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New York Mets jump into bargain hunt for free agent Jose Guillen

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:42:02 +0000

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, sources said. Guillen, 33, was limited to 81 ...

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Reports: Roy Halladay won't re-sign with Toronto Blue Jays

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:01:36 +0000

Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay does not want to resign with Toronto after his contract expires after the 2010 season, according to reports.

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Nate Robinson shoots on wrong basket, D'Antoni snaps november 21 2009 (video)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:02:13 +0000

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...

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Why 39 is too many, not too little

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:09:52 +0000

Here’s the question (or two) I’ve been reading: Why did the Yankees leave an open spot on the 40-man? Why not use that spot to protect another prospect from the Rule 5 draft? Truth is, the Yankees already have too many players on the 40-man. For every major league free agent the ...

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Thoughts on Simmons and ESPN

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:41:34 +0000

You know that I don’t trust most big corporations and executives. For years sports fans were dealt information they deemed necessary rather than giving us all the information to make an educated choice. In politics you have seen conservative and liberal talk shows work to expose ...

msilva177 posted 24 hours ago from nybaseballdigest.com

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Mets announce changes to Citi Field

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:01:36 +0000

Responding to fans who felt the new Citi Field wasn't a tribute to the blue 'n' orange as much as it was a baseball field with a neat little entrance way dedicated to Jackie Robinson, the Mets announced plans to...

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What They Need: Rockies

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:00:47 +0000

Believe it or not, the Colorado Rockies had one of the best pitching staffs in the National League in 2009. Away from the launchpad (McQuack?) that is Coors Field, their pitchers held opposing batters to a .256/.323/.390 production line to go along with a 2.23 K/BB ratio and 67 HRs allowed, ...

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This Month in White Sox Minor League Baseball

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:35:32 +0000

You won't be seeing Sergio Santos use this anymore. View full size photo » Today was the Arizona Fall League Championship game between the Phoenix Desert Dogs and Peoria Javelinas, for whom White Sox ...

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Building a Free Agent Team

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:18:08 +0000

As you may have heard, it's free agent time in the not-minor league of baseball. It's an exciting time for all, as we're now seeing the beginning of the real off-season action. Unfortunately, there may not actually be that much in the way of free agent activity since the pickings are, as ...

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Dodgers Could Be Stiffest Competition for Yanks

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:00:49 +0000

It appears it’s only a matter of time that Roy Halladay will be traded. Earlier in the week it was confirmed the Yankees reached out to Toronto to let their interest be known. This weekend there were reports of interest from the Dodgers and Cubs. It’s Los Angeles that should concern ...

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MLB Trade Rumors: Roy Halladay to the Dodgers for Chad Billingsley??

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:00:49 +0000

More photos » by Fred Thornhill - AP about 1 month ago: Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Roy Halladay throws against the Seattle Mariners during first-inning AL baseball game action in Toronto, ...

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Create the Caption

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:33:00 +0000

"GM-Carson's front yard." Submit your captions in the comments section.

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Charlie Saponara: The Red Sox offense, present and future

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:25:35 +0000

Charlie Saponara blogs fantasy baseball at Fantasy Baseball 365 . Today, he takes a look at how the Red Sox offense is constructed… It is an exciting time in the baseball offseason. The first weekend of free agent signing is upon us and the winter meetings are right around the ...

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A Nightmarish Scenario

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:14:21 +0000

Did some of you catch Adam Rubin’s column this morning in the Daily News ? Well I did, and it made me feel quite woozy afterward. Adam revealed a potential Mets backup option if they were to fail to get either Matt Holliday or Jason Bay. Meet Plan C? That’s Jose Guillen, ...

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Wally Backman With Steve Serby In The Post

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:17:00 +0000

This is a great read Mets fans....here's a small taste, then go read the rest. 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, I like that ...

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Busy Pirates fill up 40-man roster

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:33:12 +0000

By Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com 11/20/09 9:12 PM EST PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates made a flurry of roster moves before Friday's midnight ET deadline, setting the 40-man roster in advance of next month's Rule 5 Draft. As expected, the Bucs added pitchers Brad Lincoln and Bryan Morris to the roster, ...

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Marshall visits Cabell Huntington Hospital

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0000

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The Marshall University baseball team visited the Cabell... Visit The College Baseball Blog for the Full Story

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White Sox close to deal with Omar Vizquel

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:35:32 +0000

Backup shortstop also would serve as mentor to Alexei Ramirez > It may have taken nearly half a decade, but the White Sox finally could sign shortstop Omar Vizquel, who will be 43 years old in April.

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WHITE SOX IN BRIEF: Sox close to signing SS Vizquel

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:35:32 +0000

Manager Ozzie Guillen confirmed Friday that the White Sox are close to signing 42-year-old free-agent shortstop Omar Vizquel but admitted general manager Ken Williams and assistant GM Rick Hahn have kept him on the outskirts of talks.

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Fernando Martinez Is Back

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:28:05 +0000

Mets top prospect, 21 year old Fernando Martinez, is back on the field playing for Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Winter League. On Friday night he played the entire game in left field, going 0 for 4. On Saturday, Fernando was the DH and went 1 for 4 with a single and RBI. ...

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