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Why the Tampa Bay Rays should sign Barry Bonds
sports.yahoo.com - 4/17/2008
Why the Tampa Bay Rays should sign Barry Bonds
— sports.yahoo.com — There isn't a team that couldn't use him as a DH or as at least a third... outfielder. The above is certainly true of my beloved Tampa Bay Devil Rays, who I sincerely hope will indeed sign The G-POPE. Obviously, signing Bonds makes baseball sense for our D-Rays. The real issues are money, public perception, clubhouse reception and whether or not Bonds would want to play in Tampa. (more) Why the Tampa Bay Rays should sign Barry Bonds

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chicagotribune.com - 12/8/2008
Sox say no to trade rumors about Dye, Jenks
— chicagotribune.com — While the White Sox awaited word on whether free-agent Orlando Cabrera would decline their salary arbitration offer,... two trade scenarios were shot down Sunday night on the eve of the winter meetings. Phil Rogers: Good leadoff man usually ... (more) Sox say no to trade rumors about Dye, Jenks

Comments vote down South Side Sox found this 12/8/2008found this

Phil Rogers Latest Blog Posts

Cubs won't give up Marmol and Castro for Granderson
3 hours ago at Circling The Bases
Sunday a.m. Rangers stuff
4 hours ago at Lone Star Ball
Chicago Cubs Headlines for Sunday
8 hours ago at A League of Her Own
chicagotribune.com - 2/7/2009
Phil Rogers' Whispers -
— chicagotribune.com — Houston is planning a sneak attack on the Cubs and might improve its chances of success if... it signs Adam Dunn to a one-year deal before camp starts. Dunn, a 40-homer man for five straight seasons, would allow the Astros to move Hunter Pence to ... (more) Phil Rogers' Whispers -

Comments vote down A League of Her Own found this 2/7/2009found this
Name That Injury
zonersports.com - 4/15/2009
Name That Injury
— zonersports.com — My drivel is not needed to express the silliness of Phil Rogers’ analysis of Chris Carpenter’s injury:... Funny thing about Carpenter’s injury. He said he first felt something in his side when he was batting and that the pain got worse when he went to the mound and tried to ... (more) Name That Injury

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chicagotribune.com - 12/11/2008
Peavy, lefty bat can both happen
— chicagotribune.com — Losing DeRosa, Marquis would open up millions > It isn't easy being Jim Hendry, but it's sure... fun to try. Now how does Hendry fit both Jake Peavy and a middle-of-the-order hitter ... (more) Peavy, lefty bat can both happen

Comments vote down MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 12/11/2008found this
Debate: Is Goose Gossage a Hall of Famer?
sports.espn.go.com - 12/27/2007
Debate: Is Goose Gossage a Hall of Famer?
— sports.espn.go.com — Phil Rogers and Sean McAdam debate whether Goose Gossage belongs in the Hall of Fame.... (more) Debate: Is Goose Gossage a Hall of Famer?

Comments vote down BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog found this 12/27/2007found this
chicagotribune.com - 7/19/2009
Forget cost, Sox need Halladay
— chicagotribune.com — Dollars, players don't matter if goal is to win now > Roy Halladay is the overpowering pitcher... the White Sox haven't had since Jack McDowell. Last year, he struck out 206 and walked ... (more) Forget cost, Sox need Halladay

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firejoemorgan.com - 7/21/2008
Awards Are Important
— firejoemorgan.com — I go to New York for five days and Murray Chass starts a blog ? What the... hell is going on here? Let's cleanse our collective palate with a lime sorbet known as: Phil Rogers's Mid-Season Awards . Quick review: awards are meaningless, the criteria are ... (more) Awards Are Important

Comments vote down The 'Ropolitans | NY Mets Baseball Blog found this 7/21/2008found this
blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com - 11/14/2008
Wood wanted to stay
— blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — Kerry Wood called his departure from the Cubs "bittersweet" on Friday, but said he'd been preparing for... the possibility of leaving through the 2008 season and wasn't surprised by general manager Jim Hendry's decision to go in another direction.  ... (more) Wood wanted to stay

