JEFF KENT NEWS
Frustration behind him, Kent looks forward to 17th big-league season (AP)
March 05, 2008 by
Los Angeles Dodgers News
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Jeff Kent greeted several teammates, including Matt Kemp, with a warm handshake in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ clubhouse Wednesday upon his arrival for spring training. Then, baseball’s all-time leading home run hitter among second basemen made clear without being specific...
MLB Punchlines: Jimmy Rollins Can't Get His Foot Out of His Mouth
August 15, 2008 by
The Sports Point
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The most mediocre brother tandem in recent memory: Andy and Adam LaRoche. (Washington Post) Lessons from L.A.: Walk-off home runs used to be called game winning home runs. (L.A. Times) MLB gives 55k grant to help build field in Cincinnati. (Cincy Enquirer) Raul Ibanez and Jarrod Washburn...
2008 Los Angeles Dodgers Fantasy Preview
March 16, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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We continue our fantasy baseball team previews, taking a look at what 2008 holds for the Los Angeles Dodgers, highlighting key offseason moves, projected starters, players to draft/avoid and sleepers.
All In - Alyssa Milano, Pedroia, MLB Network
January 08, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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MLB Network is In, SNY, YES and NESN are Out
I don't know about you, but ever since the debut of MLB Network, I haven't tuned into SNY once. Of course I'll be watching every Mets game as well as Pre and post game coverage, but let's face it, given the choice between...
Dan Uggla? Moar Lyke Dan Ugh-La, Am I Rite?
September 08, 2009 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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Bill Shaikin says a trade for Uggla could be a possibility.A worthy heir to Jeff Kent?Dan Uggla overheard the franchise player complaining to reporters about a lack of respect from some of his teammates. Uggla interrupted the interview to say this: "I was one of them."No...
Man sends wife passive-aggressive trade offers in fantasy league following domestic dispute
August 31, 2008 by
Serious Sports News Network
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HARRISBURG, PA — David DelMonico, 44, thought that inviting his wife to join his fantasy league might be a bad idea when he extended the invite pre-season.
“We’ve got a real competitive, 10-team, AL-only, 6×6 league going,” David said. “I didn&rsquo...
Five Reasons I Like Vicente Padilla on the Dodgers
August 20, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Vicente Padilla, surrounded by DodgerTalk co-host Josh Suchon and translator Kenji Nimura, meets with the media before last night's game.
1. We have a bad citizen. The Dodgers are sorely lacking in nastiness, and the plunk-happy Padilla gives them some. This isn't like the...
It's Not To Late To Sign Orlando Hudson
February 16, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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Omar Minaya has proved adept at lying in the weeds and swooping in at the right moment to add star power to the Mets. He used that prudent strategy to sign free agents Carlos Beltran, Johan Santana, and this off-season, Frankie Rodriquez.
Ironically, when he deviated, and basically...
Fantasy Baseball Preseason Rankings: Second Basemen
February 27, 2008 by
Fantasy Insider Online
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Staying in the infield with our preparation for 2008 fantasy baseball drafts, the FIO staff runs down its preseason rankings at each position. This time around, writer Shane Huff gives you the FIO's Preseason Top 20 Fantasy Second Basemen.
Sammy Sosa To Baltimore
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SportzAssassin's Blog
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In a wild offseason that saw Randy Johnson go to New York, Carlos Delgado to Miami, Jeff Kent to LA, the Expos to Washington and the best player of our generation admit to using steroids.....it just keeps coming.
Sammy Sosa will [most likely] be traded to the Baltimore...
Age Before Beauty? Not In This Free Agent Market...
January 25, 2009 by
Mets Merized Online
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It's amazing that with just 20 days until the start of spring training, their remains over 100 unsigned free agents.
That's mind boggling...
Remember during the last strike, when the season started so late that there were 150 or so free agents that were never able to negotiate...
2008 Fantasy Second Base Rankings: National League
December 29, 2007 by
Crooked Pitch
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Here's the Crooked Pitch ranking list fro NL second basemen.
