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Decade of Trades: Chris Young for Matt Herges
hyzduhq.blogspot.com — First in the Trades of the Decade , this trade just missed the Top 10, but is... still an important one worth taking a look at. After the 2002 season, Dave Littlefield was sitting around somewhere in PNC park thinking that he needed to add a bullpen arm. He targeted Matt Herges as a trade target. ... (more) Decade of Trades: Chris Young for Matt Herges
Philadelphia Phillies Add Brian Schneider
Philadelphia Phillies Add Brian Schneider
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — According to Todd Zolecki, the Philadelphia Phillies have signed Brian Schneider to a two-year, $2.75 contract to... be their backup catcher to Carlos Ruiz. Schneider spent the last two years with the New York Mets. (more) Philadelphia Phillies Add Brian Schneider

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Nats decline several arbitration
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Redskins promote two from P-squad
Nationals Rule 5 Eligibles
natsfarm.com — Here is your official list of Rule 5 eligibles from the Nationals HITTERS POS Player Acquired Original... DOB SS Alvarez, Carlos 06IFA (WAS) 06IFA (WAS) 11/25/1985 CA Burke, Jamie 09minF/A 93D (9-ANA) 9/24/1971 UTIL Bynum, Seth 04NDFA (MTL) [...] (more) Nationals Rule 5 Eligibles
The Nationals’ Christmas Tree
The Nationals’ Christmas Tree
feedproxy.google.com — Arbitration decisions–whether offered or subsequently taken–will be known by the end of this week . By the... start of the winter baseball meetings in Indiapolis next week, GMs like Mike Rizzo will know whether Jason Marquis or Orlando Hudson will cost him a draft pick. So rub your ... (more) The Nationals’ Christmas Tree
Ex-Mets: Brian Schneider signs with Philly
Ex-Mets: Brian Schneider signs with Philly
theropolitans.com — According to The Morning Call , the Philadelphia Phillies have signed Brian Schneider. Schneider had spent the... two seasons with the Mets after coming over with Ryan Church from the Nationals in return for Lastings Milledge. Schneider has already passed his physical. [[ Home || Twitter || ... (more) Ex-Mets: Brian Schneider signs with Philly
Brian Schneider a Phillie
Brian Schneider a Phillie
pabaseball.blogspot.com — Brian Schneider has signed on to be Carlos Ruiz's backup next season. The Cherryville, PA product grew... up a Phillies fan and quickly jumped on the opportunity to play for them instead of waiting out free agency for more playing time and possibly a bigger contract. Schneider is a lifetime ... (more) Brian Schneider a Phillie
Phillies Get Brian Schneider
Phillies Get Brian Schneider
zozone.mlblogs.com — The Phillies announced that Brian Schneider has passed his physical and will be their backup catcher. He has... signed a two-year, $2.75 million deal, a source said. It will pay him $1.25 million in 2010 and $1.5 million in 2011. An ... (more) Phillies Get Brian Schneider
Northampton grad Schneider to be a Phillie
blogs.mcall.com — It’s what Brian Schneider has been waiting for. After passing a physical on Tuesday, the Northampton graduate... signed a free agent contract with the Phillies, his uncle, Northampton athletic director Mike Schneider said. Schneider, drafted out of high ... (more) Northampton grad Schneider to be a Phillie
Happy T-Day
firejimbowden.blogspot.com — No, not that T-Day. It's Tender Day, as in the deadline for teams to offer contracts to... their arbitration-eligible players or else allow them to become free agents. To honor the occasion, I'm reposting my take on the Nationals arb-eligibles: Non-Tender this Meat Major league players with ... (more) Happy T-Day
Arbitration Deadline
natsfarm.com — Today is the deadline for MLB teams to tender offers to their arbitration eligible players. As of... this morning, the Nationals currently have eight players on their 40-man roster who have to either be tendered an offer or arbitration or non-tendered, making them free agents. CAs Jesus ... (more) Arbitration Deadline
Bud Selig, Thanks. - Love, Montreal Expos Fans.
Bud Selig, Thanks. - Love, Montreal Expos Fans.
federalbaseball.com — More photos » by BEBETO MATTHEWS - AP Montreal who? Expos? What? Bud Selig announced recently that... he'd step down as MLB Commissioner when his contract expires in ... (more) Bud Selig, Thanks. - Love, Montreal Expos Fans.
