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S.I.: Marchman: Renteria, Taveras head the list of biggest free-agent busts of 2009
Hold your Azerbaijani speed horses there...Willy Taveras got three hits last night! The first is shortstop Edgar Renteria. Thirty-three and a mediocre defender with an unreal amount of wear on his treads, he has had one year in the last six in which he was something more than a decent hitter, ...
Tim Marchman: Renteria, Taveras head the list of biggest free-agent busts of 2009
Tim Marchman: Renteria, Taveras head the list of biggest free-agent busts of 2009
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Choosing the biggest free-agent bust of '09 depends on criteria.... (more) Tim Marchman: Renteria, Taveras head the list of biggest ...
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Some quick hits...and walks
The Crawfish Boxes — ... Not to take away from DQ's morning round up,but here are a few unusual stories of interest this morning. First, as linked in the headline, the Astros' opponent this weekend, the Tigers, have 14 bases loaded walks this year, and are on pace to walk in 31 runs. Does Jim Leyland hate for his pitchers to give in? In any event, Tigers' fans must have the rolaids handy for their games. Second, Willy Taveras heads the list of biggest free agent busts this year. Third, under the "you gotta be kidding me" department. Braves' reliever Jeff Bennett had ...

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