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New York Mets offseason focus will be on tier-two free agents
New York Mets offseason focus will be on tier-two free agents
nydailynews.com — Doing his best "Chicken Little" impression, Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig emerged from the owners meetings, (which he strategically held in the spartan quarters of the O'Hare Airport Hilton) and declared last Thursday that if the sky isn't falling ... (more) New York Mets offseason focus will be on tier-two free ...
Mets expand club presence at Citi Field
Mets expand club presence at Citi Field
newyork.mets.mlb.com — FLUSHING, N.Y. -- The New York Mets today announced plans to expand the presence of club history at Citi Field next season in a variety of ways including renaming areas of the ballpark after Casey Stengel, Gil Hodges, Tom Seaver and William A. Shea. ... (more) Mets expand club presence at Citi Field
Making Their 'Presence' Felt
faithandfear.blogharbor.com — Earlier this week, esteemed FAFIF commenter Kevin from Flushing sent me a link to a video report out of Minnesota regarding the new Twins ballpark with the following warning: "kick in the balls 23 seconds in" I didn't necessarily want a kick there or anywhere, but with a come-on like ... (more) Making Their 'Presence' Felt
Mets try to embrace history
nydailynews.com — Here's the announcement from the Mets ... The New York Mets today announced plans to expand the presence of club history at Citi Field next season in a variety of ways including renaming areas of the ballpark after Casey Stengel, Gil Hodges, Tom ... (more) Mets try to embrace history
New York Mets jump into bargain hunt for free agent Jose Guillen
nydailynews.com — The Mets have a backup option if the Matt Holliday and Jason Bay bidding gets out of hand. The Royals, who are looking to deal outfielder Jose Guillen , identified the Mets as a potential trading partner, although there was no deal considered close, ... (more) New York Mets jump into bargain hunt for free agent Jose ...
Free At Last
Free At Last
opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com — The ins and outs of baseball free agency. (more) Free At Last

HR/FB Park Factors
HR/FB Park Factors
hardballtimes.com — Just a quick hit to share park factors for HR/FB rate. I used BIP data and the methodology from Baseball Reference to determine simple HR/FB park factors for 2009 and 4-year weighed factors (weights are 5,3,2,1). Without further adieu, here's the list: Team Park 20094 ... (more) HR/FB Park Factors
Arizona native lifts Peoria to AFL title
Arizona native lifts Peoria to AFL title
mlb.mlb.com — By Tom Singer / MLB.com 11/21/09 6:46 PM EST SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- White Sox prospect C.J. Retherford is a local product to whom the Arizona Fall League dynasty of Phoenix meant something. So bringing the Desert Dogs' dominance to an end was ... (more) Arizona native lifts Peoria to AFL title
Indians skipper Manny Acta: 'I want to become one of the elite six or seven' managers
Indians skipper Manny Acta: 'I want to become one of the elite six or seven' managers
cleveland.com — The Indians' new manager talks extensively about his plans for the Indians and how he worked his way through the minor leagues. (more) Indians skipper Manny Acta: 'I want to become one of the ...
Indians Expected To Name Alvaro Espinoza to Staff
Indians Expected To Name Alvaro Espinoza to Staff
letsgotribe.com — Manny Acta and the Cleveland Indians have announced a press conference for tomorrow morning where they will announce that Alvaro Espinoza has been hired to a newly minted position: On/Off-Field Coordinator With Regards To Preparing For A Mid-1990s ... (more) Indians Expected To Name Alvaro Espinoza to Staff
A Lazy Sunday with Manny’s Wish List
A Lazy Sunday with Manny’s Wish List
clevelandtribeblog.blogspot.com — Inching closer and closer to Turkey Day with the tasks of the weekend revolving around getting the house ready for what promises to be a holiday season full of house guests, let’s get going on a Lazy Sunday with Manny Acta’s Christmas List, some roster decisions, and the latest Top Prospect ... (more) A Lazy Sunday with Manny’s Wish List
Serby's Sunday Q & A with... Wally Backman
Serby's Sunday Q & A with... Wally Backman
nypost.com — Q: Players you would pay to watch back in the 80s? A: I d pay to watch us. Q: What was so great about playing in New York? A: I ve seen George Foster get five hits one game and strike out to end the game, and 55,000 people boo him. Believe it or not, ... (more) Serby's Sunday Q & A with... Wally Backman
Granderson to Host TV Series
tigerstracks.com — Amid all the trade speculation that has his name connected with deals that would send him anywhere from New York to L.A., Curtis Granderson is occupying his mind with other things. As he recovers from a grueling season and gets prepared for the ... (more) Granderson to Host TV Series
Tigers' Curtis Granderson pitching reality television and online series
Tigers' Curtis Granderson pitching reality television and online series
blog.mlive.com — Tigers outfielder Curtis Granderson has agreed to host a TV and online series and is in the process of shopping a reality series with production company Authentic Entertainment. (more) Tigers' Curtis Granderson pitching reality television ...
Nate Robinson shoots on wrong basket, D'Antoni snaps november 21 2009 (video)
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Nate Robinson shoots on wrong basket, D'Antoni snaps november 21 2009 (video)
youtube.com — article By J.E. SkeetsFunny moment from Saturday's marquee Anti-NBA Finals game: 0.5 seconds left in the first quarter. New York Knicks inbound the ball to g... (more) Nate Robinson shoots on wrong basket, D'Antoni snaps ...

Keeping Score
Keeping Score
nytimes.com — Statistically, keeping a player like Mariano Rivera, who turns 40 next Sunday, is risky. (more) Keeping Score
Building a Retrosheet database, the short form
Building a Retrosheet database, the short form
hardballtimes.com — Today marks the latest release of Retrosheet 's event files, including 2009, the 1952 AL and some corrections to other years. This is a guide written for someone who already has an SQL database (MySQL, that is) set up and is comfortable with it. I am in the process of putting together a set of ... (more) Building a Retrosheet database, the short form

Wait, There's A Marv Albert And 50 Cent Feud?
Wait, There's A Marv Albert And 50 Cent Feud?
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com — Well there's a title I never thought I'd write. Apparently there was a bit of a scuffle at the Jimmy Kimmel Show that included Marv Albert versus 50 Cent and his posse. Via the LA Times .... As Albert arrived, with an entourage of one, TNT public ... (more) Wait, There's A Marv Albert And 50 Cent Feud?
KenDavidoff: #Yankees' biggest focus so far is finding common ground with Damon. Pettitte's return should work out, Matsui less of a priority.
KenDavidoff: #Yankees' biggest focus so far is finding common ground with Damon. Pettitte's ...
twitter.com — KenDavidoff: #Yankees' biggest focus so far is finding common ground with Damon. Pettitte's return should work out, Matsui less of a priority. (more) KenDavidoff: #Yankees' biggest focus so far is finding ...
The Bugs & Cranks Translation Wizard
The Bugs & Cranks Translation Wizard
bugsandcranks.com — What they say, and what they actually mean, deciphered by B&C's industry-leading technology. (more) The Bugs & Cranks Translation Wizard
Angels Won't Pursue Holliday; Bay Is An Option
mlbtraderumors.com — Angels owner Arte Moreno told Bill Shaikin of the LA Times that Matt Holliday is not an option for the Angels. "He is not going to be an Angel," Moreno said. "We are not looking at Holliday at all." Jason Bay , on the other hand, is a player "you ... (more) Angels Won't Pursue Holliday; Bay Is An Option
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