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Baseball Today: Friday, March 14
Published 3/14/2008 by Art Martone (amartone@projo.com) at Projo Sox Blog
... ," said the Boston Herald. Fox Sports.com's Ken Rosenthal thinks the Cubs, one of Crisp's rumored trade destinations, should forget about him and stick with Felix Pie in center field. ...

Rosenthal: Reds have prospects to make noise
Published 3/14/2008 at BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
Rosenthal: Reds have prospects to make noise Opening up the Rosenotebook… Of course, the Cubs could always trade Pie if they acquired Crisp, and one rival scout thinks such a move would be best for all involved. “Pie needs to leave the organization to succeed or fail,” the scout says. “The Cubs won’t let him fail. They will always pull the plug. They’re not willing to give him a 300- to 400-at-bat commitment. “He’s got tools. He needs to learn how to play within his tools. And the only way to do that is through major-league experience.” Manager Lou Piniella often prefers ...

[THE HANGOVER] Matt Garza Continues To Improve
Published 3/14/2008 by The Professor at Rays Index
... Ken Rosenthal lists a few names that could match the Rays criteria for a replacement for Rocco Baldelli including Kenny Lofton, the Brewers Gabe Gross and the Blue Jays Reed Johnson. [Fox Sports] ...

Scattered Blogging With a Slight Chance of Idiocy
Published 3/14/2008 by E.L.M. at El Lefty Malo
... * RANSOM NOTE: Ken Rosenthal reports that former Giant farmhand Cody Ransom has a shot to be the Yankees 25th man. ...

Rosenthal's Latest: Roberts, Horacio, Willits
Published 3/14/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... Rumor guru and baseball insider Ken Rosenthal has a new column at FOX Sports.  Let's discuss. Rosenthal does not see the Cubs taking on the salaries of both Brian Roberts and Coco Crisp, even if they shed their Jason Marquis commitment.  Roberts remains the focus. Horacio Ramirez's agent says seven clubs have already expressed interest in his client.  Perhaps he meant to say 0.7. Rosenthal runs through many Rocco Baldelli replacement options for ...

Rosenthal Rumors: H.Ramirez, Rays, Braves, Phils
Published 3/14/2008 by McFleece at MLB Fleece Factor
Here’s a rundown of some decent MLB rumors and notes from baseball guru Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports: Seven teams have expressed interest in left-hander Horacio Ramirez after he was released by the Mariners, according to the pitcher’s agent, Steve Canter.  Ramirez was a bust for the M’s (check out our review of his time in Seattle here) but it wouldn’t shock me if he could find work as a long-reliever/spot-starter somewhere else. The Rays are seeking a replacement for Rocco Baldelli’s roster spot.  Candidates ...

Cubs Deal Hinges On Minors
Published 3/14/2008 by Eli at MLB Rumors
... The Cubs have improved their offer to the Orioles for Brian Roberts and are now including Sean Gallagher, Donnie Veal, Ronny Cedeno, and Jose Ceda. I think the Orioles might bite on something like this, because it it the best deal they will get. However, they will not bite until they get a look at some of them when minor league games get going next week. A lot of people are saying the deal won't happen before Opening Day, but I have a feeling that now the team has sweetened the deal, it is only a matter of time before the Orioles see the guys they are looking for, and make a ...

Cubs Still Talking To Rangers About Byrd
Published 3/14/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... Ken Rosenthal quoted a scout today who suggested the Cubs will never fully commit to center fielder Felix Pie and let him work through his growing pains.  Rosenthal believes the Cubs would do well to give Pie a legitimate shot, as the Yankees and Red Sox are doing with their young center fielders. ...

Taking a seat at the Escobar of Gross misconduct: The worst headline ever?
Published 3/14/2008 by Tyler at Right Field Bleachers
Saving Jared a link to post later, FOX Sports writer Ken Rosenthal mentions Brewers phenom prospect Alcides Escobar and reserve outfielder Gabe Gross in his most recent notebook entry. ...

Rays Bid on 2010 ASG, RF Options
Published 3/15/2008 by R.J. Anderson <info@draysbay.com> at DRaysBay: Front Page Posts
Hello folks, here's a few nice tidbits to pass along this Friday evening: The Rays, Royals, and Angels have bid on the 2010 All-Star game, it appears the Angels will be awarded the event. Not a surprise, although personally I feel Kansas City should get the chance to hold it soon, they have some very loyal fans, and I'd must rather see the game held here when we have our new park. Rosenthal chimes in with some ideas on who our RF options are, here's the snippet: ...