Cintron released; Orioles all but end Roberts trade talks

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Mariotti Criticizing Cubs For Not Making Move He Didn't Want Made
Published 3/27/2008 by Bryan at OUT OF RIGHT FIELD
Jay Mariotti is a goof. First he was so completely against the Cubs even pursuing Brian Roberts, a name mentioned in the Mitchell Report. Then as time worn on and the rumors continued, Mariotti claimed it would be "so Cubs" to not land him ...

Thursday Morning Headlines/Open Thread
Published 3/27/2008 by carlheartscubs at A League of Her Own - Front Page
... everybody some questions," Piniella said, warming up to a new thought about right fielder Kosuke Fukudome. "I wouldn't even mind leading Fukudome off against lefties, to be honest with you. I'm not saying we're going to do that, but that's in my mind, also. I like him there. "He makes the pitcher throw a lot of pitches. He's got a good eye. It's good spot for him. I've seen him enough here against lefties. It'll give you all something to play around with, too." Alex Cintron, we hardly knew ye And, as you heard, Brian Roberts is dead. ...

Pointless Exercise 2008
Published 3/28/2008 by mr. met at the metropolitans
Ok, ok, ok...stop me if you heard this one before. The New York Mets are the best team in the National League and frankly, it is not even close. The Mets should run away things and a healthy Pedro means the Mets might actually field a team that could quite possibly make your head explode. I mean, sure the season could be exasperatingly boring, but a little boring is good every once in a while. With all that said, my picks: NL East 1) Mets (suck it Philly fans and Atlanta 'fans') Easy, breezy, beautiful. Willie gets some more undue credit for turning this team around as they motor on to 95 wins. They would have gotten ...