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Florida Putting on Full Court Press for Cubs
bleachernation.com — So, the state of Florida REALLY wants the Cubs to spring with them. So much so, that... they’ve dispatched the governor, Charlie Crist, to help secure the team. Crist met in Tallahassee, Fla., on Tuesday with Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts, team president Crane Kenney and other team officials ... (more) Florida Putting on Full Court Press for Cubs
The Marlins players made some money
fishstripes.com — No, not  just their usual salary, but the Marlins for the first time got some cash without ... winning the World Series . Second-Place Finishers (Non-Wild Card Clubs) --- Florida Marlins  (Share of Players’ Pool: ... (more) The Marlins players made some money

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Mr. Ricketts Goes to Florida
Mr. Ricketts Goes to Florida
bleachernation.com — Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts is still trying to decide the Cubs’ Spring Training future, and he’s... headed to Florida for the second time to discuss possible training sites, should the team decide to leave Mesa, Arizona. Ricketts, whose family took over ownership of the Cubs in ... (more) Mr. Ricketts Goes to Florida
Marlins have no reason not to offer arbitration
marlinmaniac.com — Today is the deadline for teams to offer arbitration for their free agent players. The Marlins have... two such free agents who are eligible for arbitration offers, reliever Kiko Calero and first baseman Nick Johnson. However, as Joe Frisaro reports, the Marlins are not looking to offer arbitration ... (more) Marlins have no reason not to offer arbitration
Sunday Morning Links
Sunday Morning Links
theyankeeuniverse.com — Bob Sheppard working his new job Here’s some reading material for a quiet holiday weekend Sunday morning... -THTs Shysterball is no more . You can still read Craig Calcaterra on NBC Sports. -Typically good, funny, smart piece ... (more) Sunday Morning Links
Heisman Busts Usually Equal NFL Busts
Heisman Busts Usually Equal NFL Busts
redskins.gearupforsports.com — Since the Heisman Trophy has started being awarded in 1935, the long line of players who were... flops at the professional football level has begun. It took 14 Heisman winners before one had a professional career worthy of induction into the Pro Football Hall Of Fame. There are only eight ... (more) Heisman Busts Usually Equal NFL Busts
Leaning against salary arbitration
joefrisaro.mlblogs.com — If Nick Johnson and Kiko Calero sign elsewhere in free agency, it doesn't look like the Marlins... will receive draft pick compensation in return. The Marlins are leaning against offering arbitration to both Type B free agents. Tuesday is the... (more) Leaning against salary arbitration
Best of the Best Winner Take All Tournament: Round 1
Best of the Best Winner Take All Tournament: Round 1
bringingheat.com — World Series 2000-2010 Decade Edition From 2000 to 2009, we as baseball fans have been lucky to... see some great teams match up for the fall classic. We were lucky enough to see some wild card and under dog teams take the gold by beating a team better than them. It was a glorious decade for ... (more) Best of the Best Winner Take All Tournament: Round 1
In Case You Missed It: Hot Stove News from Weekend
metsblog.com — According to the Daily News , a bidding war may be on tap between the Yankees and... Red Sox for Blue Jays RHP Roy Halladay . In a poll to MetsBlog.com last Friday, 91 percent of more than 6,600 people said they would trade Mike Pelfrey in a deal to ... (more) In Case You Missed It: Hot Stove News from Weekend
In praise of the Captain
yankees.lhblogs.com — Considering the discussion in the first post of the day, it seems somehow fitting that Derek Jeter... officially was named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year earlier this morning. Jeter passed Lou Gehrig to become the all-time Yankees ... (more) In praise of the Captain
Derek Jeter Wins SI’s Sportsman Of The Year
Derek Jeter Wins SI’s Sportsman Of The Year
