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itmightbedangerous.blogspot.com - 7/2/2008
Enjoy, Padres Fans, Enjoy
— itmightbedangerous.blogspot.com — Your Padres made a statement today. Before noon eastern time, the Padres had locked up five of... the top international prospects from around the globe for a total of nearly $5,000,000. Those commas are in the proper places. Let's allow that to sink in for a second... Feels good, doesn't it? (more) Enjoy, Padres Fans, Enjoy

Comments vote down Geoff Young Geoff Young posted 7/2/2008posted this
First Round of WBC in Japan, Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico
bizofbaseball.com - 3/24/2008
First Round of WBC in Japan, Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico
— bizofbaseball.com — The first round of WBC '09 will be played outside of the US, it was announced Monday... in Japan. The second edition of the World Baseball Classic will be staged next March in Tokyo, Japan; Mexico City, Mexico; Toronto, Canada; and San Juan, Puerto Rico. (more) First Round of WBC in Japan, Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico

Comments vote down Maury Maury posted 3/24/2008posted this
Angels To Get 2010 All-Star Game. Dodgers Get WBC Finals
bizofbaseball.com - 5/23/2008
Angels To Get 2010 All-Star Game. Dodgers Get WBC Finals
— bizofbaseball.com — The 2010 All-Star Game will be played in Angels Stadium in 2010, according to a report in... today’s LA Times . The announcement is to be made on Wednesday by Commissioner Selig. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, July 13, with a fan festival at the Anaheim Convention Center extending from the previous weekend through game day. The Angels and the city of Anaheim worked together to secure ... (more) Angels To Get 2010 All-Star Game. Dodgers Get WBC Finals

Comments vote down Kumar Kumar posted 5/23/2008posted this
WBC Approves Final Eight Invites For '09 Tournament
bizofbaseball.com - 2/20/2008
WBC Approves Final Eight Invites For '09 Tournament
— bizofbaseball.com — World Baseball Classic, Inc. (WBCI) today announced the final eight teams that will be invited to participate... in the 2009 World Baseball Classic next March, as endorsed by the tournament's Steering Committee. These eight teams – Australia, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Italy, Netherlands, Panama, and South Africa – round out the field of 16 invited (more) WBC Approves Final Eight Invites For '09 Tournament

Comments vote down Dave Rouleau Dave Rouleau posted 2/20/2008posted this
MLB Working Towards Instant Replay Proposal
bizofbaseball.com - 5/23/2008
MLB Working Towards Instant Replay Proposal
— bizofbaseball.com — Jimmie Lee Solomon, MLB’s executive vice president for baseball operations, is working toward a proposal and the... technology in involved in instant replay, which may get tested in this year’s Arizona Fall League and then possibly during the 2009 World Baseball Classic. The proposal comes after general managers voted 25-5 in favor of using the instant replay technology for ... (more) MLB Working Towards Instant Replay Proposal

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chicagotribune.com - 10/26/2008
Whispers: Peavy could land with Cubs -
— chicagotribune.com — According to Baseball America, the Cubs slipped from ninth to 15th in total budget for the amateur... draft, spending about $600,000 less in 2008 than '07. The White Sox increased their spending but can't exactly brag about ranking 23rd. The top five ... (more) Whispers: Peavy could land with Cubs -

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A-Rod to play for the Dominican in WBC - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
sports.yahoo.com - 12/4/2008
A-Rod to play for the Dominican in WBC - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
— sports.yahoo.com — Alex Rodriguez , who nearly sat out the inaugural World Baseball Classic because he did not want... to choose between playing for his native United States or the Dominican Republic, the country of his parents’ birth, is changing uniforms for the 2009 ... (more) A-Rod to play for the Dominican in WBC - MLB - Yahoo! Sports

Comments vote down Scott Proctor's Arm - A New York Yankees ... found this 12/4/2008found this
Exclusive? David Wright Throws His Real Girlfriend a Surprise Birthday Party
thebiglead.com - 7/16/2008
Exclusive? David Wright Throws His Real Girlfriend a Surprise Birthday Party
— thebiglead.com — An extremely kind reader has sent us a few photos of the surprise birthday party Mets 3B... David Wright threw last weekend for his gorgeous girlfriend, model Molly Beers. The tipster says the pair is definitely still dating (apparently, they met two ... (more) Exclusive? David Wright Throws His Real Girlfriend a ...

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MLB Network to Broadcast 16 WBC Games in 2009
bizofbaseball.com - 10/7/2008
MLB Network to Broadcast 16 WBC Games in 2009
— bizofbaseball.com — MLB Network will televise 16 World Baseball Classic games this Spring along with a nightly studio show... dedicated to the world’s premier international baseball tournament. The World Baseball Classic will feature players representing 16 countries and territories, and will be played in seven ... (more) MLB Network to Broadcast 16 WBC Games in 2009

Comments vote down Maury Maury posted 10/7/2008posted this
John Blake Leaves Red Sox to Return to Texas Rangers
bizofbaseball.com - 10/23/2008
John Blake Leaves Red Sox to Return to Texas Rangers
— bizofbaseball.com — The Texas Rangers today announced the appointment of John Blake as Executive Vice President, Communications. In that... role, Blake will oversee all of the club’s communications efforts, including the areas of media and community/player relations, broadcasting, and publications. He is expected to ... (more) John Blake Leaves Red Sox to Return to Texas Rangers

Comments vote down Kumar Kumar posted 10/23/2008posted this
MasterCard, Anheuser-Busch Back Out as Advertisers for 2009 World Baseball Classic
bizofbaseball.com - 12/23/2008
MasterCard, Anheuser-Busch Back Out as Advertisers for 2009 World Baseball Classic
— bizofbaseball.com — MasterCard, Inc. (NYSE: MA) and Anheuser-Busch InBev NV will not be renewing as major advertisers for the... upcoming World Baseball Classic, another sign that the recession is influencing ad budgets. MasterCard was a global partner in 2006, while Anheuser-Busch was a partner in the U.S. and ... (more) MasterCard, Anheuser-Busch Back Out as Advertisers for ...

