Bless You Boys (Free subscription) | yesterday
... in just 1.1 innings against Boston. Ryan appeared in 12 games, batting.154/.267/.192 with four RBIs. Despite a pretty strong finish to 2008 (.880 OPS in 50 plate appearances), he could never break his way into the lineup. Perhaps defense was the main concern, as Jim Leyland leaned heavily on Gerald Laird throughout the season. But once Alex Avila was called up, and showed some impressive...
Bless You Boys (Free subscription) | yesterday
... restricted him to only 81 games this season. He batted .242/.339/.419 with 11 home runs and 41 RBIs in 322 plate appearances. Guillen is owed a total of $26 million on the remaining two years of his contract. Let the Guillen-for- Milton Bradley talk resume ... now.
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 12/09/2009
Club evaluating options at position; team in discussions with Texas for veteran pitcher While the Orioles exchange proposals with the Texas Rangers about veteran pitcher Kevin Millwood, they continue to search for their next third baseman. They are one of several teams that have talked with the San Diego Padres about Kevin Kouzmanoff, a 28-year-old who has averaged 20 home runs and 82 RBIs over...
Federal Baseball (Free subscription) | yesterday
... Mets ' prospect was, "...capable of hitting 20 to 25 home runs and driving in 80 to 90 RBIs," as was every player he signed, " But (Escobar)," to that point in his career, had, "... had problems with injuries and lack of opportunities," that had held him back. In exchange for Escobar, Bowden sent the Montreal Expos' 2nd Round pick from 2003 , outfielder Jerry...
brishensxmer | 12/09/2009
... season with two broken fingers on his left hand. Jennings hit a combined .318 with 11 homers, 62 RBIs and 52 stolen bases for Double-A Montgomery and Triple-A Durham this year. The right-handed Hellickson was 9-2 with a 2.45 ERA for Montgomery and Durham. The left-handed Torres was acquired on Aug. 28 as part of the trade that sent pitcher Scott Kazmir to the Los Angeles Angels.
Fox News (Free subscription) | 12/08/2009
Third baseman Mark Teahen agreed Tuesday to a $14 million, three-year deal with the Chicago White Sox and avoided arbitration. Acquired from Kansas City on Nov. 6, Teahen will earn $3.75 million next year, $4.75 million in 2011 and $5.5 million in 2012. He had been eligible for free agency after the 2011 season. Teahen batted .271 with a career-high 34 doubles, 12 home runs and 50 RBIs in 144...
geneva7zy98 | yesterday
... Derek Lowe for reliever Heathcliff Slocumb in July 1997, Varitek hit .259 with 175 homers and 705 RBIs. But he slumped the past two seasons, hitting .220 in 2008 and then a career-low. 209 this year. He also threw out just 10 of 118 runners attempting to steal this year, according to STATS LLC. Frequently praised by pitchers for his game-handling ability, Varitek caught 108 games last year,
Knuckle Curve (Free subscription) | 12/09/2009
The New York Yankees are coming off of yet another World Series championship. To celebrate, they made the first big move of the winter meetings. In a three-team deal, the Yankees were able to land Curtis Granderson from the Detroit Tigers. Granderson is a left-handed hitter who is especially good against righties. The 28-year-old hit .249 last season with 30 homers, 71 RBIs, 91 runs and 20 stolen...
Nick Sloan's Official Web Site (Free subscription) | 12/09/2009
... be offering regular duty. Rod Barajas is a possible alternative after producing 19 homers and 71 RBIs last season at Toronto despite batting .226. Bengie Molina appears out of the Royals’ price range, but brother José Molina is now viewed as a possibility. “He can’t hit,” one club official said, “but he can catch and throw.” Is there any worse catchers...
sheaeqk50 | 12/08/2009
... Derek Lowe for reliever Heathcliff Slocumb in July 1997, Varitek hit .259 with 175 homers and 705 RBIs. But he slumped the past two seasons, hitting .220 in 2008 and then a career-low. 209 this year. He also threw out just 10 of 118 runners attempting to steal this year, according to STATS LLC. Frequently praised by pitchers for his game-handling ability, Varitek caught 108 games last year,
Knuckle Curve (Free subscription) | 12/08/2009
... close to his prime but he’s still pretty good. He hit .249 last year with ten homers, 47 RBIs, 55 [...] Post from: Knuckle Curve
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 12/07/2009
... the reference to Everett as an example there.) Everett batted .238 with three home runs and 44 RBIs for Detroit last year. The Tigers are interested in keeping Everett , according to FoxSports.com. The other free-agent shortstop known to be on the Pirates' radar is Bobby Crosby .
amandla6x178 | 12/08/2009
TAMPA, Fla. – Roberto Alomar has career numbers that compare favorably with many of baseball's greatest second basemen. The question is how will one memorable lapse impact his bid to make the Hall of Fame. On the ballot for the first time, the 12-time All-Star's resume is impressive. He was a two-time World Series champion with Toronto, and hit .300 with 210 homers, 1,134 RBIs and 474
averilgwho2 | 12/08/2009
TAMPA, Fla. – Roberto Alomar has career numbers that compare favorably with many of baseball's greatest second basemen. The question is how will one memorable lapse impact his bid to make the Hall of Fame. On the ballot for the first time, the 12-time All-Star's resume is impressive. He was a two-time World Series champion with Toronto, and hit .300 with 210 homers, 1,134 RBIs and 474
elaine1dm2d | 12/08/2009
... wants to do in this game." In 985 games for Cleveland, Alomar batted .277 with 92 homers, 453 RBIs and scored 416 runs. While his statistics weren't eye-catching, Alomar won over Indians fans with his all-out hustle and attitude. Alomar's 1997 season was an unforgettable one. He was named MVP of the All-Star game in Cleveland and hit a dramatic homer off New York's Mariano Rivera in
