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Jan 31 2009

MLB Transactions - FanHouse

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The Transaction Guy | an MLB transactions and trades blog
Sean Casey Walking Away from MLB… Fantasy Baseball 2009: The Yankees Re-sign Andy Pettitt… 1 Comment | Tags: MLB, Transactions. October 8, 2008. Cubs

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Sporting News - MLB Transactions
Sports news, scores, schedules and fantasy games for the NFL, College Football, MLB, NBA, NHL, College Basketball, and NASCAR.

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Offers inning-by-inning MLB scores, updated frequently.

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Jan 31 2009

Dodgers’ Martin learning from yoga

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Dodgers‘ Martin learning from yoga

THE CANADIAN PRESS Russell Martin , the hard-nosed catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has taken up yoga.

Giants to add Clark to front-office post

“The Thrill” is back with the Giants. Will Clark, who remains one of the club’s most popular players since the franchise moved to San Francisco in 1958, is expected to be named to the Giants‘ front-office staff …

Cubs Agree To Terms With Catcher Bako

The Chicago Cubs announced on Friday they have agreed to terms with catcher Paul Bako on a contract for the 2009 season.

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Jan 31 2009

Bouton: No MLB clubhouse 'sanctity' - New York Daily News

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Bouton: No MLB clubhouse 'sanctity' - New York Daily News


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Bouton: No MLB clubhouse 'sanctity'
New York Daily News, NY - 12 hours ago
BY ANDY MARTINO Jim Bouton is amazed that nearly 40 years after 'Ball Four,' Yankees still can't handle honesty in print. Did Joe Torre's  book violate the
MLB notebook: Jan. 30 Daily Camera
Torre to appear on 'Larry King Live' MLB.com
MLB: Torre unapologetic about 'The Yankee Years' Honolulu Advertiser
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World Baseball Classic 2009 | MLB.com: News
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Breaking Down How Salary Arbitration Functions in MLB - The Biz of Baseball

Breaking Down How Salary Arbitration Functions in MLB
The Biz of Baseball - 23 hours ago
With arbitration season in MLB in full swing, here’sa breakdown of the process. Many have said that the breaking of the Reserve Clause is the greatest
Column: Capitalism yes - salary cap no! Prescott Daily Courier
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MLB — 2009 Starting Pitcher Rankings - Pro Fantasy Sports

MLB — 2009 Starting Pitcher Rankings
Pro Fantasy Sports, KS - 19 hours ago
This third list (of four) of starters has decidedly tangy Western flavor. Maybe I am guilty of having an east coast bias, but only a couple of Marlins,

MLB | Pedro in great shape - KFFL


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MLB | Pedro in great shape
KFFL, CA - Jan 30, 2009
Mark Hale, of the New York Post, reports free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) has been preparing for the 2009 World Baseball Classic and is in great shape,
Pedro: I've Received Offers RealGM.com
Pedro says he's received offers MLB.com
Pedro claims to have multiple offers Rotoworld.com
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Jan 31 2009

Source: Clemens’ syringes being tested (AP)

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Source: Clemens’ syringes being tested (AP)

This Feb. 7, 2008 file photo shows Brian McNamee, former personal trainer to Roger Clemens, leaveing after meeting with the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee on Capitol HiL. McNamee arrived Friday Jan. 16, 2009 at the U.S. Attorney's office in Washington to meet with federal prosecutors building a case against the seven-time Cy Young Award winner.

The country’s leading doping lab is testing syringes and vials Roger Clemens’ former personal trainer gave federal investigators to determine whether the items contain traces of performance-enhancing drugs, a person close to the case told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is still ongoing into whether Clemens lied under oath to Congress last…


Peter Schmuck: Orioles need to sign Roberts and sign him now

He’s heading into the final year of a three-year contract that would have been longer if Roberts didn’t have some doubts two years ago about the direction of the team.

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Jan 31 2009

White Sox GM Ken Williams likes what he sees

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White Sox GM Ken Williams likes what he sees

White Sox general manager Ken Williams likes to win and develop at the same time.

Register for Surprise Cal Ripken Baseball and Babe Ruth Softball

Cal Ripken Baseball and Babe Ruth Softball registration is open in Surprise, and all leagues begin in early March.

