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Today In Freak Baseball Injuries: Michael Barrett
July 07, 2008 by
Awful Announcing
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At first I thought I had seen something like this before, but the more and more I think about it, I don't think I have. At least to this degree. Padres catcher Michael Barrett was batting in the third inning of last night's game against the Rockies when he fouled the ball off...
Sleepers & Busters: 2008 Catchers Edition
February 08, 2008 by
armchairassociation.com
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Alright folks, dust the Cheeto crumbs off of your keyboards, it's time for fantasy baseball again. Whether you play rotisserie, head-to-head, or points, there's one position that will always be like the tonsils of your team. You don't need them, they don't really seem...
Mets Catching Situation : Now What?
November 18, 2007 by
hotfootblog.com
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The Mets now look for other options at catcher with the Yorvit Torrealba talks terminated. Newsday reports that as of last night, the Mets had not changed their stance on Paul Lo Duca.
A's Close In On Furcal?
November 25, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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According to Ken Rosenthal, the A's met with free agent Rafael Furcal at the stadium, toured local communities where he could possibly live, and had a two-hour lunch with GM Billy Beane. The A's have yet to make a formal offer, but are believed to be preparing a multi-year...
Jose Valverde Not As Tough As Brett Myers
May 23, 2008 by
Crashburn Alley
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Houston Astros closer Jose Valverde was hit by a line drive ? indirectly ? off of the bat of Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Pedro Feliz. The line drive hit his glove first, then hit the right side of his face.
Orioles Target Barrett?
December 09, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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After trading Ramon Hernandez, the Orioles plan to meet with the representatives of free agent Michael Barrett, who is a career .264 hitter with 97 career homeruns. Barrett has battled injuries over the past two seasons, but hit .290 with 48 homeruns from 2004-2006 with the Cubs.A...
Zambrano irate about CTA fare increase
January 15, 2009 by
Serious Sports News Network
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CHICAGO, IL — After arriving in town for this coming weekend’s Cubs Convention, team ace
Matt Clement? Really?
December 11, 2008 by
Bugs & Cranks
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While the teams with World Series dreams were busy rolling out three team trades that land them a second All-Star Calibre closer or finding a pinstriped circus tent to construct a new uniform from, Toronto's biggest move of the off-season came in the form of Matt Clement.
Yes...
Sheets Not Stained. Scott Rolen DONE!!! Bye-Bye Andrew Miller.
August 31, 2007 by
The Fantasy Baseball Guy
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Word is that Scotty "To Hotty" Rolen could be done for the season. Andrew Miller sent back to the minors, to AAA, nope lower. Ben Sheets could be back, but is it to late for him and the Brewers?
Carlos Zambrano Day
October 11, 2007 by
Bugs & Cranks
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It was Carlos Zambrano Day in Pilsen, IL. Michael Barrett Pinatas were popular.
2008 Fantasy Catcher Rankings: NL West
December 03, 2007 by
Crooked Pitch
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Here's the fantasy catcher rankings for the NL West.
Look closely at these guys as three of the teams are using platoon situations right now, which will degrade valuations for all those players involved.
Don't Take April Too Seriously: Projected Cubs Stats
Projected 2007 season stats using April's numbers.
Alfonso Soriano
111 R, 208 H, 15 HR, 37 RBI's, 89 2b's
Mark Derosa
60 R, 140 H, 27 HR, 100 RBI's, 7 3b's
If Derosa has 3X as many RBI as Soriano by the end of the season, his signing and contract will...
BARRETT IS NOT IN THE HOSPITAL FOR A "BUSTED LIP"
Act professional for Christ's sake.There's going to be more fallout from this tomorrow. That's because you usually don't get admitted to the hospital for a "busted lip". Usually, you just put ice on that.You might get admitted to the hospital if one of your...
This is What the Cubs Season Has Been Reduced To...