Comments vote down OUT OF RIGHT FIELD found this 11/14/2008found this
chicagotribune.com - 11/20/2008
Piniella refutes Dempster: 'Team was prepared'
— chicagotribune.com — Cubs manager Lou Piniella refuted Ryan Dempster's comment that the team "underestimated how prepared you have to... be" entering its best-of-five playoff series against the Dodgers. Hardball: Teahen the answer to RF vacancy? Phil Rogers:  ... (more) Piniella refutes Dempster: 'Team was prepared'

Comments vote down A League of Her Own found this 11/20/2008found this
Phil Rogers: White Sox all ears, and ready to deal
sports.espn.go.com - 11/25/2008
Phil Rogers: White Sox all ears, and ready to deal
— sports.espn.go.com — CHICAGO -- Ken Williams is one of only three current general managers who played in the major... leagues. He knows the insecurity that comes with the big paychecks, the family stress that lies behind the lack of control that most players accept as part ... (more) Phil Rogers: White Sox all ears, and ready to deal

Comments vote down Talking Chop found this 11/25/2008found this
chicagotribune.com - 6/30/2009
Readers vote: Bye Big Z
— chicagotribune.com — Phil Rogers said yesterday the Cubs should get rid of Carlos Zambrano ASAP. The Tribune received more... than 11,000 responses to a reader poll, and 57.2 percent of you agreed with him. Phil Rogers: It's time to waive bye-bye to Big Z  ... (more) Readers vote: Bye Big Z

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Whispers: Good-bye to Dusty, Crede?
chicagotribune.com - 8/30/2009
Whispers: Good-bye to Dusty, Crede?
— chicagotribune.com — Minnesota Twins' Joe Crede considering retirement > The latest whispers from Phil Rogers: The Reds need a... strong finish to end talk about manager Dusty ... (more) Whispers: Good-bye to Dusty, Crede?

Comments vote down The Crawfish Boxes found this 8/30/2009found this
chicagotribune.com - 9/27/2009
Phil Rogers' MLB whispers
— chicagotribune.com — Astros general manager Ed Wade is expected to take his time hiring a full-time replacement for fired... manager Cecil Cooper. Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio could get interviews, but the early front-runners are Tim Bogar and Manny Acta. ... ... (more) Phil Rogers' MLB whispers

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firejoemorgan.com - 1/8/2008
The Best System Ever
— firejoemorgan.com — Thanks to a reader named Daniel, a little math genius I like to call Phil Rogers, and... whichever Chicago Tribune editor passed out drunk and allowed Mr. Rogers to publish this article , we now have the best, most simple formula for determining whether ... (more) The Best System Ever

Comments vote down South Side Sox found this 1/8/2008found this
blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com - 4/7/2008
Phil Rogers: First MLB power rankings of the season
blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com (more) Phil Rogers: First MLB power rankings of the season

Comments vote down A League of Her Own found this 4/7/2008found this
chicagotribune.com - 3/22/2009
Clear sailing? It's never that easy for the Cubs
— chicagotribune.com — Clear sailing? It's never that easy with this team > The "worry" gene is simply embedded in... the DNA of Cubs fans. With everything going well and only two weeks remaining before ... (more) Clear sailing? It's never that easy for the Cubs

Comments vote down Bleed Cubbie Blue found this 3/22/2009found this
chicagotribune.com - 4/13/2009
Johnson comes up big in Cubs' win over Brewers
— chicagotribune.com — Reed Johnson one-upped himself Sunday night at Miller Park, leaping high over the right-field fence in the... fifth inning to snare what would have been a game-tying grand slam by Milwaukee's Prince Fielder. Power rankings: Phil Rogers' new MLB ... (more) Johnson comes up big in Cubs' win over Brewers

Comments vote down The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs ... found this 4/13/2009found this
chicagotribune.com - 11/13/2008
Cubs, Wood part ways
— chicagotribune.com — Jim Hendry's decision to let Kerry Wood leave the Cubs to seek a better deal elsewhere was... made with his head, not his heart. "Honestly, we feel for his own good, and for the good of him and his family, there is going to be a longer and more lucrative ... (more) Cubs, Wood part ways

Comments vote down Cubbie Nation - Notes from the Front Office found this 11/13/2008found this
chicagotribune.com - 2/9/2009
Viciedo will get long look at White Sox camp
— chicagotribune.com — Cuban teen has great skills, especially as a hitter, and could make a big impact for the... White Sox > The hitting credentials were impressive, but the White Sox's investment was even ... (more) Viciedo will get long look at White Sox camp

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