Peter Schmuck: Orioles need to sign Roberts and sign him now

He’s heading into the final year of a three-year contract that would have been longer if Roberts didn’t have some doubts two years ago about the direction of the team.

Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide 2009 - Top 5 Baltimore Orioles Rookies

The Baltimore Orioles have had a long drought in their quest of the post season, but that may ch ange this year.

Best GMs in baseball?

Here’s a question for the offseason: who do you think are the best GMs in the game? I place a fairly high premium on having won a World Series; the series-winners are all in the first two tiers.

Lester, Joba share stage, talk baseball

Red Sox lefty Jon Lester and Yankee righthander Joba Chamberlain attended a speaking program together in front of a student audience at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn.

Torre rips A-Rod, Cashman in book

In a scathing new book called, “The Yankee Years,” former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre makes a number of personal attacks against third baseman Alex Rodriguez and claims that he was betrayed by general …

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Jan 31 2009

Jeter, Yankees take wait-and-see approach on Torre’s book

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Jeter, Yankees take wait-and-see approach on Torre’s book
New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter knew it was coming. His reaction to Joe Torre’s new book?

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Red Sox stay young and restless in loaded AL East
The Red Sox were good enough to win 95 games last year and get within one game of the World Series despite a banged-up roster with top slugger David Ortiz and top starting pitcher Josh Beckett playing at less than 100% and third baseman Mike Lowell out of the lineup.

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Weathers, Reds avoid arbitration with $3.9M deal
David Weathers and the Cincinnati Reds have avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract that guarantees him $3.9 million.

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Economic downturn forces free agents to lower expectations
Less than three weeks before spring training starts, the list of remaining free agents is loaded with blue-chip players, All-Stars and potential Hall of Famers.

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‘09 Draft Prep: Injury-risk sleepers to target
Travis Hafner says his shoulder felt so worthless last year, picking up his fork at the dinner table was painful.

Jim Bouton: No MLB clubhouse ’sanctity’
Jim Bouton is amazed that nearly 40 years after ‘Ball Four,’ Yankees still can’t handle honesty in print.

Pujols wants Cardinals to pursue Manny Ramirez
While acknowledging his team might not have enough money to land free-agent outfielder Manny Ramirez, Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols is encouraging the St. Louis Cardinals to make an effort.

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Mariners trade Heilman to Cubs for Cedeno, Olson
The Mariners have traded recently acquired reliever Aaron Heilman to the Chicago Cubs for infielder Ronny Cedeno and left-hander Garrett Olson.

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Jan 31 2009

STLtoday.com - Sports - Stats, Inc.

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MLB Baseball Date, Player, Transactions. 1/22/2009, Alvin Colina, C ….
Date, Player, Transactions. 1/16/2009, Jack Cassel, P, Signed to a Minor League

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last decade there's been little to cheer about in Baltimore during baseball

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MLB. Jan 28. Arizona Diamondbacks · Jon Garland P, Signed as free agent. Chicago
Cubs · Garrett Olson P, Traded to Seattle (w/SS Ronny Cedeno for RHP Aaron

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Jan 31 2009

Indiana’s Conservative Hardball: MLB Transactions Afternoon Update

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Indiana’s Conservative Hardball: MLB Transactions Afternoon Update
Dec 15, 2008 MLB Transactions Afternoon Update · Angels: Have reportedly offered Mark
Teixiera $160 million for seven years.

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Jan 29, 2009 Major League Baseball Transactions. For The Last 7 Days. Date, Player,
Transaction. 01/30/2009, Eric Hinske, LF, Signed to one-year contract

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Jan 31 2009

MLB News, Videos, Photos, and PodCasts - ESPN

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MLB News, Videos, Photos, and PodCasts - ESPN
Explore the comprehensive mlb archive on ESPN.com, including news, features, video clips, PodCasts, photos, and more.

