Position Projections: Second Base
The second base position has been pretty good for the Giants compared to other teams in the past 15 seasons. In 1997, the Giants put some guy named Jeff Kent out there to start for six seasons. He was an all-star, MVP and is a future hall-of-famer.
Then, the Giants threw Ray Durham in the second base position in 2004. Durham played well and was one of the Giants best players during...
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Giants Positional Post-Mortem: Second Base
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 was the hurricane devastating everything [...]
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October 08, 2008
Brewers Acquire Ray Durham
The Milwaukee Brewers just made a move to up their offense (even while they're beating on TimLin 5-0) and traded for veteran second baseman Ray Durham. They gave up two Minor Leaguers, outfielder Darren Ford, and pitcher Steve Hammond.Gotta give it to the Brew Crew Management, they're giving it all they have for the one year shot at the prize. Seems weird to count out Rickie Weeks...
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July 20, 2008
I’m Rick Weeks, B*tch!
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 deck "Big Mac" land, validated Ned Yost's patience (at least for now), and bought himself [...]
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July 21, 2008
Possible Baek for Durham; Roster Shakedown
Seattle could be about to trade pitcher Cha Seung Baek to the San Francisco Giants for Ray Durham and cash.
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March 19, 2008
Brewers, Giants Working Out Durham Deal
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 is done, with Brewers prospects Darren Ford and Steve Hammond heading to San Francisco
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July 20, 2008
Finally, that elusive big bat comes to Washington this offseason!
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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 player who can't say no to coming ...
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February 11, 2009
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February 11, 2009
Moneyball Effect on The Mets and Jose Reyes
I recently finished Moneyball, and towards the end author Michael Lewis discusses how in 2002, when the Oakland A's acquired Ray Durham, it transformed Durham. Durham, a very aggressive baserunner, used to make single into doubles, doubles into triples, no longer was that aggressive. Durham, who averaged a stolen base every 4.8 games on the White Sox, averaged one stolen base...
Via Mets Paradise
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November 29, 2010
Cards Considering Grudzielanek?
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 don't necessarily need to make a move, but Strauss believes the Cardinals may explore a trade or signing...
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March 11, 2009
The SF Giants starting lineup is a bunch of Old Geezers
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.
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August 24, 2007
Reyes the Triple Machine!
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 was 81 from 1927 to 1930; Waner's highest total was 74 from 1926 to 1929.
Reyes is only the second...
Via Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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September 24, 2008
Vizquel out with knee surgery.
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 nothing of it and thought it was no big deal. Today while testing his knee out thou he felt a pop...
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February 26, 2008
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February 26, 2008
Baseball Musings: Alou Steals Home
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 it will look the same in the boxscore. It was Alou's second stolen base of the season.
Over...
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September 27, 2006
Cubs at Brewers open game thread
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, SS
3. D Lee, 1B
4. A Ramirez, 3B
5. K Fukudome, RF
6. M DeRosa, 2B
7. J Edmonds, CF
8. G Soto...
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July 31, 2008
Ron Belliard, 29, 2b-3b
Belliard was signed by the Tribe to a one-year, one-million-dollar deal to man the keystone in 2004 until Brandon Phillips shows he is ready to assume the mantle. As recently as the spring of 2002, Belliard was considered a poor man's Ray Durham, just a step below Robbie Alomar and Jeff Kent in the s...
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January 26, 2008
Wow, somebody's optimistic about 2008 SF Giants
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 fans will be very disappointed.
What about just buying out the contracts of Roberts and Durham...
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March 27, 2008
Yankees should pursue other Molina
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 backstop again.
In the meantime, Jose Molina has filled in as the regular catcher,...
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July 25, 2008
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July 25, 2008
Chase Utley, Alfsono Soriano, Roy Oswalt back on track!!!
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.
Via The Fantasy Baseball Guy
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August 27, 2007
Reyes the Triple Machine!
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 was 81 from 1927 to 1930; Waner's highest total was 74 from 1926 to 1929.
Reyes is only the second...
Via Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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September 25, 2008
No one named Ray wants to play for Tampa Bay
Give your own description and/or reactions to this article (don't copy and paste the original). Try to make it memorable -- that's the best way to earn a high rating!
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November 13, 2007
Utley To Have Surgery On Hip
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 could be a big blow for the Phillies, considering Utley was hitting .321 with 21 HR though June 3rd...
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November 20, 2008
Padres Could Sign Durham
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 Gonzalez ?hit .274 with 7 HR and a .329 OBP in 111 games for the Padres, but he is thirty and doesn't have...
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January 13, 2009
2007 BIGGEST FANTASY BASEBALL BUSTS
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!!!
Via The Fantasy Baseball Guy
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October 09, 2007
Cano To 3B?
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 another set of ...
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March 06, 2009
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