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Aroldis Chapman struggling to find a market

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 23:28:50 +0000

Growing concerns about Chapman are causing his stock to plummet. As Jack Curry reported a few days ago - Chapman, whose passport says that he turns 22 in February, is a talented and raw left-handed pitcher who throws a 100-mile-per-hour fastball. But as powerful as he is and as dominant as ...

ETVal posted 70 minutes ago from pinstripealley.com

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New York Giants evening notes: 'Dirtbag' might face suspension

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 21:22:59 +0000

According to ESPN, Dallas Cowboy Flozell 'Dirtbag' Adams might be facing a suspension for his actions toward Justin Tuck Sunday. Adams deserves one, no doubt. And Tom Coughlin agrees. Even if he won't say it exactly that way . " I think that there is no place in our game for the act that ...

ETVal posted 3 hours ago from bigblueview.com

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HOF Veteran's Committee passes on Billy Martin

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 21:05:20 +0000

HOF Veteran's Committee passes on Billy Martin The Veterans Committee elected Whitey Herzog to the Hall of Fame today. Also on the ballot, but falling short, was Billy Martin, who actually had more regular season wins and a better winning percentage in roughly the same number of games as ...

ETVal posted 4 hours ago from pinstripealley.com

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Clausen heading to the NFL

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 18:27:19 +0000

Clausen heading to the NFL From ESPN. Jimmy Clausen enrolled at Notre Dame to learn about the NFL. Looks like he's learned enough. Following the advice of deposed Irish coach Charlie Weis, Clausen has decided to forgo his senior season and enter this April's draft. Rated as perhaps ...

ETVal posted 6 hours ago from bigblueview.com

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Johnny Damon is another Yankees priority and they are expected to offer about $20 million over two...

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 18:24:48 +0000

Johnny Damon is another Yankees priority and they are expected to offer about $20 million over two years to keep him. Yankees' backup plans ... are Mike Cameron, Jermaine Dye, Curtis Granderson and possibly Byrd. Heyman at SI I like it. Cameron more than the other. Granderson the ...

ETVal posted 6 hours ago from pinstripealley.com

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Nationals Acquire Brian Bruney for a PTBNL

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 18:07:05 +0000

Nationals Acquire Brian Bruney for a PTBNL This moves the 40 man roster down to 38.

ETVal posted 7 hours ago from pinstripealley.com

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New York Giants notes: Bill Sheridan, master motivator

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:00:33 +0000

via runnerforchrist.files.wordpress.com King Leonidas View full size photo » You know all that stuff we have been saying about New York Giants defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan not knowing how to ...

ETVal posted 9 hours ago from bigblueview.com

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Farm system recap: Double-A Trenton Thunder

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:00:26 +0000

View full size photo » The Thunder were coming off consecutive Eastern League titles , but after their best hitter went down in September, any chances of a three-peat went out the window. They finished 69-72, good for third in ...

ETVal posted 9 hours ago from pinstripealley.com

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Wang Gone?

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 15:50:45 +0000

Ken Davidoff is reporting what we all figured - the Yankees are likely to decline arbitration with Chien-Ming Wang , making him a free agent once the Dec 12th deadline passes. Peter Gammons points out that if Wang doesn't sign with another team, the Yankees would still be able to re-sign ...

ETVal posted 9 hours ago from pinstripealley.com

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Pettitte won't make it easy for Yankees

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 12:59:25 +0000

Have you heard the "news" yet that Andy Pettitte has apparently turned down the first contract offer he received from our New York Yankees ? I put news in quotes because it should hardly be a surprise that a) Pettitte wants to continue pitching and b) he wants a bigger base salary than he ...

ETVal posted 12 hours ago from pinstripealley.com

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'Kudos & Wet Willies:' Return of the Giants edition

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 12:00:23 +0000

by Kathy Willens - AP New York Giants cornerback Kevin Dockery (35) and wide receiver Derek Hagan (80) congratulate wide receiver Domenik Hixon (87), left, after he ran a 79-yard punt return for a touchdown in the fourth ...

ETVal posted 13 hours ago from bigblueview.com

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Re-assessing My Judgement on Lackey

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 02:47:30 +0000

More photos » by Tony Gutierrez - AP $17M over six years? You've got to be kidding. Browse more photos » Via MLBTR comes this tweet by Yahoo's Tim ...

ETVal posted 22 hours ago from pinstripealley.com

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Giants 31, Cowboys 24: We're alive!

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 02:26:19 +0000

Now that was much more like the New York Giants football team we have come to know and love the past few seasons. Resilience in the face of adversity. A defense that flew to the football and punished Tony Romo despite the Dallas quarterback's big passing numbers. A couple of big plays from ...

ETVal posted 22 hours ago from bigblueview.com

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Giants (6-5) vs. Cowboys (8-3): Big Blue's season on the line

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 20:09:58 +0000

NEW YORK GIANTS (1-0) Game #2 DALLAS COWBOYS (1-0) VS. Date: Dec. 6, 2009 Location: East Rutherford, N.J. Time: 4:15 p.m. p.m. EDT Stadium: Giants Stadium TV: FOX Radio: WCBS-FM (101.1) BY THE NUMBERS: ...

ETVal posted 28 hours ago from bigblueview.com

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How awful is this? The Giants are playing the Cowboys at home in December and were talking about...

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 17:21:17 +0000

How awful is this? The Giants are playing the Cowboys at home in December and were talking about next years draft. I feel like a Jets fan! I had to highlight this out of today's comments. It's from 'Landeta,' and it might be the comment of the year.

ETVal posted 31 hours ago from bigblueview.com

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'3460Kuri' joins PA staff

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 14:00:22 +0000

Pinstripe Alley has a new team member, and it's someone you guys should already be familiar with. '3460Kuri' has authored many of the best 'FanPosts' here at PA during the past year, and he will now be a full-fledged author for us. He will likely be sharing his insights a couple of times each ...

ETVal posted 35 hours ago from pinstripealley.com

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New York Yankees notes: About that budget ...

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 13:03:53 +0000

Oh, boy! Not 48 hours after we heard that our New York Yankees would have a budget of about $185 million for the 2010 season, word is already out that the number is " not a hard ceiling ." Who did not expect that? We should know by now that there is never a hard ceiling on Steinbrenner money, ...

ETVal posted 36 hours ago from pinstripealley.com

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Giants' defensive linemen deserve the heat

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 12:41:04 +0000

Great stuff from Mike Garafolo on the state of mind of the beleaguered New York Giants defensive linemen. "Guys are fearing for their jobs," [Barry] Cofield, the Giants’ starting defensive tackle since the team selected him in the fourth round of the 2006 draft, said the other day. ...

ETVal posted 36 hours ago from bigblueview.com

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Cowboys vs. Giants: 'Kudos & Wet Willies' preview

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 12:00:14 +0000

We need to have a happy Monday around here if our New York Giants are going to play any more meaningful football games this season. So, to make that a reality here is what I think needs to happen today against the Dallas Cowboys . There will be lots of 'Kudos' Monday if ... The Giants ...

ETVal posted 37 hours ago from bigblueview.com

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A little video preview

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 19:18:02 +0000

Watch this and you would think the Giants have no chance Sunday. By the way, this was also posted over at Blogging the Boys . See full Giants stats after the jump. Passing Passing Rushing Sacks G Rating Comp Att Pct Yds Y/G Y/A TD ...

ETVal posted 2 days ago from bigblueview.com

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