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Jon Heyman Throws Stones From A Glass House
Jon Heyman Throws Stones From A Glass House
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — Sports Illustrated senior writer Jon Heyman posted the following on his Twitter account shortly after it was announced that Tim Lincecum won the 2009 National League Cy Young: i dont mean to pick on the voters. but how do 2 of them leave chris carpenter off the ballot entirely? ... (more) Jon Heyman Throws Stones From A Glass House
Sosnick Right To Demand Fourth Year In Extension Talks For Josh Johnson
Sosnick Right To Demand Fourth Year In Extension Talks For Josh Johnson
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — According to a report by Jerry Crasnick , there is no longer any chance that Josh Johnson will be signed to a long-term contract extension to remain with the Florida Marlins. Matt Sosnick, who represents Johnson and was the agent featured in Crasnick’s excellent License to Deal , was blunt in ... (more) Sosnick Right To Demand Fourth Year In Extension Talks ...
Thoughts On The Red Sox's Offseason, Part Three
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — Last night, I offered some thoughts on what the Boston Red Sox should do to improve this offseason. I mainly focused on what the Red Sox should do in left field if they don’t re-sign free agent Jason Bay. The club has a few other areas that need to be addressed, however. Lineup: As it has ... (more) Thoughts On The Red Sox's Offseason, Part Three
Thoughts on The Red Sox's Offseason, Part One
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — Earlier this week, I provided some thoughts on what the New York Yankees should look to do in order to improve this offseason. Next up is the Yankees’ bitter American League East rival, the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox were the favorites to land slugging first baseman Mark Teixeira for much of ... (more) Thoughts on The Red Sox's Offseason, Part One
Will It Be A Quiet Winter For The Yankees?
Will It Be A Quiet Winter For The Yankees?
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — Last offseason, the New York Yankees went into the offseason with several question marks and positions that needed to be addressed. The Yankees, who failed to make the postseason and finished in third place in the American League East in 2008, had holes in their starting rotation and an ... (more) Will It Be A Quiet Winter For The Yankees?
Blogger Nine Innings
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — I recently answered nine questions for the New York Daily News ' Jesse Spector in the latest edition of Blogger Nine Innings. Click here to read my take on nine baseball questions, ranging from what I would use as my closer music to my opinions on the most under and overrated players in the ... (more) Blogger Nine Innings
Jason Bay's Defense An Inconvenient Truth For Agent Joe Urbon
Jason Bay's Defense An Inconvenient Truth For Agent Joe Urbon
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — WEEI baseball writer Alex Speier spoke with Joe Urbon, who is representing free agent outfielder Jason Bay, last week. Urbon essentially made his case in the article for why he feels that Bay is the best outfielder available on the market this offseason. According to Speier, it was the pitch ... (more) Jason Bay's Defense An Inconvenient Truth For Agent Joe ...
With Reds' Financial Troubles, Rolen Deal Becomes Even More Puzzling
With Reds' Financial Troubles, Rolen Deal Becomes Even More Puzzling
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — According to Ed Price of AOL FanHouse , the Cincinnati Reds will need to slash payroll this offseason. Price reports that the Reds’ financial situation could force them to move several high-priced players, such as second baseman Brandon Phillips and starters Bronson Arroyo and Aaron Harang. ... (more) With Reds' Financial Troubles, Rolen Deal Becomes Even ...
Griffey Headed Back To The Mariners: Why?
Griffey Headed Back To The Mariners: Why?
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — Last week, I produced my preview of the 2010 free agent crop of designated hitters . Well, you can now eliminate one name from that list. According to reports, Ken Griffey Jr. is headed back for one more year with the Seattle Mariners. Griffey will be paid a guaranteed $2.0-M with the ... (more) Griffey Headed Back To The Mariners: Why?
