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An Open Letter to Ruben Amaro Regarding Third Base in 2010.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:17:32 +0000

Mr Amaro, Thank you helping to bring championship caliber baseball back to Philadelphia. After much long suffering of bad teams, bad management, no player development, a cheap front office, and sitting by ourselves at games, you have managed to retake Philadelphia as one of the best baseball ...

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Phils Dump Figgins; Court DeRosa for the Rebound

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:15:05 +0000

First of all, his name isn’t anywhere near as funny-sounding. Secondly, he hit .250 for the Cardinals in 2009, and struck out more than ever in his career (121). ”This team’s already got a strikeout artist,” said Ryan Howard and his 186 SO in 2009. ”And his name is me.”

jklugh posted 2 days ago from thatballsouttahere.com

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Free Agent Primer: What To Look For This Offseason

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:21:44 +0000

With the free agent signing period just a mere 12 hours away, here is a free agent primer on this year's batch of free agents.

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DeRosa could fill in for Phils at third

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:14:54 +0000

By Todd Zolecki / MLB.com 11/18/09 10:38 AM EST PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies see Mark DeRosa as a potential replacement at third base for Pedro Feliz. DeRosa sees the Phillies as a fit, too. FOXSports.com reported early Wednesday morning that the Phillies are the favorite to land DeRosa, ...

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Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:42:28 +0000

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DeRosa would deliver marginal upgrade at best

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:46:15 +0000

FOXSports, citing a Major League source, has listed the Phillies as the favorites to land Mark DeRosa. Despite a 23-homer season, expectations should be tempered. In a nutshell, here’s the problem with Mark DeRosa: we’ve seen him before and didn’t like the results. The Phillies need a third ...

The Shibe Times - A Phillies Blog found this 2 days ago on beerleaguer.com

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Agent: Dodgers asked about Mark DeRosa and John Smoltz

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:12:42 +0000

The Dodgers have inquired about Mark DeRosa and John Smoltz, according to their agent, Keith Grunewald. A 34-year-old utilityman, DeRosa played first, second and third base, as well as the two corner outfield positions, for the Cleveland Indians and St....

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Around the Yankee Universe: Mark DeRosa, anyone?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:15:10 +0000

Here are a few stories worthy of discussion today Around the Yankee Universe. Infielder Mark DeRosa's glove could be good fit Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News is suggesting that the Yankees pursue DeRosa, the veteran utility man. If the Yankees bring back Johnny Damon , DeRosa ...

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Don’t Cry, But Mark DeRosa Isn’t Coming Back

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:33:54 +0000

For those Chicago Cubs fans holding out hope that the team would take interest in signing free agent Mark DeRosa - you’re going to have to get used to disappointment. Of the Dodgers’ interest in DeRosa, Grunewald said, “The interest is mutual.” But the agent said that ...

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GM Amaro: Phillies have $15 million to spend on third base, pitching help

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Talking to The News Journal's Scott Lauber, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. on Wednesday listed third base and bullpen help as his top priorities this winter, adding that he didn't expect his team's payroll to exceed $140 million by much...

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Here's an inexpensive version of DeRosa...Little Cat

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:56:00 +0000

The Mets appear to be in the market for a super utility player, whether it's Chone Figgins or Mark DeRosa they seem to be looking for a player who will provide a solid bat and over 100 games in a season at several different positions. The problem with either of those players is that they ...

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Phils to take time to make right moves

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:46:00 +0000

By Todd Zolecki / MLB.com 11/19/09 1:00 AM EST PHILADELPHIA -- Free agency begins on Friday, but don't expect a flurry of activity immediately. The Phillies are in the market for a third baseman and bullpen and bench help, but they are not expected to sign anybody on Friday when the free agency ...

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Mets interested in DeRosa

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:33:00 +0000

Mark DeRosa is a 34 y/o right handed hitting super utility, despite not having a primary position DeRosa has played 100 games or more in the last seven of eight years. He has over 300 games at 2B and 3B, 150 games in right field, over 100 games at SS, 50 games in left field and 20 games at ...

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Resigning Mark DeRosa will not make the Cubs better

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Filed:November 18th, 2009 Mark DeRosa (Cubbie Nation/file) You ever found yourself reading a well-written piece, and feeling like it all sounds logical and sensible, then think about it a little more, and wonder if the writer if off his meds? I had a moment like this when I read a recent ...

dason4500 posted 3 days ago from cubbienation.net

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DeRosa the Favorite at 3rd?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:30:00 +0000

The Phillies have reportedly put free agent Mark DeRosa atop their wish list to fill the team's void at third base. Reports state DeRosa could sign with Philadelphia by the end of the week. The 9 year Major League veteran, grew up in New Jersey and graduated from the University of ...

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Baseball Free Agency Starts Friday

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:19 +0000

It is amazing how dates like this can sneak up on you when your expectations are nil. The Indians were semi-active last season in free agency. They went out and signed Mark DeRosa, Carl Pavano, and Kerry Wood. This season? Not so much. At this point, it is tough for me to even sit here [...]

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Cubs not among teams pursuing DeRosa

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:07:11 +0000

The Los Angeles Times reports: The agent for Mark DeRosa says the Dodgers are one of a dozen teams interested in signing his free-agent client, but -- perhaps surprisingly to fans in Chicago -- the Cubs aren't one of them. Agent Keith Grunewald identified the other interested teams as the ...

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Ticket to Rumorville 2.0

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:07:27 +0000

- Mets interested in Mark DeRosa (Dylan Hernandez-LA Times) -Mets interested in John Smoltz (Ken Rosenthal) - Mets interested in Joel Piniero (Heyman and Rubin) -Some internet chatter (mostly message boards but also mentioned briefly by Michael Kay) of Corey Hart for Angel Pagan -An ...

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The Phillies are hot for Mark DeRosa

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:31:46 +0000

Forget that Dodgers business, FOX's Ken Rosenthal reported -- at 5:38 this morning, because he's more machine than man -- that the Phillies are the favorite to sign Mark DeRosa. As is often the case, he cites a "Major League...

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Phillies Favorites for DeRosa?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:38:06 +0000

FOXSports.com reported early this morning that the Phillies are the favorite to land Mark DeRosa, according to a Major-League source. But the Phillies also are seriously interested in Placido Polanco and Adrian Beltre. Other potential candidates like Miguel Tejada...

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