MARK GRUDZIELANEK NEWS
Cano To Third?
March 06, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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From Buster Olney (hat-tip to MLB Trade Rumors): The Yankees talked internally in the past about how Robinson Cano's best position, in the long term, might be third base. And it may be that if they determine that A-Rod will be out for a long period of time, they could shift Cano...
Wednesday Morning Poll: What Is the Twins Biggest Need?
July 22, 2009 by
Twinkie Town
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There are a couple of obvious answers.
Middle Infield - The signing of Mark Grudzielanek on Sunday wasn't a bad one, but I think it's fair to say that a lof of people were hoping for a bigger splash. In spite of the depth Grudz can provide, is this still the team...
Twins Sign Mark Grudzielanek to Minor League Contract
July 19, 2009 by
Twinkie Town
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I'm surprised. Are you surprised? We shouldn't be surprised, it's a quintessential Twins move.
Mark Grudzielanek
#?? / Second Base / Minnesota Twins
Height: 6-1
Weight: 200
Bats: R
Throws: R
Born: Jun 30, 1970
The following occurred...
Cano To 3B?
March 06, 2009 by
The Evil Empire
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From Buster Olney: The Yankees talked internally in the past about how Robinson Cano's best position, in the long term, might be third base. And it may be that if they determine that A-Rod will be out for a long period of time, they could shift Cano from second to third, and create...
Yanks Positional Battles Heating Up
March 09, 2009 by
NY Baseball Digest
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I look at March 15th as the date where the spring training ?stretch drive? will begin. Where do we stand with the Yankees battles in center, the bench, and bullpen.
Centerfield - Can we just give the job to Brett Gardner? Unlike earlier posts there is no doubt that both Melky and Gardner...
2008 American League Fantasy Second Base Rankings
December 24, 2007 by
Crooked Pitch
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Take a look at the American League second basemen and how they rank fantasy wise.
Alex Rodriguez Should Have Surgery Now
March 07, 2009 by
This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes
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I know. I'm sick of the Alex Rodr?guez posts, too, but right now, he's not a story, he IS the story in Yankeeland. While no surgery has been scheduled yet, courtesy River Ave Blues via Pete Abraham and Brian Cashman,the fact is that surgery will be likely needed at some point...
KC/Mets make too good a fit not to trade.....
December 07, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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It seems almost like too much of a perfect fit for these two teams to pass on a deal, of course that probably means they wont. Heading into the off-season the Royals number 1 and 1A priorities were to obtain a bonafide center fielder and a power bat in the middle of the order. Through trades ...
The case for Kevin Millar
January 23, 2009 by
Hot Stove Philly
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While the Phillies are awaiting an answer from Nomar Garciaparra on whether he plans to play this season, and if he does play, whether he would want to play in Philly, they are not allowing themselves to be held hostage by
In addition to expressing interest in Garciaparra, the Phillies are ...
The Brewer Nation - What a Debut!
May 19, 2009 by
Cowboys Corner
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(And what do we do to cover for Rickie Weeks?)
First and foremost, allow me to say "Welcome to the Show, Mat Gamel!"
Yes, I know (as you should, if you don't) that Gamel made his official Major League debut last September. Heck, he even recorded his first big league...
Top Pickups Around the Diamond- Week 8
May 20, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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We go around different fantasy leagues to see who some of the most added players are. We look at the numbers and history to determine if this player is worth it or not.
The ReclinerGM’s 2009 MLB Preview: Kansas City Royals
February 19, 2009 by
The Recliner GM
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explanation of rankings and other team previews
2008 Record:
Offseason Additions: Coco Crisp, Mike Jacobs, Kyle
Offseason Subtractions: Ramon Ramirez, Mark
Ranks
Line-Up -
Rotation -
Bullpen -
Defense - 5th tier (out of ...
So far , No real takers for Castillo !
October 20, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Joel Sherman of the NY Post gives his take on how the Mets are looking to explore a trade for Luis Castillo and there are no real takers for the second basemen.
