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Beyond the Boxscore (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
Combining a couple of my previous article on UZR projections (now updated with UZR/150 values) and the wOBA to WAR conversion , I have created a spreadsheet to project 2010 WAR values of most FA hitters and determine how much money should be spent for the player's production for a multi-year contract. Here are the 20 top projected free agent position players: Rank Name 2010 Projected WAR Position UZR/150...
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The Good Phight (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
by Ben Margot - AP Could Adrian Beltre be manning the hot corner for the Phillies next year? (AP Photo/Ben Margot) View full size photo » The 2010 Philadelphia Phillies aren't likely to be all that dissimilar from the 2009 version that came within two wins of taking home back-to-back World Series titles; 7 of the 8 starting field players return, along with the top 4 starters and much of the bullpen....
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Viva El Birdos (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
More photos » AP Whitey Herzog will be on the ballot for the Hall of Fame this winter. I ignored this bit of news in favour of complete rambling nonsense. Browse more photos » So just say for a second you were the General Manager of a major league baseball team, and you've got a rather substantial amount of money to spend. Say also, while we're hypotheticizing here, that you are facing...
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Viva El Birdos (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
Your Type A and B free agents for the 2009-2010 Hot Stove season: TYPE A Matt Holliday : This seems pretty obvious. Bad news: the Mets , Holliday's current Media Suitor of choice, have a protected first rounder in 2010, leaving the Cardinals stuck with a second rounder should he end up bolting for Queens. I hate to root for the Red Sox , ever, for anything, but they do have the 29th pick... TYPE B...
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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...
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SportsProf (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
This was pretty predictable. The guy is a great fielder, but he'll be 35, didn't hit for power in Citizens Bank Park, didn't hit all that well against lefties (and he's righthanded; the other guys in the lineup have a better excuse -- most of them are lefthanded), and had a terrible on-base percentage. A .306 OBP just can't continue to cut it for a team that expects to contend again for the World Series....
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MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
In his Hot Stove preview for MLB.com, Marty Noble lists free-agent outfielders Mike Cameron and Matt Holliday; catchers Bengie Molina and Rod Barajas; pitchers John Lackey, Jason Marquis and Randy Wolf; second baseman Orlando Hudson; and first baseman Troy Glaus; as players the Mets will show interest in this off season, ‘according to people within the organization [...]
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crashburnalley.com (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
Per MLB Trade Rumors, here is the list of free agent third basemen: Rich Aurilia (38) Brian Barden (29) Adrian Beltre (31) - Type B Wilson Betemit (28) Aaron Boone (37) Craig Counsell (39) Joe Crede (32) Bobby Crosby (30) Mark DeRosa (35) - Type B Pedro Feliz (35) - $5MM club option with a $500K buyout Chone Figgins (32) - Type B Nomar Garciaparra (36) Troy Glaus [...]
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Mets Fever (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
In June, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reported that the Mets were one of several teams who were interested in Troy Glaus.... To trade Glaus, the Cardinals likely would need to pay a sizable percentage of his remaining salary. The Rangers, Mets, Giants and Braves are among the contenders who could seek help at first base. The Tigers and Mariners are among those who could upgrade at DH. Source Fox Sports...
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Bluebird Banter (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
More photos » by Tony Gutierrez - AP Yeah I miss watching him. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Browse more photos » It didn't take Scott Rolen long to become a favorite around here. Mike Wilner was calling him ‘The Greatest Jay Ever', just a little tongue in cheek, after his first couple of games with the team. We picked him up in one of those rare challenge trades, where you trade just...
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MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
Here's a few links to help you through another baseball-less night... ESPN's Keith Law says that firing VP of scouting and player development Grady Fuson was a good move by new GM Jed Hoyer and the Padres. He notes that San Diego's drafts have been among the worst in the game over the last few years, although they did change course last year. Peter Schmuck of The Baltimore Sun says the Orioles need...
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Baseball Digest Daily (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
For an offseason weekend with a team already out of the playoffs, there have been some seismic shakes going on in St. Louis. First, the relatively expected news that Tony LaRussa will be back at the helm of the Cardinals for his 15th season with the Redbirds. One report indicated that it would be a multi-year deal, but as always TLR will take it year by year and decide whether he wants to return or...
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Bleed Cubbie Blue (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
More photos » by Duane Burleson - AP Will Magglio Ordonez be a Cub in 2010? Browse more photos » With a day off before game six of the ALCS -- and this series has the chance to go down in history as one of the better league championship series, having already produced at least three "instant classics", let's spend today looking toward next year. As most of you probably already...
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Viva El Birdos (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
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kenyon3gh3c | 10/20/2009
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kenyon3gh3c | 10/20/2009
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rigby4q237 | 10/14/2009
CINCINNATI – Ace pitcher Chris Carpenter hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, getting the St. Louis Cardinals back on track with his arm and bat in a 13-0 rout of the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. Carpenter's first career homer capped a five-run second inning for the Cardinals, who had lost five of six including three straight since clinching the NL Central title with a win at Colorado last Saturday....
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perrybsg0l | 10/12/2009
CINCINNATI – Ace pitcher Chris Carpenter hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, getting the St. Louis Cardinals back on track with his arm and bat in a 13-0 rout of the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. Carpenter's first career homer capped a five-run second inning for the Cardinals, who had lost five of six including three straight since clinching the NL Central title with a win at Colorado last Saturday....
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