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Creamsicle Power: Buccaneers Use Something Old and Something New To Beat the Packers
sportsthenandnow.com — Josh Freeman made his first start a memorable one as the Buccaneers rallied to defeat the Packers. On a day when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers brought back their original orange creamsicle uniforms, first year head coach Raheem Morris and first time starting quarterback Josh Freeman got the Bucs ... (more) Creamsicle Power: Buccaneers Use Something Old and ...
Vikings Lead Increases On Their Off Week
quinnmedia.blogspot.com — The Minnesota Vikings had their lead in the NFC North go up to three full games today, and they don't even take the field, as it is their off-week. The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers both lost. Chicago was routed by the Arizona Cardinals at home, 41-21, and Green Bay blew a two touchdown ... (more) Vikings Lead Increases On Their Off Week

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Josh Freeman – A followup
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4pm Review
4pm Review
myteamrivals.typepad.com — Just had to chime in after the 1pm games. I'm in the black. Looking to cash in on the rest of my picks. Great to see Tampa win their first game. Josh Freeman is for real! Ok, time to get drunk and watch the rest of the games. (more) 4pm Review
What To Do With Andy Sonnanstine?
draysbay.com — by Mark Duncan - AP (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) View full size photo » Nothing seems to come easily for Andy Sonnanstine .  His fastball barely ... (more) What To Do With Andy Sonnanstine?
The New York Yankees Top Minor League Baseball
The New York Yankees Top Minor League Baseball
thegmsperspective.com — Shelley Duncan has seen brief success when he has played for The New York Yankees from 2007 to 2009. It is a completely different story when he gets full time play with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the Triple-A affiliate of the 27 time World Champs. Duncan lead the International League in home ... (more) The New York Yankees Top Minor League Baseball
Dominican Winter League Recap from 11/6
raysprospects.com — Toros 4, Gigantes 2Julio DePaula (Gigantes); 2/3 no hit inning of reliefLicey 3, Aguilas 0Willy Aybar (Licey); 2 for 3 with a double, RBI, run scored and drew a walk. (more) Dominican Winter League Recap from 11/6
Venezuelan Winter League Recap from 11/6
raysprospects.com — Zulia 7, Margarita 6Ray Olmedo (Margarita); 1 for 4 with a walk (more) Venezuelan Winter League Recap from 11/6
Let’s get to know Akinori Iwamura
raisethejollyroger.com — Regardless of whether or not you think bringing him in was a good idea, I have a feeling that Akinori Iwamura is going to make quite the impression on Pirates fans over the next year, half year, or next few years. “Aki” should be both productive and exciting, no matter how long he ... (more) Let’s get to know Akinori Iwamura
Cashman casts praise far and wide
insider.espn.go.com — As the Yankees' players hopped happily in the middle of the infield late Wednesday, in the first moments after winning the World Series, plastic glass... (more) Cashman casts praise far and wide
Arizona Fall League Weekly Stats Update (through 11/6)
raysprospects.com — BATTERS AVG AB H 2B 3B HR RBI OBP SLG OPSNevin Ashley .381 42 16 2 1 2 11 .417 .619 1.036Cody Cipriano .250 4 1 1 0 0 1 .250 .500 .750Shawn O'Malley .333 51 17 1 0 0 5 .433 .353 .786PITCHERS W L ERA G GS SV IP H HR SO BB WHIP BAA Matt Gorgen 0 1 12.71 7 0 1 5.2 12 1 9 4 ... (more) Arizona Fall League Weekly Stats Update (through 11/6)
Phoenix Desert Dogs fall to Scottsdale Scorpions 8-4
raysprospects.com — The Game: The Phoenix Desert Dogs fell to the Scottsdale Scorpions 8-4 on Friday at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.Scottsdale took the lead in the second inning, posting two runs to the scoreboard. Wilin Rosario delivered a solo home run to score the first run. Hector Gomez followed with a double to ... (more) Phoenix Desert Dogs fall to Scottsdale Scorpions 8-4
Chase for Perfection/Imperfection: Week 9 (The Final Three)
inhistoric.com — Well, the imperfect/perfect teams in the NFL are dropping like flies. Last week the Broncos lost, the Titans won and, only because they were playing the Lions, the Rams won. Now there are only three teams remaining that are gunning for a win-less or loss-less mark. Can any of those three ... (more) Chase for Perfection/Imperfection: Week 9 (The Final Three)
Ruining the World Series, Just Like A-Rod and Boras: Rays Trade Iwamura
drivelinemechanics.com — More photos » by Kathy Willens - AP Tampa Bay Ray' Akinori Iwamura watches his second-inning double off New York Yankees' A.J. Burnett in their baseball game ... (more) Ruining the World Series, Just Like A-Rod and Boras: ...
