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Astros sign Armando Benitez to minor league deal
August 22, 2009 by
Seattle Times
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Former big league closer Armando Benitez and the Houston Astros have agreed to a minor league contract.
Astros sign P Benitez to minor league deal
August 22, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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The Houston Astros signed pitcher Armando Benitez to a minor league contract on Saturday.
Astros Ink Armando Benitez
August 22, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, the Astros have signed Armando Benitez.
Astros sign former big league closer Armando Benitez to minor league deal
August 22, 2009 by
Star Tribune
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Here we go Giants fans....
March 31, 2008 by
Go Giants!!! And Take the Niners...
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Off to a great freakin start....
Well, the Giants got the first loss of the season. Got that out of the way. No more need for opening jitters huh? The first of many to come. It all ended with Durham blasting a come-backer to Saito for a easy out. Thats the way the game went. Some...
Top 10 Things Mets Fans Would Like to See Happen to Aaron Heilman
August 12, 2008 by
Hot Stove New York
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10. Change the lock on the clubhouse door and have the security guards pretend they don't know who he is.
9. Have him undergo Tommy John surgery next week?whether he needs it or not.
8. While Heilman is warming up, give Billy Joel a bottle of wine and the Mets' old bullpen...
9th Inning Anxiety
July 10, 2008 by
Hot Stove New York
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While I watched Billy Wagner once again take years off of the lives of New York Mets fans everywhere when he blew a save recently against the Phillies, it hit me that the feeling of angst I had was way too familiar. It's one of the worst feelings a baseball fan could have, that...
Yankees after Washburn
July 22, 2008 by
The Chuck Knoblog
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ESPN's Buster Olney is reporting that the Yankees are taking a look at Jarrod Washburn. This is from MLBTR:
Washburn, 34 in August, has a 4.75 ERA in 110 innings this year. For what it's worth, he has a 3.03 ERA in 62.3 innings since May 25th. That's cherry-picking,...
A book about Mike Mussina and Tom Gavine?
May 16, 2008 by
Sports Hernia
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We can't say we've read this one yet, because we haven't, but we can say that this might be the least possible interesting topic for any baseball fan, including Mets and Yankees fans.
Pretty sure neither one has/was never really accepted by their respective fan bases...
Albert Pujols "Wearing Down", Rickie Weeks on the DL, Josh Hamilton Returns
June 01, 2007 by
The Fantasy Baseball Guy
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Manager Tony LaRussa thinks Albert Pujols is wearing down. Rickie Weeks is heading back to the DL with that wrist. Josh Hamilton is set to return. Kevin Gregg closing in Florida.
Phillies sign RHP Walker to minor league deal
April 09, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Tyler Walker, 32, spent most of the last five seasons with the Giants and was dropped by the Mariners at the end of spring training. He pitched in 65 games last season, all in relief, and went 5-8 with a 4.56 ERA. In six seasons, the right-hander is 20-17 with a 4.52 ERA, 34 saves...
Odds And Ends: Crisp, Benitez, Pollock
June 24, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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On this day in MLBTR histroy, the Padres hadn't decided whether to be buyers or sellers. A lot's changed since last year, but many teams face a similar dilemma now. Here are some links for the morning...
Coco Crisp will miss the rest of the season with a torn labrum...
Can K-Rod Reverse the Curse of Randy Myers?
May 15, 2009 by
NY Baseball Digest
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I am naming it the “Curse of Randy Myers”. What is this you ask? It’s the agita that every Mets closer has given the fan base since the Mets traded Randall K Myers to the Cincinnati Reds for John Franco on December 6th, 1989. Since that day John Franco, Armando Benitez...
Odds & Ends: Halladay, Pujols, Mateo, Benitez
September 25, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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Here's a few links to check out as Roy Halladay makes what might be his final start in Toronto as a member of the home team...
MLB.com's Jordan Bastian spoke to Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston about Halladay, and what the offseason might hold for him. "If you...
Wandy Pitches An Outstanding Game But Gets Zero Run Support
And that bout says it all. He pitched 7 innings - would have easily thrown a CG if he hadn't been removed for a PH in the 8th (Jason Useless Michaels who struck out on a ball in the dirt with the tying run on third) and gave up a clean single up the middle followed by a double...
Q&A- Matt Cerrone of MetsBlog
December 10, 2008 by
We Should Be GM's
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I decided to brave the the information superhighway and interview a Mets fan. Not just any Mets fan, but Matt Cerrone of the infamous MetsBlog. In the spirit of "friendly" rivalry, here goes... 1. What is MetsBlog? 'The Grand Central Station for Mets Information,'...
Pay Closer Attention
February 17, 2007 by
The Fantasy Baseball Guy
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There are 5 times out there who's closers role is up for grabs. Whos got the best chance, read it here...
Jose Lima and Hideki Irabu Have a Home
April 27, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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With these two phrases, I now pronounce the Long Beach Armada of the Golden Baseball League to be both ridiculous and entertaining."THE FAT TOAD""LIMA TIMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMME"That's right folks, the Armada have now officially signed Hideki Irabu and...
Shawn Chacon and Armando Benitez Sign With Newark
May 03, 2009 by
NY Baseball Digest
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The Newark Bears continue to add former big leaguer’s to their roster. Former Yankees pitcher Shawn Chacon signed with the Bears. Word is that former Mets closer Armando Benitez isn’t far behind.
The Bears roster is full of big league talent. Carl Everett, Michael Tucker...
Quick Hits: Crow, Damon, Chacon, Milledge
May 05, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Quick hits:The Nationals have the first and ninth overall pick in this years draft. By missing out on pitcher Aaron Crow last year, they receive the ninth pick as compensation. Bill Ladson of MLB.com says the Nationals haven't ruled out drafting Aaron Crow, who chose not to sign...
Mets News and Notes
April 25, 2009 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Former Met, Armando Benitez, has signed with the Atlantic League’s Newark Bears in an effort to revitalize his career. Benitez is best known for his contributions to the Mets while on the opposing team. The Mets have re-signed RHP Nelson Figueroa and assigned him to Triple-A Buffalo...
Ichiro's Decline: Is it Near?
February 10, 2009 by
SeaTown Sports
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Going into the 2009 MLB season, Ichiro will be 35 years old. He's getting old, and gaining age always leads to a decline. Sooner or later, it's bound to happen. So the big question is, when will it happen to Ichiro? There are three abilities he has that determine his value...
Why Don't Baltimore Orioles Fans Hate Tony Fernandez?
July 15, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Orioles fans don't hate Tony Fernandez, although given the history, it seems there are some worthwhile reasons that they should. Fernandez played only one season with the Yankees in 1995, and he never appeared in a Red Sox uniform. Even though he's never truly been a part of...
Why Don't Baltimore Orioles Fans Hate Tony Fernandez?
July 15, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Orioles fans don't hate Tony Fernandez, although given the history, it seems there are some worthwhile reasons that they should. Fernandez played only one season with the Yankees in 1995, and he never appeared in a Red Sox uniform. Even though he's never truly been a part of...
Acosta, Franklin, Benitez, Miceli and Clontz
June 24, 2009 by
Replacement Level Yankees
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Who are five pitchers I’d hate to have in my bullpen? No.
A prestigious personal injury law firm? No.
These are the five men to face down Mariano Rivera, the batter.
6/24/09 - Manny Acosta gets Rivera to line out to center.
6/20/06 - Ryan Franklin strikes Rivera...
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