2008 National League Preview: Darkhorse Teams - Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers
February 26, 2008 by
Baseball Mastermind
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The National League, unlike the America league, lacks the superpower teams that are almost locks to make the playoffs beyond the New York Mets. After that, there are conceivably nine or ten teams vying for the final three spots. I doubt the San Diego Padres will be able to compete...
FSE Fantasy Baseball Positional Rankings - Second Base
March 19, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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Over the next week, FSE will release rankings for each position in fantasy baseball. Top 10s will be provided for all infield positions while outfielders, starting pitchers and relievers will have an expanded set of rankings. In addition, we will highlight a few sleepers at each position...
MLB Punchlines: Phillies Advance to World Series for First Time Since '93
October 20, 2008 by
The Sports Point
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The Phillies are the champions of the National League for the 1st time since 1993. (Philly Inquirer) Your NLCS MVP, Cole Hamels. (Philly Inquirer) Maybe Cole Hamels deserved the MVP, but if the award had gone to Shane Victorino we do not think anyone would have complained. (Philly...
A...Winning...Streak?
September 01, 2008 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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Okay, so two games isn't really a winning streak, but i'll take anything at this point. For those who haven't noticed, Andre Ethier is playing great since he took over regular playing duties from Juan Pierre. On August 11th, Joe Torre named Andre the starting right fielder...
Contract-Year Studs: Fact or Fiction?
May 08, 2008 by
Fantasy Insider Online
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Not only in fantasy baseball, but in fantasy sports across the board, the enigma known as the "contract-year player" has become a very relevant topic. Do players typically exceeded expectations when searching for big money? FIO co-founder & editor Matt Hinzpeter takes...
Free Agent Fun
October 21, 2008 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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This is a followup to the 'Options, Options, Options' post and a prequel to the 2009 Season post.
Manny Ramirez (Offer 3-4 Years At 18-23 Million Per Year)
I told you not to get too attached to him. The fact that a Boras client will seek out the best deal without a discount...
www.kershawboner.com
April 16, 2009 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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Somebody start that site!Except for poor excuse that he calls facial hair, Kershaw was flawless today. He surrendered only 2 baserunners and 1 run in 7 innings while striking out 13. Jon Weisman notes that he is the youngest Dodger pitcher to K that many.I'm starting to buy into...
The Series Pick
October 22, 2008 by
Five Tool Tool
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Twenty eight years ago, the Phillies, fresh off an NLCS that I still think might have been the most exciting playoff series ever played, opened up the World Series at home against the Royals. The Game One started wasn't ace Steve Carlton, but their #5 starter, Bob Walk. In front...
Lightning in a bottle
September 26, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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If the Mets make the playoffs or even if they don't one of the amazing story lines will be their ability to catch lightning in a bottle. The Mets are on the verge of a 90 win season which is a very respectable number and even though we'll be disappointed if it doesn't result...
The Matchup: Part II
September 29, 2008 by
Towel Drills
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Now that we've seen who hits well for the Cubs, let's look at who hits well against the Cubs. Consistently Good against the Cubs: Russell Martin-Martin hit .381 this year against the Cubs, and is a .333 hitter for his career against them. He hits well at Wrigley (.353) and...
Hall of Fame Classic Dips Its Toes in the Water
June 21, 2009 by
The Hardball Times
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File this one in the category of “just for fun.”
Team Wagner edged Team Collins, 5-4, on Sunday afternoon in the inaugural Hall of Fame Classic, an old-timers game featuring 26 retired major leaguers. The Wagners (named for Hall of Famer Honus Wagner) rallied from a 4-0 deficit...
Ratto: Let's see if Cards can feast on fat pitches
July 15, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Like Barry Bonds before him, Albert Pujols gives foes no reason to throw strikes.
If teams wise up and walk Pujols, the onus is on his Cards teammates to make like
Jeff Kent, Ray Ratto says.
San Francisco Giants: Out With The New, In With The Old
August 12, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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It seems like a lifetime ago when the San Francisco Giants were one of the most feared hitting teams in the National League. Boasting the tandem of Jeff Kent and Barry Bonds in the middle of the order, they were one of the top offensive squads of the early 2000’s.
Many fans were...
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