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Astros' offense at 3d base and shortstop in the 2000's
19 days ago by
Crawfish Boxes
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Detroit Tigers shortstop Adam Everett dives for a single hit by Cleveland Indians' Matt LaPorta in the second inning in a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, in...
Houston Astros: Back to the Future…
September 25, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Remember names like Chris Burke and Luke Scott?
Morgan Ensberg and Adam Everett?
Why, exactly, did the Houston Astros trade away all their young talent a few years ago?
Nothing against guys like Carlos Lee, Kaz Matsui, or Miguel Tejada, but I miss those young guns that used to electrify...
Looking Forward To 2010, Astros Have Tough Decisions to Make
September 14, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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When the Astros went to the World Series in 2005, the future looked great. Chris Burke, Morgan Ensberg and Jason Lane were three young players who looked like they were ready to live up to their prospective hype (Ensberg already had an MVP-type season).Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
USC Baseball still in the discussion...
July 06, 2009 by
Conquest Chronicles
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I found this article over the weekend...
Penn State produces linebackers. Georgetown is a factory for basketball big men. But if you're looking for a pitcher or a slugger in Major League Baseball's draft, which college should you turn to?
The short answer, based on...
Jim Bowden’s (Extremely Brief) Return To Respectability
Jim Bowden, the disgraced ex-Nationals GM, stands accused of stealing ballplayers' bonus money. The team he built is on pace to lose 118 games. Naturally, ESPN wanted to hire him. In a May 28 press release, the Boys from Bristol announced that Bowden—who previously worked...
Baseball. Tigers to Face Arizona State in Super Regional in Tempe, AZ this Weekend
June 04, 2009 by
clemsontigers.com
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Clemson (44-20), ranked as high as #13 in the nation, will play in the Tempe (AZ) Super Regional at #2 Arizona State (47-12) beginning Saturday at Packard Stadium. Saturday's game will start at 9:00 PM EDT (ESPNU) and Sunday's game will start at 10:00 PM EDT (ESPN2). Monday...
Your NCAA Baseball Super Regional Announcing Schedule
June 03, 2009 by
Awful Announcing
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Has anyone out there been wondering what happened to once All Star third baseman, Morgan Ensberg? Well, he's working for ESPN now of course! Morgan, Robin Ventura, Jim Bowden and THE Pam Ward, will be on ESPN's coverage of the NCAA Super Regionals this weekend, and here is...
Quick Hits: Kennedy, Aurilia, Looper, Ensberg
February 09, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Quick Hits: The Cardinals have released second baseman Adam Kennedy. The team that picks up Kennedy will have to pay him 400,000 dollars, with the Cardinals picking up the remainder of his 4 million dollar deal. Skip Schumaker will likely get a shot at second base, as well as Brendan...
Rays Like Ensberg
February 04, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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According to DRays Bay, the Rays are moving closer to signing Morgan Ensberg to a minor league deal. Ensberg's best year came in 2005 when he hit .283 with 36 HR in 150 games for the Astros. But since then, he has battled injuries as well as problems at the plate. He has been in...
This Week in Yankees History (1/25-1/31)
January 25, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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January 25th - January 31st January 25th 1876 - Former Yankees P Fred Glade (1908) was born. Fred went 0-4 in 5 games in 1908, after coming from the Browns. 1908 - Former Yankees P Roy Sherid (1939-41) was born. Roy went 23-24 in 87 games with 7 saves for the Yankees. 1918 - Former...
Yankee Elimination Day Comes Early
September 24, 2008 by
Five Tool Tool
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What did you get for YED? I always get the same thing: a simple moment of relief and peace as I realize that the rats with cocaine-like nature of Yankee Fan is being slowly but surely weaned into something more like, well, the rest of MLB fandom. Did you know that there are people...
Bottom-Feeding Front Office Signs Jeff Weaver
July 05, 2008 by
Waiting For Next Year
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Step aside Morgan Ensberg, we have a new underachiever in town. Typically, I would be excited to hear that the Indians signed a former first-round draft choice. However, with the recent news, I can't help but be less than thrilled?
The Cleveland Indians today signed RHP JEFF...
