Yardbarker: Jeff Conine

BWAA announces awards for the Marlins

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:47:47 -0500

The annual awards by the local Baseball Writers Association of America were announced yesterday. The Miami Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America announced its annual award winners Friday.For the third consecutive year, Hanley Ramirez was named Team Most Valuable Player. Ramirez, who joins Jeff Conine, Luis Castillo and Miguel Cabrera as two-time winners, is on the cusp of becoming the franchise's first ever batting champion.&...

Teaching how to score a game

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:46:02 -0500

Somewhere in the two games, FSFL is going to hold a clinic on how the score a game. Florida Marlins telecasts to teaching viewers "The Art of Scoring Baseball" as part of the regional networks’ traditional "Kids’ Sunday" telecasts. --- Viewers will learn the history behind the origins of how baseball is scored, and throughout each telecast, the announcers will follow the scoring of a specific... Marlins player. Special scorecard graphic...

Jay Gibbons Signed By The Marlins

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:01:55 -0500

Yesterday, former Oriole Jay Gibbons signed a minor league deal with the Florida Marlins on Tuesday & should be battling for a roster spot during spring training. He's still getting paid by the Orioles; however, his play in his stint in the Atlantic League and in the Caribbean, plus a chat ...

Yankees Decline Arbitration to Abreu

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:09:43 -0500

Former Phillies right fielder Bobby Abreu was not offered arbitration by the Yankees, hinting that he will not return to the Bronx next season. Abreu came to the Phillies in 1998 for shortstop Kevin Stocker, and had eight strong seasons in the City of Brotherly Love. While Abreu was an offensive machine averaging 23 home runs and 107 RBI's, he defense was sub par (due to his fear of the wall among other things), and his carefree attitude turned the fans against him. His attitude didn't just sour the fans, but also soured the clubhouse. Abreu was dealt to the Yankees along with the late Cory Lidle for Matt Smith, CJ Henry, Jesus Sanchez, and Carlos Monastrios on July 30, 2006. At the time of the trade the Phillies were 49-54, 13.5 games behind the Mets. The Phillies went 36-23 without Abreu (using a platoon of Jeff Conine, David Dellucci, & Shane Victorino) to finsh the season at 85-77. This was Pat Gillick's first big trade as General Manager of the Phillies. He took heat from the fans because no player the Phillies received in that deal has yet to make an impact (Henry actually quit baseball to return to college to play basketball). In hindisght, this deal had a direct impact on the 2008 team as it opened the door for Victorino. While there's still a chance Abreu returns to the Bronx, it's not likely. He has been linked to the Mariners and Cubs. The rumors should continue to swirl. There's one city he won't end up in. That's Philadelphia.

Create The Caption #230

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:52:49 -0500

(Usually) Everyday I'll throw out a photo from the AP or one of the bigger sites and you provide the caption. Hilarity ensues. I'm also adding a handful of links at the bottom of the page that you should check out each day. Last Thursday's Winners.... "Hey, Peyton...hey...hey...hey how much ya wanna bet I can throw this football over them mountains?"- Anon "10 Seconds later Marsha Brady's prom will be ruined."- Sanity Has Gone South "Eli's gut ref...

Mets decline Arbitration to Eight...

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 08:25:06 -0500

According to Rotoworld the Mets have declined to offer salary arbitration to C Paul Lo Duca, C Sandy Alomar Jr., 1B Jeff Conine, C Mike DiFelice, INF Damion Easley, OF Shawn Green, RHP Aaron Sele and 2B Jose Valentin.

Scott Hatteberg: From Goat to Hero in Space of 2 Innings

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:02:22 -0500

Cincinnati Reds' first baseman Scott Hatteberg started his career with the Boston Red Sox as a catcher, a position he played through his seven seasons with the BoSox, from 1995 through 2001. In 2001, Hatteberg's final season with the Red Sox, during a game with the Texas Rangers on August 6, he earned a unique distinction in all of MLB history.

Yanks & Mets Interested in Conine

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 19:03:51 -0500

The Sun-Sentinel is reporting the Mets and Yankees both have interest in Reds outfielder/first baseman Jeff Conine. Conine is currently batting .276 with six home runs and twenty-four RBIs in a limited role with the Reds. Rumors are circulating that he will be one of the many players dealt this summer in what most expect to be a fire sale in Cincinnati. Conine is a career .286 hitter, and while he really has no power, Conine could find a role on the Mets. As far as the Yankees go, I'm not so sure.