mlbtraderumors.com - 1/21/2009
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Thomas Harding of MLB.com notes that arbitration-eligible third baseman Garrett Atkins might have to settle for a one-year deal this offseason.
The Rockies and Atkins' representatives were thought to be working on a multi-year extension, but those talks have apparently fallen flat. ...
fangraphs.com - 1/22/2009
blogs.denverpost.com - 1/27/2009
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blogs.denverpost.com —
The Rockies feel like Garrett Atkins’ asked for
too much in arbitration with his $7.95 million request....
Colorado countered with a $6.65 million.“Either way, it’s going to be a lot of money and I will be happy,” Atkins admitted. Atkins’ arbitration ...
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Atkins’ hearing date a secret; Fogg still ...
rockymountainnews.com - 1/21/2009
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rockymountainnews.com —
Third baseman Garrett Atkins and the Rockies found
themselves $1.3 million apart on a 2009 salary after...
the sides exchanged arbitration figures Tuesday. Forty-six players went through that process, with Atkins' $7.95 million request the third highest. ...
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$1.3 million divide between Atkins, Rockies : Rockies : ...
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Twins Seeking Eric Gagne And Brandon Lyon
Midwest Sports Fans —
... The Colorado Rockies appear not to be extending their contract on Garrett Atkins. The Twins were formerly in talks with the Rockies about acquiring the third basemen and it now seems fairly apparent that they don’t want him. Atkins may not be the strongest candidate as our third base replacement, but he would nonetheless be an upgrade as long as he didn’t cost an arm and a leg. ...
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fantasybaseball365.com 5/18/2009 —
It was reported this past weekend that Clint Hurdle will sit Garrett Atkins more frequently in an attempt to slowly work his third baseman out of his season long slump and also get more at bats for surging Ian Stewart. This pre-season I noted that Atkins was coming into 2009 on ...
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Reds desire Atkins, not Torrealba, Taveras
rockymountainnews.com 11/12/2008 — Colorado third baseman Garrett Atkins would provide Cincinnati with something it covets: A battle-tested, right-handed power hitter to complement young left-handed bats Jay Bruce and Joey Votto. It remains unclear what the Reds might offer the Rockies ...
Top 10 Canadian Major Leaguers —
Bleacher Report - MLB 1/21/2009
Canada has only one Major League Baseball team in the Toronto Blue Jays, however currently no Canadian born players on the roster.
Canada has a lot of talent playing America’s pastime. From power hitters like Minnesota’s first baseman Justin Morneau ...
