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The Case for Adam LaRoche

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In this off season, the NY Mets face a challenge that they haven't had to deal with for 4 long years, this challenge? Finding an everyday first baseman. The answer is plain and simple Adam LaRoche.Problem 1. First Base Defense: Last year, despite the myth propagated by some even...
>> globalnym.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Braves Rumors for Monday

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More photos » by Paul Abell - AP 6 months ago: Atlanta Braves' Jordan Schafer drives in two runs with a single to right field in the bottom of the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Atlanta...
>> www.talkingchop.com/2009/11...
 

Braves 2009 Season in Review: Adam LaRoche

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More photos » by John Bazemore - AP Adam LaRoche should be the guy manning first base for the Atlanta Braves next season. Browse more photos » Some of this will be a bit of a rehashing of a post...
>> www.talkingchop.com/2009/10...
 

Gammons: LaRoche Deal was a Salary Dump

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More photos » by Gene J. Puskar - AP Browse more photos » It's an ESPN insider-only article. Basically, Peter Gammons reports that the Pirates had a deal in place with another team (perhaps the Giants?) offering...
>> www.bucsdugout.com/2009/7/...
 

Adam LaRoche may get traded again

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Adam LaRoche may get traded again Boston is looking to do a three team deal in which they would get Victor Martinez. With that acquisition, the team would get rid of LaRoche because he would no longer have anywhere to play.
>> www.bucsdugout.com/2009/7/...
 

Racap my take on the 1B market...

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Since yesterday seemed to be the 1B rumor day, I thought it only be fitting that I try to recap the multiple players available for the position.The Mets are rumored to be looking for a platoon partner for Daniel Murphy at the position, this plan serves two purposes, get a longer look...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Four Atlanta Braves file for Free Agency

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The Atlanta Braves had four of five eligible players file for free agency yesterday. First baseman Adam LaRoche, outfielder Garret Anderson, pinch hitter Greg Norton, and reliever Mike Gonzalez all filed for free agency, leaving only reliever Rafael Soriano yet to file. The two...
>> www.talkingchop.com/2009/11...
 

Adam LaRoche Puts Homer in River, Pirates Ninth Inning Rally Falls Short

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        We had finally made it to the Gateway Clipper fleet.  A picture perfect evening at PNC Park was winding down as the Bucs trailed 5-0 in the bottom of the ninth.  Another game against formidable Cleveland Indian southpaw pitcher in David Huff who brought his 7.09 ERA...
>> rumbunter.com/2009/06...
 

Top-5 Off-Season Questions for the Atlanta Braves: #4

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More photos » by John Bazemore - AP Could Chipper Jones be instrumental in the Atlanta Braves re-signing Adam LaRoche? Browse more photos » We continue our look at the top-5 questions facing the...
>> www.talkingchop.com/2009/10...
 

LaRoche Owns PNC Park, Leads Pirates to 10-6 Win over Indians

Adam LaRoche continues to dominate PNC.  He continued the domination last evening as the Pirates jumped out to a 10-1 lead.  It should have ended easily as the Pirates got two quick outs from Steven Jackson in the ninth.  Then all of those hanging, belt high sinkers caught up with...
>> rumbunter.com/2009/06...
 

LaRoche may not be in Atlanta's plan

I think Adam LaRoche would be the perfect fit for this team at 1B, the 29 y/o left handed hitting 1B is a solid defender with a decent power stroke.LaRoche has hit 20 or more homeruns in all but his first season and in three of his six seasons he has hit 25 or more homeruns. For Citi...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

LaRoche may not be in Atlanta's plan

I think Adam LaRoche would be the perfect fit for this team at 1B, the 29 y/o left handed hitting 1B is a solid defender with a decent power stroke.LaRoche has hit 20 or more homeruns in all but his first season and in three of his six seasons he has hit 25 or more homeruns. For Citi...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

