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Don’t Lose Sight of OBP
Don’t Lose Sight of OBP
nybaseballdigest.com — I get criticized a lot for my penchant to write about “intangibles” and lack of use of... modern statistical analysis. In reality I always strive for balance and never try to get too infatuated with one aspect of the game. This year I noticed such a gap in fan appreciation for the ... (more) Don’t Lose Sight of OBP
Atlanta Braves Designate Ryan Church For Assignment
Atlanta Braves Designate Ryan Church For Assignment
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — In order to make room on the 40-man roster for Rafael Soriano, the Atlanta Braves have designated... OF Ryan Church for assignment. Church came over to Braves in the Jeff Francoeur trade in the summer of 2009 and hit .260 with two home runs in 44 games for Atlanta. (more) Atlanta Braves Designate Ryan Church For Assignment

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Don’t Lose Sight of OBP
Atlanta Braves Designate Ryan Church For Assignment
Ryan Church DFA'ed by Braves
talkingchop.com — Outfielder Ryan Church was designated for assignment by the Braves on Tuesday. In all likelihood this is... a move to make room for Rafael Soriano on the 40-man roster. Church was likely not going to be tendered a contract later this month anyway, this ... (more) Ryan Church DFA'ed by Braves
Braves drop Church to open spot for Soriano
Braves drop Church to open spot for Soriano
ajc.com — Atlanta makes room for reliever Soriano by parting ways with outfielder acquired in Francoeur trade.... (more) Braves drop Church to open spot for Soriano
Wright, Murphy bunking with HoJo
Wright, Murphy bunking with HoJo
theropolitans.com — Buried at the bottom of a Winter Meetings article, is a good tidbit that should brighten up... some Mets fans mornings. David Wright and Daniel Murphy each spent a week living at hitting coach Howard Johnson’s house and training at the Mets facility in Port St. Lucie.  Jeff Francoeur was ... (more) Wright, Murphy bunking with HoJo
Murphy and Francoeur, pillars of success
tmarchman.com — There's no one so optimistic as a Mets fan presented with a vaguely young player who's given... some sign that he might possibly be capable of playing well, so after seeing ZiPS projections for the 2010 Mets I thought it might be good to present three ... (more) Murphy and Francoeur, pillars of success
Final Rafters Report and AFL Wrap-up
Final Rafters Report and AFL Wrap-up
kingsofkauffman.com — On Saturday the Arizona Fall League Championship was played and the 2009 AFL season officially came to... an end. Sadly that means this will be the final Rafters Report of the year. Since this is the final one, I am including the typical fare from previous Sunday Rafters Reports plus some info on ... (more) Final Rafters Report and AFL Wrap-up
Players A to Z, Jeff Bailey
Players A to Z, Jeff Bailey
baseballmusings.com — Jeff Bailey played first base for the Boston Red Sox until an injury put him on the... disabled list on July 5th. He did not return to the major league club. Jeff played 2009 as a 30-year-old, and with only 56 MLB games under his belt, it’s unlikely he’ll get many more chances to prove ... (more) Players A to Z, Jeff Bailey
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 11 - Jeff Locke
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 11 - Jeff Locke
buccofans.com — To cap off the end of the 2009 season, I'm going to be counting down my list... of the top 50 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates' system. I'll be counting down one prospect per day, with an extensive recap on each player, until I reach number one. Check out the previous ... (more) Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 11 - Jeff Locke
Injury Expected To Sideline Dez Byrd
uoflcardgame.com — Deseree Byrd, the starting point guard on the University of Louisville women’s basketball team, is expected to... undergo knee surgery in early December which would sideline her for the rest of the season. Coach Jeff Walz told Card Game’s Sonja Sykes that Byrd will play in the ... (more) Injury Expected To Sideline Dez Byrd
Five Reasons to Get Excited about 2010
Five Reasons to Get Excited about 2010
weretheteamtobeat.com — The Mets finished 23 games out of first place, and yet, there is a lot to get... excited about. I'm not going to go all Jimmy Rollins and declare the Mets the team to beat, but I'm optimistic. Here are five reasons why: 1. Jeff Francoeur- A rare bright spot from last year, the acquistion ... (more) Five Reasons to Get Excited about 2010
Wednesday Rafters Report: End of AFL Season Draws Near
Wednesday Rafters Report: End of AFL Season Draws Near
kingsofkauffman.com — Welcome to the final Wednesday edition of the Rafters Report. Monday, November 16th (6-4 Win) CF-Jarrod Dyson:... 1-4, 1 R, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SO 2B-Jeff Bianchi: 1-4, 1 SO Tuesday, November 17th (9-2 Win) CF-Jarrod Dyson: 3-5, 1 R, 1 2B, 2 RBI 3B-Mike Moustakas: 1-5, 2 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 ... (more) Wednesday Rafters Report: End of AFL Season Draws Near
Free Agent: Jason Marquis
Free Agent: Jason Marquis
feedproxy.google.com — Bart Hubbuch, in today’s NY Post , discusses NY native and free agent pitcher Jason Marquis. Jeff... Francoeur wasn’t kidding when he told The Post this summer that free-agent right hander Jason Marquis badly wants to be a Met in 2010. Marquis backed that up this week, telling The ... (more) Free Agent: Jason Marquis
Jason Marquis wants to sign with the Mets
Jason Marquis wants to sign with the Mets
bases.nbcsports.com — And he's been saying it for several months according to the New York Post.  He was born... on and still lives on Staten Island. He likes the ballpark. He's buddies with former Brave and current Met Jeff Francoeur.  Makes sense... (more) Jason Marquis wants to sign with the Mets
