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FIP’ing Crazy
razzball.com - 5/14/2009
FIP’ing Crazy
— razzball.com — Okay, take off your aluminum foil cap you use to get better TV reception and put on... your thinking cap because we’re going into The Land of Sabermetrics with your host, me. Today we’re going to look at FIP. Stands for Fielding ... (more) FIP’ing Crazy

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Welcome to Crushingham Palace
babeslovebaseball.com - 5/13/2009
Welcome to Crushingham Palace
— babeslovebaseball.com — Good Lord. Okay, I'm not going to go on and on about how ridiculously awesome it is... that it once again took Ryan Zimmerman only one inning to nail a 1-1 pitch from San Francisco Giants righty Matt Cain for a single to center Tuesday night. Alright, maybe I'll go on a little... (more) Welcome to Crushingham Palace

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Grit, It's Not Just For Kissin' Anymore
metstradamus.blogspot.com - 5/18/2009
Grit, It's Not Just For Kissin' Anymore
— metstradamus.blogspot.com — While watching the Mets on ESPN might be about as frustrating as watching Oliver Perez pitch, it... reminds me how thankful I am that Steve Phillips is no longer the Mets GM. I have to admit I missed the first part of his diatribe during Sunday night's ... (more) Grit, It's Not Just For Kissin' Anymore

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eatdrinksleepbaseball.blogspot.com - 5/25/2009
Giants interested in Dan Uggla?
— eatdrinksleepbaseball.blogspot.com — Per Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel , the San Francisco Giants have reached out... to the Florida Marlins to inquire about second baseman Dan Uggla . The Marlins will move Uggla and his $5.35 million salary before the trade deadline, according to Rodriguez. When they do, Emilio ... (more) Giants interested in Dan Uggla?

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mlbtraderumors.com - 5/24/2009
Giants Shopping Matt Cain
— mlbtraderumors.com — Brian Sabean has gone to market. The Giants G.M. is seeking a bat with Nick Johnson atop... his list, according to Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News. In a piece posted last night , Baggarly says Sabean is dangling Matt Cain to get a feel ... (more) Giants Shopping Matt Cain

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blogs.nypost.com - 5/18/2009
Cora leaves with injured thumb
— blogs.nypost.com — SAN FRANCISCO -- As if the Mets didn't have enough injury concerns, backup infielder Alex Cora left... tonight's game in the third inning due to an injured right thumb.... (more) Cora leaves with injured thumb

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cityofchamps.wordpress.com - 5/24/2009
The Rumor Mill
— cityofchamps.wordpress.com — We’ll put our sources up against anyone’s, as they have been spot on with Intel for a... significant period of time now. The word today, via our sources, is that the San Francisco Giants are in the process of trying to acquire to a big bat ... (more) The Rumor Mill

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sfgate.com - 5/25/2009
San Francisco Giants : The Splash : High-level source says Cain not being dangled
— sfgate.com — Some years back, there was a Giants beat reporter who was king of the "knockdown note." Whenever... you wrote a little trade rumor or some other tidbit, he would come back the next day and say it wasn't true. I used to joke that he programmed his ... (more) San Francisco Giants : The Splash : High-level source ...

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mlbtraderumors.com - 5/26/2009
Giants Not Dangling Cain, Not Interested In Holliday
— mlbtraderumors.com — Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle provides an update on a few Giants rumors. Schulman's "very... high-level" Giants source says Matt Cain is not being dangled, contrary to an earlier rumor. Schulman agrees with Juan C. Rodriguez's ... (more) Giants Not Dangling Cain, Not Interested In Holliday

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spotstarters.com - 5/7/2009
Porcello and the Pitch Count
— spotstarters.com — The other day I wrote a bit about how a few young pitchers have done in the... big leagues. Rick Porcello stands to be a big part of the Tigers for the 5-10 years and for him to make his mark, he needs to stay healthy. There are certainly things Rick ... (more) Porcello and the Pitch Count

