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National League teams’ biggest roster questions
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When the winter meetings begin Monday in Indianapolis, teams at least will be trying to answer the biggest questions about their 2010 rosters. Here’s a look at one for each club in the National League.
More: American League teams’ burning questions.
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Phillies: Do they need to do anything else?
They filled the hole [...]
BaseCast: Marco (Scutaro)! Polo?
Saturday, December 5, 2009
It’s a baseball podcast. The math is easy, right? BaseCast. Let’s rock.
The Red Sox swooped for Marco Scutaro Thursday night, the AL East power’s latest attempt to fill a void at shortstop that has lingered since Nomar Garciaparra was shipped out of town in 2004.
So did Boston finally get a long-term solution at shortstop?
FanHouse’s Frankie [...]
Braves Take Calculated Risk on Wagner
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
When the Atlanta Braves signed Billy Wagner on Wednesday to a one-year, $7 million contract, the team took a proactive approach towards solving a potential problem in their bullpen.
Rafael Soriano and Mike Gonzalez, the duo who shared closing responsibilities last season, have both been offered arbitration. It’s possible that one or both of these [...]
Report: Billy Wagner to Join Braves
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
The Braves may have found a solution at the back of their bullpen as they brace for the potential loss of two top relievers. Veteran closer Billy Wagner has agreed to a deal with Atlanta, according to a report by FOXSports.com.
The deal, according to the report, is for one year and $7 million and includes [...]
BaseCast: Doc Halladay, I Presume
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
It’s a baseball podcast. The math is easy, right? BaseCast. Let’s rock.
In the wake of an ESPN.com report that Roy Halladay wants his future settled before spring training, it now appears likely that the Toronto ace will be pitching in a different uniform in 2010.
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Dustin Pedroia Willing to Move to Short
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
One of the biggest problems on defense the Boston Red Sox had last season was the shortstop position. Until the team brought on Alex Gonzalez in August, any ball that was hit towards shortstop was an adventure or a nightmare depending on who you asked.
So finding a shortstop for next season has been one [...]
Fist Be Gone: Chip Caray Done at TBS
Monday, November 30, 2009
The baseball playoffs will be a fist-free zone in 2010. TBS has decided to part ways with play-by-play man Chip Caray after a postseason which earned him the ire of many baseball fans because of his unwillingness to call plays based on what actually happened on the field of play and his incessant use of [...]
Derek Jeter Named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year
Monday, November 30, 2009
It’s been a pretty incredible year for New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter. He just won his fifth World Series with the team earlier this month after having one of the best offensive seasons of his career, and also got his fourth Silver Slugger award and fourth Gold Glove to go along with it. He [...]
Bud Selig Is Always About to Retire
Sunday, November 29, 2009
According to a report in the Chicago Tribune, MLB commissioner Bud Selig is planning on retiring in 2012, when his current contract ends. On the surface, that makes plenty of sense. The current labor agreement between the owners and players is up after the 2011 season, which means Selig would stay on for one more [...]
From the Windup: I’m Thankful For …
Thursday, November 26, 2009
From the Windup is Matt Snyder’s extended look at some aspect of America’s pastime each Thursday.
Just because something is corny, doesn’t mean it can’t be done. Saying what you are thankful for on Thanksgiving is an American tradition. Sure, it may be a bit played out — and some would even say lame — [...]
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MLB New York Yankees Poseable Figurine Collection
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