Pirates sign a pitcher who ate his own hat
Pirates sign a pitcher who ate his own hat
raisethejollyroger.com — Meet Wilfredo Ledezma, a journeyman left-hander who the Pirates signed out of minor league free agency. Never... mind his lefthandedness, his 9.53 ERA with Washington last year, or the fact that he might not even make the team in 2010…just read this, from his Wikipedia page : Thanks to ... (more) Pirates sign a pitcher who ate his own hat
Cards, Pujols wait it out
Cards, Pujols wait it out
stltoday.com — With two years left on contract, both sides would rather wait than rush into deal.... (more) Cards, Pujols wait it out
Players A to Z, Josh Bard
Players A to Z, Josh Bard
baseballmusings.com — Josh Bard caught for the Washington Nationals in 2009, and is currently a free agent. Bard put... together two excellent offensive years in 2006-2007 , followed by two extremely poor ones in 2008-2009 . He still draws a good number of walks, but that’s about the only good thing to say about ... (more) Players A to Z, Josh Bard
DRSEA INFORMER
DRSEA INFORMER
baseballreflections.com — Volume II, Issue 21 A Publication For Your Reading Enjoyment by Charles Farrell Acto Dignificado ( Class... Act) – Albert Pujols may have had a better year, and Alex Rodriguez capped off his season with a World Series Championship, but the face – as well as the heart and soul – of ... (more) DRSEA INFORMER
Looking Forward to Spring
quinnmedia.blogspot.com — The 2010 Red Sox Spring Training schedule is now out, and the Sox open it on March... 3rd with the traditional opening day doubleheader with Northeastern (in the afternoon) and Boston College (at night). And the MLB portion of it opens the next day with their Ft. Myers rivals, the Minnesota Twins. ... (more) Looking Forward to Spring
MLB to Complete Long-Awaited 1994 Season
sportspickle.com — Major League Baseball delighted it's hardcore fans today with the announcement that it will complete the 1994... season, giving fans closure to a very exciting season that was full of turmoil and drama. "This is so awesome," said ... (more) MLB to Complete Long-Awaited 1994 Season
Organizational report: Nats' young talent provides hope
usatoday.com — But team President Stan Kasten sounds like a man who wants to go shopping. "We expect next... year to be a breakthrough year for us," Kasten says. "We still need pieces, and we're going to go out there and get them, whether by trade or by free agency." ... (more) Organizational report: Nats' young talent provides hope
O’s Sign Lefty Reliever, Former Top Prospect Mike Hinckley
O’s Sign Lefty Reliever, Former Top Prospect Mike Hinckley
camdencrazies.com — I remember way back in the day when pitcher Mike Hinckley was a top prospect. That seems... like such a long time ago. I had actually assumed that he was out of baseball, so today’s news that the Orioles signed the lefty to a minor league deal came as a bit of a surprise. Hinckley has just ... (more) O’s Sign Lefty Reliever, Former Top Prospect Mike Hinckley
Nick Johnson attracting attention
hotstove.mlblogs.com — Names of teams are being attached to free agent first baseman Nick Johnson. According to FoxSports.com and... ESPN.com, the 31-year-old is drawing "lots of interest." Teams already believed to have expressed interest are the Mariners, Giants, Mets and ... (more) Nick Johnson attracting attention
Mets Might Have Summer Vacation In Puerto Rico
Mets Might Have Summer Vacation In Puerto Rico
metsmerizedonline.com — Winter season is fast approaching. Soon, most Mets fans living in the New York metropolitan area will... be dealing with bone-chilling temperatures, exorbitant heating bills and slush that chews up and spits out the best winter boots. So this is as good a time as any to think warm thoughts.  ... (more) Mets Might Have Summer Vacation In Puerto Rico
Nats update: “A breakthrough year for us”
dcprosportsreport.com — The USA Today has a solid article on the youth development in Washington. The Nats appear to... be, at least for planning purposes, following a model much like minority owner Ted Leonsis did with the Washington Capitals. Build from the bottom up and as those players filter their way up, logic would ... (more) Nats update: “A breakthrough year for us”
Mets checked in on Johnson
Mets checked in on Johnson
metsfever.blogspot.com — The Mets are also reported to have checked in on free agent 1B Nick Johnson. I really... wanted Johnson last year at the deadline but moving forward I just don't think he meets are needs. Johnson's assets are that he's an OBP and a solid defender, however; reports from Florida in the second ... (more) Mets checked in on Johnson
Countdown to Christmas: #30 Tim Raines
Countdown to Christmas: #30 Tim Raines
morehardball.blogspot.com — The Montreal Expos selected Raines in the 5th round of the 1977 amateur draft. After debuting with... six games as a pinch runner in 1979, he played briefly as a second baseman for the Expos in 1980, but soon switched to playing the outfield, and rapidly became a fan favorite due to his ... (more) Countdown to Christmas: #30 Tim Raines
Nationals' Starter Collin Balester Wants 100 Twitter Followers...