LaRoche may not be in Atlanta's plan

I think Adam LaRoche would be the perfect fit for this team at 1B, the 29 y/o left handed hitting 1B is a solid defender with a decent power stroke.LaRoche has hit 20 or more homeruns in all but his first season and in three of his six seasons he has hit 25 or more homeruns. For Citi...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

LaRoche may not be in Atlanta's plan

I think Adam LaRoche would be the perfect fit for this team at 1B, the 29 y/o left handed hitting 1B is a solid defender with a decent power stroke.LaRoche has hit 20 or more homeruns in all but his first season and in three of his six seasons he has hit 25 or more homeruns. For Citi...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

LaRoche may not be in Atlanta's plan

I think Adam LaRoche would be the perfect fit for this team at 1B, the 29 y/o left handed hitting 1B is a solid defender with a decent power stroke.LaRoche has hit 20 or more homeruns in all but his first season and in three of his six seasons he has hit 25 or more homeruns. For Citi...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

LaRoche may not be in Atlanta's plan

I think Adam LaRoche would be the perfect fit for this team at 1B, the 29 y/o left handed hitting 1B is a solid defender with a decent power stroke.LaRoche has hit 20 or more homeruns in all but his first season and in three of his six seasons he has hit 25 or more homeruns. For Citi...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Bucs Deal Adam LaRoche to Red Sox

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More photos » by Evan Vucci - AP Browse more photos » For shortstop prospect Argenis Diaz and pitching prospect Hunter Strickland.  I didn't expect the Pirates would get much for LaRoche, but the return...
>> www.bucsdugout.com/2009/7/...
 

Game 144 Recap: Mets 0, Braves 6

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More photos » by John Amis - AP Atlanta Braves' Adam LaRoche is congratulated by coach Brian Snitker as he rounds third base on a home run against the New York Mets in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 15...
>> www.talkingchop.com/2009/9/...
 

Blogging the Offseason: Atlanta Braves

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Blogging the Offseason is a 30 team series in which I ask a blogging representative from each MLB team a series of ten questions about their desires and thoughts surrounding the offseason. Check out all of them here. Today's team NL is the Atlanta Braves and our guest is Gondee...
>> simononsports.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Adam LaRoche traded…

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but we don’t know where (yet). More coming… ©2009 Raise the Jolly Roger. All Rights Reserved..
>> raisethejollyroger.com/2009/07...
 

Red Sox Trade: Understanding Adam LaRoche, second-half stud

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With the out-of-left field announcement Wednesday that they had traded for Pittsburgh first baseman Adam LaRoche, the Boston Red Sox added depth and additional questions surrounding their corner infielder position situation.But who is this guy they just traded for? Apparently, a second...
>> smallwhiteball.com/2009/07...
 

LaRoche makes nice with Mets..

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According to reports Adam LaRoche was almost a Met at the trade deadline ( source NYBD).Obtaining LaRoche might have made things very interesting, since earlier this season Carlos Beltran exchanged jabs with LaRoche. "I think it shows zero class and zero professionalism,"...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/09...
 

Andy LaSmith schools me on Adam LaRoche

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Our newest toy This afternoon, the Red Sox traded for Pirates first baseman Adam LaRoche. If he makes it to Texas tonight, he’ll walk in the door tied for fourth in homers with Drew and Ortiz. MLB Trade Rumors describes him as “a 29-year-old first baseman hitting .247...
>> www.bugsandcranks.com/dantobi...
 

Red Sox Acquire Adam LaRoche

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Red Sox Acquire Adam LaRoche Looks like the Sox aren't too pleased with how Lowell's hip is looking. Downside for us is that we won't have Garrett Atkins being shipped off to Boston for delicious young relief pitching.
>> www.purplerow.com/2009/7/...
 

Red Sox acquire Adam Laroche.

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Apparently.The Red Sox now have some serious flexibility at the corner infield slots.  Laroche has a career OPS of .847 against righties, and it gives the Red Sox another quality left-handed hitter that they needed.  Laroche will undoubtedly be a very good option off the...
>> firebrandal.com/2009/07...
 
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