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boston.com - 39 hours ago
Arbitration deadline could decide a lot
— boston.com — Monday is the day for clubs to decide whether to offer salary arbitration to their free agents.... For the Red Sox, the big decision will be whether to offer arbitration to Billy Wagner. It seems likely they will. If Wagner...  ... (more) Arbitration deadline could decide a lot

Comments vote down MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 39 hours agofound this
Gonzalez, Duchscherer, and Wagner
fenwaywest.com - 3 days ago
Gonzalez, Duchscherer, and Wagner
— fenwaywest.com — Here are a few tasty nuggets fresh from the Hot Stove: Adrian Gonzalez might be off of... the table according to Buster Olney: Spoke with an executive who was told flat-out: Adrian Gonzalez is not available. Timing isn't right; that might change before July 31, 2010. The Red Sox are ... (more) Gonzalez, Duchscherer, and Wagner

Comments vote down fenwaywest fenwaywest posted 3 days agoposted this
Braves still rumored to be intersted in Wagner
tireball.com - 3 days ago
Braves still rumored to be intersted in Wagner
— tireball.com — A few weeks ago sources reported that the Atlanta Braves had interest in reliever Billy Wagner to... fill the role of the teams closer. Considering that Rafael Soriano who took over the role early last season, and Mike Gonzalez who also has experience in the position were free agents it was unsurprisin (more) Braves still rumored to be intersted in Wagner

Comments vote down johnnyhair johnnyhair posted 3 days agoposted this
Countdown to Christmas: #33 Honus Wagner
morehardball.blogspot.com - 4 days ago
Countdown to Christmas: #33 Honus Wagner
— morehardball.blogspot.com — Honus Wagner is considered by many to be baseball's greatest all-around player. The Pittsburgh Pirates' shortstop was... a sensational hitter, a brilliant base-runner and a flawless fielder. He broke into the majors by hitting .344 in 1897 and put together 17 consecutive .300 seasons. He was ... (more) Countdown to Christmas: #33 Honus Wagner

Comments vote down GM-Carson GM-Carson posted 4 days agoposted this
Interesting Free Agent Rankings
talkingchop.com - 6 days ago
Interesting Free Agent Rankings
— talkingchop.com — More photos » by Winslow Townson - AP Billy Wagner could wind up in an Atlanta Braves... uniform next year. Browse more photos »  ... (more) Interesting Free Agent Rankings

Comments vote down Sports Page Atlanta found this 6 days agofound this
Bunt Singles: Evaluating Billy Martin, watching Curtis Granderson
mackavenuetigers.com - 6 days ago
Bunt Singles: Evaluating Billy Martin, watching Curtis Granderson
— mackavenuetigers.com — Excerpts from a book written by The Hardball Times' Chris Jaffe will be appearing periodically at the... web site. This week, former Tigers manager (for a season) Billy Martin had the spotlight . Sticking to history, Lee of Tigers Tales ranks the top ten Tigers catchers . The Tigers will be ... (more) Bunt Singles: Evaluating Billy Martin, watching Curtis ...

Comments vote down MackAveKurt MackAveKurt posted 6 days agoposted this
It Ain't Over Until Billy Ocean Sings
humanhighlightblog.com - 8 days ago
It Ain't Over Until Billy Ocean Sings
— humanhighlightblog.com — It could have been over when... ...Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady was unavailable for the Houston Rockets.... ...the Hawks won the opening tip and (6) seconds later was watching Josh Smith jam-in an alley-oop. ...Marvin Williams scored (13) first quarter points. ...Jamal Crawford hit a three and the ... (more) It Ain't Over Until Billy Ocean Sings

Comments vote down THHB THHB posted 8 days agoposted this
East Carolina extends Billy Godwin through 2014 season
thecollegebaseballblog.com - 8 days ago
East Carolina extends Billy Godwin through 2014 season
— thecollegebaseballblog.com — FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE GREENVILLE, N.C. - East Carolina University has announced an extension of... Visit The... College Baseball Blog for the Full Story (more) East Carolina extends Billy Godwin through 2014 season

Comments vote down Zlax45 Zlax45 posted 8 days agoposted this
From Jason Bay to Billy Wagner, primer to free-agent market - Jon Heyman - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com - 8 days ago
From Jason Bay to Billy Wagner, primer to free-agent market - Jon Heyman - SI.com
— sportsillustrated.cnn.com — 17. Jarrod Washburn . Knee issues hurt him in Detroit, but he starred in Seattle before that.... His great rapport with Mariners pitching coach Rick Adair make them a natural reunion. Milwaukee also inquired about the native Wisconsinite. 18. Bengie ... (more) From Jason Bay to Billy Wagner, primer to free-agent ...

