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Discussion: Marlon Byrd vs. Mike Cameron
Discussion: Marlon Byrd vs. Mike Cameron
bleedcubbieblue.com — More photos » by Luis Alvarez - AP Browse more photos » Yesterday, I posted an idea... regarding a potential free agent signing for a Cubs bench position in ... (more) Discussion: Marlon Byrd vs. Mike Cameron
The Sacrifice Cheat Sheet: Centerfield
The Sacrifice Cheat Sheet: Centerfield
thesacrificebunt.com — With Jed Hoyer busy eating burritos and going for jogs on the waterfront, I thought I’d give... him some help with the state of the team and what he could to do make it better. At the end of the 2009 season, Tony Gwynn, Jr. seemed to have cemented his place as the Padres center fielder. ... (more) The Sacrifice Cheat Sheet: Centerfield
Melvin expects Counsell & Co. to hit open market
brewersbeat.mlblogs.com — Thursday is the final day for teams to negotiate exclusively with their own free agents, but Brewers... general manager Doug Melvin is not anticipating striking any deals before the market opens in earnest. "No," he said Wednesday. "I don't think... (more) Melvin expects Counsell & Co. to hit open market
Top 10 Free Agent Outfielders
Top 10 Free Agent Outfielders
baseballreflections.com — Image by Getty Images via Daylife Outfielders, as in many years, offer the most diverse market. The... reason outfielders tend to end up as free agents more often, is that typically it is hard to find a combination of average to above-average offense and good defense, and vice ... (more) Top 10 Free Agent Outfielders
McCutchen Conspiracy Grows:  Marlin Maniac Picks Cutch Too
McCutchen Conspiracy Grows: Marlin Maniac Picks Cutch Too
rumbunter.com — The aftermath of the NL Rookie of the Year is nearly over at Rum Bunter. Before we... officially let it go, be sure to check out this Florida Marlin site. The Marlin Maniac agrees with us Pittsburgh. Because Michael spits nothing but truth we pulled a couple paragraphs with his take on the ... (more) McCutchen Conspiracy Grows: Marlin Maniac Picks Cutch Too
Whither The Love For Mike Cameron?
Whither The Love For Mike Cameron?
walkoffwalk.com — I was perusing the SI.com archives from Jon Heyman (aka The Boras Propaganda Machine) and found myself... re-reading his nominations for the top 20 MLB free agents going into 2010. The names you'd expect were all featured about where they should ... (more) Whither The Love For Mike Cameron?
Center Field Pickens Are Slim
Center Field Pickens Are Slim
bleachernation.com — If the Chicago Cubs are successful in their plan to move right fielder Milton Bradley, they will... slide Kosuke Fukudome back to his natural position, right field. That will leave a hole in center field, that is currently the subject of certain OMGranderson rumors. But Granderson, for all our ... (more) Center Field Pickens Are Slim
Everybody Loves Curtis
Everybody Loves Curtis
nybaseballdigest.com — With rumors flying in regards to the availability of Curtis Granderson, the usual suspects, including the Yankees,... have been mentioned as possibly destinations. I understand the fascination with Granderson. He’s relatively young, talented, athletic, a great clubhouse presence, and has a ... (more) Everybody Loves Curtis
Will It Be A Quiet Winter For The Yankees?
Will It Be A Quiet Winter For The Yankees?
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — Last offseason, the New York Yankees went into the offseason with several question marks and positions that... needed to be addressed. The Yankees, who failed to make the postseason and finished in third place in the American League East in 2008, had holes in their starting rotation and an ... (more) Will It Be A Quiet Winter For The Yankees?
Weekend Update ... A New Priority for the Cubs?
Weekend Update ... A New Priority for the Cubs?
chicagocubsonline.com — Move over Marlon Byrd and Mike Cameron , the Cubs will make Curtis Granderson their number one... target of the off-season according to Bruce Levine ... if he is indeed available. Some recently questioned if Curtis Granderson is actually on the block. After all he has a cost-effective contract for ... (more) Weekend Update ... A New Priority for the Cubs?
