True Blue LA (Free subscription) | 11 hours ago
Time for a quick fluff piece while we wait for the winter meetings. The Dodgers have had substantial success over the last two seasons but that success was mitigated by failure to advance past the NLCS. Normally we at TBLA are a positive group but this November I'm feeling disgruntled about our future. So for every irritation I have with the team I'll try to counter with a positive. Irriations Celebrations...
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | yesterday
Chicago Cubs hitting coach might be able to help him against left-handers Many in the Cubs' front office think they would be foolish to give up Starlin Castro to get Curtis Granderson , but there are a lot of other ways to do the deal. General manager Jim Hendry appreciates all Granderson brings to the table, even though he has had trouble hitting left-handers in two of the last three seasons. Perhaps...
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Even with Jason Kendall unlikely to return, it’s starting to look like the Brewers will have plenty of catching options when they start Spring Training a few months from now. With Mike Rivera, Angel Salome, and Jonathan Lucroy all likely in the picture, the Brewers claimed George Kottaras off waivers from the Boston Red [...]
Bucs Dugout (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP 3 months ago: Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit, back, turns to apply a late tag as Colorado Rockies' Clint Barmes scores on double by Seth Smith in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Denver on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Browse more photos » First things first: treat this with a grain of salt for now. The fact that...
Brew Crew Ball (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
by Darren Hauck - AP Jason Kendall's ability to get hit by pitches isn't a good enough reason to bring him back for 2010, at any price. View full size photo » All of a sudden, after two years of sticking with Jason Kendall , the Brewers look like they're ready to make a move behind the plate. Frankly, it's about time. Earlier this week, Doug Melvin told Arn Tellem (who represents Jason Kendall)...
Mets Fever (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
A name that has not been mentioned is that of Jason Kendall, the 35 y/o right hander is no longer the player he once was with the Pirates. From 1996 through 2000 he was considered one of the best catchers in the league, a standout defender with a great arm and a solid bat. During that time Kendall was a two time All-star, now his defense is beginning to slip and so is his bat. Still a great pitchers'...
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Short of the Brewers somehow landing an ace pitcher this offseason, this may be the best news we get for awhile. Just a few hours ago, Tom Haudricourt tweeted that the Brewers have been talking to Jason Kendall’s agent, Arn Tellem, and recently told him the obvious — the team can’t afford to bring Kendall back [...]
Talking Chop (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
More photos » by Chris Carlson - AP Was it Divine intervention that prevented the Atlanta Braves from signing Rafael Furcal... or just his agents. Browse more photos » Last off-season the Atlanta Braves announced they had come to terms with free agent Rafael Furcal on a three-year contract... but less than 24-hours later Furcal had signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers . In the aftermath...
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Today let's take a look at the Wasserman Media Group's free agent clients. Their best known agent is probably Arn Tellem. Here's the list: Wilson Betemit Aaron Boone Nomar Garciaparra Jason Giambi John Grabow Rich Harden Shawn Hill Reed Johnson Jason Kendall Hideki Matsui Jason Michaels Guillermo Mota Vicente Padilla Wily Mo Pena Joel Pineiro Matt Treanor Randy Wolf Omar Vizquel WMG is light on regular...
Bugs and Cranks (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Among the numerous questions the Brewers are facing this offseason, one of the more glaring comes at the catcher position. With rumors of the club opting to not re-sign Jason Kendall in favor of farmhand Jonathan Lucroy, the $5 M question is — should Milwaukee’s backstop be a player who’s never played above double-A ball OR should it be a player who plays with the skill of a double-A...
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com : Kendall may not return to Brewers — Melvin hints that prospect Lucroy could catch in 2010 — MILWAUKEE — Brewers general manager Doug Melvin made more comments on Tuesday hinting that Jason Kendall won't be back with the Brewers in 2010. — For the second time in five days …
Brew Crew Ball (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
More photos » by Morry Gash - AP (AP Photo/Morry Gash) Remember when this happened? It was great, seriously. Browse more photos » Something to read while considering skin treatments . Another day, another fill-in. Who am I you ask? Why Mark Lange of course, but that's probably not enough. First off, I am an unemployed sports reporter (no joke, I was even on television for a while; it may...
Sliding Into Home (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
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...
DRaysBay (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP Inverted W! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! Browse more photos » Per Ed Price. Crawford won't reach free agency, Zaun and Shouse have options which may be declined, and Springer is a true free agent. The questions now are whether any of them will be offered arbitration in order to gain a supplemental round compensation pick. Given his age (and potential salary)...
The Computers Blog (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
By Jason Kendall What kind of things do you expect the most superior Microsoft accredited suppliers to offer a client in this country currently? Undoubtedly, the finest Microsoft authorised training routes, providing a selection of courses to take you into different areas of the IT industry. Additionally you might like to be given advice on the sort of careers you might go for once you've qualified,...
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