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Sliding Into Home (Free subscription) | yesterday
Here are the rankings via AOL Fanhouse : Players with * have 2010 options in current contract Type A free agents (with former team): Jason Bay, OF, Boston Rafael Betancourt, RP, Colorado* Orlando Cabrera, IF, Minnesota Johnny Damon, OF, Yankees Octavio Dotel, RP, White Sox Jermaine Dye, OF, White Sox* Chone Figgins, IF, Angels Mike Gonzalez, RP, Atlanta John Grabow, RP, Cubs Kevin Gregg, RP, Cubs LaTroy...
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Baseball Crank (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
The NY Post has the full list of possible free agents this offseason . The Mets have only one free agent they may have concerns about losing, and that's Delgado. Really, all decisions about 2010 flow from Delgado - they can try to stick with the hand they have and keep him, bring in another veteran for at least a stopgap, or just go younger. The first base options aren't superstars, but Adam LaRoche...
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Chaos Theory (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
"Exhibit A: To my alarm, an urgent call from Doug of the Davis Police Department warned me of my roommate's disappearance the other night. This was about 10 minutes before my "missing" roommate skipped through the door after returning from...
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Spaghetti Gazetti (Free subscription) | 10/24/2009
S tafford Borough Council is to make car parking free in the run up to Christmas. The council has chosen two key afternoons before the big day to waive parking charges for motorists. The decision to scrap the fee comes at a time when businesses up and down the country are still struggling from the effects of the recession. It is hoped the move will encourage more people to shop in the town and be a...
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Fake Teams (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
by Jack Dempsey - AP Is J.A. Happ a one year wonder? View full size photo uploaded October 22, 2009 Yesterday I posted an article discussing the pitchers with the best FIP, or Fielding Independent Pitching, which aims to give fantasy/roto owners a clearer picture of how well, or not so well, a pitcher performed in 2009. Today I give you the pitchers whose FIP was higher than their ERA in 2009, who...
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Spaghetti Gazetti (Free subscription) | 10/19/2009
A taste of Italy is coming to Stafford next month when a specialist market hits the town. Stafford Borough Council have brought in an Italian Food Market for a two-day stint during the first week of November. There will be around 18 stalls selling traditional Italian food from cheeses to sweets and from pasta to bread. All the foods on sale are imported from producers in Italy. The event takes place...
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Bluebird Banter (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
There isn't a ton of Jay news out there but some folks are still talking about the team. A week in and Alex Anthopoulos (how long until I can spell his name without having to check to make sure I'm right') has done some hiring and firing . Former director of player development Dick Scott and former major league scout Rob Ducey both lost their jobs in organizational shuffling announced in a series of...
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Batter's Box Interactive Magazine (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
Alex Anthopoulos is moving quickly to put his stamp on the organization. Today the Jays announced a number of changes which included relieving Dick Scott and Jon Lalonde of their present duties. Scott leaves the organization while Lalonde takes on new responsibilities. The first press release states: The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have made the following changes to their Player Development Department which...
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MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009
All the data is in for Eddie Bajek's Elias Ranking projections. There may be a few errors to clean up but we'll take a look at the tentative rankings anyway. The projected Type B free agents (asterisk denotes an option): Garret Anderson Rod Barajas Erik Bedard Joe Beimel Ron Belliard Adrian Beltre Doug Brocail* Marlon Byrd Kiko Calero Mike Cameron Carl Crawford* Doug Davis Carlos Delgado Justin Duchscherer...
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Garret Anderson,
Jason Kendall,
Jerry Hairston,
Joe Beimel,
Jon Garland,
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MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 10/06/2009
Diamondbacks GM Josh Byrnes was forthcoming, talking to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic today. Highlights: Payroll will likely be higher than the season-ending mark of $73MM. They have about $60MM committed for 2010, assuming Conor Jackson is retained. GM Josh Byrnes may have $15MM+ to spend. Byrnes has until the December 12th non-tender deadline to decide on Jackson, who must be paid at least...
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ChicagoCubsOnline.com (Free subscription) | 10/04/2009
Game One Hundred Sixty-One - Cubs 2 Diamondbacks 5 WP - Doug Davis (9-14) LP - Ryan Dempster (11-9) Save - Juan Gutierrez (9) Lou Piniella's crew finished the season with a loss to the Diamondbacks and completed the 2009 campaign with an 83-78 record in 161 games. Doug Davis dominated the Cubs' offense once again. The veteran southpaw's two best starts of the year came at the Cubs' expense. The Cubs...
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Chicago news (Free subscription) | 10/04/2009
Doug Davis gave the Arizona Diamondbacks a win over the Chicago Cubs in the finale of disappointing seasons for both teams.
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Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 10/04/2009
Doug Davis gave the Arizona Diamondbacks a win over the Chicago Cubs in the finale of disappointing seasons for both teams.
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kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 10/04/2009
Doug Davis gave the Arizona Diamondbacks a win over the Chicago Cubs in the finale of disappointing seasons for both teams.
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Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 10/04/2009
Doug Davis threw eight strong innings in a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs in what could have been the left-handers final start with the Diamondbacks.