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The Seedy Underbelly Of Sports Fan Art
There's a popular game going around the Internet, in which you search your favorite team on DeviantArt, the premier fan-created art site. Some results are pathetic, some are decent, but most are sanity-threatening. Let's go through the looking glass. Actually, this one'...
A's Unlikely To Pursue Free Agents
10 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Billy Beane indicated that the A's will not pursue free agents with whatever money they have available, and instead will look to the trade market to fill any openings, according to MLB.com's Mychael Urban.
"We're going to look at young players to fill spots...
Discussion: Jim Thome
16 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Talking to Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune, free agent DH Jim Thome reiterated yesterday that he'd be willing to return to the White Sox for the 2010 season. At the least, GM Kenny Williams seems open to the possibility. Thome, 39, hit .249/.366/.481 in 434 plate appearances...
Wasserman Media Group Clients
17 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Today let's take a look at the Wasserman Media Group's free agent clients. Their best known agent is probably Arn Tellem. Here's the list:
Wilson BetemitAaron BooneNomar GarciaparraJason GiambiJohn GrabowRich HardenShawn HillReed JohnsonJason KendallHideki MatsuiJason...
Cashman's moves
20 days ago by
Pinstripe Alley
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by Michael Appleton - AP
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Can we finally give some credit to Brian Cashman? After an eight year drought, he finally put the Yankees back on top of the baseball world.
After acquiring underachiever...
A's In 2010: Power Upgrade Needed
20 days ago by
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Last Winter, A's General Manager, Billy Beane actually went on "shopping-spree" and acquired Matt Holliday via trade with the Rockies, Jason Giambi, Orlando Cabrera and Nomar Garciaparra via free agency...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Final tally for the ex-A's
23 days ago by
Athletics Nation
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by David J. Phillip - AP
At least another likable former Athletic won something, right?
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Elsewhere an A's fan and friend once spoke of the Giambi Curse, something...
New York Yankees: The Best Team That Money Can Buy
23 days ago by
Bleacher Report
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The Yankees' 27th World Series title is a testament to what money can buy. The Yankees bid farewell to high-priced (but aging or diminished) players like Mike Mussina, Carl Pavano, Jason Giambi, ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
What Would You Change About MLB's Financial Structure?
24 days ago by
Red Reporter
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by Elise Amendola - AP
These three players combined to make $72 million in 2009, just slightly less than entire Reds roster.
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Now that the Yankees have "bought...
Matsui brings Yanks' elusive 27th title
24 days ago by
New York Yankees - New York Post
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Think of the procession and the price. Think of all the stars brought in for nearly a decade at a staggering cost to try to recreate the dynasty years.
It has been quite a parade, and yet no parade.
There were Mike Mussina and Jason Giambi, Ran...
Matsui brings Yankees elusive 27th title
24 days ago by
New York Yankees - New York Post
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Think of the procession and the price. Think of all the stars brought in for nearly a decade at a staggering cost to try to recreate the dynasty years.
It has been quite a parade, and yet no parade.
There were Mike Mussina and Jason Giambi, Ran...
Rockies Rumors: Giambi, Betancourt, Peralta
October 29, 2009 by
MLB Trade Rumors
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It sounds like the Rockies will bring back manager Jim Tracy and GM Dan O'Dowd. Here are some more rumors regarding the club's offseason plans:
Tracy Ringolsby of Inside the Rockies says the team's coaching staff will return in 2010. Jim Tracy works well...
Another update on ex-A's in the playoffs
October 27, 2009 by
Athletics Nation
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by Jae C. Hong - AP
"No Johnny, I don't want to hear about how you hit two homers in the ALCS and I didn't and blah blah blibbedy blah. Maybe I'll just be the World Series hero, okay?"
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Odds & Ends: Astros, Athletics, Blue Jays
October 26, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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With baseball dark until Wednesday, let MLBTradeRumors.com light the way for you...
Rob Neyer has a must-read piece about the Astros refusing to give Manny Acta a three-year contract offer. As Neyer writes, "If you think it's silly to give a manager a three-year contract...
Time For Teixeira to Step Up
October 20, 2009 by
NY Baseball Digest
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It is estimated that the Yankees saved roughly 40 runs in 2009, just by switching from Jason Giambi playing first base to Mark Teixeira.
According to Bill James Fielding Bible, from 2006 to 2008, Jason Giambi rated a -30 (meaning he made 30 less plays than the average 1st baseman)...
ALCS Game 2: Swing Game
October 17, 2009 by
Pinstripe Alley
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by Peter Morgan - AP
I can't tell you how excited and surprised I was to see Matsui go the opposite way!
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Joe Torre used to always talk about the importance of...
Discussion: The Angels And Bobby Abreu
October 16, 2009 by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Last offseason was hard on aging, positionless players. Just ask Jason Giambi, Luis Gonzalez or Richie Sexson. Even though he was coming off a solid season, Bobby Abreu signed a deal that guaranteed him just $5MM.
He turned out to be a real bargain for the Angels, posting...
Yankees Yank Tynan From Lineup After Anti-Semitic Remark
October 16, 2009 by
Big League Stew
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First the Yankees told Challenger the Eagle to take a hike after almost divebombing Derek Jeter and Jason Giambi during the 2003 World Series. Now the team is telling another Yankee Stadium postseason tradition that he'd be better off staying at home for tonight's Game 1 of...
Rockies Notes: Marquis, Betancourt, Giambi
October 15, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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Tracy Ringolsby of Inside The Rockies examines Colorado's commitments for 2010, and the decisions they'll face regarding potential free agents and arbitration cases. Here are a few of his thoughts:
Jason Marquis has said he wants to sign with the Mets and likely won&...
Major League Baseball and Instant Replay: What's Impure About Getting It Right?
October 14, 2009 by
SportsScribes.net
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It's not often I change my mind. Friends and family would say that's because I'm stubborn.
I think it's because I don't rush to judgment. Before I form an opinion, I try to do the following: (A) find as many facts as possible; (B) see both sides of the situation...
Discussion: What's Next For The Rockies?
October 13, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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Colorado's season ended in heartbreaking fashion last night, when the normally reliable Huston Street lost his second game in as many days for the first time in his career. Now the front office will focus on trying to improve a team that went 72-38 after July 3rd this season...
Ex-A's are everywhere, both good and bad
October 13, 2009 by
Athletics Nation
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by Tom Gannam - AP
"Carlos may have had this many hits but I did a pretty good job too, AND we swept our series!"
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Matt Holliday drops what would have...
Philadelphia Phillies 5, Colorado Rockies 4
October 13, 2009 by
Rockies Locker
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What a incredible baseball game last night at Coors Field. Cliff Lee pitched an excellent game again yesterday but he wasn’t the winning pitcher. Ryan Madson followed Lee in the game and that’s when everything turned sour. He gave up a single to Jason Giambi which drove in the...
Tuesday Rockpile: Thanks for a great season, Rockies
October 13, 2009 by
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by David Zalubowski - AP
No, this picture had nothing to do with last night. But wouldn't you rather look at this than another picture of a dejected Huston Street. This is what I'll remember the 2009 Rockies...
My Rocktober Experience/Crowd Report at NLDS Games 3 and 4...
October 13, 2009 by
Purple Row
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Having just returned from the fourth (and unfortunately final) game of the NLDS, I feel...numb, empty, like I've been kicked in the stomach and, well, I don't know. It just sucks. Sorry that I can't put it more eloquently than that. The Rockies had a great year and...
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