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MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution sums up players on the Braves' radar as they attempt to augment their offense. Most of these names have already leaked out in stray rumors: Mark DeRosa, Josh Willingham, Mike Cameron, and Jermaine Dye. Carl Crawford is also on the Braves' wish list, as we learned yesterday from Joe Smith of the St. Petersburg Times. In a more speculative sense, O'Brien...
Rays Index (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
Let’s start today with several Hot Stove goodies from Joe Smith… Andrew Friedman is looking at right-handed and left-handed relievers and has a target list of free agents and trade targets depending on how the market plays out. Smith lists lefties Joe Beimel, Will Ohman and Darren Oliver and righties Kevin Gregg, J.J. Putz and John Smoltz [...]
Mets Fever (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
NYBD reported just over a week ago that they had a source who informed them that Carl Crawford wasn't a happy camper in Tampa. According to their source Crawford was dissatisfied with the Rays failure to renegotiate a long term extension while picking up his 10MM option. Joe Smith of Tampa Bay.com disputed the rumor with quotes from Crawford and his agent, Smith's response seemed unusually scathing...
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
Joe Smith / St. Petersburg Times : Tampa Bay Rays plan to be aggressive in addressing bullpen, catcher — ST. PETERSBURG — With the free agency period starting last Friday, the Rays find themselves in a somewhat similar situation to last winter. — They like their nucleus, so they don't have many holes to fill …
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
Joe Smith of the St. Petersburg Times has the latest on the Rays' offseason plans. The highlights: The Rays are said to be interested in discussing a long-term extension with Carl Crawford. If the team does decide to move him, however, the Mets and Braves have expressed interest. The Rangers and White Sox are among the teams interested in acquiring B.J. Upton. Executive VP Andrew Friedman on his team's...
Belle de Jour (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
Interviews with me out today on the Freakonomics blog and New Scientist . I especially like the comment on the Freakonomics page: [s]eems like there are a fair number of people projecting their sexual demons onto this woman . "Joe Smith", I'm going to steal that one, hope you don't mind. In an email from an associate today, this comment re: the gutter press. "Can't they do something...
Guide to Literary Agents (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
If you want to know who agented a particular book, there are a variety of ways how to discover the individual literary rep who made the deal. Here are three ideas for starters: 1. Simply check the book's acknowledgements . Sometimes, it will be as simple as a writer saying, "And a special thanks to my agent, Randy Masterson." 2. Use search engines . Try Googling the book's title (or author)...
Sean Green's Blog (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Sunday was one of those mornings. It was the second & final Sunday of the Gift Days. The total for the two Sundays ended up being twice the amount we asked for - God was extravagant and His people are truly generous! During our time of worship the faith levels were so palpable that I felt compelled to give a general prayer for healing. I told people to place their hands on their ailment and I asked...
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
Let's take a look at some Rays notes from around the web: A report from earlier today suggesting that Carl Crawford wants out of Tampa Bay after his $10MM team option was exercised doesn't add up, writes Cork Gaines of Rays Index and Joe Smith of the St. Petersburg Times. Gaines points out that the alleged "handshake agreement" not to pick up Crawford's option would have happened when he...
The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
It was so long ago that a Maryland freshman forward started a season opener, one of the last precocious bigs handed such a task in College Park is now a Terrapins assistant. Jordan Williams isn't Keith Booth. Nor is he Joe Smith. But in his debut, he provided a glimmer of promise for a Maryland team eager to plug in any size it can find. Williams had 12 points and nine rebounds as the Terps pounded...
CelticsBlog (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
by John Amis - AP The Hawks soar into Boston tonight on a two-game winning streak. (AP Photo/John Amis) View full size photo » Boston Celtics (8-1) vs. Atlanta Hawks (6-2) Friday, November 13, 2009 8:00pm TV: Comcast SportsNet, ESPN; Radio: 850 AM WEEI Venue: TD Garden Game Thread | Chat Room The Boston Celtics aim for nine wins in their first ten games when the Atlanta Hawks visit the TD Garden...
Loy's Place (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
at Atlanta Hawks (6-2) at Boston Celtics (8-1) Friday, November 13 8:00 PM ET Game #10, Home Game #6 TV: ESPN, CSNHD TD Garden Referees: Monty McCutchen, Derrick Collins, Olandis Poole Since the Hawks took the Celtics to 7 games in that 2008 playoff series, they have felt as though they are due a big win against the Celtics but have yet to get it. They are a young and athletic team and so the Celtics...
Braves & Birds (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Because I'm feeling very optimistic about the Hawks. The local professional basketball collective is off to an excellent start, as they are 6-2 despite having played only three home games and having already gone on a West Coast swing. Josh Smith is showing inklings of making the jump. With the standard caveats about sample size, Smith is shooting 59% from the floor and is averaging 4.4 assists per...
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Joe Smith / St. Petersburg Times : Tampa Bay Rays exercise Carl Crawford's $10 million option — Carl Crawford, a three-time All-Star coming off arguably his best season, has said he's willing to talk about a long-term contract with the Rays. — Times] — ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays' decision Monday to lock …
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
On Monday, the Tampa Bay Rays picked up the 2010 option for Carl Crawford. However, Joe Smith of the St. Petersburg Times wonders what’s in store for Crawford’s future beyond 2010. According to Smith, both Crawford and the Rays are very interested in securing a long term contract, but Rays Executive Vice President Andrew Friedman told Smith [...]
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mixlayer | 04/24/2009
While the Cleveland Cavaliers dominate the Pistons in the first round playoff series, one member of the team is doing his thing off the court.
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