Comments vote down Kumar Kumar posted 12/23/2008posted this
Uniform Advertisement in MLB is "When" not "If"
bizofbaseball.com - 1/24/2008
Uniform Advertisement in MLB is "When" not "If"
— bizofbaseball.com — At the time of the inaugural World Baseball Classic in March of 2006, I wrote that it... was the perfect vehicle to experiment with corporate advertisement on player uniforms (see The WBC and MLB’s Marketing Experiment on The Hardball Times ). ... (more) Uniform Advertisement in MLB is "When" not ...

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Instant Replay Arrives. Here’s a Recap of How it Came to Be
bizofbaseball.com - 8/29/2008
Instant Replay Arrives. Here’s a Recap of How it Came to Be
— bizofbaseball.com — The phone and hi-def displays are all in place at all 30 ballparks in MLB. In New... York, the control room at MLB Advanced Media that will send video feeds upon request, is at the ready. Yes, Thursday, instant replay was officially instituted in Major League Baseball. How did it all come about? ... (more) Instant Replay Arrives. Here’s a Recap of How it Came to Be

Comments vote down Maury Maury posted 8/29/2008posted this
ESPN to Offer Multimedia Coverage of 2009 World Baseball Classic
bizofbaseball.com - 10/7/2008
ESPN to Offer Multimedia Coverage of 2009 World Baseball Classic
— bizofbaseball.com — ESPN will present multimedia coverage of the 2009 World Baseball Classic including coverage across ESPN, ESPN HD,... ESPN2, ESPN2 HD, ESPN Deportes, ESPN International, ESPNEWS, ESPNEWS HD, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes Radio, ESPN.com, ESPN360.com, ESPN Mobile Properties and more. World ... (more) ESPN to Offer Multimedia Coverage of 2009 World Baseball ...

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Tommy Lasorda to Be Honored by the Emperor of Japan
bizofbaseball.com - 11/7/2008
Tommy Lasorda to Be Honored by the Emperor of Japan
— bizofbaseball.com — Hall of Fame Manager and Special Advisor to the Chairman Tommy Lasorda will be honored by the... Emperor of Japan and will receive the Order of the Rising Sun. The award was announced on November 3 by the Japanese government. Lasorda is receiving this decoration because of his contributions to ... (more) Tommy Lasorda to Be Honored by the Emperor of Japan

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sports.espn.go.com - 12/29/2008
Sources: Cuban WBC pitching star Marti defects
— sports.espn.go.com — Right-hander Yadel Marti, Cuba's best pitcher in the first World Baseball Classic in 2006, and outfielder Yasser... Gomez left the island and are in an unknown location before attempting to reach Dominican Republic to seek an MLB career. (more) Sources: Cuban WBC pitching star Marti defects

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MLB Owners Meetings: No Decision on TV Blackouts. Budget Freeze and Sponsorships Highlighted
bizofbaseball.com - 11/21/2008
MLB Owners Meetings: No Decision on TV Blackouts. Budget Freeze and Sponsorships Highlighted
— bizofbaseball.com — Owners for the 30 clubs in MLB met yesterday in New York to discuss a number of... topics, including MLB's television territories, the annual budget, the sale of the Cubs ( see more on the Cubs sale ), and postseason rules, with movement on some topics, but not all. Discussions occured on MLB's ... (more) MLB Owners Meetings: No Decision on TV Blackouts. Budget ...

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Bad news for Bernie Williams
yankees.lhblogs.com - 12/30/2008
Bad news for Bernie Williams
— yankees.lhblogs.com — As you probably know, Bernie Williams joined a winter ball team in Puerto Rico with the idea... of playing himself into shape to compete in the World Baseball Classic. After a 1-for-7 start, I’ve been told Bernie suffered a serious quad ... (more) Bad news for Bernie Williams

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Reports: Sosa says he'll retire after 2009 WBC
sports.espn.go.com - 5/28/2008
Reports: Sosa says he'll retire after 2009 WBC
— sports.espn.go.com — Sammy Sosa, still without an offer to play in the major leagues, will retire from baseball after... the next World Baseball Classic, according to published reports. (more) Reports: Sosa says he'll retire after 2009 WBC

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Complete WBC Schedule and Ticket Sales Date Released
bizofbaseball.com - 11/13/2008
Complete WBC Schedule and Ticket Sales Date Released
— bizofbaseball.com — Select image to view 2009 WBC Tournament Format Ticket strips for Round One of the 2009 World... Baseball Classic will go on sale to the public on Monday, November 17, World Baseball Classic Inc. (WBCI) announced today. WBCI, the tournament’s ... (more) Complete WBC Schedule and Ticket Sales Date Released

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