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Top 8 Free Agent Relief Pitchers This Hot Stove Season
13 hours ago by
Baseball Reflections
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For many teams, especially teams that are successful in the postseason, success is predicated on a solid bullpen. However, while stalwarts like Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman grab headlines and notoriety, as a whole, bullpen arms are significantly...
Billy Wagner in Atlanta: A Perfect Fit?
2 days ago by
Bleacher Report
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With Rafael Soriano and Mike Gonzalez's departures nearly a given in Atlanta, the Braves have to look towards the Free Agent market for their closer...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Braves still rumored to be intersted in Wagner
2 days ago by
Tireball.com
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A few weeks ago sources reported that the Atlanta Braves had interest in reliever Billy Wagner to fill the role of the teams closer. Considering that Rafael Soriano who took over the role early last season, and Mike Gonzalez who also has experience in the position were free agents...
Braves Notes: Soriano, Gonzalez, Wagner
2 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Mark Bowman of MLB.com discussed some of Atlanta's options in the free agent market, and here are a few of the more notable pieces of news....
Relievers Rafael Soriano and Mike Gonzalez "will likely leave Atlanta" for greener free agent pastures, and thus the Braves...
Red Sox interested in two pitchers
2 days ago by
Digital Sports Daily
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The Boston Red Sox have requested the medial records on two free agent pitchers, Rafael Soriano and Kelvin Escobar, according to the Boston Herald.
As the Braves closer Soriano finished with 27 saves in 2009. Soriano is classified as a Type-A free agent and the Braves are expected...
The Times They Are A Changin’
Rewind three years. Â It’s the 2006 baseball offseason and “General Manager” Bill Bavasi has just signed Jeff Weaver and traded Rafael Soriano for Horatio Ramirez. The laughable Richie Sexson is set to play at first base, Yuniesky Betancourt at shortstop, Jose Guillen...
Why Veteran Relief is Important for Yanks
3 days ago by
NY Baseball Digest
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On Sunday’s Hot Stove Show I mentioned the Yankees reported interest in middle reliever such as Mike Gonzalez and Rafael Soriano. According to ESPN’s Buster Olney you can add Jose Valverde and Brandon Lyon to the mix.
Forget the reported names for a minute. If Joba Chamberlain...
Olney: Yanks Looking To Land Two Relievers
3 days ago by
Sliding Into Home
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In his most recent blog post, ESPN's Buster Olney says that besides their outfield needs their main focus will be their bullpen and in all likelihood will look to land two relievers. Olney also said that "it's unclear whether New York GM Brian Cashman is going to be willing...
Free Agent Reliever Valuation
4 days ago by
Amazin' Avenue
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by Jason DeCrow - AP
Chan Ho Park will mess you up. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
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Wins Above Replacement is a little iffy for relief pitchers, but nevertheless here...
Talking Chop Round Table: Braves Relievers
5 days ago by
Sports Page Atlanta
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As part of season reviews for major league players and top prospect rankings for minor league players, we here at Talking Chop thought it would be a fun idea to get all of our bloggers together with the help of Google Docs and debate the various aspects of each position in the Braves...
Talking Chop Round Table: Braves Relievers
5 days ago by
Talking Chop
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As part of season reviews for major league players and top prospect rankings for minor league players, we here at Talking Chop thought it would be a fun idea to get all of our bloggers together with the help of Google Docs and debate the various aspects of each position in the...
Boredom in the Bullpen
7 days ago by
Pinstripe Alley
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by Kathy Willens - AP
Mariano liked his 'penmates.
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Confession:
I didn't find this season's bullpen nearly as exciting as the '08 version.
First...
Keith Law's Top 50 Free Agents
7 days ago by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Keith Law's Top 50 Free Agents list is up at ESPN, and as always it's a must-read (Insider required and recommended). A few lines from his capsules that caught my eye...
Randy Wolf is viewed as "much more of a No. 4 starter than a No. 2."
