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Discussion: High-Risk Arms
1 day ago by
MLB Rumors
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This year's class of free agent starters is littered with high-risk, high-reward arms. These pitchers can dominate, but as the Red Sox found out with Brad Penny and John Smoltz, they aren't sure things.
Starters like Rich Harden (10.9K/9), Erik Bedard (9.8K/9), BenÂ...
Twins May Target Rich Harden
2 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Free agent starter Rich Harden was a major topic of discussion in MLB.com's Kelly Thesier's mailbag piece today, where it was confirmed that Minnesota has had interest in acquiring the Canadian right-hander in the past and may look to do so again this winter.Thesier reports...
Free Agents: Anyone You Want To Buy?
4 days ago by
AZ Snakepit
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I've been looking at the list of free agents, and I'm not seeing anyone that I'm in any rush to buy. Matt Holliday is going to cost a fortune as a hitter, as is pitcher John Lackey. Both are very good, but overpriced in the current market. So, who's left? Jason...
The 2009-2010 Offseason, Theo Style, Part III: The Rotation
6 days ago by
Baseball Think Factory
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Last offseason, the Red Sox took some quite large risks in the rotation by shelling out moderate contracts to Brad Penny and John Smoltz, neither of which provided them with much value at all. The one nice thing about those deals was that they were only for one year, allowing the Red...
Ten Burning Free Agent Questions (Part III)
7 days ago by
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With free agency beginning at midnight, Jorge Says No! will examine ten burning free agent questions. We will break down the 10 questions into 3 parts because quite frankly, my extended responses became far more extended then I initially intended them to be. See part I hereSee part...
Harden & Johnson not returning to the Cubs
7 days ago by
Mets Fever
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I don't believe either player will end up with the Mets because they are injury risks but I still think they would solid additions to the club. Rich Harden and Reed Johnson don't appear in the Cubs plan for next year mainly due to the injuries they sustained during the 2009...
Quick Bits: Jeter, Collusion, Autographs, Harden, Sheets
8 days ago by
The iYankees Blog
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Here are three quick items on the day:
Derek Jeter is definitely enjoying the offseason (pictured above).
Ken Rosenthal writes of the rising tensions between players, agents and owners.
Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte have signed autograph deals with Upper Deck.
Ken Davidoff says...
Odds & Ends: Pirates, Cubs, Red Sox, Hawkins
8 days ago by
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Some more links to read through as we count down the hours until teams can start serious negotiations with all free agents...
GM Neal Huntington tells MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch that the Pirates won't be spending big on relievers this year: "Our focus is going to...
Forget Rich Harden
8 days ago by
The iYankees Blog
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As the recent Ben Sheets chatter would suggest, the idea of investing in low-risk, high-reward starters is an emerging trend this winter. This burgeoning popularity coincides with the free market availability of many talented yet injury-prone arms. From Ben Sheets to Justin Duchscherer...
Exploiting Inefficiencies In The Pitching Market
8 days ago by
Amazin' Avenue
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by Paul Connors - AP
Pitchers like Jon Garland can be useful and cost-effective ways to upgrade a starting rotation. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
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We haven't seen...
Yankees Could Sign Rich Harden, Ben Sheets, or Erik Bedard
9 days ago by
Bronx Baseball Daily
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Building a spreadsheet champion, 2010
10 days ago by
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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by Jim Prisching - AP
The Cubs' brass has their work cut out for them this offseason (AP Photo/Jim Prisching).
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This post will be geared towards trying to find...
Grabow and Fox File for Free Agency
10 days ago by
Chicago Cubs Online
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According to a report from Cubs.com, John Grabow was the last of the Cubs possible free agents to file for free agency on Monday. Grabow joined Reed Johnson, Rich Harden, Kevin Gregg and Chad Fox as the five Cubs on the 2009 roster to file for free agency.
The Cubs are expected...
2009 BCB Free Agent Frenzy Contest
11 days ago by
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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by Nam Y Huh - AP
Where will Mark DeRosa play baseball in 2010?
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As I have done here each of the last four years, I'm going to run a contest, beginning today, matching the MLB.com...
Where To?
11 days ago by
Baseball Musings
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Nick Piecoro predicts where the top free agents will sign. This is my favorite, on Rich Harden:
He’ll be a favorite among the cheeseheads. The Brewers have money to spend on pitching and have said they’re going to take some risks to improve the rotation.
Starting Pitchers: Damaged Goods Available
11 days ago by
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by Tony Gutierrez - AP
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The Twins now have approximately $62 million committed to eight players who are under contract for 2010, and with J.J. Hardy's estimated arbitration...
2009-10 Seattle Mariners Offseason Dos and Don'ts
13 days ago by
SeaTown Sports
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On November 20th, all free agents are eligible to sign with any MLB club, and unsurprising the speculation is already well underway. With the Mariners looking to turn last seasons 85 win team into a real competitor, expect the Mariners to be in the market for at least one key difference...
71st Annual ACB Free Agent Contest
14 days ago by
Another Cubs Blog
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Predict where the following free agents sign. The winner will get to spend 3 romantic nights and 2 beautiful days with our very own Ryno/Jame Gumb/Stuart Turkeylink.
1. Matt Holliday
2. John Lackey
3. Jason Bay
4. Chone Figgins
5. Andy Pettitte
6. Rich Harden
7. Mike Cameron...
Mariners Rumors: Matsui, Lackey, Harden
14 days ago by
MLB Trade Rumors
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In his latest article, Larry Stone of the Seattle Times examines some names that have been linked to the Mariners, and speculates on how likely each player is to end up in Seattle. Let's take a look at some of his thoughts....
Stone doesn't expect Hideki Matsui to sign...
Don’t Forget About Ben Sheets
In a market with such injury prone aces as Rich Harden and Erik Bedard available to teams this offseason, in can be easy to forget about one ace who missed all of 2009 on the shelf. That would be Ben Sheets, the former ace of the Milwaukee Brewers, who spent the entire season recovering [...]
Wasserman Media Group Clients
15 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Today let's take a look at the Wasserman Media Group's free agent clients. Their best known agent is probably Arn Tellem. Here's the list:
Wilson BetemitAaron BooneNomar GarciaparraJason GiambiJohn GrabowRich HardenShawn HillReed JohnsonJason KendallHideki MatsuiJason...
Brewers Eyeing Starting Pitchers
16 days ago by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Regarding the Brewers' search for starting pitching, we heard yesterday that John Lackey is unlikely while Jarrod Washburn and Doug Davis are possibilities. Today, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has further details.
Brewers GM Doug Melvin didn't seem...
Tellem Discusses Rich Harden
16 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Rich Harden's agent Arn Tellem weighed in on his client at the GM Meetings today, with the Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan among those in attendance. Tellem says Harden has "no health issues at all" despite being shut down by the Cubs with a few weeks left in the...
Rosenthal And Morosi On Harden, Putz, Wagner
17 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi are constantly updating their blog at FOX Sports with more info from the GM meetings. Here are some highlights from today:
Rich Harden could be a good fit for the Seattle Mariners, especially given his past success in the American League West...
Tuesday's Frosty Mug - Straight out of the Tap
17 days ago by
Brew Crew Ball
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by Morry Gash - AP
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Remember when this happened? It was great, seriously.
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Something to read while considering skin treatments.
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