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Twins Seeking Bullpen, Infield Help
October 20, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Twins GM Bill Smith is hoping to find some bullpen and infield help, according to the Pioneer Press. There are several solid free agents that could help the Twins bullpen, and even better infield options, but only if they are aggressive. Dan Wheeler, who thrived in the late inning...
And Then There Were 3: Salary Arbitration Nearly Complete
February 18, 2009 by
Biz of Baseball
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It seemed like a long shot just a few days ago, but with two days left for scheduled hearings in MLB salary arbitration, only 3 players have yet to reach agreement or be ruled on, and even that is not quite right. Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur, Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman...
Could this be the best closer available for 2009...
October 10, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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While you watch the Dodgers and Phillies today one player you won't see coming out of the Dodgers bullpen is Takashi Saito. The dominant closer has been left off the playoff roster, but not because he's injured but rather ran out of time to rehab and never got his breaking...
2009 MLB Preview: #7 Arizona Diamondbacks
March 26, 2009 by
Scores Report
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Offseason movement: The D-Backs made a couple of nice moves, including signing potential leadoff hitter and everyday second baseman Felipe Lopez, as well as free agent starter Jon Garland. They also added Tom Gordon and Scott Schoeneweis to help setup closer Chad Qualls. Randy Johnson...
Who do you want to keep for 2009?
September 29, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Well now that the season came to a abrupt end yesterday, who do you want to keep for 2009? Here is my list of players/personel that I'd like to see back next year! Coaching Staff: Manager - Jerry Manuel - with a 55-38 record how could he not! Bench Coach - Empty - Jerry will have...
'09 Salary Arb Complete: Zimmerman, Nationals Reach $3.325M Agreement
February 20, 2009 by
Biz of Baseball
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Ryan Zimmerman ofthe Nationals was the last player in salaryarbitration this year.Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman and the Washington Nationals have reached a 1-year, $3.325 million contract, thus avoiding salary arbitration. Of the 111 players that filed for salary arbitration in mid...
Are These the Guys We Wanted?
October 14, 2009 by
Twinkie Town
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Every year we have a little wish-list of guys we hope the organization targets. Here are a select few who garnered interest from Twinkie Town or from the Twins organization. In no particular order...
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Think Low budget on the pen....
November 28, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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After two years of extremely inconsistent pitching from the corps of relievers in the bullpen, it appears Omar isn't willing to spend big money to solve the problem. Most of us are hoping to see the Mets sign Joe Beimel, Juan Cruz or Brandon Lyon but just as some of us were disappointed...
ReclinerGM?s 2009 MLB Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks
March 02, 2009 by
The Recliner GM
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explanation of rankings and other team previews
2008 Record:
Offseason Additions: Jon Garland, Felipe
Offseason Subtractions: Randy Johnson, Adam Dunn, Orlando Hudson, Juan
Ranks
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Rotation -
Bullpen -
Defense - 5th tier (out of
Baserunning ...
Definitely Listen to This
September 30, 2008 by
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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If you didn't already know, I love listening to Rocco after each and every game. You can listen to any show [here], but [this very short clip] called "Double Entendre '08" is absolutely hilarious. I demand that you click that link and listen to it right now. Silly...
2009 Offseason: The Eight Worst Free Agent Contracts
March 04, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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Every offseason, there are a handful of contracts that look foolish by the time free agency has ended. Even with the economic downturn, this offseason is no different. While the numbers have deflated, the questionable deals still remain prevalent. I'm not saying that the following...
OTB Twins Notes (04.20.08)
April 20, 2009 by
Over The Baggy
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Patrick Ruesse comments on the bulldog nature of Twins left-hander Glen Perkins. After cruising through the first six innings, the Angels’ Bobby Abreu sent a line drive screaming back up the middle that deflected off of Perkins’ lower quad area. The ball scooted...
Fun with stats, the Royals bullpen, and what might have been
July 31, 2009 by
Royals Review
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The seeds of failure for Dayton Moore and the 2009 season were sown in 2 moves this last offseason. The trades of Ramon Ramirez and Leo Nunez for Coco Crisp and Mike Jacobs. Without the these 2 moves, the bullpen is not something that needed to be...
