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proxy.espn.go.com - 12/3/2008

'That's Debatable,' with Rob Neyer

— proxy.espn.go.com — Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. (more) 'That's Debatable,' with Rob Neyer

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Rob Neyer

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hotstove.mlblogs.com - 12/4/2008

Hot Stove Blog: Lining up for Burrell

— hotstove.mlblogs.com — Not offering Pat Burrell arbitration is an enormous blunder on the part of the Phillies. Recession, Depression,... Bad Economy...WHO CARES? Pat Burrell has been a lifelong Phillie and genuinely WANTS to be here. He may be wildly inconsistant at times, ... (more) Hot Stove Blog: Lining up for Burrell

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Pat Burrell

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insider.espn.go.com - 12/3/2008

Rob Neyer Blog

— insider.espn.go.com — If Jeter's 2008 stats represent a trend, his bat and his glove and rapidly converging on the... point where there is no position he can play -- his bat will only be suitable for the middle infield and his glove will only play at a corner. The guy turns ... (more) Rob Neyer Blog

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Major League Jerk — Or is the economy forcing them to take a longer look at the ridiculous contract offers they’ve given out in the past?  I only ask because Rob Neyer thinks that GMs are looking at a slugger’s defensive ability before handing out millions this year.  I’m not so sure that’s necessarily the case. He cites Peter ...