Phoenix Desert Dogs hold on to win slugfest against Peoria 12-11
raysprospects.com — The Game: Phoenix Desert Dogs were on the winning side of a high scoring shoot-out against the Peoria Saguaros 12-11 on Thursday in Peoria. The Desert Dogs came out scoring in the first inning posting four runs on the scoreboard. Jemile Weeks singled to center to lead off the inning. Weeks then ... (more) Phoenix Desert Dogs hold on to win slugfest against ...
Phillies announce 2010 spring training schedule
macho-row.blogspot.com — First game against Yankees is March 4, 2010. A quick post to tell you that the 2010 spring training schedule is now officially up on Phillies .com . The Phillies will open with an exhibition game against Florida State University on March 3 and play the Yankees the following day at home in ... (more) Phillies announce 2010 spring training schedule
World Series a big hit in New York, Philadelphia
sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com — Two of the largest markets in the country tuned in en masse to watch their teams battle in the 2009 World Series.The now-completed 2009 World Series drew huge numbers in both New York and Philadelphia. In New York, the nation's #1 television market, ... (more) World Series a big hit in New York, Philadelphia
Notebook: Bucs Wearing 'Throwback' Orange On Sunday
Notebook: Bucs Wearing 'Throwback' Orange On Sunday
packers.com — Packers Story: When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take their home field on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers wearing their "throwback" orange uniforms, you may wonder when the last time was that the Packers faced their old NFC Central Division foe in ... (more) Notebook: Bucs Wearing 'Throwback' Orange On Sunday
Venezuelan Winter League Recap from 11/5
Venezuelan Winter League Recap from 11/5
raysprospects.com — Lara 11, Margarita 8Ray Olmedo (Margarita); 1 for 4 with a home run, 2 RBI’s, 2 runs scored and a walk.Zulia 6, Caracas 4Joe Bateman (Caracas); no runs on 2 hits with a strikeout and a walk in 2/3 inning. (more) Venezuelan Winter League Recap from 11/5
Dominican Winter League Recap from 11/4
Dominican Winter League Recap from 11/4
raysprospects.com — Licey 7, Estrellas 2 Henry Mateo (Estrellas); 0 for 1Willy Aybar (Licey); 2 for 5 with a double and an RBI (more) Dominican Winter League Recap from 11/4
Venezuelan Winter League Recap from 11/4
Venezuelan Winter League Recap from 11/4
raysprospects.com — Magallanes 6, Margarita 3Carlos Hernandez (Magallanes); 2 runs on 6 hits with 2 K’s and a walk in 6 innings pitchedCaracas 14, Zulia 8Rayner Oliveros (Caracas); 1 run on 2 hits in 1 1/3 innings. (more) Venezuelan Winter League Recap from 11/4
Phoenix Desert Dogs fall to Peoria Saguaros 3-2
Phoenix Desert Dogs fall to Peoria Saguaros 3-2
raysprospects.com — The Game: A late game rally fell short as the Phoenix Desert Dogs fell to the Peoria Saguaros 3-2 on Wednesday at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Peoria broke the scoreless tie in the fourth inning as Chris Heisey delivered a solo home run to put the Saguaros ahead 1-0. Peoria posted a second run in ... (more) Phoenix Desert Dogs fall to Peoria Saguaros 3-2
OTB's NFL Week 9 Picks
OTB's NFL Week 9 Picks
outsidetheboxscore.blogspot.com — Much like the NFL LOLCat above, OTB has been denied at the gate with it's pick em' contest with Great Sports Name Hall of Fame. We are now officially nine games back in the standings. That's pretty sad but there is still plenty of time left. However this week, these picks remind me of a song:  ... (more) OTB's NFL Week 9 Picks
Pirates to acquire Rays' Iwamura in exchange for reliever
Pirates to acquire Rays' Iwamura in exchange for reliever
bases.nbcsports.com — Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura is headed to Pittsburgh, says the St. Petersburg Times and several other sources. According to ESPN's Buster Olney, right-hander Jesse Chavez will be the return when the deal is announced, something that might not ... (more) Pirates to acquire Rays' Iwamura in exchange for reliever
Hudson passes physical, extension with Braves all but official
Hudson passes physical, extension with Braves all but official
bases.nbcsports.com — Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports that Tim Hudson "has passed his physical and essentially made his three-year contract extension a done deal." Unlike the Rays and Pirates with yesterday's Akinori Iwamura-for-Jesse Chavez trade the Braves will likely ... (more) Hudson passes physical, extension with Braves all but ...