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Molina homers twice to lead Giants over Rockies
sports.espn.go.com - 5/8/2009
Molina homers twice to lead Giants over Rockies
— sports.espn.go.com — Bengie Molina homered twice and Matt Cain threw six innings of one-hit ball, leading the San Francisco... Giants to an 8-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. (more) Molina homers twice to lead Giants over Rockies

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Worrying Less Equals Success for Zito
mlb.fanhouse.com - 5/13/2009
Worrying Less Equals Success for Zito
— mlb.fanhouse.com — by Jeff Fletcher SAN FRANCISCO -- Remember Barry Zito ? Quirky lefty. Big curve ball. Part of... the Big Three that carried the A's all those years. Signed ginormous contract with the Giants. Became the highest-paid fifth starter in baseball. You can ... (more) Worrying Less Equals Success for Zito

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advancedfantasybaseball.com - 5/15/2009
To Trade David Wright or Not is the Question
— advancedfantasybaseball.com — I recently received the following e-mail from a loyal reader: Jon, I'm in a 14 team, highly... competitive keeper league in the midst of our 5th year. I have owned and been extremely happy with David Wright since the leagues inception. I have finished 3rd and 4th the past two years and I'm ... (more) To Trade David Wright or Not is the Question

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213milesfromshea.metsblog.com - 5/17/2009
Game Preview: Mets @ Giants
— 213milesfromshea.metsblog.com — The Mets wrap up their four game series in San Francisco today, and they look to do... something today that they have never done: sweep a four game set in San Francisco. There is always something very nice, practically classic, when the Mets play the Giants, and winning, well that makes it so much ... (more) Game Preview: Mets @ Giants

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Mets Lose 2-0
metsfansforever.com - 5/18/2009
Mets Lose 2-0
— metsfansforever.com — Author: Michael Baron The New York Mets (21-16) dropped the final game of their four game series... to the San Francisco Giants (19-18), being shutout 2-0 in San Francisco on Sunday night. The overall numbers for Mike Pelfrey were decent, allowing two runs on six hits with two strikeouts in ... (more) Mets Lose 2-0

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A Giant Yankee Doppelganger
slanchreport.com - 5/18/2009
A Giant Yankee Doppelganger
— slanchreport.com — As a member of the Marlins, AJ Burnett once threw a no-hitter while simultaneously allowing 9(!!!) walks... and out dueling the immortal Wascar Serrano . Since then, he has had both great success and great disappointments in the American League East and is likely to become a huge albatross around ... (more) A Giant Yankee Doppelganger

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Big Trade Rumor
baseballmusings.com - 5/24/2009
Big Trade Rumor
— baseballmusings.com — Miami Sports floats a Matt Cain for Dan Uggla rumor . I would hope the Giants would... get more than just Dan. Hat tip, The Big Lead . (more) Big Trade Rumor

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bases.newsvine.com - 5/25/2009
Brian Sabean is poised to make a big mistake
— bases.newsvine.com — Yesterday Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News floated the rumor that the Giants were shopping... Matt Cain and were willing to take guys that aren't worth Matt Cain: (more) Brian Sabean is poised to make a big mistake

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Trade Winds Swirling
giantsbaseballblog.blogspot.com - 5/25/2009
Trade Winds Swirling
— giantsbaseballblog.blogspot.com — The Giants have been a hot topic on the MLB rumor mill lately, as they've been mentioned... as having interest in a few hitters that may become available over the next 8 weeks. There was also a rumor started this weekend that had the Giants shopping Matt Cain..... (more) Trade Winds Swirling

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homeruntrot.blogspot.com - 5/27/2009
Fantasy Links of the Day
— homeruntrot.blogspot.com — Important Links of the Day : Matt Wieters to be called up on Friday . What will... his impact be? Pitcher Links : Christopher Harris thinks Zack Greinke's luck is going to run out soon. The same goes for Matt Cain, Johnny Cueto, Jered Weaver, and Matt Garza. Phil Hughes' three-hit performance ... (more) Fantasy Links of the Day

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