First things first, who’s on first!
First base is the deepest position by far. Come draft day, it doesn’t make since to waste a high draft pick on an all-star first baseman. The league average for the position is .263 AVG, 21 HR, 69 runs, 80 RBI, 4 SB. So, instead of selecting a first baseman early, wait, and fill other positions such has 2B, SS, and 3B. Those position thin out much quicker. There are plenty...
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This Date in Pirates History: January 28
Six former Pittsburgh Pirates born on this date and we start with Emil Yde, a starting pitcher for the 1925 Pirates team that won the World Series. He spent three seasons in the minors before making his debut with the 1924 Pirates. Yde had gone 28-12 in 47 games and 339 innings for the Oklahoma City Indians of the Western League in 1923. The Pirates acquired him for minor league...
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16 days ago
Fun With Photoshop Filters - Vol. 2 Answers
Here are the answers to last week's challenge.
It was obvious to all Bauxites except Parker ;D but this was Albert Pujols.Here was the one that provided the most difficulty. This is Daniel Descalso beating the tag of Marlins catcher Brett Hayes at home plate. The umpire is Bob "No Triple Play" Davidson.Lyle Overbay gives way to Josh Harrison to run at first base.Jon...
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28 days ago
Arizona Diamondbacks Add First Base Depth with Mike Jacobs Signing
Despite having second-year player Paul Goldschmidt and veteran and original Diamondback Lyle Overbay on the current roster at first base, Arizona added another option to the position on Wednesday by signing slugger Mike Jacobs to a minor league deal. The move was first reported by Baseball America and then followed up by Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.
Drafted by the New York...
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January 05, 2012
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January 05, 2012
10 Photos - Jays vs Pirates June 29/2011
Today's POTD looks at a happier end result for the Blue Jays.
Pirates lefty Paul Maholm follows through on a pitch.Chase d'Arnaud, brother of Jays catching prospect Travis, drops the bat as he gets to first on an infield single to third off Brandon Morrow.Adam Lind awaits the throw from Morrow as d'Arnaud dives back to first.The Pirates took a 1-0 lead in the fifth after...
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December 27, 2011
Reaping What You Sow: Arizona Diamondbacks Top 10 Prospects
Every year for the past several years, I keep saying that the Arizona Diamondbacks will win the NL West, and every year for the past several years, the Diamondbacks have let me down. So this year, I pick the Giants to win the division, and the Diamondbacks come through with their breakout performance. They even did it with the help of a couple key rookie performances. Josh Collmenter...
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December 12, 2011
Lyle Overbay of Centralia agrees to return to Arizona Diamondbacks | Baseball
The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with first baseman Lyle Overbay of Centralia on a one-year contract worth a reported $1 million.
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December 10, 2011
D-backs bringing back Overbay with 1-year deal
PHOENIX (AP) -- The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with first baseman Lyle Overbay on a one-year contract.
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December 09, 2011
D-backs re-sign first baseman Overbay
The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with first baseman Lyle Overbay on a one-year contract.
Diamondbacks General Manager Kevin Towers announced the deal Friday but didn't disclose any financial details.
The 34-year-old Overbay hit .286 with one home run, four doubles and 10 RBI in 18 games after signing with Arizona as a free agent on Aug. 13. He was released by Pittsburgh...
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December 09, 2011
Diamondbacks re-sign Overbay to 1-year contract
The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with first baseman Lyle Overbay on a one-year contract.
Diamondbacks General Manager Kevin Towers announced the deal Friday but didn't disclose any financial details.
The 34-year-old Overbay hit .286 with one home run, four doubles and 10 RBI in 18 games after signing with Arizona as a free agent on Aug. 13. He was released by Pittsburgh...
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December 09, 2011
Diamondbacks re-sign Overbay to 1-year deal
The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with first baseman Lyle Overbay on a one-year contract.
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December 09, 2011
Overbay re-signs in Arizona
The Arizona Diamondbacks have re-signed first baseman Lyle Overbay to a one-year contract.
Via Miami Herald
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December 09, 2011
D-backs agree to one-year deal with Overbay
The D-backs announced on Friday that 34-year-old infielder Lyle Overbay has been signed to a one-year deal.
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December 09, 2011
D-backs quietly active at winter meetings
PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks made some headway at the winter meetings while laying the groundwork for more.
