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Rockpile Files: First Half Awards
Rockpile Files: First Half Awards
bugsandcranks.com — 81 games in the book. Exactly halfway home. Although I’d settle for a 163rd game if it... came to that. For some reason, 42-39 doesn’t feel as good as it should after starting 18-28. I guess that’s what happens when you lose ... (more) Rockpile Files: First Half Awards
Rockies land Betancourt
Rockies land Betancourt
novafantasysports.com — Update: The Colorado Rockies acquired RHP Rafael Betancourt from the Indians for RHP Connor Graham. The Rockies... needed a quality bullpen arm and they got it in Betancourt, who will immediately become its top setup man to closer Huston Street. Fantasy Impact: Neither one of these guys has much ... (more) Rockies land Betancourt
If you are a reliever, the Yankees are interested in acquiring you
If you are a reliever, the Yankees are interested in acquiring you
riveraveblues.com — Late last night some schmuck at MLBTR mentioned that the Yankees were taking a look at Blue... Jays closer Scott Downs , perhaps the most underappreciated reliever in the league. Downs is just the latest pitcher we’ve heard connected to the ... (more) If you are a reliever, the Yankees are interested in ...
Trade Talk: Why Haren?
Trade Talk: Why Haren?
monkeywithahalo.com — All that beating up of the NL West really seems to have gone to the Angels’ heads.... After slapping around their National League counterparts the last two weeks, the Angel front office must have thought they could do whatever they pleased to the NL West and decided to try and trade for ... (more) Trade Talk: Why Haren?
Rumor Mill: Expensive Set Up Men, Situational Lefties, and Strength
Rumor Mill: Expensive Set Up Men, Situational Lefties, and Strength
nybaseballdigest.com — Frank Russo joined me last night during the second half hour of the show. We remembered Dave... Righetti’s no hitter back in 1983, but Frank also gave us some tidbits from his rumor mill bag. We start talking rumors at about the 45 minute mark. - Cashman is not looking for offense. They ... (more) Rumor Mill: Expensive Set Up Men, Situational Lefties, ...
The A’s Should Keep Holliday
The A’s Should Keep Holliday
thesportsgeeks.com — Last week I wrote that the Blue Jays should trade Roy Halladay to the highest bidder. He... deserves it after all he has done for that team and city. This week, I am taking a look at another big name player and soon to be free agent: Matt Holliday. Billy Beane made one of the biggest ... (more) The A’s Should Keep Holliday
Corpas to Undergo Surgery
Corpas to Undergo Surgery
insidetherockies.com — Top pitching prospect Jhouyls Chacin a candidate to fill opening in bullpen.... (more) Corpas to Undergo Surgery
Oakland Takes a Second Holliday
fangraphs.com — Yesterday, I took a look at the two Mark DeRosa trades that Cleveland was involved in, both... of which occurred within the last year. As a result, it got me thinking about the two Matt Holliday trades that also both occurred in roughly the same time ... (more) Oakland Takes a Second Holliday