A lesson from Akinori Iwamura
marlinmaniac.com — As you might have heard two days ago, the Tampa Bay Rays and the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a deal that sent second baseman Akinori Iwamura from the Rays to the Pirates for reliever Jesse Sanchez. Though Joe Frisaro said the Marlins would be a team of interest for Iwamura when the initial ... (more) A lesson from Akinori Iwamura
The City Of Dallas Will Be Attracting A Lot Of Whores Over The Next Year Or Two
The City Of Dallas Will Be Attracting A Lot Of Whores Over The Next Year Or Two
sportressofblogitude.com — Dallas police are going to have to deal with a whole bunch of hookers invading their town in the coming months due to the NBA All-Star Game in February and when Super Bowl XLV is played in the fine Texas city in 2011. Why? Because whores are a ... (more) The City Of Dallas Will Be Attracting A Lot Of Whores ...
Topps, MiLB name Players of the Year
web.minorleaguebaseball.com — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.-- The Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays each had a pair of farmhands named the Topps Player of the Year in their respective leagues. Thirteen MLB farm systems are represented in the annual George M. Trautman ... (more) Topps, MiLB name Players of the Year
Mark Tauscher Expected to Start at RT for Packers
Mark Tauscher Expected to Start at RT for Packers
novafantasysports.com — Update: According to the National Football Post, newly-signed RT Mark Tauscher is expected to start Sunday against Tampa Bay.   Fantasy Impact: Green Bay's offensive line has struggled mightily all season, so the move should give Aaron Rodgers more time to throw.  That means bad ... (more) Mark Tauscher Expected to Start at RT for Packers
Hot Stove: Pirates-Rays Trade
Hot Stove: Pirates-Rays Trade
rotosavants.com — We already have two trades. Here's the first. Rays trade Akinori Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jesse Chavez Chavez is a decent haul for the Rays who didn't have a spot anymore for Iwamura. Zobrist should now be enshrined as the permanent second basemen, unless the Rays want to push him ... (more) Hot Stove: Pirates-Rays Trade
Casino Denies Man Jackpot Following Slot Machine Malfunction
Casino Denies Man Jackpot Following Slot Machine Malfunction
brahsome.com — The Seminole Casino in Tampa has decided to take Bill Seebeck, pick him up, bend him over a slot machine and stick it in his 2-hole. Metaphorically anyway, since all they’re really doing is robbing him of $166,000,000, having denied his ... (more) Casino Denies Man Jackpot Following Slot Machine Malfunction
Iwamura and Chavez
sabernomics.com — Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays traded Akinori Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates for relief pitcher Jesse Chavez . The Rays were motivated by the fact that they would have to pay a $650,000 buyout if they did not pick up Iwamura’s $4.25 million ... (more) Iwamura and Chavez
Pirates Talk: Iwamura, Ankiel, Wilson
mlbtraderumors.com — As usual, Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has the latest on the Pirates... The Akinori Iwamura addition does not necessarily mean more significant moves are coming. The Pirates are comfortable with their internal options. The ... (more) Pirates Talk: Iwamura, Ankiel, Wilson
'George, this one is for you'
'George, this one is for you'
mlb.mlb.com — "The Boss" was home in Tampa, Fla., apparently watching the festivities on TV. > "I wish he was here," said Mariano Rivera, who closed the game, 7-3, against the Phillies that set a wild celebration in motion. Rivera added that he asked son Hank ... (more) 'George, this one is for you'
Top 10 prospects for 2010: Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles
Top 10 prospects for 2010: Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles
hardballtimes.com — Get 2010's top 10 MLB prospects for Tampa Bay and Baltimore. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times . (more) Top 10 prospects for 2010: Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore ...
Phil Kessel Plays With Mitchell, Blake In Practice
Phil Kessel Plays With Mitchell, Blake In Practice
myteamrivals.typepad.com — The Maple Leafs hit the ice again on Wednesday following a 2-1 overtime loss to the Lightning on Tuesday. The Leafs out shot the Lightning in that game but still lost their fourth straight game in overtime. Phil Kessel found himself with new line mates in practice on Wednesday morning as he ... (more) Phil Kessel Plays With Mitchell, Blake In Practice
Venezuelan Winter League Recap from 11/3
Venezuelan Winter League Recap from 11/3
raysprospects.com — Caracas 5, Aragua 0Joe Bateman (Caracas); 2 no-hit innings with 2 strikeouts. (more) Venezuelan Winter League Recap from 11/3
Phoenix Desert Dogs suffer 6-5 extra innings loss to Surprise Rafters
Phoenix Desert Dogs suffer 6-5 extra innings loss to Surprise Rafters
raysprospects.com — The Game: The Phoenix Desert Dogs fell to the Surprise Rafters 6-5 in extra innings on Tuesday at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. The Rafters took an early lead in the first inning as Nick Evans delivers an RBI double to score Daniel Descalso and give them a 1-0 lead.Surprise added another run in the ... (more) Phoenix Desert Dogs suffer 6-5 extra innings loss to ...