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Get the latest MLB news, live Gameday Audio, video highlights, ringtones, wallpaper, and more on the go. Learn More

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Jan 31 2009

MLB — 2009 First Basemen Rankings - Pro Fantasy Sports

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MLB — 2009 First Basemen Rankings - Pro Fantasy Sports

MLB — 2009 First Basemen Rankings
Pro Fantasy Sports, KS - 26 minutes ago
Last week, we presented our third and final list of outfielders (41-60) and this week we switch gears to look at the top 20 first basemen in fantasy

MLB | Pedro in great shape - KFFL


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MLB | Pedro in great shape
KFFL, CA - 6 hours ago
Mark Hale, of the New York Post, reports free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) has been preparing for the 2009 World Baseball Classic and is in great shape,
Report: Minaya meets with Pedro Newsday
Classic could be Pedro's job interview MLB.com
Omar Minaya Wants Pedro Back in Queens Bleacher Report
Newsday - MLB.com
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Jan 30 2009

FanHouse — Sports blogs, news, rumors, fantasy football, photos …

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Filed under: Orioles, MLB Transactions · 2 COMMENTS. For the better part of the
last decade there's been little to cheer about in Baltimore during baseball

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MLB Transactions - CBSSports.com
Jan 24, 2009 Daily MLB transactions and other baseball news is available at CBSSports.com.
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2008 Winter Meetings transactions summary | MLB.com: Official Info
Dec 11, 2008 2008 Winter Meetings transactions summary. As of Dec. 11, 10 a.m. local time.
tickets for any Major League Baseball game

The day in MLB transactions… | Fantasy Baseball Dugout
Jan 21, 2008 Royals sign Brett Tomko for 1-year and $3 million: Good for Tomko. Dude got 3-
mil to be the 4th or 5th man on KC… a nice payday for a

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Jan 30 2009

Hockey: Diabetic Chops captain ices out obstacle (The Des Moines Register)

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Hockey: Diabetic Chops captain ices out obstacle (The Des Moines Register)
Ajay Baines processed the life-changing news, then looked to his doctors to pose an important question.

Oakland Raiders Team Report (USA Today)
The Raiders’ murky offseason plan finally took shape in the days leading up to the Super Bowl. And in typical Al Davis fashion, it happened in reverse order from the typical restructuring plan of NFL teams.

New Orleans Saints Team Report (USA Today)
For the first time since agreeing to become defensive coordinator for the Saints, Gregg Williams met with reporters at the Senior Bowl workouts in Mobile, Ala., on Jan. 19.

Carolina Panthers Team Report (USA Today)
The Panthers have settled on Ron Meeks as their new defensive coordinator, a move that will allow the team to run a similar defense to what they’ve used in years past.

MLB Report / Former teammate to testify against Barry Bonds, report says (Pioneer Press)
Former major league catcher Bobby Estalella has been subpoenaed by federal prosecutors to testify at Barry Bonds’ trial, ESPN.com reported Thursday.

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Jan 30 2009

Buffalo Bills Team Report (USA Today)

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Buffalo Bills Team Report (USA Today)
It was a year of missed opportunity.

John Rolfe: MLB All-Happy team and more (Sports Illustrated)
One of the bigger dates on the theological calendar is Judgment Day, when you and everyone who ever lived are scheduled to stand before the Great Cosmic Magistrate and account for every last rotten, low-down, petty, damn-fool thing you ever did, said, thought, or even thought about doing. Apparently, there’s no need to wait as we’re already living it.

MLB Notebook - National Post


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MLB Notebook
National Post, Canada - 9 hours ago
The steering committee of the World Baseball Classic yesterday approved rule changes. Should a game reach extra innings, a variant of the rule used most
Pena to miss Classic due to injury MLB.com
all 70 news articles

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Jan 30 2009

Theo Epstein Vs Brian Cashman; Which GM Is Better?

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Theo Epstein Vs Brian Cashman; Which GM Is Better?
Great, Not much is going on between the Yankees or the Red Sox right now. No big transactions, no coaching additions, no shots in the media, and the same old rumors.

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Jan 30 2009

Torre rips A-Rod, Cashman in book

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Torre rips A-Rod, Cashman in book

In a scathing new book called, “The Yankee Years,” former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre makes a number of personal attacks against third baseman Alex Rodriguez and claims that he was betrayed by general …

Fantasy Divisional Preview: NL West

While various sources were used to compile the information below, the teams‘ official Web sites were very helpful .

Top 5 Overall Los Angeles Dodgers Rookies - 2009 Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide

The 2009 fantasy baseball season is just about ready to get into full swing and so are the Los Angeles Dodgers who are heavy favorites in the NL West.

