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Buck Martinez Negotiating Return to XM Radio
February 23, 2009 by
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Emmy-winning baseball broadcaster Buck Martinez -- who formerly served as co-host with the departed Mark Patrick on XM Radio's morning baseball program -- has entered into talks to return to the satellite network, according to a report from a network colleague. Weekend and evening...
Athletics Seeking Backup for Ailing Eric Chavez?
February 23, 2009 by
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Talks reportedly taking place between the Athletics and oft-injured free agent infielder Nomar Garciaparra may tell as much about the health of third baseman Eric Chavez as Garciaparra. Though Chavez, 31, has been fielding third base grounders, he has not been cleared to make a single throw to ...
Rangers Eye Andruw Jones as Cleanup Hitter
February 21, 2009 by
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Apparently not put off by numerous reports that outfielder Andruw Jones was difficult to direct if not altogether uncoachable before being run out of town by the Dodgers, hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo has made the newly acquired former superstar his personal project at Rangers camp in Surprise, ...
Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols Has Elbow 'Discomfort'
February 16, 2009 by
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Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols recently took a week off after "experiencing discomfort" related to a lingering ligament strain and related elbow surgery he underwent in October, The St. Louis Post Dispatch said, citing an unnamed source familiar with Pujols' condition...
Durability Issues Linger for Cubs OF Milton Bradley
February 16, 2009 by
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Questions continue to linger over the durability of newly acquired Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley, who despite All-Star caliber productivity last season may be forced to sit out occasionally as the result of an ugly onfield scuffle a year and a half ago. Bradley -- set to bat fourth...
Source Says Albert Pujols 'Experiencing Discomfort'
February 16, 2009 by
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Citing "a source familiar with his situation," the St. Louis Post Dispatch has reported that Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols recently took a week off after "experiencing discomfort" related to a ligament strain and elbow surgery he underwent in October. Pujols...
Reds Closer Francisco Cordero Feels Discomfort
February 16, 2009 by
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Reds closer Francisco Cordero -- coming off surgery last September to remove bone spurs from his foot -- threw off a mound briefly and experienced lingering discomfort, according to WLW Radio in Cincinnati. Though Cordero has targeted readiness by opening day, at the moment he is ...
Indians May Groom Barfield for Utility Role
February 15, 2009 by
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Expect the Indians to give former top prospect Josh Barfield plenty of reps in the outfield and at shortstop. Barfield, 26, the son of former major league slugger Jesse Barfield, was projected to be the Indians' starting second baseman when he came over from San Diego. But he has...
Transaction Report - 2/14/09
February 14, 2009 by
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Los Angeles Angels: Agreed to terms with pitcher Ervin Santana on a four-year contract. Santana is the youngest pitcher in the majors with at least 50 wins. He's 26 and coming off a 16-7 season with a 3.49 ERA. The deal is for four years and $30 million and keeps the Angels and...
Ozzie Guillen Will Have White Sox Running
February 14, 2009 by
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White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has intimated to Chicago media that he plans what he calls a "run-and-gun offense." Translation: Baseball Venezuelan style. Look for the White Sox come out of the gate fast this year, slapping the ball through the infield, bunting, sacrificing...
Red Sox Will Go Slow with John Smoltz
February 14, 2009 by
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No, that old guy in the red sweats isn't part of the grounds crew. That's future Hall-of-Famer John Smoltz. The 42-year-old former Brave -- bald, a bit scraggly and unshaven and with just a hint of a tummy -- arrived at Red Sox camp in Fort Myers, Fla., without missing a beat...
Twins Inspect Joe Crede's Damaged Goods
February 14, 2009 by
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Having so far spurned a low-ball offer from the San Francisco Giants, free agent third baseman Joe Crede now is marketing his wares for the Minnesota Twins at Fort Myers, Fla. So far, Crede looks good in workouts, but buyer beware! Crede's declaration to Twins manager Ron Gardenhire...
Viola Arrives in Cleveland Camp With a Purpose
February 13, 2009 by
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Veteran ace Frank "Sweet Music" Viola arrived in Cleveland Indians camp with the express purpose of revitalizing the career of the once-promising Jeremy Sowers. Sowers, like Viola a left-hander, formerly was a top prospect but has spent the last few seasons bouncing back...