Rays get something for nothing in Iwamura trade
Rays get something for nothing in Iwamura trade
hardballtimes.com — I have to say, I'm pretty impressed by Tampa Bay's ability to turn Akinori Iwamura into a young, cost-controllable fireballing reliever. It was essentially a done deal that Iwamura would become a free agent so Tampa could move to Ben Zobrist as a full-time second baseman (with Sean Rodriguez ... (more) Rays get something for nothing in Iwamura trade
Meet Jesse Chavez: Pitch f/x, Scouting, And Stats
Meet Jesse Chavez: Pitch f/x, Scouting, And Stats
mvn.com — The first outside the organization transaction by the Tampa Bay Rays this offseason was done on Tuesday, sending 2b Akinoria Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jesse Chavez , a right-handed reliever. Basically a salary dump at a crowded position by ... (more) Meet Jesse Chavez: Pitch f/x, Scouting, And Stats
Topkin: Rays Close To Trading Iwamura
raysindex.com — You just knew the Rays would only pick up Akinori Iwamura’s option if they already the framework for a trade in place. With the deadline for the Rays to decide on Aki’s option either Thursday or Friday, Marc Topkin is reporting that the ... (more) Topkin: Rays Close To Trading Iwamura
Rays Trade Akinori Iwamura To Pirates
Rays Trade Akinori Iwamura To Pirates
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — The Tampa Bay Rays and the Pittsburgh Pirates got together and made a trade yesterday. The Tampa Bay Rays sent 2B Akinori Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates for RHP Jesse Chavez. The Pirates will assume all of the $4.85 million on Iwamura's contract for 2010. (more) Rays Trade Akinori Iwamura To Pirates
Rays and Pirates Trade
Rays and Pirates Trade
baseballmusings.com — The Tampa Bay Rays send Akinori Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates for reliever Jesse Chavez : UPDATE, 7:00: Rays make it official, trading Iwamura to Pirates for Chavez. Added bonus, Rays save the $550,000 buyout they would have had to pay Iwamura for declining his option. UPDATE, 6:06: ... (more) Rays and Pirates Trade
Fantasy Impact: Iwamura to the Pirates
rotoprofessor.com — According to mlb.com (click here for the article), the Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired 2B Akinori Iwamura from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange RP Jesse Chavez. Let’s take a look at the fantasy impact of the deal: (more) Fantasy Impact: Iwamura to the Pirates
Akinori Iwamura Dealt To Pirates
Akinori Iwamura Dealt To Pirates
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — As expected would happen this offseason, the Akinori Iwamura has come to an end in Tampa Bay. The Rays on Tuesday sent Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for relief pitcher Jesse Chavez. Given the context, I think that the deal makes sense for both sides. Iwamura was an excellent ... (more) Akinori Iwamura Dealt To Pirates
Two Non-World Series Stories
Two Non-World Series Stories
passion4baseball.blogspot.com — While the baseball world waits for tonight's Game 6 between the Yankees and the Phillies, other teams are not standing around doing nothing. The Rays made a trade with the Pirates and a Blue Jay had a surgery that will hopefully help him start earning his pay.The Tampa Bay Rays seem to be run by ... (more) Two Non-World Series Stories
Rays Close To Dealing Iwamura?
mlbtraderumors.com — Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times hears that the Rays are on the verge of trading Akinori Iwamura . (more) Rays Close To Dealing Iwamura?
Rays hand Pirates some free wins (because they had  to)
Rays hand Pirates some free wins (because they had to)
beyondtheboxscore.com — The news broke out today that the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired infielder Akinori Iwamura from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Jesse Chavez . Now, there have been many sources of analysis on this topic, so I won't delve too much further into this, but I ... (more) Rays hand Pirates some free wins (because they had to)
Bucs acquire Rays' Iwamura for Chavez
Bucs acquire Rays' Iwamura for Chavez
mlb.mlb.com — By Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com 11/03/09 10:35 PM EST Pirates general manager Neal Huntington wasted no time addressing one of the team's most critical offseason needs, doing so before the Hot Stove season even officially began. On Tuesday, the Pirates ... (more) Bucs acquire Rays' Iwamura for Chavez
A Little News ... and A Few Cubs' Rumors
A Little News ... and A Few Cubs' Rumors
chicagocubsonline.com — The Cubs' organizational meetings are in full swing in Mesa. Tom Ricketts reportedly addressed his baseball staff for the first time and will meet with Mesa officials on Wednesday to discuss possible sites for the Cubs new facilities. A majority of the news ( and rumors ) around the Cubs is ... (more) A Little News ... and A Few Cubs' Rumors
Rays trade second baseman Iwamura to Pirates
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- The Tampa Bay Rays have traded second baseman Akinori Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates for right-handed reliever Jesse Chavez. (more) Rays trade second baseman Iwamura to Pirates
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