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Chicago White Sox Sign Omar Vizquel

Published 72 minutes ago by Adam Bernacchio at The Ghost of Moonlight Graham

I love when teams make good personnel decisions. It makes me giddy. Today, the Chicago White Sox signed SS and future Hall of Famer Omar Vizquel to a one-year, $1.375 million deal. Vizquel, who is 43-years-old hit .266 with a .660 OPS in 2009 with the Texas Rangers. I really like this move ...
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Joe Mauer Wins AL MVP; Was There Any Doubt?
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Joe Mauer Wins AL MVP; Was There Any Doubt?
— theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — Mauer, who led the AL in avg. (.365), OBP (.444), and slugging percentage (.587) received 27 out of 28 first-place votes to become not only the second Minnesota Twin to win the award since 2006, but he also became just the second catcher in the last 33 years (Thurman Munson) to win the award. (more) Joe Mauer Wins AL MVP; Was There Any Doubt?

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Derek Lowe: What’s His Trade Market?
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Derek Lowe: What’s His Trade Market?
— theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — So can the Braves trade Lowe? Let's take a look at the pros and the cons of Lowe and what teams would be interested in trading for the former member of Red Sox Nation. (more) Derek Lowe: What’s His Trade Market?

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New York Mets To Possibly Play In Puerto Rico
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New York Mets To Possibly Play In Puerto Rico
— theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — According to Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News, the Mets are working on playing some regular-season games in Puerto Rico. The games would be considered road games for the Mets and would be played in Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan. The most likely opponent would be the Florida Marlins. (more) New York Mets To Possibly Play In Puerto Rico

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JD Drew Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
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JD Drew Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
— theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — Boston Red Sox OF J.D. Drew underwent surgery on his left shoulder over the weekend to help alleviate the pain in the AC joint that bothered him throughout the season. Drew is expected to be ready for spring training. (more) JD Drew Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

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Florida Marlins, Josh Johnson On Different Pages
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Florida Marlins, Josh Johnson On Different Pages
— theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — After yesterday's meeting between the Marlins and Josh Johnson's agent Matt Sosnick, it looks like Johnson will be the latest Marlins star to be traded away. According to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick, Sosnick and the Marlins met yesterday to discuss a long-term contract for Johnson. (more) Florida Marlins, Josh Johnson On Different Pages

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Say What? Chicago Cubs Sign John Grabow To Two-Year, $7.5 Million Deal

Published 2 days ago by Adam Bernacchio at The Ghost of Moonlight Graham

There is always talk amongst baseball fans and writers in regards to who is the worst general manager in baseball. Dayton Moore of the Kansas City Royals and Omar Minaya of the New York Mets are usually at the top of that conversation. Well, I think we can add one more GM to the ...
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Milton Bradley: What’s His Trade Market?

Published 3 days ago by Adam Bernacchio at The Ghost of Moonlight Graham

On January 6th, 2009 Chicago Cubs GM Jim Hendry signed OF Milton Bradley to a three-year, $30 million contract. At that point everyone screamed “Nooooooooooooo!!!” This was a disaster waiting to happen and it was. Not only did Bradley grossly under perform in a Cubs’ ...
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Stephen Strasburg To Miss AFL Start
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Stephen Strasburg To Miss AFL Start
— theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — Stephen Strasburg must really not want to have people see him pitch on a national level. Strasburg missed the nationally televised Arizona Fall League Rising Stars game because of a strained neck muscle last month. And now he is going to miss his start on Saturday in the AFL championship game (more) Stephen Strasburg To Miss AFL Start

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Chicago Cubs Trade Aaron Heilman To Diamondbacks
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Chicago Cubs Trade Aaron Heilman To Diamondbacks
— theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — Late this afternoon, the Chicago Cubs traded RHP Aaron Heilman to the Arizona Diamondbacks for prospects Scott Maine (no relation to John of the New York Mets) and Ryne White. Can Cubs GM Jim Hendry get a do-over from the 2008/2009 offseason? (more) Chicago Cubs Trade Aaron Heilman To Diamondbacks