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — According to SI.com (obviously), New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter has won the coveted Sports Illustrated Sportsman... of the Year award. Derek becomes the first Yankee to ever win the award and the first baseball player to win the award since the Boston Red Sox won it at as a team in 2004. (more) Derek Jeter Wins SI’s Sportsman Of The Year
Why Josh Johnson isn’t A.J. Burnett or Carl Pavano
marlinmaniac.com — Buster Olney of ESPN recently mentioned that the Marlins were more than interested in holding onto Josh... Johnson until the Marlins fall out of contention in 2010. This seems like a viable ploy, even though I do not feel the Marlins will attempt to field a competitive team despite this ... (more) Why Josh Johnson isn’t A.J. Burnett or Carl Pavano
Josh Johnson won't be traded this offseason
Josh Johnson won't be traded this offseason
novafantasysports.com — Update : According to Marlins.mlb.com , Josh Johnson won't be traded this winter. Fantasy Impact: Despite failed... contract talks over the past couple of weeks, fantasy owners can expect Johnson to be a Marlin in 2010. However, this is always a chance he could be traded during the season or ... (more) Josh Johnson won't be traded this offseason
Hanley Ramirez trade rumors are false
Hanley Ramirez trade rumors are false
novafantasysports.com — Update : According to Clark Spencer on Twitter , the Marlins are not in discussions with the... Red Sox regarding superstar shortstop Hanley Ramirez. Fantasy Impact: Ramirez is one of the best players in the game, and at a reasonable salary, the Marlins would be ridiculous to trade him right now. (more) Hanley Ramirez trade rumors are false
Monday Morning Manager...the Sounds of Silence
Monday Morning Manager...the Sounds of Silence
trsullivan.mlblogs.com — The Rangers did ask the Marlins about Josh Johnson and were told he was not available. The... Rangers did ak the Marlins about some of their other pitching but didn't get anywhere. There doesn't appear to be a match between... (more) Monday Morning Manager...the Sounds of Silence
Josh Johnson to stay a Marlin
marlinmaniac.com — This according to Marlins general manager Michael Hill. From Joe Frisaro at MLB.com: Appearing as a guest... on Marlins flagship station 790 The Ticket’s “Hot Stove Show” on Saturday, [GM Michael Hill] was asked if Johnson would be with the team next season. “Yes, I can say ... (more) Josh Johnson to stay a Marlin
Mets Nemesis On The Move?
Mets Nemesis On The Move?
longislandmetfan.blogspot.com — Could Hanley Ramirez be on his way back to Boston? To help the Red Sox out, I'd... gladly drive him to the airport, and I don't even live in Florida! (more) Mets Nemesis On The Move?
Odds & Ends: Johnson, Cabrera, Mets, Contreras
mlbtraderumors.com — Here's some discount links on Black Friday... ESPN's Keith Law notes that the Marlins have a history... of moving players early, and says that they could land two big league ready players and two Double-A prospects for Josh Johnson . There's no ... (more) Odds & Ends: Johnson, Cabrera, Mets, Contreras
FanGraphs’ 2010 Fan Projections!
marlinmaniac.com — If you check FanGraphs as often as I do, you may have already seen this, but for... the uninitiated, check this out. FanGraphs founder David Appelman has set up an awesome feature inspired by Tom Tango’s Fans Scouting Report, called the 2010 Fan Projections! That’s right, similar to the ... (more) FanGraphs’ 2010 Fan Projections!
Marlins stars Johnson, Ramirez staying put
sportingnews.com — Sporting News staff reports Florida Marlins general manager Michael Hill told Miami radio station WAXY that ace... right-hander Josh Johnson will be with the team next season. Hill was ... (more) Marlins stars Johnson, Ramirez staying put
Red Sox News 11/30: Gonzalez, Scuturo, Halladay, Marlins
Red Sox News 11/30: Gonzalez, Scuturo, Halladay, Marlins
bottomlinesox.com — Nick Cafardo, Boston Globe – Cafardo discusses Derek Lowe’s future in Atlanta, the reality of a Roy... Halladay trade and the idea of signing John Lackey and trading Clay Buchholz for a big big… Bob Ryan, Boston Globe – Ryan thinks the Red Sox really dropped the ball by not ... (more) Red Sox News 11/30: Gonzalez, Scuturo, Halladay, Marlins
Cross Josh Johnson Off the Winter Shopping List?
