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Mets trade Mota for Johnny Estrada

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The New York Mets announced today that they have acquired catcher Johnny Estrada from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for righthanded pitcher Guillermo Mota. "Johnny adds depth to our catching situation," said Mets General Manager Omar Minaya. "He's a former...
>> globalnym.blogspot.com/2007/11...
 

Mets Acquire Estrada From Brewers For Mota

The New York Mets announced today that they have acquired catcher Johnny Estrada from the Brewers for RHP Guillermo Mota.
>> www.hotfootblog.com/2007/11...
 

Pedro Feliz to the Philadelphia Phillies: The Fantasy Impact

In an attempt to fill a big void at third base, the Phillies went out and signed the best third baseman on the market (that is, whatever was left of it). Feliz is a much better real player than he is fantasy player, but there is still value here. Feliz is a terrific defensive third...
>> www.fantasyfanatics.com/index.p...
 

Mets Still Interested In Ramon Hernandez?

Roch Kubatko at The Baltimore Sun writes that the Mets could decide to non-tender Johnny Estrada, who was acquired via trade from the Brewers for Guillermo Mota, and trade for Ramon Hernandez.
>> www.hotfootblog.com/2007/11...
 

...And know when to fold 'em

How does John Schuerholz know when to get rid of a player before his stats tank? This article takes a look at some of Schuerholz' more deft trades, including how he got rid of three tanking prospects and got Tim Hudson in return.
>> www.bravesblast.com/?p=53...
 

Interview with Bob Brainerd - FSN Wisc Reporter

Today, we have something great for all of you Dbacks and Brewers fans out there?Actually all sports fans! We welcome to the show a good friend of current Diamondbacks play-by-play voice, Daron Sutton, and a long time Wisconsin sports reporter, Bob Brainerd. Bob currently does reporting...
>> azsportshub.com/intervi...
 

Lo Duca Packs Shit, Gets the Fuck Out

Farewell, douchebag. Just as I specifically requested two and a half months ago, Paul Lo Duca is leaving Washington. Better late than never. The Nats cut him yesterday, along with Felipe Lopez (Jennifer must stay, however) and Johnny Estrada, both of whom I have no problems with other...
>> misterirrelevant.com/index.p...
 

Baseball Musings: Alou Steals Home

Bonus points for those playing the streaking Alou in the playoffs. With Alou on third, Ray Durham tried to steal 2B. Johnny Estrada tried to nail him there while a frisky Alou came home. It wasn't exactly the same as Carl Crawford's steal from third earlier in the season, but...
>> www.baseballmusings.com/archive...
 

Mets Trade Lastings Milledge

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The Mets have officially traded OF Lastings Milledge to the Washington Nationals for OF Ryan Church and C Brian Schneider. Milledge, who was selected 12th overall in the first round of the 2003 amateur draft by the Mets, was always highly touted as a prospect, but was criticized...
>> globalnym.blogspot.com/2007/11...
 

Giant blow out, but the roster moves are SMOK'IN!

But the real news is Estrada is no more. Johnny Estrada could have put a few more years on to his career but he never seemed to be in shape and injuries put him on the #4 of the 4th catcher out!Langerhans making me believe that he is more than a glove with no stick. The numbers don...
>> curlyw.blogspot.com/2008/07...
 

Happy Trails, Mota... and Lo Duca

In this post from FIO's Free For All blog, co-founder & editor Matt Hinzpeter reflects on the deal that sent C Johnny Estrada to New York, P Guillermo Mota to Milwaukee, and C Paul Lo Duca into oblivion. Guess who still has bargaining chips to play with!?!?!?
>> www.fantasyinsideronline.com/blog/de...
 

A new 23

You know, 23 has always been my favorite number.A It's been well represented here in DC, but only by catchers.A First, Brian Schneider donned the digits.A A Johnny Estrada momentarily tarnished the number, but it was redeemed a bit by Luke Montz during September call-ups. Now,...
>> wevegotheart.com/2008/11...
 

Brewers cut Braun, Torres

MILWAUKEE, WI — The Milwaukee Brewers made a stunning move following their four-game sweep of the Cardinals Thursday, when they released Ryan Braun and Solomon Torres, two of the best players on their team. “Basically, when we looked at the fabric of our club, these guys...
>> www.serioussportsnewsnetwork.com/2008/07...
 

2008 Fantasy Catcher Rankings: NL East

Continuing with my divisional rankings at the catcher position, here's the 2008 NL East fantasy catcher rankings.
>> www.crookedpitch.com/176/200...
 

Fantasy Baseball Free Agent Trends- Week 1

Free Agent Trends - Week 1 Article From: FantasyBaseballGeeks.com CATCHER Most Added - This is a roll call for trendy sleeper picks at the catcher position. Geovany Soto has been gaining experience in the Cubs farm system since 2001 at age 18. Now at 25 he is in possession of...
>> thefantasysportsforum.com/article...
 

Phlashback Phriday- August 21, 2001

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The 2000's have been good to Phillies fans. The year 2001 was the start of the turnaround from dismal organization to perennial contenders. Larry Bowa took the throne of manager that year, and won NL Manager of the Year by guiding the Phils to a 86-76 record. On this day the Astros...
>> pabaseball.blogspot.com/2009/08...
 

The Good, the Bad and the Down-Right Ugly: Free Agent Signings 2008

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There were some god-awful contracts handed out this off-season and a few good ones as well. Baseball Mastermind covers the best and the worst free agent signings this off-season.
>> baseballmastermind.com/atlanta...
 

Please Keep Martin Behind The Plate

I've recently noticed some rumblings from the fans and the media about moving Russell Martin to third base permanently in the near future, and I can't help but question the sanity of those people. For example, Peter Gammons notes that some people in the Dodgers' organization...
>> www.firenedcollettinow.com/2008/09...
 

Manny Acta: The Day After

In the shadow of All-Star Weekend, where the giants of the game gathered like towering oaks, a shrub of a story was lost. Manny Acta was fired as manager of the Washington Nationals. At 26-61, the Nationals have made their home in the league’s underbrush. They hold the worst...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Are the Washington Nationals Better Than the New York Mets?

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After watching the Scats take two of three from the New York Mets, I think the answer may be yes, right now, the Mets are worse than the Nationals.Granted, the Mets have had a ton of injuries—and not like the 2008 Nationals who had guys like Paul Lo Duca and Johnny Estrada get...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Time for some home cooking

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[Just as the Nats return to town, I will be out west for several days, so updates here will be limited.] For a week that started so promising—the walk-off homer by Ryan Zimmerman in the Nationals Park opener, the two wins that followed in Philly—it ended with a thud. John...
>> www.districtofbaseball.com/node/12...
 
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