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Indians Sign Wood
December 09, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Indians filled a big hole in their bullpen by signing closer Kerry Wood to a two year deal. Details of the contract are unknown, but it is believed to be around 7-9 million dollars annually. I spoke with GM Mark Shapiro early today and he said that talks were progressing very well...
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...
What Remains
January 29, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Okay, let’s begin by saying that the Cubs are a good ballclub already. They have the best team in the division by far, and are, with the Phillies and the Mets, among the class of the NL. All in all, a very, very good ballclub.
But there are some holes, holes that I’d...
Willie throws Castro under the bus.....
February 06, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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David Lennon of Newsday takes a look at the right handed hitting market and the lefty relievers who are available via free agency. There are no real surprises; in regards to the bats he mentions Rich Aurilia and Nomar Garciaparra who are being sought by the Phillies, Kevin Millar who...
Weekend Update: Uribe, Peavy, Heilman and Other Cubs Rumors
January 24, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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The Cubs begin their 2009 Cactus League schedule in 31 days against the Dodgers at Fitch Park....and Jim Hendry is not done 'tweaking his roster'. On the same day the Sun-Times mentioned the Cubs have had discussions with Randy Wolf and Braden Looper, Bruce Levine threw out...
Transactions Report - 2/9/09
February 09, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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Los Angeles Dodgers: Agreed to terms with pitchers Jeff Weaver, Shawn Estes, Ronald Belisario, Charlie Haeger and Tanyon Sturtze on minor league deals. Eric Milton wasn't available. Oakland Athletics: Agreed to terms with pitcher Edgar Gonzalez on a minor-league contract. St. Louis...
Pain and the San Francisco Giants: Historical Perspective
August 24, 2009 by
McCovey Chronicles
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by David Zalubowski - AP
Juan Uribe is strong.
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If the Giants lose tonight, it would be extraordinarily tough for them to make the playoffs. The race wouldn&rsquo...
There Goes The Neighborhood Play… Again
August 11, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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At FIRST BASE no less.
Mark Loretta can’t handle an errant throw on the backend of a 6-3 double play in last night’s Dodgers-Giants divisional battle. Loretta comes off the bag to recover the ball and then reaches back with his foot to tag the base.
As you can clearly...
NL West: Best to Worst
June 23, 2008 by
East Coast Bias
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Last season, the NL West was the best and most exciting division in baseball. The Diamondbacks had the best record in the NL, and the Padres and Rockies were only 1 game out. Two NL West teams had a one-game playoff to get the wild card, and the Rockies were the hottest team in baseball...
2009 MLB Preview: #17 San Francisco Giants
March 23, 2009 by
Scores Report
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Offseason Movement: The G-Men added a solid piece to their starting rotation in former Cy Young-winner Randy Johnson. The club also signed free agent Edgar Renteria to play shortstop, and added Jeremy Affeldt and Bob Howry in hopes to strengthen their bullpen. Rich Aurilia and Josh...
Your 2010 SF Giants: It's Almost All About the Money, Baby
In the middle of their September 2009 battle for the National League Wild Card title, the San Francisco Giants have little time to ponder next season. But that unsolicited opportunity could come quickly in the next several weeks as the Giants arm wrestle Colorado and the Dodgers...
San Francisco Giants Off Season Report
January 10, 2009 by
Baseball Reflections
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Season Wrap Up
2008 saw the Bond-less Giants tied for the 6th worst record in baseball at 72-90, but I actually thought they had a chance of reaching 100 losses so they did better than I thought they would. They went into the year without a solid closer, which effects the rest...
Giants Notes: Ishikawa Is An Automatic Out and Zito Is Now Dominant
May 09, 2009 by
D Wizzle's World
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have been one of the biggest critics of Barry Zito over the past two years, but I am very impressed with the 20009 Zito. It was a joy to watch him pitch last night against the Dodgers.His performance reminded me of his great days in Oakland where he was often very dominant. Zito only...
Post-Game Discussion: Giants Take Another From the A's
June 24, 2009 by
McCovey Chronicles
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by Ben Margot - AP
Nate Schierholtz unwittingly becomes the Jerry West of the IPBL (International Paddle Ball League).
