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Cleveland Indians Jake Westbrook shows improvement in second winter-ball start
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Cleveland.com
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Jake Westbrook made his second winter-ball start for Ponce on Saturday night.
What Yanks Are Planning
7 hours ago by
The Evil Empire
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Anothony McCarron spoke to a "Yankees insider" who told him the Yankees will be looking at many of the big names out their on the free agent and trade market.With that in mind, the Yankees will "see what's there" in the Roy Halladay trade sweepstakes, the person...
Minnesota Twins prospect Miguel Sano granted work visa, completing $3.15 million deal
Dominican shortstop prospect Miguel Sano, suspected by Major League Baseball of being older than his age on record, 16, was granted a U.S. work visa to complete his $3.15 million bonus deal with the Twins.
Tallet It Like It Is Twice!
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Batter's Box
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The lanky lefty is the focus of the latest "December Double" POTD.
Brian Tallet comes on in relief of fellow southpaw Brett Cecil after he injured his left leg in trying to field a bunt attempt by the Orioles Robert Andino at the Rogers Centre August 8th."Wolverine"...
Newman on A-Jax, Montero, Romine, Heathcott, McAllister
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The iYankees Blog
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Recently, Bryan Hoch (MLB) spoke with Mark Newman, the Yankees’ senior vice president of baseball operations, regarding the team’s top young prospects, such as Austin Jackson, Jesus Montero, Austin Romine, Slade Heathcott, and Zach McAllister. Newman had a lot to say about...
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Beltre, Wolf, Collaspo, Rule 5 Draft
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MLB Trade Rumors
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On this date two years ago, the Tigers acquired Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis for six players including Cameron Maybin and Andrew Miller. Only one of the other four players, Burke Badenhop has yet to see significant playing time at the big league level. With this year's winter...
It’s Official
Assuming he passes the physical, Chone Figgins is now a Mariner. The deal is 4 years, $36 million dollars, with a vesting option for the 5th year, of which the details are still unclear. This means a few things for this Mariners club – we have our third baseman, we have approximately...
No Molina, no Posey as Opening Day catcher
Bengie Molina suiting up as the Giants' Opening Day catcher in 2010 no longer seems realistic. That goes for Buster Posey, too. Molina is heading out the door, seemingly comfortable he'll get the multiyear contract that the Giants aren't willing to offer, and...
Reds Interested Carroll, Lowry
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MLB Trade Rumors
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Reds GM Walt Jocketty confirmed his interest in free agent infielder Jamey Carroll and left-handed starter Noah Lowry with MLB.com's Mark Sheldon.While Jocketty said that the organization has not discussed Carroll "at length," he acknowledged that he admires his hard...
Buchholz for Halladay or Buchholz for a bat?
5 hours ago by
abruno's Blog
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It's all over the internet about the Boston Red Sox making a huge push for Toronto Blue Jays' ace Roy Halladay. Last July was only the beginning of the trade talks that could land him in either a Boston or New York Yankees uniform. Toronto knows that Halladay doesn't want...
At Rick Porcello: Why did it have to be Youkilis?
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Today it was announced that Detroit Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello and Boston Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis were both suspended for five games and fined by Major League Baseball because of their roles in the bench clearing brawl that happened Tuesday night. Tigers pitcher Edwin...
Lowrie returns, Penny can't pitch past 5th, Jays power by Red Sox
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It was a tough afternoon for Brad Penny and the Boston Red Sox as the Toronto Blue Jays took game two of a three game series, 6-2 at the Rogers Centre before 36,926 fans. Shortstop Jed Lowrie returned after undergoing wrist surgery that kept him sidelined for almost four months....
If Red Sox acquire Martinez is this good-bye to LaRoche?
5 hours ago by
abruno's Blog
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Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated reported on Wednesday that the Boston Red Sox were the front runners of the Victor Martinez sweepstakes. According to Heyman, the Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays are both interested, but it appears Boston can offer the better package. There has been no...
Red Sox acquire Victor Martinez and Casey Kotchman; greatly adds depth
5 hours ago by
abruno's Blog
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It's official. The Boston Red Sox acquired Cleveland Indians catcher/first baseman Friday afternoon in exchange for pitchers RHP Justin Masterson, LHP Nick Hagadone, and RHP Bryan Price. Before that was officially announced the Red Sox traded newly acquired first baseman Adam...
Bigger impact for the Red Sox: Matt Holliday or Adrian Gonzalez?
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With the trading rumors swirling away a couple of big names are being thrown around that Boston Red Sox fans are very familiar with. Left fielder Matt Holliday of the St. Louis Cardinals and first baseman Adrian Gonzalez of the San Diego Padres. If Theo Epstein can't lockup Jason...
Soriano May Accept Arbitration
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MLB Trade Rumors
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After it was reported earlier this week that Braves reliever Rafael Soriano would look for employment elsewhere, his agent tells Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com that his client is giving serious consideration to accepting arbitration.This would leave Atlanta with a rather pricey bullpen...
Lowell to 15-day DL; good thing Ortiz is back
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Boston we might have a problem. Today, the Red Sox placed Mike Lowell to the 15-day disabled list due to a right hip strain and called up infielder Jeff Bailey for the Pawtucket Red Sox. The move was reported on the PawSox Twitter page. (Isn't Twitter awesome?) Bailey has been...
Red Sox sweep Orioles; Rangers drop to Angels; Magic Number = 7
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Daisuke Matsuzaka went 5 1/3 innings and allowed three runs on eight hits, a walk, and had five strikeouts as the Boston Red Sox powered by the Baltimore Orioles, 9-3 at Camden Yards Sunday afternoon. Boston's offense had no trouble producing runs with a 14-hit attack. The only...
Halladay or bust for Boston
5 hours ago by
abruno's Blog
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Now with Cliff Lee off the trade market, there's more pressure deriving towards the Boston Red Sox in acquiring Toronto Blue Jays' ace Roy Halladay. Jayson Stark from ESPN reported that Cleveland is sending Lee to the Philadelphia Phillies (pending a physical) in exchange...
Buchholz vs. Halladay on Friday; what does this really mean?
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abruno's Blog
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The Boston Red Sox made an interesting move on Sunday when they officially promoted Clay Buchholz from Triple A Pawtucket. His name has been swirling around amongst trade talks recently especially with the Toronto Blue Jays who are saying that there's a possibility...
Boston Red Sox notes and observations vs. Blue Jays
5 hours ago by
abruno's Blog
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The Boston Red Sox dropped the final game of a three-game series to the Toronto Blue Jays, 3-1 as Roy Halladay (11-3) retired the last 11 batters for his fourth complete game of the season. It was his 44th of his 12 year career. Halladay's season high is nine, which he's done...
Good thing Red Sox didn't get Roy Halladay
5 hours ago by
abruno's Blog
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Remember when it was an absolute need to trade for Roy Halladay before the July 31 deadline? Toronto wanted the Red Sox to give up Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Michael Bowden, and Lars Anderson for its ace pitcher, but after today's outing that trade looks even more ridiculous...
Penny pressure; Red Sox pitcher needs deep outing against Tampa Bay tonight
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After last night's extra inning disaster, the Boston Red Sox have to brush aside the loss and look towards the future; that being Brad Penny who takes the mound tonight against the Tampa Bay Rays who now have a 7-4 record against Boston in 2009. Penny has been known all season...
Shortstop Du Jour
21 hours ago by
Surviving Grady
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The Red Sox held a press conference yesterday to announce the signing of Marco Scutaro. Red and I don't own enough storage space for me to list the names of all those who have graced the left side of second base since Nomah!'s departure, so we just offer a hearty welcome.And...
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