Nationals' Starter Collin Balester Wants 100 Twitter Followers...
federalbaseball.com — Nationals' Starter Collin Balester Wants 100 Twitter Followers... Collin Balester sent out a Tweet tonight from his new... Twitter account stating that he wants 100 Followers... "I want 100 followers by the end of the night ;) I can tweet like ... (more) Nationals' Starter Collin Balester Wants 100 Twitter ...
Marlins pondering Puerto Rico series
mlb.mlb.com — By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com 11/23/09 6:22 PM EST MIAMI -- When the Marlins were pushing for... a new stadium, Major League Baseball publicly stressed its support for South Florida, calling the market the "Gateway to the Americas." There is a chance Florida ... (more) Marlins pondering Puerto Rico series
Thoughts on Grilli’s Mystery Team
Thoughts on Grilli’s Mystery Team
nybaseballdigest.com — Not New York related but in the age of information RHP Jason Grilli announced his free agent... signing on twitter. Sources familiar with the situation told NYBD that Washington and Cleveland were vying for Grilli’s services. Although there is no official confirmation it appears that ... (more) Thoughts on Grilli’s Mystery Team
Your 2010 Red Sox coaching staff
Your 2010 Red Sox coaching staff
firebrandal.com — Manager Terry Francona, 7th season Bench coach DeMarlo Hale, 1st season (5th with Boston, four as third-base... coach) First-base coach Ron Johnson, 1st season (5 seasons as AAA Pawtucket manager, 10 years in Boston organization). Was a teammate of Francona’s in 1984 (Montreal ... (more) Your 2010 Red Sox coaching staff
Florida Doesn’t Deserve Pro Baseball
Florida Doesn’t Deserve Pro Baseball
nybaseballdigest.com — The beginning of the end for the Montreal Expos was when MLB decided to have them play... home games at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in Puerto Rico. Within two years they were called the Washington Nationals. Today there are reports the Florida Marlins, just recently approved for a new stadium, will be ... (more) Florida Doesn’t Deserve Pro Baseball
The Ballpark District
The Ballpark District
nats320.blogspot.com — Since the recession hit The United States a few years ago, both Lehman Brothers and Corus Bank... have fallen. It just so happens both were also major investors in The Ballpark District surrounding Nationals Park. The Huffington Post released this ... (more) The Ballpark District
The Mets may play some games in Puerto Rico
The Mets may play some games in Puerto Rico
bases.nbcsports.com — The Daily News reports that Major League Baseball wants to return regular season baseball to Hiram Bithorn... Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2010, and that, due to the presence of multiple Puerto Ricans on their roster, they want... (more) The Mets may play some games in Puerto Rico
Odds & Ends: Indians, Takahashi, Hernandez
mlbtraderumors.com — Some Sunday night links: In his latest mailbag, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer writes that... the Indians are in the hunt for a first baseman that hits right-handed, in the event that Matt LaPorta isn't healthy by Opening Day. Patrick ... (more) Odds & Ends: Indians, Takahashi, Hernandez
Position-by-Position Off-Season Outlook: Corner Infield
firejimbowden.blogspot.com — I continue my position-by-position look at the off-season outlook for the Nationals with middle infield. You can... check out my look at catchers and middle infield here. The Present Starting first baseman: Adam Dunn Starting third baseman: Ryan Zimmerman Gold glove, silver slugger, big ... (more) Position-by-Position Off-Season Outlook: Corner Infield
Lackey, DeRosa . . . Or Both?
Lackey, DeRosa . . . Or Both?
centerfieldgate.com — CFG writer and droog DWilly ( here he is , in case you’ve forgotten), is pessimistic about... the possibility the Nats will sign Belinski free agent pitcher John Lackey : “The Red Sox will be in the mix and they’ll bid him up, but only to make sure the Yankees don’t get ... (more) Lackey, DeRosa . . . Or Both?
