bizofbaseball.com - 11/15/2008
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With the Dodgers leaving Vero Beach, Florida after 61 years, and heading to a bew $100 million facility in Glendale, Arizona, spring training for the Dodgers will cost as much as $90 for nearly 700 seats in the new ...
Dodgers Fans Need Bailout for Spring Training Tickets [MLB]
deadspin.com 11/16/2008 — The tough economic conditions are hitting all of us, my friends, and the sporting world is not immune from feeling the effects. From NASCAR's cancellation of test runs next season to the New Jersey Nets offering free tickets to the unemployed, ...
Being the GM: 2009 Los Angeles Dodgers - MVN Outsider
mvn.com 11/7/2008 — This series is predicated on educated guesses, past history of the team/general manager, rumors that have been out there for a while, and actions that I feel could be taken. This exercise is me playing GM to inspire conversation and a new way of ...
Breakout party: James Loney
hardballtimes.com 11/17/2008 — Monday, November 17, 2008 Breakout party: James Loney Posted by Derek Carty at 12:44am Over the past few weeks, I've discussed some players who I believe over performed in 2008. In my next few articles, I'd like to discuss some who I believe underperformed in 2008 and who should be ...
Don’t Buy Dodgers’ P.R. Spin on Manny
larrybrownsports.com 11/6/2008 — I love the way the Dodgers are trying to play this whole Manny Ramirez free agent negotiation. It’s going down exactly as I expected. Anyone who follows the Dodgers knows that Frank McCourt can’t afford to pay Manny the type of money he ...
Dodger Thoughts: Kirk Gibson, 1989-90: The Hero's Magic Gasps, And Dies
dodgerthoughts.baseballtoaster.com 1/5/2009 — In his first official at-bat following his legendary 1988 World Series home run, Kirk Gibson lined a single to right field to drive home new teammate Willie Randolph and give the Dodgers a 1-0 first-inning lead on Opening Day, 1989. Gibson then went ...
Dodgers should put money for Manny to better use - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com 11/16/2008 — Scott Boras was right, the Dodgers failed to make Manny Ramirez a "serious financial offer." They made him a nutty, philanthropic offer. Two years, $45 million for a guy who, despite having two of the most amazing hitting months in baseball history, ...
Will Manny Ramirez cave and take the Dodgers' arbitration?
sports.yahoo.com 12/5/2008 — Though everyone seems to be most eager to figure out where CC Sabathia and Mark Teixeira are going to land, I've been more mesmerized by Manny Ramirez 's future, even if the dearth of slugger news out there is starting to rival the lack of updates on ...
BBWAA: 2008 NL Rookie of the Year
baseballwriters.org 11/10/2008 — 4 Previous winners (* Unanimous): 2007 RYAN BRAUN, Milwaukee Brewers; 2006 HANLEY RAMIREZ, Florida Marlins; 2005 RYAN HOWARD, Philadelphia Phillies; 2004 JASON BAY, Pittsburgh Pirates; 2003 DONTRELLE WILLIS, Florida Marlins; 2002 JASON JENNINGS, ...
Are the Dodgers Bidding Against Anyone for Manny?
thebiglead.com 11/7/2008 — He’s 36. The best right handed hitter in the game right now; one of the greatest ever. He put fannies in the seats at Chavez Ravine, helped the Dodgers to the NL West crown, and to a sweep of the mighty Cubs in the first round of the ...
Orioles Offseason Preview —
Bleacher Report - MLB 11/15/2008
This year the Baltimore Orioles struggled, winning 68 games and losing 93. They had one good pitcher in Jeremy Guthrie, and will definitely have to address that this offseason.
The majority of the Orioles population wants Mark Teixeira back home, ...
My Most Significant Jewish Moment —
Bleacher Report - MLB 11/15/2008
I was asked by my Rabbi to speak to our congregation during the High Holidays on my most significant Jewish moment. Since much of my life has centered around sports, I though I would tie that in to my presentation.
I hope you enjoy my story ...