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Free Agent Infielders

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This week I analyzed the top free agent infielders on the market, and I determined which teams might be the best fits for them.1B/3B Russell Branyan – Russell only hit .251 last year, but he also hit 31 home runs with 76 RBI’s in just 431 at-bats. He was a huge part of the Mariners’...
>> texasrangerstrades.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Versatile value: Free agents who wear several gloves

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With teams unwilling to invest multiple millions of dollars in free agents this offseason, value is key. And what better way to get extra value than by signing a shortstop who also can play second base? Or a third baseman who can play anywhere in the infield? Or a corner infielder...
>> www.sportingnews.com/mlb/art...
 

Rule 5: You do talk about the Rule 5 draft

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Nothing exemplifies the Hot Stove season quite like worrying about the Rule 5 draft. Most of the players don't stick it out all year; most of the ones that do are eventually traded for Ronnie Belliard or Blaine Boyer; and most of the time it would be completely absurd to spend...
>> www.vivaelbirdos.com/2009/11...
 

Phillies Rumors: Rumors Round-Up

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Alright, well after a flurry of rumors to start the off season, we haven't really heard much by way of Phillies rumors in the last couple days. Here's what I have found - please share anything you have read that I don't have here. We are trying to re-sign Chan Ho Park...
>> www.reclinergm.com/phillie...
 

Odds & Ends: Phillies, Nationals, Mariners

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There's no such thing as an offseason- just different kinds of on-seasons. Todd Zolecki of MLB.com believes the Phillies will find a replacement for Eric Bruntlett among  John McDonald, Omar Vizquel, Jamey Carroll, Ronnie Belliard and Juan Uribe. According...
>> www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/11...
 

Who's On Second For The Nats: Market Is Opne With Possibilities

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Who will be playing second base for the Washington Nationals? There are more options then people think. Let's start with free agents. DeRosa(Who've they have exspressed interest in), Hudson, Ronnie Belliard(unlikely to return), and Placido Polanco...Read the full article on...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Pineiro Applesauce - Mets show interest in Figgins and Pineiro, Nats choose Riggleman, NL Gold Gloves announced

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So, I'm trying a new format today. Thoughts? Criticisms?  Meet the Mets Mets will try to keep Figgins from Philadelphia I don't exactly have a place to put him, but would love to have Figgins. Jon Heyman twitters that the Mets will look at Pineiro 3 years...
>> www.amazinavenue.com/2009/11...
 

Six Dodgers file for free agency

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Randy Wolf, Jon Garland, Ronnie Belliard and Orlando Hudson are among those to file on the first day. Randy Wolf, Jon Garland, Ronnie Belliard and Orlando Hudson are among those to file on the first day.
>> www.latimes.com/sports/...
 

A Look Toward 2010: The Offense

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More photos » by Rob Carr - AP The 2010 Dodger offense figures to be very similar to the 2009 offense. Browse more photos » One of the ways to ease the pain of a baseball-less offseason is the annual...
>> www.truebluela.com/2009/10...
 

It’s back to the drawing board for the Los Angeles Dodgers

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have 12 free agents heading into this winter. They likely have a interest in bringing back Vicente Padilla, Randy Wolf and Ronnie Belliard. The other nine free agents (Brad Ausmus, Doug Mietkiewicz, Orlando Hudson, Mark Loretta, Jim Thome, Jon Garland, Jason...
>> www.dodgerslocker.com/2009/10...
 

Discussion: What's Next For The Dodgers?

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The Phillies pounded the Dodgers' pitching staff last night en route to a World Series berth, so now the newly signed Ned Colletti will go to work trying to improve his club for next year. Los Angeles has a few prominent players due to become free agents, including Orlando...
>> www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/10...
 

TBS Quotes and Interviews from NLCS Game 5

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The following are quotes and interviews from TBS' coverage of Game 5 of the NLCS, which saw the Philadelphia Phillies eliminate the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 10-4 rout. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** TBS MLB on Deck Ernie Johnson, Dennis Eckersley, Cal Ripken and David Wells...
>> bizofbaseball.com/index.p...
 