Comments vote down No, You're a Towel found this 8 days agofound this
Jon Heyman: Primer to the free-agent market, from Bay to Wagner
sportsillustrated.cnn.com - 8 days ago
Jon Heyman: Primer to the free-agent market, from Bay to Wagner
— sportsillustrated.cnn.com — A week before Thanksgiving, free agency is officially here. But the signings may not come so fast.... SI.com's Jon Heyman breaks down the top big names and the likeliest courting teams. (more) Jon Heyman: Primer to the free-agent market, from Bay to ...

Comments vote down MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 8 days agofound this
What You Do To Me feat Jim Jones & Billy Danze / Coochie feat ODB & Ludacris / Dollaz & Sense feat Rza & Pharoahe Monch - Blakroc
allhiphopsports.blogspot.com - 9 days ago
What You Do To Me feat Jim Jones & Billy Danze / Coochie feat ODB & Ludacris / Dollaz & Sense ...
— allhiphopsports.blogspot.com — 3 hot New Joints from the Black Keys & Dame Dash Blakroc album. Download: What You Do... To Me - Blakroc feat Jim Jones & Billy Danze Download: Coochie - Blakroc feat ODB & Ludacris Download: Dollaz & Sense - Blakroc feat Rza & Pharoahe Monch More: New Joints (more) What You Do To Me feat Jim Jones & Billy Danze / Coochie ...

Comments vote down antone antone posted 9 days agoposted this
Let the games begin!
bottomlinesox.com - 9 days ago
Let the games begin!
— bottomlinesox.com — At 12:01am tonight, MLB Free Agents will be allowed to negotiate and sign with any team in... the league. That means Jason Bay and his agent Joe Urbon will finally begin the process of determining Bay's value on the open market. Urbon says there are a number of teams interested in signing Bay and ... (more) Let the games begin!

Comments vote down raynergl raynergl posted 9 days agoposted this
News & Notes - 11/19/09
bravesheart.com - 9 days ago
News & Notes - 11/19/09
— bravesheart.com — Taking a more analytical, speculative look at the latest rumors posted by Mark Bowman on MLB.com. Lots... of analysis involving trades and the vacancies in the outfield, the back of the bullpen, and at first base. (more) News & Notes - 11/19/09

Comments vote down joelucia joelucia posted 9 days agoposted this
tigerblog.net - 9 days ago
Billy Martin, Prospects and the Offseason
— tigerblog.net — Just a few quick links. First off, Chris Jaffe has written an excellent book (I’ve seen parts... of it) on baseball managers. Evaluating Baseball Managers: A Comprehensive History and Performance Analysis, 1876-2008 goes way back into the 1800s and brings things up to present, analyzing ... (more) Billy Martin, Prospects and the Offseason

Comments vote down brianbor brianbor posted 9 days agoposted this
The Intensity of Billy Martin
pinstripealley.com - 10 days ago
The Intensity of Billy Martin
— pinstripealley.com — More photos » by Gary Stewart - AP Browse more photos » What made Billy Martin so... great was also what made him so volatile: his intensity. It allowed him to give a kick start to his teams, yet made it ... (more) The Intensity of Billy Martin

Comments vote down ETVal ETVal posted 10 days agoposted this
He Came Dancing Across The Water
fackyouk.blogspot.com - 10 days ago
He Came Dancing Across The Water
— fackyouk.blogspot.com — One of my favorite people in Yankee history is Billy Martin . He was serving his fourth... stint as Yankee manager when I attended my first Major League game , and was in his fifth and final go-round when I began following the team in earnest. In between, I can recall watching the ceremony on WPIX ... (more) He Came Dancing Across The Water

Comments vote down Fack Youk Fack Youk posted 10 days agoposted this
Should the Red Sox re-sign Billy Wagner?
bottomlinesox.com - 10 days ago
Should the Red Sox re-sign Billy Wagner?
— bottomlinesox.com — Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe discussed the idea of re-signing left-handed reliever Billy Wagner last week.... Wagner's agent recently said that Wagner enjoyed his time in Boston and, despite expressing his desire to close again, would be willing to come back to the Red Sox as a set-up man for ... (more) Should the Red Sox re-sign Billy Wagner?