fullcount.weei.com — In a recent interview with radio station 790 The Ticket in Miami, Florida Marlins GM Michael Hill... said that his club will not trade right-hander Josh Johnson this offseason. In comments relayed by MLB.com, Hill said that he could say “with ... (more) Cross Josh Johnson Off the Winter Shopping List?
This Passes for Journalism? Part II
This Passes for Journalism? Part II
fenwaywest.com — For the second time this offseason Bill Madden of the NY Daily News has put a Red... Sox related item in his column that is completely untrue. Last month he wrongly speculated that the Red Sox were not going to try to re-sign Jason Bay because of his agent Scott Boras. Madden is back at it by ... (more) This Passes for Journalism? Part II
Josh Johnson may or may not be available
bases.nbcsports.com — Is he or isn't he? As with most rumors during this "silly season," it depends on who... you ask. John Perrotto of Baseball Prospectus wrote on Friday that he keeps hearing that the Marlins are "very willing" to trade Josh... (more) Josh Johnson may or may not be available
Mets not in on Torrealba
Mets not in on Torrealba
metsfever.blogspot.com — Despite rumors early on that the Mets would be interested in Yorvit Torrealba, I said it would... be amazing for the Mets to schmooze their way back into Torrealba's good graces. It appears that maybe the Mets realized this and have bowed out of the competition for his services. While being ... (more) Mets not in on Torrealba
Rays talking to Zaun...
Rays talking to Zaun...
metsfever.blogspot.com — Gregg Zaun is a 38 y/o switch hitting catcher, he's been with nine teams in 14 seasons... and holds a lifetime BA of .251. In 1997 he won a World Series with the Florida Marlins as the backup to Charlie Johnson. Not only is he older by catcher's standards but he's only good for about 80-90 games ... (more) Rays talking to Zaun...
GM: Johnson will be back in 2010
GM: Johnson will be back in 2010
mlb.mlb.com — By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com 11/29/09 7:24 PM EST MIAMI -- Count on Josh Johnson being a... Marlin when the 2010 season opens. As speculation continues, seemingly on a daily basis, as to where Johnson will be next year, Marlins general manager Michael Hill ... (more) GM: Johnson will be back in 2010
Sunday Night Open Thread: Happy Birthday Mo!
Sunday Night Open Thread: Happy Birthday Mo!
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — - Happy birthday to the greatest closer in baseball history. Mariano turns 40 today. - With Bob... Sheppard officially retiring, Buster Olney wrote this blog post about the Voice of Yankee Stadium. When Olney was a beat writer for The Times he, Sheppard, and Eddie Layton would always rush to ... (more) Sunday Night Open Thread: Happy Birthday Mo!
