mlb-review.com - 1/17/2009
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John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer says that Ken Griffey Jr., and his agent Brian Goldberg, are talking to four teams about playing in 2009. Of the four teams, two are AL and two are NL, Seattle is one of the AL teams, and the Reds are not one of the NL teams. Goldberg would not name the other ...
jorgesaysno.blogspot.com - 1/11/2009
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*Over the next couple of weeks, Jorge Says
No! will take an in depth look at some...
of the worst contracts in baseball. We'll evaluate why the player was signed, what went wrong, and future implications of the contract. Behind every bone head decision, there has to be a reason for it...right?* ...
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What the Hell Were You Thinking? Carlos Silva Edition
mlbnotebook.com - 1/19/2009
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This story details Ken Griffey Juniors numbers, and
shows why he wasn't a whole lot worse than...
some free agents who have already signed deals.
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Griffey vs Free Agents
seattle.mariners.mlb.com - 1/14/2009
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With Spring Training one month away, the Mariners
remain hopeful that still-unsigned right-hander Josh Fields will be...
among the pitchers reporting to camp in Peoria, Ariz. "We have had discussions with his agent, Scott Boras, both in Las Vegas and ...
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Mariners hope to have Fields for camp | Mariners.com: News
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Morning Notes: Youk, Griffey, Carpenter, Clemens
MLB Notebook - Major League Baseball New, Notes, and Analysis —
Tyler Hansen takes a look at Kevin Youkilis' numbers, and compares him to "player X". Tyler also looks at Ken Griffey Jr., and his possible return to Seattle. The Cardinals are optimistic that Chris Carpenter will be healthy for the 2009 season. Buster Olney wonders if President Bush will pardon Roger Clemens on his way out the door. I hope not, Rocket deserves whatever he gets at this point. ...
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