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fangraphs.com - 12/15/2008
They Call Him Abreu
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Much like with Pat Burrell and Raul Ibanez (Eric will have more on that signing later), Bobby Abreu ’s suitors have to understand and account his defensive shortcomings in order to accurately project his worth. Jon Heyman is reporting the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels of ...
sports.espn.go.com - 12/18/2008
Crasnick: Job market for Abreu
— sports.espn.go.com — Bobby Abreu's overall stats suggest "star," but he's often viewed as a complementary-type player. Landing a job... at his desired salary could prove difficult. (more) Crasnick: Job market for Abreu

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fannation.com - 12/12/2008
Abreu has suitors, but OF market slow
— fannation.com — LAS VEGAS -- The Cubs, Rays, Dodgers and Angels are among teams that have expressed interest in... star free-agent outfielder Bobby Abreu . But the outfield market is generally slow, and a few big-market teams will first be waiting to see what happens ... (more) Abreu has suitors, but OF market slow

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fannation.com - 12/8/2008
Hot Stove News Tracker
— fannation.com — The Rays, Braves and Reds are among teams to have shown interest. He'd be a perfect fit... for Tampa, which needs a righthanded bat at a time many of the best free-agent hitters are left-handed ( Adam Dunn , Raul Ibanez and Bobby Abreu are all ... (more) Hot Stove News Tracker

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Brew Crew Ball — ... has a plan for the Brewers offseason that involves signing Bobby Abreu, Brad Penny and Juan Cruz to three year deals and starting Seth McClung's 2009 season in AAA. Speaking of Abreu, FanGraphs has a closer look at what the future may hold for him. ...

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Abreu Overload
fangraphs.com 1/24/2009 — Jon Heyman’s drew the ire of many a blog in the past, including numerous times this off-season alone, but his latest column features this nugget about Bobby Abreu : Abreu is getting a bad rap by executives who are overemphasizing his defensive ...
Where to Now, Bobby Abreu
jorgesaysno.blogspot.com 1/7/2009 — Talk about running out of options. With Milton Bradley and Pat Burrell signing with the Rays and Cubs respectively, one has to wonder where Abreu will wind up. Like many free agents, the market for Abreu has not developed and teams appear to be shying away from his high price tag. Remember, ...
FOX Sports on MSN - MLB - Abreu too good to last this long on free-agent market
msn.foxsports.com 1/30/2009 — Bobby Abreu, come on down! Abreu, who turns 35 on March 11, originally sought a three-year deal at $16 million per season, executives say. His reluctance to accept a paycut as teams reacted to the failing economy explains his slow market. But the ...
The Productivity, Durability & Consistency Of Abreu
waswatching.com 1/19/2009 — Jerry Crasnick wrote this at ESPN.com a month ago, but, I didn’t see it until Friday when my print version of Baseball America showed up in the mail. It’s some interesting stats on Bobby Abreu: In any number of categories, Abreu stacks ...
Would Abreu take one year 4MM
metsfever.blogspot.com 2/10/2009 — Apparently the door is open if Bobby Abreu really wants to stay in NY but he's going to have to take a one year 4MM contract. While it sounds like the Mets would bring Abreu aboard, they aren't willing to spend any more then that. I'd love to see Abreu sign but I can't see how he'd take that ...
One last word on Abreu...
metsfever.blogspot.com 2/12/2009 — Well all it took was a 5MM base salary and another 1MM in achieveable incentives. The Mets were said to be holding the line at under 4MM but Abreu was said to be willing to give a home town discount. I think the Mets will live to regret not finding the extra 3MM ( if it would have cost that) ...
Rumor: Abreu Wants Mets, is the Feeling Mutual?
nybaseballdigest.com 2/8/2009 — After talking to a league source, the feeling around the game is Bobby Abreu really wants to stay in New York, and with the Yankees not at all interested, he is very open to the idea of playing in Queens. The source says that Abreu had instructed his ...
Plummeting Abreu Market
fangraphs.com 2/11/2009 — Though it may feel ages away, Spring Training is fast approaching, and for the first time in 11 seasons, Bobby Abreu has no idea where he will be playing. Abreu’s case has been documented numerous times here: his defense is poor and his bat, ...
Is the price right for Abreu....
metsfever.blogspot.com 2/8/2009 — For a team that was once considered the final resting place for careers, where only over the hill former all-stars and future Hall-of-Famers came for one last payday ( over pay that is) it's nice to see players still with something left willing to take a discount to come here. The two biggest ...
Could Mets enter picture for Abreu?
fannation.com 2/3/2009 — After finally locking up their own free agent Oliver Perez to a $36-million, three-year deal that solidifies their rotation and works for all sides, the big question now in New York is whether the Mets might take a run at one of two great remaining ...
Sources: A's Up Offer, Look Like Leaders for Furcal — Bleacher Report - MLB 12/15/2008
From every indication, the A's are the front-runner to sign free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal. The A's have improved their initial four-year offer to Furcal, according to major-league sources. Furcal, 31, does not appear to have another four-year ...
Cubs add spring games vs. White Sox — Major League Baseball News 12/15/2008
The Cubs and White Sox are gambling that fans want to see more games between the two teams, and they have added exhibition games in March in Las Vegas.
Yankees Love a Cheap Manny — Bleacher Report - MLB 12/16/2008
  Now that the Yankees have begun putting pitching on the backburner they can focus on offense. Of course, they are interested in the big names like Manny Ramirez and Mark Teixeira, but nobody is worried about them signing ...
Gathright could fit on Cubs' bench — Major League Baseball News 12/16/2008
Outfielder Joey Gathright has popped up on the Cubs' radar. Gathright could be added to the roster this week and compete for a spot on the Cubs' bench.
More Insight Into K-Rod, the View from Out West and Allegedly Racist Angels Fans — Bleacher Report - MLB 12/15/2008
So last week I wrote about this: View From Out West: Racist Angels Fans? which led to an anonymous poster writing: Jeff Miller is an imbecile that can barely formulate sentences. OC Angels fans were so disgusted with this baseless article that ...