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Where to Now, Bobby Abreu
jorgesaysno.blogspot.com - 1/7/2009
Where to Now, Bobby Abreu
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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, ...
Some Saturday Links
slidingintohome.blogspot.com - 1/3/2009
Some Saturday Links
— slidingintohome.blogspot.com — - First off Paul Catalano of Dugout Central has a great article about how the Yankees and... their spending is NOT bad for baseball. Sportswriters declared this winter: “Just declare the Yankees the champions. Why have a World Series?” “The Yankees are bad for baseball.” And my favorite, from ... (more) Some Saturday Links

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2008 Gold Gloves: Designated Hitter
drivelinemechanics.com - 1/7/2009
2008 Gold Gloves: Designated Hitter
— drivelinemechanics.com — What is the job of the major league position player when he comes up to bat? Simply... put -- to create runs. What is the job of the major league position player when he is fielding? Simply put -- to prevent runs. But what about those characters ... (more) 2008 Gold Gloves: Designated Hitter

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Bobby Abreu in NYC, Estate of the Day
luxist.com - 1/5/2009
Bobby Abreu in NYC, Estate of the Day
— luxist.com — Baseball player Bobby Abreu has had his apartment in One Beacon Court in New York City listed... since last March but since it seems like Abreu might be soon leaving New York for the West Coast (both the Dodgers and the As have expressed interest) we ... (more) Bobby Abreu in NYC, Estate of the Day

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