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Bud Selig To Try To Tighten Playoff Schedule

Published 4 days ago by Adam Bernacchio at The Ghost of Moonlight Graham

I’ll put this one in the “I’ll believe it, when I see it” category. In a recent interview, Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig said he wants to tighten the playoff schedule in 2010. Anyone who has watched the postseason recently, knows there are too many off ...
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The Freak Does It Again: Lincecum Wins NL Cy Young Award
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The Freak Does It Again: Lincecum Wins NL Cy Young Award
— theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — Lincecum received 100 points to beat out Cardinal pitchers Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright in a very close race. Carpenter received 94 votes and Wainwright received 90 points. (more) The Freak Does It Again: Lincecum Wins NL Cy Young Award

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Free Agent Primer: What To Look For This Offseason
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Free Agent Primer: What To Look For This Offseason
— theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — With the free agent signing period just a mere 12 hours away, here is a free agent primer on this year's batch of free agents. (more) Free Agent Primer: What To Look For This Offseason

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Jim Tracy Wins NL Manager Of The Year, Inks Three-Year Extension
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Jim Tracy Wins NL Manager Of The Year, Inks Three-Year Extension
— theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — While I didn't have a great day yesterday, there was one guy who did--Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy. Not only did Tracy win the National League Manager of the Year award, but he also inked a three-year extension with the Rockies. (more) Jim Tracy Wins NL Manager Of The Year, Inks Three-Year ...

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Angels’ Mike Scioscia Wins AL Manager Of The Year Award

Published 5 days ago by Adam Bernacchio at The Ghost of Moonlight Graham

For the second time since 2002, the man New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman called the “Bill Belicheck of our sport” won the American League Manager of the Year award. Of course, that statement was made before Belicheck’s meltdown on Sunday night against the Indianapolis ...
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Roy Halladay: What’s His Trade Market?
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Roy Halladay: What’s His Trade Market?
— theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — This winter will be the last time the Blue Jays will have the opportunity to trade Halladay and receive top value back. If they wait until the 2010 trading dealine, then teams won't have to give up the farm because they know the Jays will be forced to trade Halladay. (more) Roy Halladay: What’s His Trade Market?

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Royals’ Zack Greinke Wins American League Cy Young

Published 6 days ago by Adam Bernacchio at The Ghost of Moonlight Graham

My preseason pick for AL Cy Young: Zack Greinke AL Cy Young award winner: Zack Greinke I would like to personally thank the Baseball Writers’ Association of America and more importantly, Zack Greinke for making me look like a genius. Today, Greinke won the American League Cy Young ...
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Brandon Phillips: What’s His Trade Market?

Published 6 days ago by Adam Bernacchio at The Ghost of Moonlight Graham

Yesterday, I talked about one of the Cincinnati Reds trade candidates, Bronson Arroyo . Well today, I’ll talk about another Reds trade candidate, second baseman Brandon Phillips. Phillips has had a pretty interesting career so far. He has been involved in two extremely lopsided trades. ...
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A’s’ Andrew Bailey Wins American League Rookie Of The Year Award
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A’s’ Andrew Bailey Wins American League Rookie Of The Year Award
— theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — Today, the Baseball Writers' Association of America recognized Bailey's accomplishments in 2009. Bailey was voted American League Rookie of the Year today receiving 13 first-place votes and 88 total points. Texas Rangers' shortstop Elvis Andrus finished second with 65 total points. (more) A’s’ Andrew Bailey Wins American League Rookie Of The ...

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Marlins’ Chris Coghlan Wins National League Rookie Of The Year Award
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Marlins’ Chris Coghlan Wins National League Rookie Of The Year Award
— theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — According to ESPN.com, Florida Marlins left fielder Chris Coghlan has been voted National League Rookie of the Year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Coghlan received 17 first-place votes and 105 points overall. Philadelphia Phillies' pitcher JA Happ finished second with 94 ... (more) Marlins’ Chris Coghlan Wins National League Rookie Of ...

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