MLB Exec: Moneyball is a Flop
MLB Exec: Moneyball is a Flop
nybaseballdigest.com — In a week where war over WAR broke out at NYBD, I spoke to Vince Gennaro of... Diamond Dollars , and the sabr community again doesn’t get my position on the utilization of statistics NYBD reached out to a MLB executive to see his thoughts on moneyball and advanced metrics. Mind you this is ... (more) MLB Exec: Moneyball is a Flop
Cameron Would Be a Fit for Yanks
Cameron Would Be a Fit for Yanks
nybaseballdigest.com — Those coming to the site have heard me gripe about Mike Cameron being an unacceptable option for... left field for the Mets. This doesn’t mean I feel the same way about Cameron and the Yankees. If Johnny Damon prices himself out of pinstripes then Ken Rosenthal reports that baseball ... (more) Cameron Would Be a Fit for Yanks
Rumors: The Yankees, Omar VIzquel and Milton Bradley Edition
Rumors: The Yankees, Omar VIzquel and Milton Bradley Edition
bases.nbcsports.com — The latest from FOX's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi:If the Yankees decide not to re-sign Johnny... Damon, they could look at a centerfield replacement, like Mike Cameron, rather than a leftfield replacement.  This would seem to make some sense... (more) Rumors: The Yankees, Omar VIzquel and Milton Bradley Edition
Rosenthal And Morosi On Yankees, Vizquel, Bradley
mlbtraderumors.com — Let's check in once more on Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, as they continue to pass... on rumors in their FOX Sports blog . If the Yankees were to let Johnny Damon go, they'd have plenty of other options, and not just left fielders. Some baseball ... (more) Rosenthal And Morosi On Yankees, Vizquel, Bradley
Marlon Byrd vs Mike Cameron
talkingchicagobaseball.com — To take a brief distraction from the never ending Milton Bradley rumors (which I will have an... update on later) the latest debate is who will man center field in 2010. The love for Mike Cameron has been posted here numerous times, but recently a new name has come up Texas outfielder Marlon Byrd. ... (more) Marlon Byrd vs Mike Cameron
Please, No Cameron Redux
Please, No Cameron Redux
hotfootblog.com — Monday for Fan Graphs, the very intelligent Dave Cameron opined that if a team were looking for... a cheaper alternative to Matt Holliday, Mike Cameron and not Jason Bay is the cost effective solution. With other reports, such as Adam Rubin's for The ... (more) Please, No Cameron Redux
Cubs Looking at Marlon Byrd and Mike Cameron
Cubs Looking at Marlon Byrd and Mike Cameron
bleachernation.com — Assuming the Chicago Cubs are able to move Milton Bradley, the plan is to slide Kosuke Fukudome... back to right field, and fill the void in center field via free agency or a trade. Enter a couple meh rumors: Free agent Marlon Byrd is certain to draw their interest. Rudy Jaramillo, the ... (more) Cubs Looking at Marlon Byrd and Mike Cameron
Byrd on Cubs Radar?
Byrd on Cubs Radar?
chicagocubsonline.com — According to an update from the GM Meetings on FoxSports.com , Marlon Byrd is " likely to... be targeted by the Cubs. " The Cubs plan to move Kosuke Fukudome back to right field and find a true centerfielder ... once Milton Bradley is traded. Mike Cameron is one of the possible solutions, but the ... (more) Byrd on Cubs Radar?
Burrell? Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid
Burrell? Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid
nybaseballdigest.com — Still think it’s too early to not worry about this Mets offseason? Take the below excerpt from... Ken Davidoff’s blog : The Mets held internal discussions about acquiring former Met-killer Pat Burrell from Tampa Bay, which would love to unload Burrell. But they’re not inclined ... (more) Burrell? Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid
Mets Setting Up Fans for Disappointment
Mets Setting Up Fans for Disappointment
nybaseballdigest.com — Whether you believe the Mets are going to stay away from big name free agents or that... there is a split in the hierarchy over what direction the team should take there is one guarantee that is abundantly clear: The Mets are going to disappoint their fans again this offseason. A team that ... (more) Mets Setting Up Fans for Disappointment
Revisiting Mike Cameron & CF
Revisiting Mike Cameron & CF
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Good morning Fackers. As I mentioned yesterday morning , even though we continue to bask in the... glow of the Yankees' World Series victory, the Hot Stove League is underway in earnest. The Elias Rankings for free agents were released yesterday. Brian Cashman arrived at the General Managers' ... (more) Revisiting Mike Cameron & CF
The New York Mets Big Off-Season Acquisition Might Be...Mike Cameron?
The New York Mets Big Off-Season Acquisition Might Be...Mike Cameron?
metspolice.com — So here's what I'm reading.... The Mets fear John Lackey because of arm issues.  Lackey made 27... starts in 2009.   Santana made 25.  Lackey will make a great third starter for the Yankees.  Perhaps the Mets can sign whoever the Japanese John Lackey is...or explain to us ... (more) The New York Mets Big Off-Season Acquisition Might ...
Bay Vs Cameron
fangraphs.com — With the season over and the clock ticking towards the beginning of free agency, you’re going to... see a lot of rankings of the available players. I would imagine that every single one of them will have Jason Bay slotted in as the #2 position ... (more) Bay Vs Cameron
The Unceremonious End of the J.J Hardy Era
The Unceremonious End of the J.J Hardy Era
baseballreflections.com — Friday was an interesting day for Brewers fans as they traded J.J Hardy to the Twins for... Carlos Gomez . As a Brewer fan, a J.J Hardy trade was something that I saw coming from a couple time zones away. Still, it isn’t something I’m too thrilled about. On a personal note, J.J Hardy was one of ... (more) The Unceremonious End of the J.J Hardy Era
Welcome back to Chicago, Mike Cameron!
