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Trades Of The Decade: A-Rod For Soriano
18 hours ago by
MLB Rumors
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You might remember that the Red Sox were very nearly the ones to acquire Alex Rodriguez when the Rangers made him available after the 2003 season. According to USA Today, the reigning MVP would have gone to Boston, Manny Ramirez would have gone to Texas and the Red Sox would have...
Fantasy Baseball: Early Mock Draft-Round One Completed
1 day ago by
Fake Teams
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Here's a look at the Fake Teams mixed league early mock draft results for Round 1. This early mock draft is a two round mock, and Ian posted the first pick in Round 2 last evening-Tim Lincecum.
1. Hanley Ramirez
2, Matt Kemp
3. Albert Pujols
4. Alex Rodriguez
5. Chase...
Fantasy Baseball: Early Mock Draft-Round One Completed
1 day ago by
Fake Teams
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Here's a look at the Fake Teams mixed league early mock draft results for Round 1. This early mock draft is a two round mock, and Ian posted the first pick in Round 2 last evening-Tim Lincecum.
1. Hanley Ramirez
2, Matt Kemp
3. Albert Pujols
4. Alex Rodriguez
5. Chase...
Fantasy Baseball: Early Mock Draft-Round One Completed
1 day ago by
Fake Teams
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Here's a look at the Fake Teams mixed league early mock draft results for Round 1. This early mock draft is a two round mock, and Ian posted the first pick in Round 2 last evening-Tim Lincecum.
1. Hanley Ramirez
2, Matt Kemp
3. Albert Pujols
4. Alex Rodriguez
5. Chase...
Boxer's Death Creates Life For Others
Fighter Francisco "Paco" Rodriguez died from a brain injury suffered during a 10-round match last Friday, but his donated organs saved the lives of eight people, including his own uncle, who was on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. Rodriguez collapsed shortly after...
NL MVP: Cardinals' Albert Pujols
by Andrew JohnsonFiled under: Cardinals, MLB AwardsAlbert Pujols won his second straight National League MVP Tuesday, a unanimous selection of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. It is the third time Pujols has won the award -- he also won in 2005 -- and he has finished...
Francisco Rodriguez saves lives in death
3 days ago by
Bad Left Hook
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As tragic as the death of 25-year-old Francisco Rodriguez is, I can't help but feel incredibly warmed by what has come about in the aftermath.
Rodriguez, known as "Paco" to his family and friends, is saving lives. His kidney will go to his uncle, who has long been...
World Series Film premiere
3 days ago by
Scott Proctor's Arm
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I caught the premiere of the 2009 World Series Film tonight. No, I wasn’t at the big one at the Ziegfeld in Manhattan, but this was good enough. I thought the film was nicely done and it’s certainly worth the $19.99 MLB.com is charging (but if you’re a savvy Internet shopper...
joe-mauer
3 days ago by
Zell's Pinstripe Blog
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As expected, Joe Mauer nearly unanimously won the American League Most Valuable Player with Mark Teixeira and Derek Jeter second and third. Mauer tallied 387 votes, Mark Teixeira came in second with 225 and Derek Jeter pulled in a respectable 193 votes. Other Yankees receiving votes...
The Not So Glamorous Life Of A-Rod’s Cousin/Bag Man
3 days ago by
Can't Stop The Bleeding
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“Yuri Sucart (above, far left) is not a fitness guru – he’s a pudgy middle-aged man who suffers from lower back pain and other health problems” wrote the NY Daily News’ Michael O’Keefe this past Saturday. He’s also the infamous cousin of Alex...
Mauer Wins MVP, Teixeira Finishes Ahead Of Jeter
3 days ago by
Baseball & The Boogie Down
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The AL MVP was announced today and the winner was rightfully, Joe Mauer. I have no qualms whatsoever with his selection. Mauer was without a doubt the best player in the American League. The only beef I have with his selection is that it wasn't unanimous. How anyone voted Miguel...
As expected, Mauer wins MVP
3 days ago by
Scott Proctor's Arm
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Congratulations go out to Joe Mauer who won the American League MVP award with 27 of the 28 first place votes. The one surprise of the voting was that Miguel Cabrera – who finished fourth overall – received the other first place vote. I’d love to see that writer try to...