Marlins may handle Johnson as Indians did Lee
insider.espn.go.com — Here's why the Marlins intend to keep Josh Johnson through the winter and into the start of... the 2010 season, rather than trading him. He'll probably ... (more) Marlins may handle Johnson as Indians did Lee
Agent: Offseason trade for Marlins ace unlikely
Agent: Offseason trade for Marlins ace unlikely
msn.foxsports.com — Johnson's agent, Matt Sosnick, is even more adamant that a deal will not occur. "I'd be less... surprised if Elijah showed up at my parents' house this Passover than if they trade him before the start of the season," Sosnick said. In Jewish tradition, a ... (more) Agent: Offseason trade for Marlins ace unlikely
College Football Saturday: Week 13
College Football Saturday: Week 13
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Good morning Fackers. For the second time in as many days we're leading off with a college... football post, while we haven't hit on any real Yankee news in days. What the hell happened to this place? Well, things are slow on the Hot Stove right now, and rather than be the four hundredth person to ... (more) College Football Saturday: Week 13
A Tweet Is Mightier Than The Sword
A Tweet Is Mightier Than The Sword
metsmerizedonline.com — Yesterday, as I messed around with my Twitter account, John Perrotto of the great website Baseball Prospectus,... tweeted the following: Keep hearing #Marlins are very willing to trade Josh Johnson right now for the right package. It immediately evolves into a blog from MLBTR that reads: ... (more) A Tweet Is Mightier Than The Sword
Josh Johnson Could Change Things Drastically
Josh Johnson Could Change Things Drastically
nybaseballdigest.com — Give credit to NYBD contributor and owner of Seven Train to Shea Matt Pignataro . He has... been saying all along that Josh Johnson would be made available by the frugal Florida ownership. Although the news today of the Marlins being “very willing” to trade Johnson this is another ... (more) Josh Johnson Could Change Things Drastically
Marlins Looking To Deal Josh Johnson?
mlbtraderumors.com — 7:18pm: MLB.com's Joe Frisaro warns not to buy into the Johnson trade speculation based on what he... has heard ( via Twitter ). 6:20pm: The Marlins are "very willing" to trade Josh Johnson for the right package, according to John Perrotto ( via ... (more) Marlins Looking To Deal Josh Johnson?
Are the Marlins making Josh Johnson available?  Should the Mets call?
Are the Marlins making Josh Johnson available? Should the Mets call?
metscitiblog.com — John Perrotto at Baseball Prospectus mentioned that the Fish would deal Josh Johnson if they were blown... away by a deal.  I love when people say this statement.  What does that mean?  Perhaps they would only accept Santana and David Wright for Johnson.  How about Reyes, ... (more) Are the Marlins making Josh Johnson available? Should ...
Could Calero set-up
Could Calero set-up
metsfever.blogspot.com — Of all the areas that the Mets need to address, the most stable is the pen, if... the Mets are confident that one of Bobby Parnell, Brain Stokes and Sean Green can step up to be the set-up man, then they may only need a left handed specialist. However, if they look outside of the organization ... (more) Could Calero set-up
More on South Florida Baseball Failing
More on South Florida Baseball Failing
nybaseballdigest.com — Mike Newman of Scouting the Sally joined me during the back half of Wednesday’s show to discuss... some of the Mets and Yanks top prospects in the South Atlantic League. Today he provided interesting insight about my skepticism of South Florida baseball sustaining success. Keep in mind ... (more) More on South Florida Baseball Failing
Coghlan named to Topps Rookie team
Coghlan named to Topps Rookie team
florida.marlins.mlb.com — By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com 11/25/09 11:59 AM EST MIAMI -- Chris Coghlan's rookie baseball card is... gaining value. The National League Rookie of Year on Wednesday was named to the Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team. It's yet another impressive ... (more) Coghlan named to Topps Rookie team
PODCAST: Possible Collusion in MLB, South Florida as a Viable Market, Hideki Matsui
PODCAST: Possible Collusion in MLB, South Florida as a Viable Market, Hideki Matsui
bizofbaseball.com — Wednesday evening, I had the chance to talk to Mike Silva of NY Baseball Digest at length... about a number of topics, including my article on possible collusion in MLB (see MLB Can't Have Their Cake and Eat it Too (Revenue-Sharing) ), which touched on the last released revenue-sharing figures for ... (more) PODCAST: Possible Collusion in MLB, South Florida as a ...
Jays Solidify Shortstop Position, Sign Gonzalez Away From BoSox
Jays Solidify Shortstop Position, Sign Gonzalez Away From BoSox
bluejays.gearupforsports.com — In a surprise move made this morning the Toronto Blue Jays have nabbed free agent shortstop Alex... Gonzalez away from their division rival Boston Red Sox. The Blue Jays signed the veteran shortstop to a one-year deal worth $2.75 million for 2010 with a club option for $2.5 million in ... (more) Jays Solidify Shortstop Position, Sign Gonzalez Away ...
