MARK DEROSA NEWS
Yanks To Meet With DeRosa This Week
11 hours ago by
Sliding Into Home
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Marc Carig just tweeted that Mark DeRosa's agent said that the Yankees have had initial talks with about his client, and will meet with Brian Cashman later this week.What happened to the Yankees having a quiet winter?
The Market for Mark DeRosa
Before the winter meetings, a couple of super-utility infielders were quickly scooped off the free agent market. Placido Polanco signed with Philadelphia for 3 years, $18 million salary. Chone Figgins signed with Seattle at 4/$36M. Mark DeRosa’s agents must be feeling pretty relaxed...
Two Free Agents
18 hours ago by
Viva El Birdos
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by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP
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Current state of the official rumor of the weekend, that the Cubs were about to trade Milton Bradley and sign Mike Cameron: no no-comment. Cameron for Bradley isn...
Is Mark DeRosa The Braves Best Option?
9 days ago by
Tomahawk Take
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The Atlanta Braves are showing some interest in Mark DeRosa, who hit 23 dingers this year and hit for .250.
He once was a Brave, and the Braves are showing interest again because he can play several different positions well.
The Braves may also have interest in Josh Willingham, a player...
Yanks Will With DeRosa This Week
2 hours ago by
The Evil Empire
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Marc Carig just tweeted that Mark DeRosa's agent said that the Yankees have had initial talks with about his client, and will meet with Brian Cashman later this week.I guess the Yankees aren't having a quiet winter.
Kelly Johnson: A DeRosa Alternative
Mark DeRosa is drawing some interest on the free agent market, but this post suggests that Atlanta's Kelly Johnson, a non-tender candidate, is the superior option.
Yanks still interested in DeRosa
10 hours ago by
The iYankees Blog
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Following up on a rumor from early November, according to Marc Carig (Star-Ledger), the Yankees have had “initial talks” with Mark DeRosa’s agent and are expected to continue those talks sometime this week, at the winter meetings. However, it’s still unclear...
Grudge Match: Polanco vs. DeRosa
4 days ago by
Beyond the Box Score
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by Jae C. Hong - AP
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Most of the free agents on the market this winter have already been linked via rumor to most of the teams. The Red Sox, for example, have been linked...
Odds & Ends: Smoltz, DeRosa, Chapman, Tigers
9 hours ago by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Links for Monday, the first day of the Winter Meetings in Indianapolis...
Dave Sheinin of the Washington Post talked to John Smoltz's agent Keith Grunewald about his client's interest in the Nationals.
Nationals manager Jim Riggleman suggested to WEEI'...
DeRosa would deliver marginal upgrade at best
18 days ago by
Beerleaguer
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FOXSports, citing a Major League source, has listed the Phillies as the favorites to land Mark DeRosa. Despite a 23-homer season, expectations should be tempered. In a nutshell, here’s the problem with Mark DeRosa: we’ve seen him before and didn’t like the results. The Phillies...
A Trip to Arby's
5 days ago by
Viva El Birdos
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Hello, everyone. I hope this Wednesday finds you all well.
I decided to put off beginning my look around the NL Central series again this week, seeing as how there is actual, somewhat interesting news...
Polly Want A Cracker?
4 days ago by
We Should Be GM's
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Numerous sources have the Phillies close to signing Placido "Polly" Polanco to a 2 year $10-12M deal to play 3rd base. Baseball gurus such as ESPN's Jayson Stark, FOX's Ken Rosenthal, as well as Phillies' own Todd Zolecki have confirmed this. In my opinion Polanco...
Odds & Ends: DeRosa, Yankees, Figgins
2 days ago by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Here are some links to check out as the first snow of the year falls in New York:
Free agent Mark DeRosa is in a state of flux, writes Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. The Cardinals, Braves, Yankees, Giants, and Red Sox are all possibilities, but each have higher priorities than...
Heidi DeRosa Early Leader in Hottest Wives Contest
September 09, 2008 by
Fantasy Baseball Dugout
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Heidi Miller DeRosa, fashion model, and wife of Cubs' second baseman Mark DeRosa, is the leading vote getter after one month in Fantasy Baseball Dugout's First Annual "Hottest Wife in Baseball" contest.
The fantasy baseball advice blog has been posting photos of some...
Saturday Rockpile: The stove is heating up as the Rockies begin to show interest in Free Agents
2 days ago by
Purple Row
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by Nam Y Huh - AP
Could the O-Dog be in the Rockies' plans for 2010?
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Rockies show interest in Hudson, hope Betancourt accepts arbitration - Fox Sports on MSNAlthough...
If This Were Any Other Player
October 11, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Now that the Cardinals season is unfortunately over we can take another look at how Mark DeRosa’s teams perform in the playoffs. DeRosa has been in the playoffs in 6 different seasons (2001-2003, 2007-2009). He’s played on some really good teams. He came up with the...
Meet Mark DeRosa's Wife, Heidi
January 02, 2009 by
Waiting For Next Year
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Assuming that you have not met her to this point?
Not that this is exactly news that will help us decide whether DeRosa is better suited for second or third base, but it may help us get to the weekend?
Phillies Rumors: Is DeRosa The Guy?
19 days ago by
The Recliner GM
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FoxSports is reporting that the Phillies are the "favorite" to land 3B Mark DeRosa, and that they are looking to spend around "$4-$6 million" a year on Pedro Feliz's replacement.
I'm torn on DeRosa, here are some positives and negatives of signing him,...
Derrick Goold Expect Cubs To Offer God A Contract
November 06, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Derrick Goold expects the Cubs will offer Mark DeRosa a free agent contract.
DeRosa, coming off wrist surgery, figures to field an offer from the Chicago Cubs, at the least. He and Chone Figgins are two of the best utility players in the game, and both are free agents.
This isn...
Yanks One Of Eight Teams Interested In DeRosa
26 days ago by
Sliding Into Home
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According to Jon Heyman, eight teams have already made calls to free agent Mark DeRosa inquiring about his services. Those teams include the Mariners, Nationals, Dodgers, Phillies, Rangers, Orioles, Giants, and Yankees. I'm not sure what kind of role he would have on the Yanks...
It's All Mark DeRosa's Fault: MLB Division Series Day 5 Preview, Sunday 10/11
October 11, 2009 by
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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by Matt Sayles - AP
We still love ya, DeRo.
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When you read this, keep in mind it is written with tongue planted firmly in cheek.
The Cardinals got swept out...
Free Agent at the End of the Season: Mark DeRosa
August 18, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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Mark DeRosa is a rare talent. Not only does DeRosa swing a big stick, but DeRosa is especially valuable because of his ability to play several different positions on the baseball diamond. And as we inch closer towards free agency, it will be fascinating to see how DeRosa will benefit...
Asking Prices For Beltre, DeRosa
3 days ago by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Free agent infielders Adrian Beltre and Mark DeRosa had off-years offensively, but according to ESPN's Buster Olney, both have steep asking prices. Said Olney:
As teams have been checking in on the availability of infielders, they have found that the asking price for Beltre...
Mark DeRosa has been traded to St. Louis
June 27, 2009 by
Let's Go, Tribe!
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Mark DeRosa has been dealt to St. Louis for RHP Chris Perez and a (non-trivial) PTBNL.
Press conference on WTAM right now.
Stay tuned for further updates...
2009 Recap: Mike Fontenot
16 hours ago by
Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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A year ago, I was one of the few who argued that replacing Mark DeRosa with Mike Fontenot at second base would be A-OK, that he'd be able to keep up the good work of his 500 or so major league-level at-bats, play decent defense, and generally avoid suckage.
We all know that'...
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