Welcome back to Chicago, Mike Cameron!
cubbienation.net — Filed:November 9th, 2009 Mike Cameron (Cubbie Nation/file) No, it hasn't come to fruition yet, but I suspect... that it's a phrase that we should all start practicing. The Milwaukee Brewers acquired center fielder Carlos Gomez in a swap with the Twins for J.J. Hardy, relegating Mike ... (more) Welcome back to Chicago, Mike Cameron!
St Louis Sports Scene
stlsportsscene.wordpress.com — In the last post cautioning the position change for Mike Cameron, I neglected to mention that he’ll... lose 1 WAR for the position change, but likely recapture some of back in runs saved for his defense as he’d be baselined against other LFers and not ... (more) St Louis Sports Scene
A Peak Into The Mets Offseason Plan
A Peak Into The Mets Offseason Plan
metsmerizedonline.com — On Friday, veteran sports writer Marty Noble wrote a great column which was featured on mets.com .... Noble reveals some of the buzz surrounding the Mets front office, including some potential strategies and even some of the specific players that they may be targeting this offseason. The ... (more) A Peak Into The Mets Offseason Plan
Gomez trade could have implications for the Mets
Gomez trade could have implications for the Mets
metsfever.blogspot.com — The Brewers traded SS J.J. Hardy for former Mets CF Carlos Gomez. With the acqisition of Gomez... the Brewers made it official that they will not be attmepting to bring back Mike Cameron. Another former Met center fielder who Marty Noble believes is on the Mets radar to play left field (source ... (more) Gomez trade could have implications for the Mets
Let's Sign Mike Cameron Anyway
Let's Sign Mike Cameron Anyway
brewcrewball.com — More photos » by Tony Dejak - AP This is what I'm talking about, baby. (AP Photo/Tony... Dejak) Browse more photos » We've got ... (more) Let's Sign Mike Cameron Anyway
Twins and Brewers both do well
espn.go.com — Tim Dierkes' take on the trade that sends J.J. Hardy to the Twins and Carlos Gomez to... the Brewers:While I expected the Brewers to snag a young pitcher... (more) Twins and Brewers both do well
Free Agent Friday
talkingchicagobaseball.com — In the second ever edition of Free Agent Friday the player on hand this week is... Mike... Cameron . Mike Cameron is a 36 year old outfielder from LaGrange, Georgia. He has played the previous two seasons in Milwaukee, with experience with the Padres, Mets, Mariners, Reds, and the White Sox.  ... (more) Free Agent Friday
Brewers Trade J.J. Hardy To Twins
americaswhiteboy.blogspot.com — The Alcides Escobar era has officially begun. The Brewers clear the way for their young phenom by... trading J.J. Hardy to the Minnesota Twins for speedy center-fielder Carlos Gomez. Does this trade mean that Mike Cameron's option won't be picked up by the Brewers? J.J. Hardy had to be traded ... (more) Brewers Trade J.J. Hardy To Twins
A Steal For The Twins: Acquire J.J. Hardy From Brewers
A Steal For The Twins: Acquire J.J. Hardy From Brewers
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — Anyone who knows me, knows I am a big JJ Hardy fan. I have always liked the... way he has played. So when I found out that he was traded to the Minnesota Twins today from the Milwaukee Brewers for OF Carlos Gomez, I thought "Wow, what a steal for the Twins." (more) A Steal For The Twins: Acquire J.J. Hardy From Brewers
J.J. Hardy Traded To Twins For Carlos Gomez…
3rdstringsafety.com — Ok, What? From Rotoworld : Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports that the Brewers have traded J.J. Hardy... to the Twins for Carlos Gomez. Hardy was a goner with the Brewers committing to Alcides Escobar at shortstop and the Twins have long been a rumored destination for him, so this deal makes ... (more) J.J. Hardy Traded To Twins For Carlos Gomez…
Is it really all that bad? Maybe?
danandsteve.com — Posted by Steve Brewer fans are already lighting up message boards with anger over the newly announced... trade: J.J. Hardy for Carlos Gomez. If you listen to them, Doug Melvin just mishandled the Brewers most valuable trade chip. I suppose he may have, but I’m not convinced. Since Hardy ... (more) Is it really all that bad? Maybe?
Hardy to Twins for speedy center fielder
brewersbeat.mlblogs.com — It didn't take long for the Brewers to make the trade everybody saw coming.  The ticker tape... was still falling in Manhattan on Friday when the Brewers dealt shortstop J.J. Hardy, a staple of trade rumors this year, to the... (more) Hardy to Twins for speedy center fielder
Cubs Potential Offseason Targets: Mike Cameron
Cubs Potential Offseason Targets: Mike Cameron
thecubreporter.com — I'll go through a few more lower level free agents this week and pick it up to... some possible bigger names next week. As we know, there's talk that if the Cubs can move Milton Bradley, they'd put Kosuke Fukudome back to right field and try and improve the outfield defense with a more true ... (more) Cubs Potential Offseason Targets: Mike Cameron