http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/626 Recent articles about Miguel Tejada en-us The annual tradition is back for the first time! The Giants will certainly make a free agent mistake soon, and the following rankings are an attempt to determine which mistake is the likeliest. This is not for wagering purposes, though what I don't know doesn't hurt me. And I'm not really in an especially bad or cynical mood today, but grumpy and cynical is all this idea seems to evoke.... Jermaine Dye -- OF -- (No change) Still the reigning champ. He's from th... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:35:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Future_Free_Agent_Mistake_Power_Rankings/1676424 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Future_Free_Agent_Mistake_Power_Rankings/1676424 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Future_Free_Agent_Mistake_Power_Rankings/1676424 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/d/9dfb29981fabf6e4fcebcd8d7854b27c6bfea5a8/small/86209734.jpg Numerous sources have the Phillies close to signing Placido "Polly" Polanco to a 2 year $10-12M deal to play 3rd base. Baseball gurus such as ESPN's Jayson Stark, FOX's Ken Rosenthal, as well as Phillies' own Todd Zolecki have confirmed this. In my opinion Polanco seems to be the best cost effective alternative at 3rd base. Chone Figgins is ideal, but is out of the Phillies price range. Adrian Beltre is represented by Scott Boras who is said to be seeking a 4 year deal. ... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:42:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Polly_Want_A_Cracker/1672646 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Polly_Want_A_Cracker/1672646 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Polly_Want_A_Cracker/1672646 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/9/19fbb946ed993b059c604c07be687f9e32667d0e/small/Los_Angeles_Angels_a309.jpg Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon, Houston shortstop Miguel Tejada and Dodgers pitcher Randy Wolf were among the free agents who weren't offered salary arbitration, moves that enable new teams to sign them without losing draft picks. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:38:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Damon_Tejada_among_stars_not_offered_arbitration/1665502 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Damon_Tejada_among_stars_not_offered_arbitration/1665502 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Damon_Tejada_among_stars_not_offered_arbitration/1665502 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/0/70a15bfb376ed700cf19f58ddb44dd7386ebda30/small/89759934.jpg More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP See, Miguel Tejada looks harmless. There's now ostensible reason not to offer him arbitration based on the gregariousness on display here. Browse more photos » Forget Super Tuesday or the Tuesday after the first Monday in November this is the day that MLB GM's will finally come to a decision as to whom they will tender offers of arbitration... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:26:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Astros_and_Arbitration_Judgement_Dayerkind_of/1660617 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Astros_and_Arbitration_Judgement_Dayerkind_of/1660617 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Astros_and_Arbitration_Judgement_Dayerkind_of/1660617 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/b/6b2c227e0c9340fd28a59389d9810c1005238b61/small/PicImg_Miguel_Tejada_Charged_3da9.jpg Arbitration decisions are looming and the fate of the Astros offseason will likely be determined by the decisions made by the front office.  I know each of us here has some thoughts on the matter, so here's a fanpost with my analysis (hopefully a little more in-depth than you get elsewhere)...disagree with me in the comments! Of the Astros free agents this offseason, only four of them really matter for arbitration purposes:  Doug Brocail, LaTroy Hawkins, Miguel Tejad... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:18:37 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Astros_and_Arbitration/1660332 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Astros_and_Arbitration/1660332 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Astros_and_Arbitration/1660332 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/e/5eafe5bb009875a0a578a1081c6119f0633df427/small/ea.jpg More photos » by Pat Sullivan - AP Just give us a sign, Ed. Browse more photos » I just got finished reading this piece by Brian McTaggart.  I read it; I read it again, and then I thought, "Sonofabitch." Why? Because I can't discern a single line of thought from McTaggart's interview that would indicate there's any kind of plan for the Astros.  I don't need a b... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:02:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Plan_Schman_What_is_the_Astros_front_office_thinking/1588037 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Plan_Schman_What_is_the_Astros_front_office_thinking/1588037 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Plan_Schman_What_is_the_Astros_front_office_thinking/1588037 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/a/bab8c14e08ee30e01704222776dbeaad1ce5aca5/small/Miguel_Tejada_4_ac1e.jpg by Alex Brandon - AP The market for Tejada will be tough to ascertain. View full size photo » Lets to talk about since the last time we looked at the free agency market. In this profile of what kind of deal Miguel Tejada may get, I thought it prudent to look at two important facts. First, how much will the Astros have available to spend? If, as Wade said, the Astros will reduce payroll in 2010, that means their numb... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_Profile_Miguel_Tejada/1579997 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_Profile_Miguel_Tejada/1579997 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_Profile_Miguel_Tejada/1579997 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/e/de9d2d59f65d0410e76f6c802b2cfb47e7678d5e/small/f0.jpg More photos » by Henny Ray Abrams - AP Not the guy you're expecting to see with a post about "most impressive batting performance." Browse more photos » This idea struck sometime in late August as I was watching, most likely, another Astros loss.  I thought it would be a good idea so I randomly threw it onto Things for today.   