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RyneAtMVN

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BallHype Member since Nov. 29, 2007

Fire Brand explains Win Shares
firebrandal.com - 1/11/2009
Fire Brand explains Win Shares
— firebrandal.com — Win Values are used to calculate two very easy to understand numbers, the number of wins a... player is worth, the amount of money those wins are worth to his team. (more) Fire Brand explains Win Shares

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mvn.com - 12/8/2008
Idaho State (1-11) clear winners of 2009 BCS mess!
— mvn.com — Everyone is already flipping out over the BCS, again. Luckily, I decided to sort through the only... numbers that matter (wins & losses) to determine who deserves a shot at this year's title. No fewer than seven teams (five of which won their conference) feel they are the best team for the title game: (more) Idaho State (1-11) clear winners of 2009 BCS mess!

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Top 50 Free Agents - Rankings and Predictions
firebrandal.com - 11/17/2008
Top 50 Free Agents - Rankings and Predictions
— firebrandal.com — Last year, on November 6th, 2007, I released my top 50 Free Agents rankings and predictions. .This... year, a week later than usual, I've again ranked and predicted the destinations for the top 50 free agents of this year's free agent class for 2009! (more) Top 50 Free Agents - Rankings and Predictions

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How they voted: The 2008 Boston Red Sox
firebrandal.com - 11/4/2008
How they voted: The 2008 Boston Red Sox
— firebrandal.com — Today is election day for one of the most important and polarizing elections in the history of... our great country. I hope everyone takes time out of their day to fufill their most important responsibility as an American citizen. Although all votes are confidential, we have the scoop on our 2008 Bosto (more) How they voted: The 2008 Boston Red Sox

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A Tribute to Tek: The Captain's Top 10
firebrandal.com - 10/22/2008
A Tribute to Tek: The Captain's Top 10
— firebrandal.com — Here are the top ten moments of Jason Varitek's career with the Boston Red Sox, presented by... Fire Brand of the American League. Take advantage of the comments area to give us your personal ranking and moments that didn't make the list. (more) A Tribute to Tek: The Captain's Top 10

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Change the rule: Willits was safe!
mvn.com - 10/9/2008
Change the rule: Willits was safe!
— mvn.com — The point is, whether you want to admit it or not, anytime a ball is not secured... for the duration of a play, it is commonly accepted the player is safe. Which introduces the entire purpose of my bizarre-2008 recap, Reggie Willits was safe. (more) Change the rule: Willits was safe!

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Johnny Pesky to have number retired by Red Sox
mvn.com - 9/23/2008
Johnny Pesky to have number retired by Red Sox
— mvn.com — The Red Sox franchise is ready to change their long-standing policy regarding the retirement of a player’s... number. All indications are this change is being made to allow the team to honor team ambassador Johnny Pesky by retiring his number six among the former Red Sox greats. (Photo by wallyg) (more) Johnny Pesky to have number retired by Red Sox

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All I want for Christmas: 10 Red Sox gifts under $30
mvn.com - 12/17/2007
All I want for Christmas: 10 Red Sox gifts under $30
— mvn.com — 2007 was a utopian experience for fans of the Boston Red Sox, one that any card-carrying member... of the Nation won’t want to forget. The memories of this year’s local nine are vivid now, the celebration in Colorado still seems like only yesterday, however, memories fade. Since the Internet, and its thorough documentation, is probably just a fad its important to give that special someone ... (more) All I want for Christmas: 10 Red Sox gifts under $30

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mvn.com - 12/13/2007
Mitchell Report: Live Coverage on MVN!
— mvn.com — Starting at 1:30pm, Evan Brunell, President of MVN and writer at Fire Brand of the American League,... and Ryne Crabb, Director of Baseball Operations and writer at The Transaction Guy as well as Fire Brand of the American League, will be live blogging right here at MLB Source. Bookmark this page and refresh often; your thoughts, as always, are welcome in the comments section! (more) Mitchell Report: Live Coverage on MVN!

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nydailynews.com - 12/11/2007
MLB officials receive Mitchell Report
— nydailynews.com — Major League Baseball officials are reviewing George Mitchell's long-anticipated steroid report at the former Senate majority leader's... law offices, 21 months after commissioner Bud Selig asked Mitchell to investigate the use of performance-enhancing drugs in baseball. MLB officials were reviewing the information in the report to make sure there are no disclosures of confidential information ... (more) MLB officials receive Mitchell Report

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mvn.com - 12/11/2007
MLB Offseason Evaluations
— mvn.com — MVN's Fire Brand writer Zach Hayes analyzes & grades all the activity this hot-stove season. LaTroy Hawkins... signs with Yankees for 1 year, $4 million Hawkins is the first of a few moves the Yankees have to make in order to find a diamond in the rough at the setup man spot in their bullpen. With Joba Chamberlain moving to the rotation full time, Hawkins will compete for eighth inning calls... (more) MLB Offseason Evaluations

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mvn.com - 12/11/2007
Papelbon wins TYIB's Closer of the Year
— mvn.com — Closer Jonathan Papelbon has won the inaugural This Year in Baseball’s Closer of the Year. More than... 9.6 million votes were cast worldwide. "Papelbon was the man of the people — as voting was done exclusively by fans at MLB.com. " (more) Papelbon wins TYIB's Closer of the Year

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sfgate.com - 12/7/2007
A's prepared to make offer to Bonds
— sfgate.com — Bonds fits the A’s criteria in many ways. First, he’ll be relatively cheap, given all the off-the-field... issues around him, plus he’s 43 and his playing time occasionally is limited by injuries. Second, Oakland almost annually brings in a prominent player on the downside of a good career: Mike Piazza, Frank Thomas, David Justice, Ron Gant, Eric Karros, et al. (more) A's prepared to make offer to Bonds

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mvn.com - 12/6/2007
Astros close to acquiring Miguel Tejada
— mvn.com — Last night a source within the Houston Astros organization leaked they were on the verge of a... major deal. The details of that deal are beginning to be reported, as 790 The Sports Animal, a Houston radio station, says Houston will send Adam Everett, Chris Burke, and a pitcher to Baltimore for Miguel Tejada ... (more) Astros close to acquiring Miguel Tejada

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mvn.com - 12/6/2007
Beckett won’t restructure contract; okay with Santana signing
— mvn.com — The Boston Herald interviewed the Red Sox’s Josh Beckett yesterday and inquired about his feelings should the... Red Sox acquire Johan Santana. Trading for Santana, of course, would require Boston to sign Santana to an extension; reportedly, Santana is looking for $20-$25 million a year ... (more) Beckett won’t restructure contract; okay with Santana ...

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