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Giants Positional Post-Mortem: Second Base
October 08, 2008 by
Bugs & Cranks
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The second base situation for the Giants in 2008 played basically like a community trying to build it's way back up from some natural disaster. The two-year contract given to Ray Durham after the 2006 season, in retrospect, turned out to be a total waste. The first year of it...
I’m Rick Weeks, B*tch!
July 21, 2008 by
Bugs & Cranks
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Just when the various beat-writer types had decided Rickie Weeks was one of the Brewers' biggest liabilities heading down the stretch, and?collectively pronounced that the Ray Durham acquisition proved their point, Rickie Weeks?made a return trip to St. Louis'?left-field upper...
Possible Baek for Durham; Roster Shakedown
March 19, 2008 by
Bleeding Blue and Teal
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Seattle could be about to trade pitcher Cha Seung Baek to the San Francisco Giants for Ray Durham and cash.
Brewers, Giants Working Out Durham Deal
July 20, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Brewers and Giants are in serious discussions about a deal for Ray Durham. The Brewers, it appears, will not give up anyone of serious value on their 25 man roster, but nothing is written in stone. More on this as the deal is worked out. UPDATE: ESPN.com is reporting that the deal...
The SF Giants starting lineup is a bunch of Old Geezers
August 24, 2007 by
Home Run Derby
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The Giants have what must be one of the oldest starting lineups in MLB history. And they can't hit. Which is a shame for Barry Bonds.
Cards Considering Grudzielanek?
March 11, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post Dispatch is reporting that the Skip Schumaker experiment at second base is not going as well as planned. Schumaker is batting .300 (10-for-30), but is struggling with his foot work at second base. The Cardinals have several in-house options so they...
Finally, that elusive big bat comes to Washington this offseason!
February 11, 2009 by
Nationals Enquirer
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"I think his lawyers did a good job for him. It's over, and he doesn't incriminate himself in terms of use." (Tom Buchanan, defense attorney, via Baltimore Sun, 2/10/2009)
...make that a big bat back in the day. *wink* *wink*
Miguel Tejada becomes the first...
Vizquel out with knee surgery.
February 26, 2008 by
My Sports Rumors
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San Francisco Giants are going to be with out their Gold Glove shortstop Omar Vizquel for 4 to 5 weeks. The 40 year old, Vizquel will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Wednesday and then start rehab. Omar started to experience some soreness in the knee last week but thought...
Wow, somebody's optimistic about 2008 SF Giants
March 27, 2008 by
Bugs & Cranks
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They DO have a lot of young talent. But if the final year of Dave Roberts' awful 3-year $18 Million contract prevents exciting young speedsters like Fred Lewis and Rajai Davis from seeing action in the outfield (same goes with Ray Durham keeping Eugenio Velez on the bench), Giants...
Yankees should pursue other Molina
July 25, 2008 by
Hot Stove New York
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While most Yankees fans are clamoring for a left fielder or another starting pitcher as the July 31 trade deadline looms, one overlooked position seems to be that of catcher. It appears Jorge Posada is lost for the season, and it could be that he is no longer able to play as an everyday...
Chase Utley, Alfsono Soriano, Roy Oswalt back on track!!!
August 27, 2007 by
The Fantasy Baseball Guy
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What a week we're about to have in baseball. Division leaders verse second place, key players make their return, it's going to be awesome.
No one named Ray wants to play for Tampa Bay
November 13, 2007 by
Home Run Derby
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Baseball Musings: Alou Steals Home
September 27, 2006 by
Baseball Musings
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Bonus points for those playing the streaking Alou in the playoffs. With Alou on third, Ray Durham tried to steal 2B. Johnny Estrada tried to nail him there while a frisky Alou came home. It wasn't exactly the same as Carl Crawford's steal from third earlier in the season, but...
Utley To Have Surgery On Hip
November 20, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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According to MLB.com, Phillies second baseman Chase Utley will have right hip surgery next week and may be out till June. Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. does not plan to pursue a full time second baseman, but it is possible he would go after a platoon player. Losing Utley through June...
Cubs at Brewers open game thread
July 31, 2008 by
Another Cubs Blog
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B-REF PREVIEW | GAMEDAY | WEATHER | ACB CHAT ROOM
Dave Bush vs. Cubs hitters: .248/.292/.436 in 133 at-bats
Rich Harden vs. Brewers hitters: 1-14 (Ray Durham is 1-12)
When and Where: 1:05 on WGN
LINEUPS (thanks to pmayo)
Lineups:
Cubs:
1. A Soriano, LF
2. R Theriot...
2007 BIGGEST FANTASY BASEBALL BUSTS
October 09, 2007 by
The Fantasy Baseball Guy
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Well, it's that time of year to evaluate and see how you did when you put together those mighty draft lists. Here's a look at those guys who just didn't get it done!!!
Sheffield on DL, Mauer Out For Second Game, Sheets Could Be Back
August 28, 2007 by
The Fantasy Baseball Guy
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Sheff back on the DL, could this potentially be his last season? Mauer out for his second straight game. Sheets could be back in the rotation this week.
Reyes the Triple Machine!
September 25, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Jose Reyes reached the 200-hit plateau with a bases-loaded triple in the Mets' win over the Cubs. Reyes has 65 triples over the last four seasons. Over the last 80 years, only Paul Waner and Earle Combs had that many triples over a four-year span. Combs' highest four-year total...
Reyes the Triple Machine!
September 24, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Jose Reyes reached the 200-hit plateau with a bases-loaded triple in the Mets' win over the Cubs. Reyes has 65 triples over the last four seasons. Over the last 80 years, only Paul Waner and Earle Combs had that many triples over a four-year span. Combs' highest four-year total...
Padres Could Sign Durham
January 13, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Padres are struggling to improve their lineup this offseason, and now are looking to name a starter at second base. While Matt Antonelli has a lot of upside, he struggled in his MLB debut and if he doesn't turn some heads in spring, he will probably start in Triple-A. Edgar...
Even More Devastating News
June 04, 2009 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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As if the news wasn’t bad enough today that J.J. Putz may need elbow surgery, SNY Reporter Kevin Burkhardt just revealed via Twitter that Jose Reyes has a tear in his hamstring. The Mets have not yet disclosed how long he will be out, however the word around the blogosphere is that...
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...
Brewers at Cubs open game thread
September 16, 2008 by
Another Cubs Blog
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B-REF PREVIEW | GAMEDAY | WEATHER | ACB CHAT ROOM
CC Sabathia vs. Cubs hitters: .327/.413/.526 in 95 at-bats
Ryan Dempster vs. Brewers hitters: .249/.342/.343 in 162 at-bats
When and Where: 7:05, CSN
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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...
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