Analyzing Two Ridiculous Rumors
Analyzing Two Ridiculous Rumors
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — I know these are only rumors, and that it is premature to comment on deals until they become official. Two ideas that came across the FoxSports GM Meeting blog this morning were so devoid of logic, however, that I have to chime in now. First, according to the Fox blog , the Detroit Tigers and ... (more) Analyzing Two Ridiculous Rumors
Orioles Really Scored In Sherill Trade
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — Now that the offseason is upon is, top prospects lists are starting to surface. On Monday, Baseball Prospectus prospect guru Kevin Goldstein began with his annual organizational Top 11 lists. Goldstein, the former Baseball America scribe, kicked off the series with the Baltimore Orioles . Two of ... (more) Orioles Really Scored In Sherill Trade
Annual Gold Glove Mistakes Released
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — American League Gold Glove winners were announced today , and, as usual, there were some head scratching choices. For starters, how could Franklin Gutierrez not be named one of the top fielders in the league? I mean, are you kidding me? Gutierrez ranked as the premier defensive player in the ... (more) Annual Gold Glove Mistakes Released

Would Beltre Be A Good Fit In Philly?
Would Beltre Be A Good Fit In Philly?
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — The Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday declined Pedro Feliz’s $5.5-M option for 2010. I was a bit surprised that the Phillies would not just pick it up and bring Feliz, an excellent defender at third base, back for one more final season. While he is a below-average offensive performer, his ... (more) Would Beltre Be A Good Fit In Philly?
Hudson A Closer?
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — After re-signing Tim Hudson , the Atlanta Braves have a surplus of starting pitchers. Currently, Atlanta boasts six legitimate major league starters in its rotation: Derek Lowe, Jair Jurrjens, Javier Vasquez, Kenshi Kawakami and Hudson. The old adage is that teams can never have enough ... (more) Hudson A Closer?
Hardy Trade Great For Twins
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — According to Tom Handricourt , the Minnesota Twins have acquired shortstop J.J. Hardy from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for center fielder Carlos Gomez. If the report is true, this was a fine move for the Twins. This past season was rough on Hardy, who suffered through a season-long ... (more) Hardy Trade Great For Twins
Breaking Down The 2010 Free Agent Class: Designated Hitters
Breaking Down The 2010 Free Agent Class: Designated Hitters
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — I have had to put the series on hold for the past week, but next up in the free agent preview series—click links for first basemen , outfielders , second basemen , shortstops , starting pitchers and third basemen —designated hitters. Last winter, the market was extremely cold for players ... (more) Breaking Down The 2010 Free Agent Class: Designated Hitters
Red Sox Wise To Get Hermida
Red Sox Wise To Get Hermida
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein began what is sure to be a busy offseason by making the first official trade of the Hot Stove season on Thursday. The Red Sox acquired outfielder Jeremy Hermida from the Florida Marlins in exchange for a couple of minor league arm, Jose Alvarez and ... (more) Red Sox Wise To Get Hermida
Guthrie = Lackey?
Guthrie = Lackey?
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — In a column this morning, MASN sports writer Steve Melewski weighed in on the top starting pitcher in the free agent class of 2010, John Lackey. Melewski feels that Lackey is going to get a huge contract–which he is–but does not feel that he will be worth it for the Baltimore Orioles, even ... (more) Guthrie = Lackey?
Revisting The Worst Sports Column Of 2009
Revisting The Worst Sports Column Of 2009
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — Back in February, longtime baseball columnist Bill Madden argued that the New York Yankees should “finally ditch A-Rod” in the aftermath of Rodriguez’s admission of anabolic steroid use. Madden, outraged over the revelation, even suggested that the Yankees should eat the remaining $270-M on ... (more) Revisting The Worst Sports Column Of 2009
Akinori Iwamura Dealt To Pirates
Akinori Iwamura Dealt To Pirates
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — As expected would happen this offseason, the Akinori Iwamura has come to an end in Tampa Bay. The Rays on Tuesday sent Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for relief pitcher Jesse Chavez. Given the context, I think that the deal makes sense for both sides. Iwamura was an excellent ... (more) Akinori Iwamura Dealt To Pirates
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