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Elmer Dessens to Return to New York Mets In 2010?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:53:50 +0000

According to FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, the Mets are interested in bringing back reliever Elmer Dessens for the 2010 season. In 2009, Dessens was quite the bargain for the Mets, as he had his best year in the big leagues since 2005, posting a 3.31 ERA in 32.2 innings. His K:BB ratio wasn't the best (14:10), but he was still able to manage to get hitters out. The 13-year veteran has compiled a lifetime record of 48-62 throughout his career and has an ERA of 4.53. According to Bill James' projections for next year, Dessens should expect to see his ERA inflate a bit to 4.11. I have no problem with the Mets trying to bring back the 38-year-old, however, I think that offering anything above a minor league deal would be a huge mistake, as the team should work on building around younger players, especially in the bullpen. To me, the ideal role for Dessens would be a spot in the Buffalo Bisons' bullpen, only to be used in the event that one of the relievers on the big ...

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Here's why Halladay deal won't get done soon

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:31:02 +0000

Boston reportedly wants a deal for Roy Halladay done before the winter meetings. Ken Rosenthal says it won't happen quite that fast.

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Real offseason intrigue is about to begin

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:39:20 +0000

The real offseason is about to arrive. The one in which studs like Jose Valverde have decisions to make. Ken Rosenthal explains.

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Mauer so dominant, the real race was for 2nd place

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:16:54 +0000

Joe Mauer was the right call for MVP. So why wasn't he the unanimous choice? Ken Rosenthal breaks down the writers' votes.

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Blue Jays bring in more scouts to help fill roster

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:47:16 +0000

Stats are all well and good, but teams like Toronto are re-emphasizing the role played by scouts in finding talent, Ken Rosenthal says.

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Blue Jays bring in more scouts to help fill roster

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:34:51 +0000

Stats are all well and good, but teams like Toronto are using an old-school resource for finding talent: scouts, Ken Rosenthal says.

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Lincecum wins second Cy, no thanks to me

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:21:17 +0000

Tim Lincecum's narrow win in a fascinating NL Cy Young race has Ken Rosenthal second guessing even his own ballot.

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Something's brewing ... and it's not good

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:16:47 +0000

With free agency set to kick off at 12:01 tonight, the baseball world will wait to see where players such as John Lackey, Matt Holliday and Jason Bay land in the coming weeks. But things could get ugly in baseball in the very near future. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports wrote a very interesting piece detailing the brewing war between players and owners. Give it a read.

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Boras-Manfred war of words an unsettling omen

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:58:55 +0000

Scott Boras says MLB teams have plenty of money. The league disputes his views. Ken Rosenthal says this could be a very bad omen.

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Scioscia, Tracy both deserving of top honors

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:34:22 +0000

Why were Mike Scioscia and Jim Tracy perfect choices for Manager of the Year? Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi break it down.

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Boras-Manfred war of words an unsettling omen

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:06:21 +0000

Scott Boras says MLB teams have plenty of money. The league disputes his facts. Ken Rosenthal says this could be a very bad omen.

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Trading Cabrera makes financial sense for Tigers

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:36:54 +0000

The Tigers are looking to cut payroll. Ken Rosenthal has a suggestion: Trade troubled superstar Miguel Cabrera to the Red Sox.

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