Griffey In the Dark on Mariners Talk
February 12, 2009 by
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Ken Griffey Jr. is playing golf this week in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. According to various reports, his agent and the Seattle Mariners are in stepped-up discussions about Griffey returning to the place where his career began. What does Griffey have to say about it...
Transactions Report - 2/12/09
February 12, 2009 by
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Colorado Rockies: Signed pitcher Randy Flores to a minor league contract. The lefty was 1-0 with a 5.26 ERA in 43 games for the Cards in '08. Houston Astros: Agreed to terms with pitcher Chris Sampson, infielder Drew Sutton and catcher J.R. Towles on one-year contracts. Sampson...
Looper to Brewers, Shouse to Rays
February 12, 2009 by
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Pitchers Braden Looper and Brian Shouse have new homes, Looper signing with the Brewers after spending last season with the Cardinals, and Shouse leaving the Brewers for the Rays. Looper, 12-14 with a 4.16 ERA in St. Louise in 2008, signed a 1-year deal with Milwaukee worth $5.5 million in 2009 ...
Red Sox Cautious - Cautiously Optimistic - with Baldelli
February 12, 2009 by
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Outfielder Rocco Baldelli was once a young pup who played hard on the field, full-speed all the time. Now he's a bit older, a bit wiser, and diagnosed with a mitochondrial disorder that can sap his strength and energy when he's not careful enough in managing his outputs. The...
Heyman Maneuver: Pudge, Orlando(s)
February 12, 2009 by
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SI.com's Jon Heyman passes along a few tidbits in today's Daily Scoop: Catcher Ivan Rodriguez is drawing looks from the cash-strapped Astros and Marlins. Pudge's power is pretty much gone (it went with the steroids?), although is batting average remained respectable -...
Roberto Alomar Suit Fails to 'Out' Gay Mets Player
February 12, 2009 by
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It was in 2002 that The New York Post quoted Mets manager Bobby Valentine as saying the major leagues were ready to accept a gay player in the clubhouse, leading to speculation that he was testing the atmosphere for one of his players to come out of the closet. If it was a ploy to...
Joel Zumaya Laying Claim to Tigers Closer Role
February 12, 2009 by
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Manager Jim Leyland has probably all but pencilled in Brandon Lyon to replace retiring Tigers closer Todd Jones, but that's not stopping fireballer Joel Zumaya from laying claim to the job. Zumaya -- coming back from a career threatening fracture -- has been cleared to resume play...
Abreu Deal May Force Adam Dunn's Hand
February 11, 2009 by
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(Update: That was quick. Dunn has agreed to play for the Nationals, according to the Washington Post.) Bobby Abreu has agreed to a 1-year, $5 million (plus incentives) deal with the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels are thinking they got a steal. The Rays are thinking they overpaid Pat...
Adam Dunn, Nationals Agree On Deal
February 11, 2009 by
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That was quick. Not long after our previous post titled "Abreu Deal May Force Adam Dunn's Hand," Adam Dunn agreed to sign with the Washington Nationals according to the Washington Post. The Post cites two independent sources and says the deal is for two years and may...
SI: Dunn's Deal Worth $10 Million Per
February 11, 2009 by
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As noted earlier in the post about Adam Dunn signing with the Nationals, word has been that an offer by the Nats to Dunn has been on the table for at least a couple months. That standing offer appears to be the one Dunn agreed to today, based on the size of the contract that SI.com...
Transactions Report: Kevin Millar
February 11, 2009 by
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Milwaukee Brewers: Agreed to terms with pitchers Eduardo Morlan and Cody Scarpetta on one-year contracts. One-year deals for two minor-leaguers. Morlan was a Rule 5 draftee out of the Rays' organization last year. Toronto Blue Jays: Signed infielder Kevin Millar to a minor league...
Eric Milton and the Dodgers
February 11, 2009 by
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In the Transaction Report from two days ago, we noted that the Dodgers had signed a bunch of retread pitchers to minor-league deals. Then I added a mocking comment: Los Angeles Dodgers: Agreed to terms with pitchers Jeff Weaver, Shawn Estes, Ronald Belisario, Charlie Haeger and Tanyon...
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