September 14, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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The St. Louis Cardinals magic number sits at 11 before game play started today. That means there is a slim shot they could be clinching against the Cubs this weekend. And whether they do it this weekend or next week or the last day of the season isn't really a big deal, but I...
Soto, Samardzija Up For Rookie of the Month
September 05, 2008 by
Cub Reporter
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It looks like I'm four months late on this, but it appears that Rookie of the Month honors in the MLB is voted by the fans. The Cubs have two nominees, Geovany Soto and Jeff Samardzija and they'll go up against Cardinals reliever Chris Perez and Rockies third basemen Ian Stewart...
Trade Zambrano? Not After Spectacular 3-0 Shutout Of Giants
September 26, 2009 by
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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More photos »
by Ben Margot - AP
Wow, Z. Why can't you do this every time?
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I have been, at times, the leader of the "Trade Zambrano" bandwagon. I did so after...
Quick Hits
December 27, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Quick Hits:The Cubs are reportedly considering bringing in two Japanese pitchers to compete for a spot in the bullpen. The pitchers, Ken Kadokura and lefty Shigeki Noguchi, both were released by the Yomiuri Giants after the 2008 season. Both pitchers had success in Japan, and could...
The Cubs 2008 MVP
October 20, 2008 by
Cub Reporter
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Be sure to vote on the poll below...
Now that the Dodgers have been rightfully ousted and played like the team I expected them to play like (bad defense, no one hitting besides Manny, overrated starting pitching), I can go about acknowledging baseball again. I know, sounds...
Dye not helping All-Star Cause in KC
July 10, 2008 by
Bugs & Cranks
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Let's see how Jermaine Dye has done since being named one of five players eligible for the final spot on the American League All-Star ballot Sunday.
Tuesday - 0-6, 2 K's, 3 LOB
Wednesday - 0-4, 2 K's, 2 LOB, near Michael Barrett-Carlos Zambrano incident in dugout
Apparently...
Padres Offense Has A "Little" Problem
August 10, 2007 by
Select Site
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A few words come to mind when I think of the San Diego Padres offense. Punchless, anemic, hapless, weak, maybe even effete or feminine. But as I was sitting here watching Joel Pineiro - Joel "FREAKING" Pineiro - toss seven shutout innings while only allowing four hits in...
Cubs Sign Bradley
January 05, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Cubs and Milton Bradley have come to terms on a three year deal worth 30 million dollars, ESPN.com is reporting. Bradley is an above average defender, but is oft-injured, having averaged just 92 games per season throughout his whole career. However, Bradley is entering his prime...
Season Recap: Boise Hawks
September 09, 2008 by
Towel Drills
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Some of you may have been wondering what happened to the TD staff, as we have made few posts of late. Well, my mom is kicking me out of the basement, Jumbo is too big to reach the keyboard or leave his house to buy a wireless keyboard, and no one has heard or seen Arthur in weeks....
Michael Barrett Traded, Dan Wheeler to Close, Bronson Arroyo Skipped
June 20, 2007 by
The Fantasy Baseball Guy
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Punchy Michael Barret has been traded. I guess when you get your ass kicked by a pitcher, the team loses all respect for ya. Houston is putting Dan Wheeler back into the Closer, whats up with that. And in Reds Camp, Bronson Arroyo is getting skipped on his next start. All that and more...
Boras Trying To Sell Veteran Catchers
December 28, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Agent Scott Boras is trying to sell veteran catchers Jason Varitek and Ivan Rodriguez, but is struggling to find a respectable offer. Both catchers have playoff experience, and have caught a World Series team, including a couple no-hitters. There is no doubt that these catchers know...
NL Rookie of the Year
July 01, 2008 by
Sports Muffin
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After getting hammered for my NL MVP pick I needed a few days off to regroup. Now I'm back to give my top 5 list for NL Rookie of the Year.
1. Geovany Soto (CHC): .284 BA, 13 HR, 47 RBI
Soto has been a huge upgrade at the catcher position over Michael Barrett and Jason Kendall...
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