Comments vote down raynergl raynergl posted 10 days agoposted this
FoxSports' suggestion to Detroit: Sign Billy Wagner
mackavenuetigers.com - 10 days ago
FoxSports' suggestion to Detroit: Sign Billy Wagner
— mackavenuetigers.com — While Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi brainstorm ways for the Tigers to save money in 2010,... their colleague Dayn Perry is thinking up ways for them to spend some . He recommends the Tigers stay in the race for 2010 and add, rather than subtract. The first move? Shore up the late bullpen by ... (more) FoxSports' suggestion to Detroit: Sign Billy Wagner

Comments vote down MackAveKurt MackAveKurt posted 10 days agoposted this
keitholbermann.mlblogs.com - 10 days ago
No Replay, No Problem - And The Vet Vote
— keitholbermann.mlblogs.com — Two things to consider about the General Managers' decision not to make a decision on expanding videotape... replay: A) whatever it is, baseball has almost always done it, and B) once it's been done, baseball has almost always done more of it, later.  ... (more) No Replay, No Problem - And The Vet Vote

Comments vote down Fang's Bites found this 10 days agofound this
Red Sox Look to Upgrade Bullpen
fenwaywest.com - 10 days ago
Red Sox Look to Upgrade Bullpen
— fenwaywest.com — The Boston Red Sox are looking at the medical records of Braves relievers Gozalez and Soriano. Mike... Gonzalez recenty signed on with Scott Boras and is a Type A free agent. He posted a 2.42 ERA with 90 K's in 80 games last season. Rafael Soriano had an ERA of 2.97 and 27 saves last season. ... (more) Red Sox Look to Upgrade Bullpen

Comments vote down fenwaywest fenwaywest posted 10 days agoposted this
The Final Word on Billy Belichick
cubiclegm.com - 11 days ago
The Final Word on Billy Belichick
— cubiclegm.com — Editor’s Note: I continue my offseason goal of rekindling my proverbial flame with Major League Baseball. With... awards week upon us, I am fairly to hardly interested in the winners, mostly because none of the balloting should be very close. I was happy to see Zack Greinke win the Cy Young ... (more) The Final Word on Billy Belichick

Comments vote down jnitznt jnitznt posted 11 days agoposted this
talkingchop.com - 12 days ago
Why the Braves should sign Billy Wagner
— talkingchop.com — The Atlanta Braves should sign Billy Wagner to be their closer... this is pretty much a no-brainer,... especially after I learned that his agent is named Bean Stringfellow. I repeat, his agent is named Bean Stringfellow... and he used to pitch in the ... (more) Why the Braves should sign Billy Wagner

Comments vote down Sports Page Atlanta found this 12 days agofound this
Player Prediction: Billy Butler
bringingheat.com - 13 days ago
Player Prediction: Billy Butler
— bringingheat.com — Despite the Royals’ awful season, there was a silver lining with the emergence of Billy Butler. Butler... took a big step forward in 2009 towards becoming a top flight first baseman. Let’s get into some numbers... (more) Player Prediction: Billy Butler

Comments vote down Bringing Heat Bringing Heat posted 13 days agoposted this
Braves face difficult free-agent decisions
ajc.com - 14 days ago
Braves face difficult free-agent decisions
— ajc.com — Would the Braves be willing to give up a first-round compensatory pick to sign Billy Wagner?... (more) Braves face difficult free-agent decisions

Comments vote down Tomahawk Take | An Atlanta Braves Blog found this 14 days agofound this
yankeesredsox.com - 14 days ago
Red Sox Rumblings
— yankeesredsox.com — There's been chatter that the Red Sox are looking at John Lackey. He'd be a good addition... to be sure, but there also seems to be indication it was just preliminary talks, much like they do with most free agents. Billy Wagner might just remain with the Red Sox. If they offer arbitration, Wagner ... (more) Red Sox Rumblings

Comments vote down trink119 trink119 posted 14 days agoposted this
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-12-09
nleastchatter.com - 17 days ago
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-12-09
— nleastchatter.com — I’ve gotta tell ya my fellow Mets fans - I have a love / hate relationship with... the hot stove season. Why you may ask? Well I love the rush of adrenaline when we are about to sign a premium free agent, or when we trade for an All Star caliber player, or even when we retain one of our own ... (more) This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-12-09

Comments vote down realdirtymets realdirtymets posted 17 days agoposted this
Life During Wartime
fackyouk.blogspot.com - 17 days ago
Life During Wartime
— fackyouk.blogspot.com — The United States military has spent the past seven plus years involved in military operations in both... Afghanistan and Iraq. Thanks largely to the abolition of the draft in 1973, not a single day of Major League service time was lost by players serving in the military. As we have explored here ... (more) Life During Wartime