Candid Cam: Will Clark as Giants‘ skipper?

PHOTO BY GARY REYES/SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS 04/02/01 Former Giant, Will Clark, waves to the crowd before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch of the 2001 season at Pac Bell Park.

Dodgers‘ Martin learning from yoga

THE CANADIAN PRESS Russell Martin , the hard-nosed catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has taken up yoga.

Dodgers‘ top 2009 concerns: Arms buildup, signing Manny

At some point in their game of chicken, either the Los Angeles Dodgers or Manny Ramirez and agent Scott Boras will blink, and there will be a clear indication of where their negotiations are headed.

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Jan 30 2009

Mike Sweeny thrilled to join Mariners

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Mike Sweeny thrilled to join Mariners
I’m getting grumpy reading that there’s no way the M’s will be competitive next year.

A healthy Linebrink ready for season
Scott Linebrink stood in the sales department at U.S. Cellular Field on Thursday afternoon, talking to a couple of media members after putting in calls to thank season-ticket holders for their support, when …

Yankees reached free-agent quota
CC Sabathia is one of three Type A free agents who signed with the Yankees during the offseason after playing with a different team in 2008.

Mozeliak: Manny won’t be a Cardinal
Albert Pujols would like to see Manny Ramirez in a Cardinals uniform in 2009, but if St.

Guide to the Top 5 Houston Astros Rookies - Fantasy Baseball Draft 2009
While the Houston Astros have historically been a strong team, in 2008 they were not.

Initial Gesture of 2009
BlogAds Archives - Fanerman Dodger home record: 50-35 When Jon attended: 9-5 When Jon didn’t: 41-30 1991-2008 Dodgers at home: 795-635 Jon attended: 302-238 * Jon didn’t: 498-404 * includes road games attended …

The work of a hero; a LOTRa game is stale, but a Valkyriaa is engrossing
Top RENTALS The Top 10 games rented for week of Jan. 18. 1. “Call of Duty: World at War” 2. “Gears of War 2” 3. “Fallout 3” 4. “Call of Duty: World at …

Urine samples may tie Bonds to steroid use
Urine samples linked to former San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds allegedly prove the baseball star has used anabolic steroids, a source says.

John Rocker uses anti-gay slurs again
Former Atlanta Brave John Rocker , shown hear pitching for the team in 2000, used an anti-gay slur against a sports radio host at the recent W Buckhead hotel opening.

Pelosi: Bipartisanship Is Unnecessary
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Jan 30 2009

MLB Front Office Manager Review (Xbox 360) - TeamXbox

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MLB Front Office Manager Review (Xbox 360) - TeamXbox

MLB Front Office Manager Review (Xbox 360)
TeamXbox, CA - 10 hours ago
Not in 2K Sports’ MLB Front Office Manager. It’s really no deeper than the manager and franchise modes you’ve seen in most “full” baseball games out on the

Will MLB's Steroid Era Ever Come to an End? - Bleacher Report


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Will MLB's Steroid Era Ever Come to an End?
Bleacher Report, CA - 19 hours ago
Right in his footsteps was Joe Torre, a great manager who seemed to exude nothing but class in his MLB tenure. That was until now.

MLB: Ticket sales at Citi going well, Mets say - Houston Chronicle

MLB: Ticket sales at Citi going well, Mets say
Houston Chronicle, United States - Jan 27, 2009
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MLB Notebook - National Post


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MLB Notebook
National Post, Canada - 4 hours ago
The steering committee of the World Baseball Classic yesterday approved rule changes. Should a game reach extra innings, a variant of the rule used most
Pena to miss Classic due to injury MLB.com
all 70 news articles

MLB Tonight Is the New Baseball Tonight - FanHouse

MLB Tonight Is the New Baseball Tonight
FanHouse, NY - 13 hours ago
Enter MLB Tonight. Once the season starts, it's running on the MLB Network every night from 6 PM until the last game ends. Since it's run by Major League

How the Eventual Crucifiction of Barry Bonds Will Finally Clean Up MLB - Bleacher Report