Wednesday Night NLCS Open Thread

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After losing that heartbreaker on Monday Joe Torre's Dodgers are just one loss away from elimination. They play the Phillies in game five of the NLCS tonight in Philadelphia. Here are the lineups:DODGERS (1-3)Rafael Furcal SSRonnie Belliard 2BAndre Ethier RFManny Ramirez LFMatt...
>> slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

Madson in Trouble

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Ryan Madson gives up a one-out single to James Loney and a two out walk to Russell Martin. In between, Ronnie Belliard stole a base (he forces Loney at second) which replays show was an out. Utley blocked the bag, but it was so close and so fast the umpire didn’t see it. Casey [...]
>> baseballmusings.com/?p=4318...
 

Open Thread: NLCS Game 4, Dodgers @ Phillies

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More photos » by Michael Perez - AP 6 months ago: Former Philadelphia Phillies general manager Pat Gillick throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, April...
>> www.gaslampball.com/2009/10...
 

Cliff Lee throws three-hit gem as Phillies take 2-1 lead over Dodgers in NLCS

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Former Indians Manny Ramirez and Ronnie Belliard only Dodgers to get hits off another ex-Clevelander
>> www.cleveland.com/sports/...
 

Shutout at the Stretch

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Cliff Lee gives up a leadoff single to Ronnie Belliard, but strikes out both Manny Ramriez and Matt Kemp to end the inning. Lee is throwing a three-hit shutout, with no walks and eight strikeouts. The Phillies have scored a run for each of Lee’s Ks as they lead the Dodgers 8-0.
>> baseballmusings.com/?p=4298...
 

Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda ready to take on the Phillies again

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Dodgers Manager Joe Torre, meanwhile, juggles Game 3 lineup, moving Ronnie Belliard to second in the order. Dodgers Manager Joe Torre, meanwhile, juggles Game 3 lineup, moving Ronnie Belliard to second in the order.
>> www.latimes.com/sports/...
 

Phillies/Dodgers- NLCS Game 3 Thread

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Series is tied 1-1, Dodgers winning Friday to tie it up before going to Philly. Philadelphia, the defending champs are looking to win here at home with the three games they have to avoid flying back to LA.Here are the lineups:Dodgers (1-1):Rafael Furcal SSRonnie Belliard 2BAndre Ethier...
>> slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

A Great Game, A Great Comeback At Dodger Stadium

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More photos » by Jae C. Hong - AP "My God, it's beautiful": Chan Ho Park reacts to seeing Ronnie Belliard's bunt, dubbed "Blue Steel" by onlookers. Browse more photos » Yesterday was a great experience...
>> www.truebluela.com/2009/10...
 

Another cry for help from Craig Sager.

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  (Photo of TV by Nationals Enquirer staff. TBS field reporter Craig Sager, seen here channeling Pepto Bismal in the aftermath of NLCS game 2, needs a fashion intervention.) Ronnie Belliard's Team 2, Stan Kasten's Loyal Customers 1: Ha ha! Dodgers...
>> www.nationalsenquirer.com/2009/10...
 

Playoff Reflections: ALCS and NLCS, Friday

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Phillies vs. Dodgers: The Dodgers scored twice in a bizarre eighth inning where the Phillies used five relievers to try to hold onto a slim 1-0 lead. Honestly, Philadelphia’s effort on the field in the frame was just ugly as they gave up two lead-off singles (a single by Casey Blake...
>> oriolepost.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

Here's the win probability chart for Game 1 of the NLCS. There were some big shifts in this game,...

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Here's the win probability chart for Game 1 of the NLCS. There were some big shifts in this game, with the biggest being Carlos Ruiz's three run bomb that cut the Dodgers' odds of winning in half (from 50.7% to 25.2%). Ryan Howard's double later in the inning...
>> www.truebluela.com/2009/10...
 

2009: The Year of the Comeback

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I'm not sure how many more late-inning comebacks I can take. But man, they sure are exciting.The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for two runs in the eighth inning of Game 2 of their NLCS against the reigning Champion Philadelphia Phillies, coming away with a 2-1 victory Friday night...
>> www.babeslovebaseball.com/2009/10...
 

Dodgers Likely To Go With Same Lineup For NLCS

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SoSG reader Dusty Baker will be happy to know that he will likely be able to cut and paste the Dodgers lineup for NLCS Game 1. According to Doug Padilla in the LA Daily News: Whomever the opponent in the National League Championship Series, the Dodgers are not expected to make changes...
>> www.sonsofstevegarvey.com/2009/10...
 
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