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Breakfast Links: Self Promotion at it's Finest
Breakfast Links: Self Promotion at it's Finest
mlbnotebook.com — I've been falling behind in my self-promotion as of late, and we can't have that, can we? At FanGraphs , the Free Agency Fantasy Impact series continues with Justin Duchscherer: "Because he doesn't overpower hitters (~86 MPH fastball), the elbow shouldn't be a problem. If his mental health ... (more) Breakfast Links: Self Promotion at it's Finest
Oakland Athletics, third baseman Dallas McPherson agree to minor league deal
Oakland Athletics, third baseman Dallas McPherson agree to minor league deal
sports.espn.go.com — Free agent third baseman Dallas McPherson has agreed to terms with the Oakland A's on a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training camp, his agent said. (more) Oakland Athletics, third baseman Dallas McPherson agree ...

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Odds & Ends: Bay, Yankees, Mauer, A's
Buzz: Rangers among Teams who want Nelson Cruz
87 minutes ago at MetsBlog.com
Padres add three to 40-man roster
Cust To The East Coast?
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-23-09
18 hours ago at The Real Dirty Mets Blog
Florida Marlins' Chris Coghlan, Oakland Athletics' Andrew Bailey voted top rookies
sports.espn.go.com — Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan is the National League Rookie of the Year, and Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey is the AL winner. (more) Florida Marlins' Chris Coghlan, Oakland Athletics' ...
Fun With The Elias Rankings
lookoutlanding.com — "The 2008-09 player rankings, compiled by the Elias Sports Bureau, are used to compare players and to determine compensation for free agent signings. The rankings combine stats" something something something last two years something everybody knows ... (more) Fun With The Elias Rankings
Minor League Baseball Adds Biddle, Slaughter to Staff
Minor League Baseball Adds Biddle, Slaughter to Staff
bizofbaseball.com — Jeff Biddle and Shanelle Slaughter have joined the Minor League Baseball staff as Director of Athletics & Marketing, Minor League Baseball-Vero Beach LLC and Manager, Special Operations, respectively. Biddle, a native of Dansville, N.Y., joins MiLB after serving as Director of ... (more) Minor League Baseball Adds Biddle, Slaughter to Staff
Tigers confirm interest in Cuban defector Chapman
beck.mlblogs.com — Jason Beck / MLB.com Add the Tigers to the meeting list for Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman as he talks with Major League teams. Tom Moore, the team's director of international scouting, confirmed a published report that the team has shown interest in ... (more) Tigers confirm interest in Cuban defector Chapman
Coghlan, Bailey Rookies of the Year
sportsuntapped.com — Awards Season the most exciting and anticipated time of the MLB offseason, and we're just getting started with Monday's announcement of the 2009 Rookies of the Year among a crowded field of new talent. (more) Coghlan, Bailey Rookies of the Year
Ode to the OC
Ode to the OC
bugsandcranks.com — Orlando Cabrera was brought to Minnesota to offer the leadership and passion of a World Series winner, two-time Gold Glove recipient and veteran of four playoff appearances. Cabrera was added in an attempt to instill life into a team that had performed far below expectations.The OC didn’t disappoint (more) Ode to the OC
An Interview with Oakland GM Billy Beane
An Interview with Oakland GM Billy Beane
minorleagueball.com — More photos » by Eric Risberg - AP In this Feb. 16, 2009 file photo, Oakland Athletics owner Lew Wolff, left, and general manager Billy Beane, center, talk with ... (more) An Interview with Oakland GM Billy Beane
A's unlikely to swim in free agent pool
hotstove.mlblogs.com — In his most definitive comments to date about his offseason plans, A's GM Billy Beane on Tuesday -- two days before the free-agency frenzy kicks off in earnest -- suggested that whatever money is available to upgrade the team's talent might... (more) A's unlikely to swim in free agent pool
Bailey captures AL rookie award
Bailey captures AL rookie award
mlb.mlb.com — By Mychael Urban / MLB.com 11/16/09 2:31 PM EST OAKLAND -- A's right-hander Andrew Bailey's rise from Minor League obscurity to Major League limelight turned historic Monday when he was named the 2009 American League Rookie of the Year. Moved from ... (more) Bailey captures AL rookie award
Olney On Ausmus, Carroll, Prior, Penny
mlbtraderumors.com — A few notes from ESPN's Buster Olney ... Olney believes other teams could join the Reds and Tigers in cost-cutting mode. He says the teams with payroll space "will be in position to make some excellent deals." Olney finds it unlikely that Matt ... (more) Olney On Ausmus, Carroll, Prior, Penny
Chicago White Sox have new 3rd baseman of future -
chicagotribune.com — With fine hitting, Brent Morel has surpassed Dayan Viciedo at the position Brent Morel has shot past Dayan Viciedo as the White Sox 's third baseman of the future. He's a natural hitter, which he showed when he joined the Arizona Fall League at ... (more) Chicago White Sox have new 3rd baseman of future -
The GM’s Perspective Exclusive – Is Jed Hoyer The Answer In San Diego?
The GM’s Perspective Exclusive – Is Jed Hoyer The Answer In San Diego?
thegmsperspective.com — The student has surpassed the teacher, so to speak. 35-year-old Jed Hoyer is to be named the newest general manager for the San Diego Padres replacing Kevin Towers who has held the position for the past 14 seasons. The Padres were not expected to make a formal announcement on the weekend. ... (more) The GM’s Perspective Exclusive – Is Jed Hoyer The Answer ...
Cards Hire McGwire As Hitting Coach
mlbtraderumors.com — Pat Lackey informs us that a Cardinals source confirmed to Fanhouse's Ed Price that Mark McGwire has been hired to replace Hal McRae as the St. Louis hitting coach. McGwire, 46, played in Saint Louis for four and a half seasons, hitting 220 home ... (more) Cards Hire McGwire As Hitting Coach
Hudson, Braves to resume negotiations
Hudson, Braves to resume negotiations
ajc.com — Pitcher, team deal on contract extension, which is expected to be for "at least" three years. (more) Hudson, Braves to resume negotiations
Yanks-Phillies: Great For Media Travel
Yanks-Phillies: Great For Media Travel
cnbc.com — Posted By: Darren Rovell In the last 20 years, the average distance between two World Series opponents has been 1,040 miles. That's equivalent to about a three-hour plane flight. Get a seven-game series and the flights back and forth can not ... (more) Yanks-Phillies: Great For Media Travel
Mark Mulder a fit in Milwaukee?
mlbdailydish.com — ESPN.com's Buster Olney speculates about the possibility of Mark Mulder landing in Milwaukee. It makes a lot of sense, considering the circumstances. Brewers manager Ken Macha recently brought back his former pitching coach Rick Peterson to help fix ... (more) Mark Mulder a fit in Milwaukee?
Presidents Favor Reining In Athletics Costs but Feel Powerless to Effect Change
chronicle.com — A majority of college presidents at the nation's largest athletics programs favor sweeping change to contain the escalating costs associated with big-time college sports, but are hard-pressed to identify an entity that can achieve it. Those are among ... (more) Presidents Favor Reining In Athletics Costs but Feel ...
Kennedy says he's interested in rejoining A's
sfgate.com — The veteran second baseman, who spent most of the year at third for Oakland after coming from Tampa Bay in a minor-league deal in May, would like to return, and his agent, Paul Cohen , told The Chronicle that talks have been "very positive." Players ... (more) Kennedy says he's interested in rejoining A's
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