Washington Post
How the Eventual Crucifiction of Barry Bonds Will Finally Clean Up MLB
Bleacher Report, CA - 13 hours ago
This now will paves the way for what something MLB had been waiting for; the opportunity to cover up their role in the steroids era.
MLB | Estalella to testify against Bonds KFFL
Spring Time, Steroids and Baseballs are in the air SportingNews.com
Report: Catcher to testify against Bonds MLB.com
EOG.com - Daily Camera
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MLB notebook: Jan. 30 - Daily Camera


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MLB notebook: Jan. 30
Daily Camera, CO - 7 hours ago
AP Jon Garland and the Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized a one-year contract that will pay the right-hander at least $7.25 million.
Wells comments on Torre's book MLB.com
Reports: Yankees mulling confidentiality clauses FOXSports.com
MLB: Joe Torre's tell-all book filled with plenty of bitterness Ithaca Journal
MLB.com - MLB.com
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Jan 30 2009

Executive Transactions - SportsBusiness Daily (subscription)

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Executive Transactions - SportsBusiness Daily (subscription)


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Executive Transactions
SportsBusiness Daily (subscription), NC - 17 hours ago
EXECS: The MLB Giants named former MLBer WILL CLARK Special Assistant where he will represent the organization at various in-season and off-season community

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Jan 30 2009

MLB Rumors: Manny Ramirez To The Yankees?? - FakeTeams

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MLB Rumors: Manny Ramirez To The Yankees?? - FakeTeams

MLB Rumors: Manny Ramirez To The Yankees??
FakeTeams - 15 hours ago
by raygu on Jan 29, 2009 9:15 AM EST in Baseball I was listening to XM Radio's MLB Live show on Tuesday evening hosted by Joe Castellano, and a caller asked

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Jan 30 2009

Cleveland Indians: Will Wood Help Kerry the Indians in 2009?

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Cleveland Indians: Will Wood Help Kerry the Indians in 2009?

Great, Last year, Indians fans witnessed Cliff Lee win the AL’s Cy Young Award and have a tremendous season, but saw little else.

Indians staff pitches in with Cy Youngs

By SCOTT COTTOS SPORTS EDITOR Carl Willis has coached back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winners with the Cleveland Indians in C.C. Sabathia and Cliff Lee.

Royals sign Greinke to four-year deal worth $38 million

The Kansas City Royals have signed right-handed pitcher Zack Greinke to a four-year, $38 million contract, Major League Baseball reported on its official website on Monday.

Pitcher Hermsen gets feet wet with Twins

Minnesota Twins pitchers Nick Blackburn and Scott Baker sign autographs at a Twins Winter Caravan stop Thursday at Luther College in Decorah.

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Jan 30 2009

Top 5 Texas Rangers Sleepers - Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide 2009

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Top 5 Texas Rangers Sleepers - Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide 2009

The Texas Rangers could be a sleeper in the American League West. Like usual they have some young talent and it’s all up to whether or not they can break out.

Chuck Stark: Wakamatsu Ready to Educate the Mariners

Don Wakamatsu can tell you Ichiro Suzuki hit .300 when he had two balls and one strike on him last season, and just .240 when the count was 2-0. He can tell you Yuni Betancourt hit .300 when had two strikes on …

Top 5 Overall Los Angeles Dodgers Rookies - 2009 Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide

The 2009 fantasy baseball season is just about ready to get into full swing and so are the Los Angeles Dodgers who are heavy favorites in the NL West.

Dodgers‘ top 2009 concerns: Arms buildup, signing Manny

At some point in their game of chicken, either the Los Angeles Dodgers or Manny Ramirez and agent Scott Boras will blink, and there will be a clear indication of where their negotiations are headed.

Angels to fill out rotation from within

In the Mike Scioscia Era of Angels baseball, the foundation for a .551 winning percentage and five postseason trips in nine seasons has been a high-caliber starting rotation largely constructed from within the …

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Jan 30 2009

Fans in the stadium seek a connection - International Herald Tribune

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Fans in the stadium seek a connection - International Herald Tribune

Fans in the stadium seek a connection
International Herald Tribune, France - 13 hours ago
For a price (less than $10 for this season, Bob Bowman, chief executive of MLB.com, said), users get live scoreboards and box scores, pitch-by-pitch

The 60 Biggest Selling Games of the Last 12 Months
Each year, at around this time, Edge attempts to tally up the biggest selling games of the previous 12 months.

