ussmariner.com - 11/5/2009
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So, I’ve laid out my case for why I think the M’s need to pursue a different kind of undervalued player this winter if they want to contend in 2010. They need to be on the right side of a few coin flips, but what coins should they be choosing? Here’s some guys they should kick ...
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Odds & Ends: Mariners, Crisp, Johnson, 'Stros
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Dave Cameron of U.S.S. Mariner thinks the M's should "kick the tires" on several undervalued starters this offseason. He lists Ben Sheets, Rich Harden, Carl Pavano and Randy Johnson, among others, as possible targets. ...
Thursday's Frosty Maas
Brew Crew Ball —
... will return as Nashville's manager. Rich Gale will join him in Nashville as the Sounds' new pitching coach.
NL Central
Richard Justice has thinks he knows how to run the Astros.
Does six years at $96M sound about right for Matt Holliday? Can't beat that playoff defense.
The Cards released Brad Thompson.
Albert Pujols is stepping up to help the family of (former Brewer) Mike Coolbaugh.
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Could the M's be in on Ben Sheets?
TBS admits Chip Caray 'made some errors' in the booth ...
Round 'em Up: Thursday 11.5.09
Milwaukee Brewers Blog - Bernie's Crew —
... The U.S.S. Mariner discusses some of the cheap starting pitching that come with a healthy risk. Expect Doug Melvin to target some of these names this winter, especially Carl Pavano and Erik Bedard. I would add Justin Duchscherer to that list. None of these arms will bring consistent and guaranteed production to Milwaukee, but a lower-cost, high-risk signing such as these could dramatically improve the starting rotation with some luck. ...
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