He said the Mets tried to trade Castillo to the Royals for trouble maker and lunatic Jose Guillen in July but nothing...
Big Homestand Looms for the Detroit Tigers
July 20, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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The Tigers have a day off today after getting swept this weekend in New York by the Yankees. Getting swept is never a good thing, but I think it helped show where the Tigers clearly need some help on: offense. The offense has been roughly league-average this season, but...
Ransom The Leading Candidate To Replace A-Ro
March 05, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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From Bryan Hoch: Certainly, the Yankees would prefer to have their superstar third baseman ready and available to play come Opening Day on April 6, the torn labrum in his right hip carefully coached onto the field. But should that not occur, Ransom is the front-runner to help New York patch its ...
Rehab, Rumors, and a Signing
January 24, 2009 by
We Should Be GM's
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Rehab: Chase Utley and Pedro Feliz are both mending well, with each aiming to be ready by Opening Day. Feliz's surgery and rehab was/is less extensive than Utley's, and he'll likely be ready to go shortly after spring training begins. Chase, the uber-tough-ass he is, was...
The case for Kevin Millar
January 23, 2009 by
Hot Stove Philly
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While the Phillies are awaiting an answer from Nomar Garciaparra
on whether he plans to play this season, and if he does play, whether
he would want to play in Philly, they are not allowing themselves to be
held hostage by him.
In addition to expressing interest in Garciaparra...
Minnesota Twins Sign Mark Grudzielanek
July 20, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Seth Stohs reported yesterday that the Twins and free agent second baseman Mark Grudzeilanek have agreed to terms on a Minor League contract. Grudzielanek will report to Ft. Myers where he'll work out a week or two before being placed somewhere in the system.Many Twins fans are...
OtB Twins Notes: 07.20
July 20, 2009 by
Over The Baggy
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As reported by Seth Stohs at sethspeaks.net on Sunday, the Twins have signed 39-year-old Mark Grudzielanek to a minor league contract and have assigned him to the GCL to re-acclimate the second baseman who had not played organized baseball in 2009. After his three...
Notebook Dump (Exhibition Game #2)
February 27, 2009 by
Over The Baggy
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Game: Twins 10, Red 4
Box Score Recap Spring Training Record: 2-0 The Notes: Though it is too early to say if he plans on making this a trend, Brian Buscher has opened spring training at a torrid pace. In the first two games, he has gone 4-for-5 with two extra base hits including...
Sunday's Minnesota Twins Minor League Short Hops
August 09, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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• Snappers outfielder Aaron Hicks snapped a 10-game hitting streak in game one of yesterday's double-header against Cedar Rapids. During that period, Hicks hit .349 and drove in six RBI. He also walked five times and struck out six. And speaking of, while Hicks' hit streak...
Why Mark Grudzielanek Makes Sense for the Minnesota Twins
July 19, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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When the announcement that Minnesota had acquired the contract of free agent Mark Grudzeilanek rolled across the ticker, the majority of Twins Territory groaned. Were they doomed to endure another Bret Boone/Phil Nevin/Tony Batista/Mike Lamb/Craig Monroe scenario?
While I certainly...
Reassessment: What Is the Twins Biggest Need?
July 30, 2009 by
Twinkie Town
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With less than 24 hours to the trade deadline, it's a good time to see if you think the organization's priorities have changed.
Last week we asked this same question, with middle infield taking 45 percent of the vote. Bullpen followed with 30, rotation 18 and bench...
Did I Hear A 'Niner' In There?
September 09, 2009 by
True Blue LA
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by Jeff Chiu - AP
Today is all about the number nine.
View full size photo uploaded September 9, 2009
Its only fitting that on 9/9/09, the number nine is prominently featured. Nine is...
The number of...
Minor League Report...July 25, 2009
July 25, 2009 by
Twinkie Town
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The organization came back from winning only seven of their first twenty this week to finish with another winning week with a record of 24 wins and 20 losses. They were led by the DSL Twins (4-1) and their two rookie teams, the GCL Twins (4-1) and Elizabethton Twins (5-2...
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