Assorted Links
Assorted Links
beyondtheboxscore.com — Jonah Keri explains why the Yankees should go after young players . So...you're saying Matt Holliday, right? ... Doug Glanville explains the allure of free agency , or you never knew Arlington could be so seductive. Dan Turkenkopf peeks his head above ground and declares four more years ... (more) Assorted Links
Complete Revenue-Sharing Figures ('02, '03, '05)
bizofbaseball.com — Does anyone know if the low 2005 payment to the Nationals was because they were precluded from... more by sale/transfer agreements betwixt them and the Expos just prior to that season? Or did some of the big money that would have been due the 'Spos get ... (more) Complete Revenue-Sharing Figures ('02, '03, '05)
Position-by-Position Off-Season Outlook: Middle Infield
firejimbowden.blogspot.com — I continue my position-by-position look at the off-season outlook for the Nationals with middle infield. You can... check out my look at catchers here. The Present Starting second baseman: Cristian Guzman It's impossible to say with 100% certainty at this point what the starting middle ... (more) Position-by-Position Off-Season Outlook: Middle Infield
San Francisco Giants : The Splash : A few Friday night notes
sfgate.com — -- The Giants have moved four prospects onto their 40-man roster, which protects them from the upcoming... Rule 5 draft. You can click on their names to see their milb.com pages. They are outfielder Darren Ford , starting pitcher Kevin Pucetas , first ... (more) San Francisco Giants : The Splash : A few Friday night notes
That's Strange
That's Strange
morehardball.blogspot.com — Doug and Pat Strange, not brothers, obviously from different mothers. Doug played for many teams over the... course of his 9 seasons in the majors (Tigers, Rangers, Mariners, Cubs, Pirates, and Expos). He was a switch hitting utility infielder that played all over the diamond except for pitcher ... (more) That's Strange
Jim Thome
fangraphs.com — Jim Thome has been an excellent hitter for a long-time. However, he's also a DH-only and will... be 39 going into next season. What will he really be worth on the free agent market? (more) Jim Thome
New Podcast at "Natmoshere in your Ear"
firejimbowden.blogspot.com — Brian and I discuss the latest news on the Nationals as well as the outlook in the... middle infield this offseason. (more) New Podcast at "Natmoshere in your Ear"
Full of Sound and Fury, Signifying Nothing
natsfarm.com — Back on July 12, 2006, the Nationals made what at the time was a huge deal for... them. The Washington Nationals today acquired outfielder Austin Kearns, shortstop Felipe Lopez and right-handed pitcher Ryan Wagner from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for right-handed pitcher Gary Majewski, ... (more) Full of Sound and Fury, Signifying Nothing
Nationals Name 2010 Coaching Staff
washington.nationals.mlb.com — The Washington Nationals today announced that hitting coach Rick Eckstein, pitching coach Steve McCatty and third base... coach Pat Listach will return in the same roles in 2010. The club also named John McLaren bench coach, Jim Lett bullpen coach and ... (more) Nationals Name 2010 Coaching Staff
Top prospects square off in AFL finale
Top prospects square off in AFL finale
mlb.mlb.com — By Tom Singer / MLB.com 11/20/09 2:45 PM EST By the very nature of the Arizona Fall... League, team rosters are completely overhauled every year. But team rank apparently is more consistent, and the Phoenix Desert Dogs are barking for their sixth ... (more) Top prospects square off in AFL finale
Nationals Fill Out Major League Coaching Staff
natsfarm.com — The Nationals have officially named their 2010 field staff, retaining Steve McCatty (pitching coach), Rick Eckstein (hitting... coach), and Pat Listach (3B coach) while adding John McLaren (bench coach), Dan Radison (1B coach), and Jim Lett (bullpen coach). Most know McLaren’s background ... (more) Nationals Fill Out Major League Coaching Staff
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg injures his knee
washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from... the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg injures ...
The status of the Nats beat, going forward
voices.washingtonpost.com — There's a great movie that came out about 20 years ago called The Commitments. It's about these... guys in working class Dublin who want to start a soul band. (Why? "Because the Irish are the blacks of Europe." But I digress.) There's a great scene where ... (more) The status of the Nats beat, going forward
MLB Free agency begins, what’s up for the Nats?
dcprosportsreport.com — Major League Baseball free agency is officially open. The Washington Nationals franchise has spent painstaking moments this... short off-season thus far erasing the front office effects of former GM Jim Bowden and completely revamping and rebuilding the Nationals front office. We applaud that ... (more) MLB Free agency begins, what’s up for the Nats?
Stephen Strasburg To Miss AFL Start
Stephen Strasburg To Miss AFL Start
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — Stephen Strasburg must really not want to have people see him pitch on a national level. Strasburg... missed the nationally televised Arizona Fall League Rising Stars game because of a strained neck muscle last month. And now he is going to miss his start on Saturday in the AFL championship game (more) Stephen Strasburg To Miss AFL Start
Strasburg twists knee, Rizzo clenches sphincter
bases.nbcsports.com — Stephen Strasburg twisted his knee shagging fly balls yesterday. They say it wasn't necessarily serious, but he... "heard a 'pop' in his knee and crumpled to the ground" and is being sent to L.A. to be examined by an orthopedist. ... (more) Strasburg twists knee, Rizzo clenches sphincter
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