Marlins options for Johnson
hotstove.mlblogs.com — Conventional wisdom has it that the Marlins will wind up trading Josh Johnson now that negotiations for... a multiyear deal fell through. Before everyone jumps the gun on what the future holds, ask yourself, "When do the Marlins do anything... (more) Marlins options for Johnson
Happy Thanksgiving from Marlin Maniac
marlinmaniac.com — The Maniac is taking a day off today in light of the holiday (and to catch up... on some schoolwork). But I wanted to wish a happy Thanksgiving to all of my readers and leave you with my “thanks” as a Marlins fan. As a Marlins fan, perhaps what I am most thankful for is [...] (more) Happy Thanksgiving from Marlin Maniac
Florida Marlins FanFest 2010 at Land Shark Stadium February 13, 2010
Florida Marlins FanFest 2010 at Land Shark Stadium February 13, 2010
sportsgatherings.com — Baseball fanfests are starting to be announced by teams around the league. The Florida Marlins have announced... their FanFest. Oh happy day. The Marlins Fanfest 2010 will take place Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Land Shark Stadium. (more) Florida Marlins FanFest 2010 at Land Shark Stadium ...
Biz of Baseball, Scouting the Sally, Hot Stove @7pm
Biz of Baseball, Scouting the Sally, Hot Stove @7pm
nybaseballdigest.com — Before you head out to celebrate Thanksgiving join NYBD for their annual Thanksgiving Eve Show! Maury Brown... of the Biz of Baseball leads off the show to talk about the economics of the game. I will get his perspective on collusion, Florida baseball, and the economics of the game. Mike ... (more) Biz of Baseball, Scouting the Sally, Hot Stove @7pm
Marlins WAR: Position Players
Marlins WAR: Position Players
marlinmaniac.com — I figured I’d share this with everyone, even though I don’t think it is all that significant.... I recalculated WAR for all the Marlins position players, mostly using data from FanGraphs. To do this, I calculated the wOBA weights according to Tom Tango’s instructions, took them ... (more) Marlins WAR: Position Players
Cincinnati releases 2010 Schedule
Cincinnati releases 2010 Schedule
thecollegebaseballblog.com — FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE CINCINNATI – Two trips to Florida to open the season and 31 home... games... Visit The College Baseball Blog for the Full Story (more) Cincinnati releases 2010 Schedule
Josh Johnson will never wear The Pinstripes, but don't sleep on him in Red Sox
soxandpinstripes.com — The Yankees aren't getting Josh Johnson. Johnson is on the Marlins and while they have publicly announced... they won't be signing him long-term, he is essentially Felix Hernandez of the NL. The only difference is he's slightly older and had Tommy John two years ago. Oh, and he's in the NL.  ... (more) Josh Johnson will never wear The Pinstripes, but don't ...
Fish Bites
Fish Bites
marlinmaniac.com — What’s going on everyone? Here are you mid-week links just prior to Thanksgiving! - Miami Today reports... that there was a large price range in offers to build the new stadium’s parking garage. The city commission still has to vote to support the contractor hired, but there will be new ... (more) Fish Bites
Pujols is National League MVP
fishstripes.com — In the least unexpected news of all time, the Baseball Writers Association of America has voted unanimously... to award Albert Pujols the NL MVP for the second year in a row, and  the third time in his career : Pujols received all 32 ... (more) Pujols is National League MVP
Marlins Donate Turkeys In Little Havana
Marlins Donate Turkeys In Little Havana
cbs4.com — The Florida Marlins donated 460 Thanksgiving meals to families in their soon to be home base of... Little Havana. The Marlins reached out to Neighbors 4 Neighbors to find families in Little Havana that were deserving of the turkey meals. (more) Marlins Donate Turkeys In Little Havana
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