WhatIfSports simulation reveals Super Bowl winner
WhatIfSports.com simulated Super Bowl XLIII 10,001 times in attempt to determine the likelihood of just about anything happening in the game.

Whose Ball Is It?
Great, ‘It’s not a catch if you drop the ball.” Have you ever wondered who owns the baseball caught by a member of the crowd after a player scores a home-run? The ball heads for the stand, a mle … USA Whose …

StubHub Touches Down at Super Bowl XLIII with On-Site Ticket Center
StubHub, the worlda s largest ticket marketplace, today will open a unique destination for fans attending Super Bowl XLIII.

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Jan 29 2009

White Sox GM Ken Williams likes what he sees

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White Sox GM Ken Williams likes what he sees

White Sox general manager Ken Williams likes to win and develop at the same time.

Bro throws book at Mark McGwire

Jay McGwire, a body builder, said his brother started using steroids in 1994 and that he injected Mark with Deca-Durabolin. “Mark is a man I think most would like to forgive because his reason wasn’t nefarious …

Baseball player update

The former Merced College and Livingston flamethrower earned a spot on the Brewers‘ 40-man roster after an impressive showing in the Arizona Fall League.

Canseco takes another swing at fame

Jose Canseco struck out in his bid to punch out a Partridge. The one-time admittedly juiced Bash Brother had only warning track power in the ring.

Best GMs in baseball?

Here’s a question for the offseason: who do you think are the best GMs in the game? I place a fairly high premium on having won a World Series; the series-winners are all in the first two tiers.

Williams still feels White Sox can win

General manager Ken Williams and his White Sox always seem to operate best with a chip on their shoulders.

Lester, Joba share stage, talk baseball

Red Sox lefty Jon Lester and Yankee righthander Joba Chamberlain attended a speaking program together in front of a student audience at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn.

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Jan 29 2009

MLB - Major League Baseball Teams, Scores, Stats, News, Standings …

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Get the latest MLB baseball news, scores, stats, standings, fantasy games, and more on ESPN.com. … 2008 MLB Playoffs. Farewell to Yankee Stadium. Stadium …

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CBSSports.com is your source for the latest MLB baseball trade rumors and news. … Fantasy News. Message Board. NFL Draft. MLB Home. Scoreboard. Standings

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Jan 29 2009

Inside the MLB | Several free agents still looking for jobs - Tufts Daily

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Inside the MLB | Several free agents still looking for jobs - Tufts Daily


The Canadian Press
Inside the MLB | Several free agents still looking for jobs
Tufts Daily, MA - 10 hours ago
Top free-agent slugger Manny Ramirez was full of excitement after scoring against the Chicago Cubs in last year’s NLDS, but with hefty contract demands,
Ramirez remains top free-agent hitter MLB.com
Just What Is a Player Worth? Bleacher Report
Difficult days plaguing free-agent pool MLB.com
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MLB Rumors: Manny Ramirez To The Yankees?? - FakeTeams

MLB Rumors: Manny Ramirez To The Yankees??
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by raygu on Jan 29, 2009 9:15 AM EST in Baseball I was listening to XM Radio's MLB Live show on Tuesday evening hosted by Joe Castellano, and a caller asked

MLB Crystal Ball: Next Year's Rays? - The Queensberry Rules

MLB Crystal Ball: Next Year's Rays?
The Queensberry Rules, MA - 22 hours ago
Ryan Braun, and Ryan Zimmerman drafted so highly, Gordon is the only one that hasn't had a good amount of success hitting MLB pitching.