Marquis calls Mets 'perfect fit'
nypost.com — Jeff Francoeur wasn't kidding when he told The Post this summer that free-agent right hander Jason Marquis... badly wants to be a Met in 2010. Marquis backed that up this week, telling The Post he considers the Mets "a perfect fit" while expressing h... (more) Marquis calls Mets 'perfect fit'
Re-reconsidering Blue New York Mets Uniforms
Re-reconsidering Blue New York Mets Uniforms
metspolice.com — A while back I mused that perhaps blue uniforms would not be a good idea because with... Charlie Samuels the black-loving equipment manager involved, something horrible like this could happen. Walter sent this in and through the magic of color we see that blue could work, like ... (more) Re-reconsidering Blue New York Mets Uniforms
Let's All Keep Talking About How Great The Twins Jerseys Are
Let's All Keep Talking About How Great The Twins Jerseys Are
metspolice.com — UniWatch has a lot more about the new Twins jerseys.  Please do the right thing and visit... UniWatch . Meanwhile, how awesome do these look?  Isn't a nice clean uniform a good thing.  Hopefully Fred & Jeff are checking out the Mets Police this morning and can ... (more) Let's All Keep Talking About How Great The Twins Jerseys Are
Sunday Rafters Report
Sunday Rafters Report
kingsofkauffman.com — The AFL season wraps up this week so this will be the final Sunday edition of the... Rafters Report. The Surprise Rafters will play their last game on Thursday, but I will probably keep the normal routine and post again on Wednesday. At some point after the final game on Thursday I’ll do a ... (more) Sunday Rafters Report
Jeff Francoeur Is Indeed A Keeper
Jeff Francoeur Is Indeed A Keeper
metsmerizedonline.com — As you may have heard, Bart Hubbuch of the NY Post reported that rightfielder Jeff Francoeur will... return to the Mets and speculated that Minaya may even sign him to an extension, something that Minaya previously alluded to last month. You can imagine the uproar all over the Mets ... (more) Jeff Francoeur Is Indeed A Keeper
Some Good News
Some Good News
longislandmetfan.blogspot.com — The Mets have said they are not only bringing Jeff Francoeur back, but will look to sign... him to a long term deal. To this, I say Thank You. Saber-Geeks will insist Francoeur isn't good, but they spend time reading the stat sheets, not watching the game being played... (more) Some Good News
Francoeur will return...
Francoeur will return...
metsfever.blogspot.com — I thought Jeff Francoeur was one of the few bright spots this year for the NY Mets,... so it came as a surprise to hear many fans express apprehension about Frenchy's future with the team. At the end of the season there was discussion that the club could offer him an extension beyond his ... (more) Francoeur will return...
Extending Frenchy?
Extending Frenchy?
nleastchatter.com — ” According to Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post, Mets GM Omar Minaya said Friday that... he “wouldn’t rule out” a contract extension for Jeff Francoeur . Francoeur, who turns 26 this winter, was impressive during his time in New York this past season, batting ... (more) Extending Frenchy?
Twitter / Bart Hubbuch: Omar Minaya said today tha ...
Twitter / Bart Hubbuch: Omar Minaya said today tha ...
twitter.com — Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! Omar Minaya said today that Jeff Francoeur is coming back and wouldn't... rule out a contract extension for the right fielder. about 1 hour ago from web NYPost_Mets Bart Hubbuch Footer 2009 Twitter About Us Contact ... (more) Twitter / Bart Hubbuch: Omar Minaya said today tha ...
Taking the One Less Traveled By
Taking the One Less Traveled By
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — The other day I wrote what I thought was a heartfelt tribute to my good friend, Jeffery... Lung. I lost a contest and as the terms of the contest dictated, I had to write an essay in praise of Jeff and that I did. However, it seems that everyone is waiting for the other shoe to drop. Apparently the ... (more) Taking the One Less Traveled By
A Minor Review of ‘09: Florida Marlins
fangraphs.com — Prospect ranking season is here. Top 10 lists will be arriving shortly and in preparation for that,... we present an intro series looking at some of the players who deserve mentioning but probably will not be appearing on their teams’ Top 10 ... (more) A Minor Review of ‘09: Florida Marlins
Wednesday Rafters Report, Dominic Brown, Colt Griffin, and Moustakas
Wednesday Rafters Report, Dominic Brown, Colt Griffin, and Moustakas
kingsofkauffman.com — It’s Wednesday which means it’s Rafters Report time. It’s also Veteran’s Day so please take a moment... to reflect on the sacrifices made by the men and women that have fought for and represented our country over the years. Also take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices ... (more) Wednesday Rafters Report, Dominic Brown, Colt Griffin, ...
Do You Remember ? : Jeff Reardon
Do You Remember ? : Jeff Reardon
nleastchatter.com — Well the hot stove finally heating up for our beloved Mets. So I figured to help get... us out of the cycle of ” Who is Omar going to sign ?’ and the speculation of ” Will David Wright switch to first so that we can sign Chone Figgins ?” that I would highlight a ... (more) Do You Remember ? : Jeff Reardon
A Man in the Full
A Man in the Full
redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com — Recently Jeff and Allen squared off in an epic, metaphor driven battle . Like Thunderdome, two men... entered but only one man left . However, instead of choosing death as the punishment for the vanquished, the RSBS team decided on a fate much, much worse. Today Allen fulfills the terms of his ... (more) A Man in the Full