Comments vote down Fack Youk Fack Youk posted 17 days agoposted this
Quick Musings on the Latest Sox Rumors
firebrandal.com - 17 days ago
Quick Musings on the Latest Sox Rumors
— firebrandal.com — Billy Wagner According to MLB Trade Rumors , Billy Wagner is considering accepting an arbitration deal from... the BoSox because he “loved his experience with the Red Sox enough that’s it’s now a possibility.” That is an MLB Trade Rumors quote, not Wagner directly from ... (more) Quick Musings on the Latest Sox Rumors

Comments vote down EvanAtMVN EvanAtMVN posted 17 days agoposted this
mlbtraderumors.com - 17 days ago
Billy Wagner Could Accept Arbitration
— mlbtraderumors.com — Billy Wagner 's agent Bean Stringfellow says not to rule out his client accepting an arbitration offer... from the Red Sox, according to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald . Stringfellow said that prior to a recent meeting with his client, he ... (more) Billy Wagner Could Accept Arbitration

Comments vote down Fire Brand of the American League found this 17 days agofound this
DEVASTATING: Billy Wagner May Accept Arbitration
massholesports.com - 17 days ago
DEVASTATING: Billy Wagner May Accept Arbitration
— massholesports.com — Billy Wagner's agent told the Boston Herald that his client might be open to accepting arbitration if... the Red Sox offer it even though, earlier in the season Wagner said "I know they’re going to offer me arbitration, and of course I’m probably going to turn it down.” Wagner is a Type A free ... (more) DEVASTATING: Billy Wagner May Accept Arbitration

Comments vote down massholesports massholesports posted 17 days agoposted this
Phils-ville rumor central
phillyburbs.com - 17 days ago
Phils-ville rumor central
— phillyburbs.com — Billy Wagner's a good fit, but he'd never come back to Philly. Ditto Rolen. Then there's that... Halladay-for-Hamels talk, Fernando Rodney, Chone Figgins,.and Mark DeRosa... OH MY! (more) Phils-ville rumor central

Comments vote down Philsville Philsville posted 17 days agoposted this
sports.espn.go.com - 17 days ago
Billy Martin, Whitey Herzog, Gene Mauch on Hall veterans ballot
— sports.espn.go.com — Billy Martin, Whitey Herzog, Gene Mauch and Danny Murtaugh are among the former managers who will be... on the ballot when the Hall of Fame Veterans Committee votes next month. (more) Billy Martin, Whitey Herzog, Gene Mauch on Hall veterans ...

Comments vote down ESPN Feed: neyer rob found this 17 days agofound this
Billy Wagner Could Be Back
fenwaywest.com - 17 days ago
Billy Wagner Could Be Back
— fenwaywest.com — The reports of his retirement have proven to be untrue and now Billy Wagner is seeing what... is next. The Red Sox agreed not to pick up his $8 million option as part of the deal sending him to Boston. After proving he could come back from surgery he can look for a full time closer job but ... (more) Billy Wagner Could Be Back

Comments vote down fenwaywest fenwaywest posted 17 days agoposted this
bostonherald.com - 17 days ago
Book on Billy Wagner not closed
— bostonherald.com — C HICAGO - Billy Wagner loved being with the Red Sox [ team stats ] so much... at the end of the 2009 season, the reliever may want to come back after all. Wagner, a Type A free agent who would bring two draft picks the Sox way if he declines their offer ... (more) Book on Billy Wagner not closed

Comments vote down Fenway West - A Boston Red Sox Blog found this 17 days agofound this
Non-Player Hall Of Fame Candidates
fackyouk.blogspot.com - 17 days ago
Non-Player Hall Of Fame Candidates
— fackyouk.blogspot.com — Good morning Fackers. We're still a good two months away from the Hall of Fame balloting being... announced and the inevitable tearing of garments and indignation that will follow. Yesterday however, the Hall announced a list of twenty former managers, executives, and umpires that will be ... (more) Non-Player Hall Of Fame Candidates

Comments vote down Fack Youk Fack Youk posted 17 days agoposted this
Too much hubbub over Type-A free agents
hardballtimes.com - 18 days ago
Too much hubbub over Type-A free agents
— hardballtimes.com — Over the last couple years, and mitigated by the recent press over the issue, draft pick compensation... has become a major, major part of the free agent market -- to the point where it is being overvalued. As a brief refresher, free agents are assigned one of three categories: Type A, Type B and ... (more) Too much hubbub over Type-A free agents

Comments vote down The Hardball Times The Hardball Times found this 18 days agofound this
More Surgeries On Tap For This Week
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com - 19 days ago
More Surgeries On Tap For This Week
— theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — As we found out last week, tis the season for surgeries. This week there are three more... surgeries set for some notable players. Let's take a look at who is going under the knife this week. (more) More Surgeries On Tap For This Week

