in National League, MVP is Most Valuable Pujols

Sunday, November 30, 2008

in National League, MVP is Most Valuable Pujols
All I’m saying is change the name. Albert Pujols was no doubt the best baseball player in the National League during the 2008 season, but was he the “Most Valuable Player?” The team for which he plays, the St.
Bay ends Bucs’ [...]

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Mets scout ‘Red’ Murff dies at 87 (AP)

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Mets scout ‘Red’ Murff dies at 87 (AP) John Robert “Red” Murff, the New York Mets scout who discovered Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, died Friday in a Tyler nursing home. He was 87. Bill McMillion, a spokesman for Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Directors, confirmed the death. McMillion said he [...]

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Blooperstown is Calling: Herb vs. Jerry

Friday, November 28, 2008

Blooperstown is Calling: Herb vs. Jerry
“I think it stinks. I don’t think it’s the way it should be. But all we can do is keep talking about it.” a ‘ USC coach Pete Carroll on BCS Partner Sites AskMen.com Market Place Monday, November 24, 2008 …

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Angels are juggling Sabathia, Teixeira

Friday, November 28, 2008

Angels are juggling Sabathia, Teixeira
The Angels , a Mariners foe in the American League West, appear reluctant to guarantee more than seven years in a contract for Teixeira, said a source familiar with the club’s thinking.
Blooperstown is Calling: Herb vs. Jerry
“I [...]

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Agent: Furcal paring potential suitors

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Agent: Furcal paring potential suitors Agent: Furcal paring potential suitors Rafael Furcal’s agent, Paul Kinzer, said Wednesday the free-agent shortstop will have narrowed down his list of suitors to at least two teams by Monday or Tuesday. [...]

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A’s look at Johnson’s medical records

Thursday, November 27, 2008

A’s look at Johnson’s medical records A’s look at Johnson’s medical records A baseball source confirmed on Wednesday that the A’s have examined Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson’s medical records, but the clubs have not yet talked about a possible trade. [...]

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Major League Baseball Needs a Reality Check

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Major League Baseball Needs a Reality Check
Major League Baseball’s product is in shambles. For the fifth consecutive year, the playoffs ended with a short World Series containing mere fleeting moments of drama, primarily thanks to the weather.

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Chilly winter for veterans on 2008-09 free agent market?

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Chilly winter for veterans on 2008-09 free agent market? For a gaggle of highly accomplished veteran stars, this winter could bring considerable uncertainty. With clubs possibly looking …

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Space age Yankee Stadium a trek to next generation

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Space age Yankee Stadium a trek to next generation
The Yankees organization is proficient at a great many activities, including but not limited to baseball, commerce, press conferences, self-aggrandizing and seventh-inning patriotism.
Giants target Furcal, Renteria
Shortstops Rafael Furcal and Edgar Renteria are among [...]

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Maple bats recommendations presented to MLB

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Maple bats recommendations presented to MLBExperts presented undisclosed recommendations to Major League Baseball on Friday that they hope will decrease the frequency of broken bats in games.

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Redding to have surgery, should be OK by spring

Monday, November 24, 2008

Redding to have surgery, should be OK by spring Nationals right-hander Tim Redding will have minor surgery on his left foot on Friday and is expected to be fully recovered by the start of spring training. The operation will repair damage to the bone in the joint at the base of the second toe. [...]

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Teahen deal could be in works

Monday, November 24, 2008

Teahen deal could be in works Teahen-to-Cubs rumor resurfaces With the Royals having a surplus in the outfield with the addition of Coco Crisp, they could be more interested in moving Mark Teahen.
Marshall could be part [...]

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Yankees ownership shifts to Steinbrenner’s son Hal

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Yankees ownership shifts to Steinbrenner’s son Hal George Steinbrenner’s 35-year reign as boss of the New York Yankees ended Thursday when he passed control of the New York Yankees …

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There’ll never be a Boss quite like him

Saturday, November 22, 2008

There’ll never be a Boss quite like him Hal Steinbrenner can take over the Yankees, but he’ll never be his dad. Mike Vaccaro recalls the reign of The Boss.
Tim Raines to manage Newark Bears (AP) Former major league All-Star Tim Raines signed a two-year contract to manage [...]

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MLB promotes Lewis to senior VP

Friday, November 21, 2008

MLB promotes Lewis to senior VP MLB promotes Lewis to senior VP Wendy Lewis has been promoted to senior vice president of diversity and strategic alliances, Major League Baseball announced on Thursday morning as the owners met in their last joint session of [...]

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Hal Steinbrenner: Offer to CC will have time limit

Friday, November 21, 2008

Hal Steinbrenner: Offer to CC will have time limit CC Sabathia will have a deadline to accept the New York Yankees‘ contract proposal. “We’ve made him an offer. It’s not going to be there forever,” Hal Steinbrenner said Thursday after he was approved as the team’s new controlling owner during a meeting at Major [...]

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Cards’ Pujols wins second NL MVP award (AP)

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Cards’ Pujols wins second NL MVP award (AP)

Albert Pujols convinced himself and voters what’s worthy of the NL MVP award. The St. Louis star became a two-time winner Monday, outdistancing Philadelphia slugger Ryan Howard in a result that’s sure to renew a debate Pujols once raised himself: What [...]

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AP: Mariners tap A’s bench coach Wakamatsu as new manager

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

AP: Mariners tap A’s bench coach Wakamatsu as new manager Oakland bench coach Don Wakamatsu will be named the new manager of the Seattle Mariners.

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Wakamatsu front runner for next M’s manager

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Wakamatsu front runner for next M’s manager
KING 5 Sports has learned from sources close to the Mariners that A’s bench coach Don Wakamatsu is the front runner to be the next manager of the Mariners.

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Tom Gage: Tigers go from big spenders to coupon clippers

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Tom Gage: Tigers go from big spenders to coupon clippers
The doors to baseball’s free-agent store swung open at midnight. Those players eligible to file have filed.

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