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Randy Johnson should have been this good...
Still Eyeing Nomar? There's Better Options
January 22, 2009 by
Hot Stove Philly
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Ruben Amaro Jr. has been a bus man the past couple
weeks. After signing seven of the Phillies eight arbitration-eligible
players, he ensured the core of the Phillies stays intact until after
2010. Although the World Champions are ready to defend their title, it
doesn't mean...
Still Eyeing Nomar? There?s Better Options
January 22, 2009 by
Hot Stove Philly
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Ruben Amaro Jr. has been a bus man the past couple weeks. After signing seven of the Phillies eight arbitration-eligible players, he ensured the core of the Phillies stays intact until after 2010. Although the World Champions are ready to defend their title, it doesn?t mean Amaro is done ...
minor lines, 8/4/09
August 05, 2009 by
McCovey Chronicles
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Highlights from the Giants' farm: (a) Ramon Ortiz pitched a three-hit shutout; (b) Steve Holm homered twice; (c) Buster Posey homered while reaching base three times; (d,e) Brett Pill and Brandon Crawford each homered; and (f) Nestor Rojas reached base in all four plate appearances...
Weekly Poll: Seattle Sports' LVP?
December 29, 2008 by
SeaTown Sports
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Who should be crowned the 2008 Least Valuable Person of 2008?
Here are the contenders:
Tyrone Willingham:
Besides leading the Huskies to their first ever season without a win, he also left a mess for the new head coach Steve Sarkisian to clean up going into next...
Giants at Cubs Game Thread
May 04, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Time and place: 7:05 pm, Wrigley Field
TV: CSN-BA, WCIU, mlb.tv
Gameday, Box
ACCUSCORE Projection: 69% chance Cubs win
Berselius' Preview
2009 W-L: 12-11
2009 RS/RA: 82/87
2009 Pythag W: 10.3
Playoff Odds: 8.4%
2009 Avg Prj W: 78
2008 Actual W: 72
2008 PythagenPat...
Winter Meetings 2008 Day 1
December 08, 2008 by
Cub Reporter
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Bumping this back up top as I think we all know that they've crushed Santo's little heart again. 6:53 PM CST UPDATE: Rosenthal says the Phillies "have emerged" as the possible third team in the Peavy to Cubs trade talks.The Denver Post says the Rockies don't have...
Giants News and Notes: Howry Is Terrible and Velez Should Be Cut
April 29, 2009 by
D Wizzle's World
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The Giants have split the first two games against the first place Dodgers, but they have a good chance of winning the series tonight with Tim Lincecum on the mound. Eric Stults, a lefty, will start for the Dodgers. It will be interesting to see if Travis Ishikawa starts tonight at...
Lincecum Beats Astros With Pitches AND Bat
I do believe Michael Jackson's PYT is tonight's song. Putrid Yicky Thwingth...
It was HOT today, a GOOD 100 in the shade, so this year's BBQ was held at my Mama's best friend's house - she has a pool in the backyard (and a bathroom right off the kitchen) AND she...
Here Comes The Riot to Save the Day - Cubs 4 Giants 2
May 04, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game Twenty-Five - Cubs 4 Giants 2
WP - Ryan Dempster (2-1) LP - Jonathan Sanchez (1-2) Save - Kevin Gregg (4)
The Cubs won their fourth in a row behind a great performance by Ryan Dempster...and the third home run in four games by Ryan Theriot. Dempster completed seven innings...
Giants News and Notes: Fire Bochy and Send Down Ishikawa and Burriss
April 27, 2009 by
D Wizzle's World
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The San Francisco Giants are 8-9 and have played a lot better since starting the season 2-7. Travis Ishikawa is just not producing in the majors. His .191 batting average is terrible and he has no homers as well. I believe the Giants should send him down to Fresno and bring up John...
We Now Return to Our Regularly Scheduled Programming
February 10, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Bruce Miles publishes a semi-truncated list of new faces at spring training:
Paul Bako (remember him?)
Mark Johnson (veteran catcher; ex-Sox)
Steve Clevenger (one of farm director Tim Wilken’s early picks; Cubs gotta find a spot for him)
Aaron Miles
Darwin Barney (2007 pick...
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