Lyle Overbay will be back. Joe Saunders most likely will not.
And Kevin Towers, as always, showed a willingness to embrace the art of the deal, even though the Diamondbacks were unable to find a fit at the winter meetings that ended with the selection of Class A right-hander...
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December 09, 2011
D-backs quietly active at winter meetings
PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks made some headway at the winter meetings while laying the groundwork for more.
Lyle Overbay will be back. Joe Saunders most likely will not.
And Kevin Towers, as always, showed a willingness to embrace the art of the deal, even though the Diamondbacks were unable to find a fit at the winter meetings that ended with the selection of Class A right-hander...
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December 09, 2011
Diamondbacks Winter Meeting Review
As expected, the Arizona Diamondbacks did not make a lot of noise in the winter meetings, but they did get a pitcher in the Rule 5 draft and lay the groundwork for the resolution of the Lyle Overbay and Joe Saunders situations.
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December 09, 2011
Diamondbacks 1B Overbay agrees to one-year deal
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Lyle Overbay agreed to a one-year, $1.1 million deal to remain in the desert.
Overbay, who will turn 35 next month, batted .286 with one homer and 10 RBIs in 18 games with the Diamondbacks last season.
The veteran will serve as a backup to Paul Goldschmidt, who had a promising start to his major league career.
The 24-year-old Goldschmidt belted...
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December 08, 2011
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December 08, 2011
Arizona Diamondbacks Finally Sign Lyle Overbay to One-Year Deal
It took a few more days than expected, but Lyle Overbay will be in a Diamondbacks uniform come 2012. The first baseman reportedly agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract with the club on Tuesday, according to an article from MLBTradeRumors.com.
Overbay will be a backup to starter Paul Goldschmidt next season. The left-hander will more than likely be in the lineup against tough...
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December 08, 2011
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December 08, 2011
Diamondbacks agree to a one-year deal with Lyle Overbay
The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year, $1 million deal with first baseman Lyle Overbay according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.
Overbay was signed by the Dbacks in August. He elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Pirates in July.
The 34-year old veteran hit .234/.310/.360 with 9 HR's and 47 RBI's in 394 AB's for the Pirates and Diamondbacks in...
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December 08, 2011
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December 08, 2011
Diamondbacks To Sign Lyle Overbay
The Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with first baseman Lyle Overbay on a one-year deal worth $1MM, tweets Jon Heyman of the MLB Network.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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December 08, 2011
Arizona Diamondbacks Quiet Once Again in Day Two of Winter Meetings
Day two of the 2011 Winter Meetings in Dallas brought more of the same as first day did for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The club didn’t make a single significant move in terms of signing a free agent or making a trade with another team across the league on Tuesday.
Talks for Arizona continue to center around two players who were with the team in 2011, Joe Saunders and Lyle Overbay...
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December 07, 2011
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December 07, 2011
D'Backs Closing In On Deal With Lyle Overbay
The Diamondbacks didn't get a definitive yes or no from Lyle Overbay on their latest contract offer, but the two sides appear to be working toward completing a deal, reports MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. Overbay and the D'Backs are discussing a one-year contract, and GM Kevin Towers is optimistic about their progress.
"I would say it's progressing well, but it...
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December 06, 2011
D-backs closing in on deal with Overbay
It was an extremely slow day for the D-backs on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings. Arizona heard back from free-agent first baseman Lyle Overbay on its one-year contract offer, but it wasn't a yes or no.
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December 06, 2011
Diamondbacks' Offseason Recap and Winter Meetings Preview
Coming off an NL West title in 2011, the Diamondbacks are not expected to make many significant moves during this offseason. So far, the biggest moves have been the re-signings of 2B Aaron Hill and Shortstops Willie Bloomquist and John McDonald. Several reserves from the 2011 team were allowed to pursue free agency, including Pitchers Zach Duke and Jason Marquis. SignedC Henry...
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December 04, 2011
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December 04, 2011
Lyle Overbay is still finding work
Lyle Overbay hit a combined .234/.310/.360 with the Pirates and Diamondbacks next year. He only hit nine home runs all year. The Diamondbacks apparently want to bring him back for another year. Of course, the D'Backs will almost certainly finish with a better record than the Pirates in 2012 and the Pirates are playing Clint Barmes more than $10 million over the next two years. So...
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December 01, 2011
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December 01, 2011
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