Omar squeezes Tribe in return to Cleveland
June 24, 2008 by
Tribe Fan in Yankeeland
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"He's not a prima donna like a lot of players of today. Us middle-aged guys grew up with players that actually loved to play the game and it's great to see a guy who plays baseball because he loves baseball."
The words of Tribe fan Glenn Sawyer, as quoted by MLB...
Morgan Ensberg, Joining the Farm
June 17, 2008 by
Waiting For Next Year
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With all of this talk regarding the Indians and the potential to be the future owners of former members of the New York Yankees, I present to you the ironically-timed announcement from the Indians Media Relations department:
The Cleveland Indians announced they have signed 3B MORGAN...
Morgan Ensberg still asking self why he didn't shave for three weeks
May 08, 2008 by
Sports Hernia
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The only logical explanation behind this picture is that Morgan Ensberg, much like us, greatly misses Peter Vecsey's old look and this is some sort of rally cry for him to grow the beard back.
Frustration reigns at Progressive Field
April 28, 2008 by
Tribe Fan in Yankeeland
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It just doesn't get more frustrating than this.
The Tribe started this four-game series against the Yanks with two straight wins.
A sweep was looking like a possibility and certainly a series win was at hand.
You could rationalize yesterday as the Tribe being victimized...
ARod out with strained quad
April 20, 2008 by
My Sports Rumors
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Alex Rodriguez left today's game against the Baltimore Orioles due to a strained right quad. The injury happened in the top of the 6th inning as A-Rod was running down the first base line. He pulled up lame about 3/4 way down the line holding his thigh.
The Paul O'Neill Worshipping Must Stop
April 17, 2008 by
Oriole Post
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Well, this week, LaTroy Hawkins succumbed to pressure from New York Yankees fans who felt No. 21 still belonged to Paul O'Neill and switched to No. 22 when the team began a two-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.
"What can I say? The fans have always...
Quad stops Jeters
April 07, 2008 by
My Sports Rumors
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New York Yankees All-Star SS Derek Jeter left today's game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2nd inning with a strained left quadriceps. The injury happened in the first inning while running out a fielders choice. This should be a day-to-day injury and may
Hawkins Will Wear No. 21
April 01, 2008 by
Hot Stove New York
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Evidently it's premature to put away your outrage, Yankee fans. Diehards of the Bombers were indignant this spring when non-roster invitee Morgan Ensberg was granted the No. 21 during spring training. No Yankee had donned the number since Paul O'Neill, and it had widely been...
Yankee Bench Ready for Season
March 24, 2008 by
Hot Stove New York
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With the addition of Ensberg Friday night to the 40-man roster, the bench is pretty much set.
Heres a look at the bench that manager Joe Girardi will have at his disposal:
Jose Molina (C)
Shelley Duncan (RF, 1B)
Wilson Betemit (1B,2B,SS,3B)
Morgan Ensberg (1B,2B,3B)
I believe...
Who's on First
February 29, 2008 by
This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes
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Who are the Yankees' first basemen options?
There are four that come to mind immediately: Jason Giambi, Shelley Duncan, Wilson Betemit and Morgan Ensberg. No, sadly, Tino is not one of them.
Morgan Ensberg to the Yankees: The Fantasy Impact
February 09, 2008 by
FantasyFanatics.com
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While the Yankees have an explosive lineup, barring an injury to Jason Giambi, Johnny Damon, or Hideki Matsui, Ensberg will not see many AB's, so he won't have the chance to reap the benefits of their All-Star packed lineup. Despite this, Ensberg is still a good reserve pick...
Yankees Make Up For Not Trading For Johan….
January 31, 2008 by
Tirico Suave
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by signing Morgan Ensberg. I'm obviously kidding, but I think this is a good signing for the Yanks. Ensberg is very much a wild card, but could hit 25 homeruns and end up the starting first baseman with Giambi transitioning back to the DH and Cabrera being traded for pitching help...
Announcements
September 03, 2007 by
Crazy for Baseball
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Attention, Astros fans. As you may have noticed last week, the Astros now have a new manager. Oh, and GM too. Drayton McLane decided that the club needed new "direction" and "enthusiasm." Or something. So, Purpura and Garner are out. I was glad to see Purpura go...
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