Kate-Rod finally photographed together
4 days ago by
Epic Carnival
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I thought I was going to have to start one of those Ichiro Suzuki-like $1M for a photo of Kate Hudson and Alex Rodriguez actually photographed together bounties. But no, someone finally snapped a pic of them in the same car. Still not next to each other, but it counts. Somehow this...
Quick Bits: A-Rod, ZiPS, Mauer, Halladay, Blue Jays
4 days ago by
The iYankees Blog
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Here are a few news items to kick off the day:
Alex Rodriguez introduced Jay-Z and Alicia Keys at last night’s AMAs (seen above).
The 2010 ZiPS projections for the Yankees are officially out at Baseball Think Factory.
Pat Borzi (NY Times) reminds us of a potential Joe Mauer...
Tough luck, Yanks: Mauer likely the MVP
4 days ago by
New York Yankees - New York Post
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The Yankees' most valuable player isn't going to be crowned the AL MVP today.
No matter who you believe is the World Champions' MVP -- cases can be made for Derek Jeter, Mark Teixeira, Alex Rodriguez and Mariano Rivera -- they aren't going to fini...
A-Rod hits it big, cousin Yuri hits skids
5 days ago by
NY Daily News
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An entire baseball season has passed since Alex Rodriguez acknowledged using steroids at that awkward spring training press conference in February, and the Yankees' $275 million man has rebounded quite nicely, going from steroid zero to World Series hero in just nine months.
November 20, 2009 More scoopage with regard to Big Papi’s Celebrity Golf Classic and Auction…
6 days ago by
Boston Red Thoughts
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Started in 2008, the David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic is held at Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic, one of the most spectacular resort communities in the world, with the tournament taking place at the Jack Nicklaus-design and signature golf course in Punta Espada. The 1st event...
An Interview with Tampa Bay Rays Director of Pro Scouting Matt Arnold
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by Gene J. Puskar - AP
Arnold has ties to newly-acquired Rays reliever, Ramon Ramirez.
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A few weeks ago, the Rays quietly (is there any other way the...
Around the Yankee Universe: Mark DeRosa, anyone?
7 days ago by
Pinstripe Alley
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Here are a few stories worthy of discussion today Around the Yankee Universe.
Infielder Mark DeRosa's glove could be good fit
Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News is suggesting that the Yankees pursue DeRosa, the veteran utility man.
If the Yankees bring back Johnny...
KATE HUDSON NOT A FAN OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY
7 days ago by
Unathletic
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Look, there’s no chance that Alex Rodriguez has a picture of himself as a centaur in his home. One, we would have known about it a long time ago considering the media pisses themselves any time this guy takes a ****, and two, like, give me a ******* break. Do people actually...
A-Rod’s Shoes A $15,0000,000 Ebay Bargain
7 days ago by
Bugs & Cranks
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My buddy Mike at Steady Burn Dot Net can really find bargains on Ebay. In a post about an army soldier selling the ad rights to his entire arm for fifty grand, Mike’s also found someone trying to sell an autographed pair of Alex Rodriguez’s game-used shoes for the...
November Rain
8 days ago by
Viva El Birdos
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Ferris wheels still cheer me up.
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I'm sitting in my living room staring out on a grey and very nasty November morning. Ordinarily, I welcome such inclement weather; I usually love the...
Does Girardi have a shot at Manager of the Year?
8 days ago by
Sliding Into Home
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If you ask me I'd say no; the voters pay too much attention to payroll so I think that will hurt him tremendously. Anthony DiComo of Yankees.com took a look at his chances yesterday, here's some of what he had to say:His job [with the Marlins], guiding a team of young players...
Injuries and the Chance for Greatness
9 days ago by
Pinstripe Alley
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July 30, 2008: Jorge Posada had rotator cuff surgery
September 22, 2008: Hideki Matsui had surgery on his left knee
October 7, 2008: Mariano Rivera had surgery on his throwing shoulder
May 10, 2009: Alex Rodriguez has the first of two surgeries to repair his hip- upon review...
The Bill James Handbook
9 days ago by
Bluebird Banter
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The nice people at ACTA Sports sent me a copy of the Bill James Handbook. Baseball books are my favorite thing in the world. Free ones are better yet.
The main part of the book is the career register that gives career stats for every batter and pitcher that...
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