The idea is pretty simple, what were the top... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:57:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Astros_most_impressive_performances_in_2009_The_hitters/1573975 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Astros_most_impressive_performances_in_2009_The_hitters/1573975 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Astros_most_impressive_performances_in_2009_The_hitters/1573975 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/0/f010bcb0490cd21ccbf49778a29e9286aa905b39/small/63.jpg More photos » by Al Behrman - AP Tommy Manzella and Michael Bourn would give the Astros one of the best defensive SS-CF combos in the NL Central Browse more photos » Straight from Eddy Wade's mouth: At this point, we’re prepared to commit to Tommy Manzella playing shortstop.   The possibility remains that Tejada could return as a third baseman. Tommy Manzella grades anywhere from good to... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:47:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/With_Miguel_Tejada_most_likely_on_his_way_out_Tommy_Manzella_is_in_as_Astros_Shortstop_in_2010/1519167 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/With_Miguel_Tejada_most_likely_on_his_way_out_Tommy_Manzella_is_in_as_Astros_Shortstop_in_2010/1519167 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/With_Miguel_Tejada_most_likely_on_his_way_out_Tommy_Manzella_is_in_as_Astros_Shortstop_in_2010/1519167 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/e/de9d2d59f65d0410e76f6c802b2cfb47e7678d5e/small/f0.jpg More photos » by Luis Alvarez - AP about 1 month ago: Atlanta Braves' Yunel Escobar follows through with a two-run single to right field against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Washington. The Braves won 11-5. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez) Browse more photos » Here's a quick post to see who you would draft first: the Brave's Y... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:15:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Who_Would_You_Rather_Have_Yunel_Escobar_or_Miguel_Tejada/1444157 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Who_Would_You_Rather_Have_Yunel_Escobar_or_Miguel_Tejada/1444157 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Who_Would_You_Rather_Have_Yunel_Escobar_or_Miguel_Tejada/1444157 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/7/870cb3d347bf32752b14f33217dc8dcfb49f9f21/small/0b.jpg More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP Browse more photos » Based on the conversation that Richard Justice had recently with Miguel Tejada, it sounds as if Miguel's future with the Astros is hazy at best. From what RJ wrote on Saturday about the Astros' 2010 lineup being populated mostly by players under the age of thirty, to Drayton McLane's desire and apparent intent to cut payroll to the mid $90 million r... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:00:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Miguel_Tejada_looks_like_a_goner_Felipe_Paulino_gets_his_role_and_a_Ross_Seaton_interview/1171919 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Miguel_Tejada_looks_like_a_goner_Felipe_Paulino_gets_his_role_and_a_Ross_Seaton_interview/1171919 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Miguel_Tejada_looks_like_a_goner_Felipe_Paulino_gets_his_role_and_a_Ross_Seaton_interview/1171919 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/a/5adab2745aa73715dc55d720ebede7c7e9ee8777/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f380459.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193FAC41A6BBF9596D5655D319A0D8698A3.jpg More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP Browse more photos » He did it.  Yes that's right, Lance Berkman ended an interminable stretch of homerlessness in what was really a really poorly pitched games.  I'll just thank the baseball gods for allowing Lance Berkman to drive one out of the park again—finally—because it was negatively impacting me in a facets of baseball life (fantasy included).... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:37:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Miguel_Tejada_cant_do_it_two_nights_in_a_row_Braves_9_Astros_7/1148840 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Miguel_Tejada_cant_do_it_two_nights_in_a_row_Braves_9_Astros_7/1148840 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Miguel_Tejada_cant_do_it_two_nights_in_a_row_Braves_9_Astros_7/1148840 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/e/5eafe5bb009875a0a578a1081c6119f0633df427/small/ea.jpg The NY Times carries an article which says that some of Miguel Tejada's old teammates in Oakland wondered if he was tipping pitches to Dominican friends.  Tejada denies the claim, and ex-A's manager Art Howe defended Tejada.  The  2001 A's supposedly had a team meeting to clear the air about the claims.  But the article seems like an effort to paint Tejada with the same brush as the attacks on A-Rod.  Johnny Damon, then an A, also defends Tejada, sayin... Sun, 30 Aug 2009 08:25:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Times_tries_to_tie_Tejada_to_old_tip_pitching_claim/1081721 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Times_tries_to_tie_Tejada_to_old_tip_pitching_claim/1081721 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Times_tries_to_tie_Tejada_to_old_tip_pitching_claim/1081721 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/0/f010bcb0490cd21ccbf49778a29e9286aa905b39/small/63.jpg Make no mistake about it: even though Miguel Tejada is a name player, he is far from the MVP caliber player he was seven or eight years ago. Tejada is no longer a potent power threat, who will drive in 120+ runs and carry an offense. Those days are long gone.But make no mistake about it: even though Miguel Tejada is not the player he once was, he's still an asset. Tejada has transformed himself into a shortstop, who's game centers around his ability to play everyday, hit for a high av... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_at_the_End_of_the_Season_Miguel_Tejada/1043306 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_at_the_End_of_the_Season_Miguel_Tejada/1043306 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_at_the_End_of_the_Season_Miguel_Tejada/1043306 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/e/de9d2d59f65d0410e76f6c802b2cfb47e7678d5e/small/f0.jpg