19-year...
Interesting Free Agent Rankings
7 days ago by
Talking Chop
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by Winslow Townson - AP
Billy Wagner could wind up in an Atlanta Braves uniform next year.
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Keith Law ranks the top-50 free agents at ESPN Insider. Some interesting...
Yanks Interested In RHP Soriano, LHP Gonzalez?
7 days ago by
The Evil Empire
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According to Ken Rosenthal via MLB Trade Rumors, he's been getting mixed signals from people around baseball.The team, according to one rival executive, plans to pursue free-agent relievers Rafael Soriano, a right-hander, and Mike Gonzalez, a lefty. The Yankees have liked both...
Yanks Interested In Soriano, Gonzalez?
8 days ago by
Sliding Into Home
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According to Ken Rosenthal via MLB Trade Rumors, he's been getting mixed signals from people around baseball. The team, according to one rival executive, plans to pursue free-agent relievers Rafael Soriano, a right-hander, and Mike Gonzalez, a lefty. The Yankees have liked both...
Yankees Interested In Gonzalez, Soriano?
8 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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An MLB executive tells Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports that the Yankees plan to pursue free agent relievers Rafael Soriano and Mike Gonzalez. However, another source tells Rosenthal that the Yanks intend to develop relievers from within the organization. Both relievers are Type A free...
Free Agent Profile: LaTroy Hawkins
8 days ago by
Crawfish Boxes
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by David J. Phillip - AP
Will the Hawk be back in Houston?
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We already covered the basics of the reliever market with Jose Valverde's profile, so I thought the most illuminating thing...
Red Sox Look to Upgrade Bullpen
9 days ago by
Fenway West
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The Boston Red Sox are looking at the medical records of Braves relievers Gozalez and Soriano.
Mike Gonzalez recenty signed on with Scott Boras and is a Type A free agent. He posted a 2.42 ERA with 90 K's in 80 games last season.
Rafael Soriano had an ERA of 2.97 and 27 saves...
Morning Links: Red Sox, Phillies, Rays
9 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Plenty to absorb this morning, baseball fans:
The Red Sox have asked the Braves for medical records of free agent relievers Mike Gonzalez and Rafael Soriano, according to the New York Post. WEEI.com also notes that catcher George Kottaras has been released.
Chan Ho Park...
Red Sox after two relievers
9 days ago by
Digital Sports Daily
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The Boston Red Sox are interested in two relievers, Mike Gonzalez and Rafael Soriano, according to the New York Post. Both played for the Atlanta Braves in 2009.
Various media reports say the Braves are not willing to match the potential large contract offers each reliever is expectedÂ...
Braves 2009 Season in Review: Mike Gonzalez
9 days ago by
Talking Chop
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by Tom Mihalek - AP
The typical Gonzo pose.
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If Rafael Soriano was the Atlanta Braves closer that came out of the gate strong and finished poorly, then Mike Gonzalez...
Braves 2009 Season in Review: Mike Gonzalez
9 days ago by
Sports Page Atlanta
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More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP The typical Gonzo pose. Browse more photos » If Rafael Soriano was the Atlanta Braves closer that came out of the gate strong and finished poorly, then Mike Gonzalez is the opposite -- the closer who started out poorly and finished...
Braves 2009 Season in Review: Rafael Soriano
10 days ago by
Talking Chop
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by Gregory Smith - AP
Atlanta Braves closer Rafael Soriano could use all the heavenly help he can get.
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Reviewing a reliever is not an easy task. There are plenty...
Braves 2009 Season in Review: Rafael Soriano
10 days ago by
Sports Page Atlanta
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More photos » by Gregory Smith - AP Atlanta Braves closer Rafael Soriano could use all the heavenly help he can get. Browse more photos » Reviewing a reliever is not an easy task. There are plenty of ugly numbers that can jump out at you, but there are also some pretty...
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