’t great...
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August 30, 2011
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August 30, 2011
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