Will MLB's Steroid Era Ever Come to an End? - Bleacher Report


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Will MLB's Steroid Era Ever Come to an End?
Bleacher Report, CA - 3 hours ago
Right in his footsteps was Joe Torre, a great manager who seemed to exude nothing but class in his MLB tenure. That was until now.
Shanoff's WUC: Wake-Duke, SB 43, LT SportingNews.com
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MLB | Estalella to testify against Bonds - KFFL


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MLB | Estalella to testify against Bonds
KFFL, CA - 2 hours ago
Mark Fainaru-Wade and TJ Quinn, of ESPN.com, report Toronto Blue Jays C Bobby Estalella is expected to testify against free-agent OF Barry Bonds (Giants)
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Report: Feds have positive Bonds test MLB.com
MLB News: Urine samples link Bonds to steroid use EOG.com
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Former MLB Umpire Froemming In Eau Claire - WEAU-TV 13

Former MLB Umpire Froemming In Eau Claire
WEAU-TV 13, WI - 18 hours ago
Retired Major League Baseball umpire and Milwaukee native Bruce Froemming was in town Wednesday night to speak at the Eau Claire Baseball Hall of Fame

Red Sox ranging Far East for prospects - MLB.com


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Red Sox ranging Far East for prospects
MLB.com - 7 hours ago
By Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com Che-Hsuan Lin's two-run homer made him MVP of the 2008 Futures Game. (Danny Wild/MLB.com) Every year, the Boston Red Sox tend to

Off-Season MLB Moves: A Complete List - The Braves Show

Off-Season MLB Moves: A Complete List
The Braves Show - 3 hours ago
By Indians Ink The Indians made some key acquisitions this winter by signing free agents Kerry Wood and Carl Pavano and trading for Mark DeRosa.

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MLB Baseball Transactions - Major League Baseball - ESPN

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MLB Baseball Transactions - Major League Baseball - ESPN
MLB transactions on ESPN.com … MLB Home. Scoreboard. Schedule. Standings. Stats. Teams. Players. Fantasy. Photos. Transactions …

MLB Scoreboard - ESPN.com
Offers inning-by-inning MLB scores, updated frequently.

MLB Transactions - FanHouse
MLB Transactions. Team: Month: Date. Team. Status. 01/20. Chicago CubsMLB. MLB Main. Scores & Schedules. Standings. Stats. Transactions. Teams. Players. Injuries

Major League Baseball Transactions | MLB.com: Transactions
Transactions. Mobile Player Alerts. Baseball Cards. MLB Players Association. News. News Homepage … MLB.com Gift Card. SHOP OUR. CLEARANCE SECTION …

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MLB News | MLB.com: News

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MLB News | MLB.com: News
MLB Players Association. News. News Homepage. Noticias en español. Entertainment. Perspectives … Search news archive > OFFICIAL RELEASES. Minor Leaguers De …

MLB News | MLB.com: News
MLB Players Association. News. News Homepage. Noticias en español. Entertainment. Perspectives … MLB.com Gift Card. SHOP OUR. CLEARANCE SECTION …

MLB News | MLB.com: News
MLB Players Association. News. News Homepage. Noticias en español … Search news archive > OFFICIAL RELEASES. MLB Announces Houston Youth Academy …

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MLB 2K9 First Hands-On [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)

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MLB 2K9 First Hands-On [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)
Pitching and batting get some tweaks in our exclusive hands-on with MLB 2K9.

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Fantasy Baseball 2009: The White Sox Sign Bartolo Colon

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Fantasy Baseball 2009: The White Sox Sign Bartolo Colon

According to reports last week, the defending AL Central champion Chicago White Sox have signed pitcher Bartolo Colon to a one-year deal worth base salary of $1 million with the potential for up to $2 million …

Twins‘ Crain wants to work the eighth inning

While in Rochester on Monday as part of the Twins Winter Caravan, relief pitcher Jesse Crain spent some time at a local hospital.

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Hot Stove Helper: Blue Jays take the winter off (Yahoo! Canada Sports)

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Hot Stove Helper: Blue Jays take the winter off (Yahoo! Canada Sports)
Throughout January and February, we’re reviewing offseason MLB transactions that have fantasy implications, and we’re going team-by-team. This isn’t quite like Hot Stove Daily . The focus here is limited. We’re mostly here to discuss ownable fantasy players who’ve found new employers, and in the case of the Blue Jays below, well … we’ll make something up to write about. Toronto Blue Jays …

StubHub Trading Tickets for Trees to Help Restore Floridas National Forests (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SAN FRANCISCO—-Last month, StubHub, the world’s largest ticket marketplace, launched its “Tickets for Trees” program, an effort to plant a tree for every ticket purchased on StubHub for the 2008-09 NFL postseason combined with direct dollar donations to the National Forest Foundation for the program.

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