Comments vote down adamb77 adamb77 posted 19 days agoposted this
sportsofboston.com - 19 days ago
Red Sox 2009 Bullpen Review
— sportsofboston.com — The clean-up crew was good enough this year to merit an A- in my report card .... The depth was lacking last season, but this season’s options made all the difference on what was one of the finest pens in the game. Jonathan Papelbon was lights out in the regular season (ignore the playoffs ... (more) Red Sox 2009 Bullpen Review

Comments vote down compressed compressed posted 19 days agoposted this
bostonherald.com - 22 days ago
Jason Bay among three to hit free agency
— bostonherald.com — Three former Red Sox players - outfielders Jason Bay and Rocco Baldelli and reliever Billy Wagner -... officially filed for free agency yesterday, the first possible day they... (more) Jason Bay among three to hit free agency

Comments vote down The Bottom Line found this 22 days agofound this
Tim Lincecum Gets Charged with Marijuana Possession
rightoffrussell.com - 22 days ago
Tim Lincecum Gets Charged with Marijuana Possession
— rightoffrussell.com — During times like these, aren’t we happy to have someone like Billy Rowell in the O’s organization... instead of Towelie! (more) Tim Lincecum Gets Charged with Marijuana Possession

Comments vote down Bassett Bassett posted 22 days agoposted this
Wagner And Baldelli File For Free Agency
soxanddawgs.com - 23 days ago
Wagner And Baldelli File For Free Agency
— soxanddawgs.com — Earlier on Thursday, Boston Red Sox outfielder Jason Bay filed for free agency . Later in the... day, two of his teammates joined him. Reliever Billy Wagner and reserve outfielder Rocco Baldelli both filed for free agency on Thursday afternoon. It was expected that Wagner would file for free ... (more) Wagner And Baldelli File For Free Agency

Comments vote down beisbolct beisbolct posted 23 days agoposted this
RotoGraphs: FAFI – Billy Wagner
mlbnotebook.com - 25 days ago
RotoGraphs: FAFI – Billy Wagner
— mlbnotebook.com — In the second installment in the Free Agent Fantasy Impact series, I look at Billy's Wagner value... at how it ties in with where he goes in free agency. Next installment will be up on Thursday, so be sure to tune in then for even more fantasy fun! Check it out: If ... (more) RotoGraphs: FAFI – Billy Wagner

Comments vote down mlbnotebook mlbnotebook posted 25 days agoposted this
fangraphs.com - 25 days ago
Free Agent Fantasy Impact: Billy Wagner
— fangraphs.com — In a scenario that seemed ridiculous at the start of the year, Billy Wagner may be one... of the most highly sought after relievers this offseason. Wagner missed the majority of the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery last August. Wagner rejoined ... (more) Free Agent Fantasy Impact: Billy Wagner

Comments vote down MLB Notebook - Major League Baseball New, Notes, ... found this 25 days agofound this
Look, It’s Billy Bob Thornton…WS Edition
fatpickled.com - 26 days ago
Look, It’s Billy Bob Thornton…WS Edition
— fatpickled.com — Chase Utley Jesse James A.J. Burnett (with personal catcher/pool advisor) Dale Jr. Joba Turtle Cliff Lee Michael... Phelps Joe Girardi Actor Tony Plana Charlie Manuel Bob Knight Raul Ibanez Lou Diamond Phillips  ... (more) Look, It’s Billy Bob Thornton…WS Edition

Comments vote down fatpickle fatpickle posted 26 days agoposted this
OTL: The Redemption of Billy Cannon
sports.espn.go.com - 29 days ago
OTL: The Redemption of Billy Cannon
— sports.espn.go.com — NGOLA, La. -- The prison dentist walks slowly down the gravel road past the warden's house. He... is stooped, with a big belly, two white tufts of hair and a bald spot. He's got a bulbous nose and a creak in his step. But look closer. There are still ... (more) OTL: The Redemption of Billy Cannon

Comments vote down Dan Shanoff found this 29 days agofound this
Billy Joel Song Immortalizes Bears Offensive Futility
notqualifiedtocomment.com - 29 days ago
Billy Joel Song Immortalizes Bears Offensive Futility
— notqualifiedtocomment.com — Blog Down, Chicago Bears found this great remake of a Billy Joel song ripping the Bears offense... and Ron Turner. The offense has frustrated us all season, except Jay Cutler of course, and this song does nothing to remedy that, but it is clever and funny. ronturnersong sound bite  ... (more) Billy Joel Song Immortalizes Bears Offensive Futility

Comments vote down jdyme1 jdyme1 posted 29 days agoposted this