Dombrowski: Pitching and Defense
October 11, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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In a recent email to Tigers GM Dave Dombrowksi, I asked where he would like to improve over the offseason. Personally, I think the Tigers have a solid core of middle relievers, but lack the late inning guys to put the game away. With that said, Dombrowski responded through a media...
Arizona Diamondbacks Off Season Report
December 30, 2008 by
Baseball Reflections
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Season Wrap Up
After a red hot start to the 2008 season, the team in the desert cooled off come June and never really struck fear into anyone in the NL West from that point forward, but theacquisition of LF Adam Dunn must have turned a few heads though. April did show a look into...
Q&A with Joey DeMayo of Mike Silva's NY Baseball Digest...
October 08, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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I asked Joey DeMayo, a correspondent (AKA the Rumor Master) for Mike Silva's NY Baseball Digest. I asked him about what he has heard about the Mets off-season plans. I would like to say that Joe has inside sources and these answers are not made up like Mike Francesa (LOL).
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Rumor Mill: Andruw, Manny, Hoffman, Dennys, Looper, And Marquis
January 07, 2009 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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Nobody Wants Andruw Jones: Fatty. "The Reds have had no talks with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Andruw Jones and appear not to be interested, Sheldon notes.""A healthy, in-shape, and motivated Jones could prove an astronomical boost to any team acquiring him, no doubt. However, we
Mets Rumors: No Manny, No K-Rod,
October 25, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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In Ken Davidoff's baseball insider he has this to say about K-Rod and Manny:
"The Mets have convinced themselves that Francisco "K-Rod" Rodriguez just isn't worth the money he wants to close. Signing K-Rod might be expensive, but it's simple. The other...
Jason Stark: K-Rod Rumblings, 4 years $50-55 Million???
November 20, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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ESPN Jason Stark's latest says the list of teams for a premium closer like Francisco Rodriguez is short. The Mets, Indians, Brewers, Rangers, Tigers and maybe the Cardinals are all looking to fill voids at closer.
The other teams are not interested in spending a lot of money...
Closers market
October 28, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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The Mets can't be passive as they have in the past two years with relievers, they must go out and find a closer, but where will they find one....... There's the big two in free agency in K-Rod and Brian Fuentes. I think if the reports are true the Mets have all but past on...
Game 19 Recap: Cubs, Diamondbacks
April 28, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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Easy Win
W - Zambrano (2-1)
L - Petit (0-2)
Box Score, Photos
Things to Take from This Game
1. Z. Pitches
Not so much a dominant game from Z has a comfortable game. Zambrano walked two and K'd three, working one weakly hit ball after...
What the Mets Fans want in 2009!
November 11, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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I asked 10 questions going in to the offseason and here were your answers so far:
1) 80% want Schneider/Castro back as your Catchers
2) 100% believe Delgado will not be traded
3) 60% want Hudson at 2B next year, followed by 40% of you want Daniel Murphy.
4) 80% want Heilman...
Hot Stove League: Mets Appear To Covet Everyone
November 29, 2008 by
Scores Report
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The New York Mets covet _________. Those words have been uttered in every Hot Stove rumor out there, because they are more than just rumors. The Mets, who had a second straight free fall from first place in 2008, are apparently looking to fix more than their horrendous bullpen as they move ...
Rules for engagement: How Omar should approach the offseason!
September 30, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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This is how I think Omar Minaya should approach the Off-season: 1) Go and get a closer via Free Agency - Francisco Rodriquez, Brian Fuentes 2) Package Aaron Heilman and a prospect (Maybe Daniel Murphy/Fernando Martinez) for a Starting pitcher. The Mets this Off-season are going to...
The Royals Got Better; The Twins Stay The Same
March 01, 2009 by
Over The Baggy
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Outside of Hammond Stadium, the biggest news regarding the Twins was the Royals' signing of power-arm reliever Juan Cruz. This news is significant for reasons twofold: 1) It signifies the disinterest in securing a replacement arm for Boof Bonser of elite caliber in the bullpen...
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