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The Hardball Times: Season similarity scores Friday, Nov 21 2008, 3:04 am, MST
Ichiro Suzuki and Al Wingo?Order the Hardball Times Annual 2009 today!
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The Hardball Times: The currency of baseball Friday, Nov 21 2008, 3:03 am, MST
According to Royals general manager Dayton Moore, it’s pitching.Order the Hardball Times Annual 2009 today!
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ESPN.com has launched many new baseball widgets that offer scores, stats, and news Friday, Nov 21 2008, 2:32 am, MST
Visit the ESPN Widget Center.
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Steinbrenner: Yanks’ Sabathia offer has time limit Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:52 am, MST
CC Sabathia will have a deadline to accept the Yankees’ contract proposal.
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‘Tough act to follow’: Hal officially running Yanks Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:51 am, MST
Major League Baseball owners have approved the shift of control of the New York Yankees from George Steinbrenner to his son, Hal.
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‘Tough act to follow’: Hal officially running Yanks (Associated Press) Friday, Nov 21 2008, 12:28 am, MST
Associated Press: ‘Tough act to follow’: Hal officially running Yanks — NEW YORK — Major League Baseball owners approved the shift of control of the New York Yankees from George Steinbren. […]
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THT Live: Position-adjusted stats Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 11:55 pm, MST
Dave Cameron makes a very interesting observation over at Fangraphs. To use Dave’s example, when people say stuff like “David DeJesus is a very good center fielder, but his bat makes him just an avera. […]
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Pirates add five to 40-man roster (Jenifer Langosch/MLB.com) Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 10:45 pm, MST
Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com: Pirates add five to 40-man roster — Former top pick Walker could compete for job in Spring Training — PITTSBURGH — In preparation for the Rule 5 Draft on Dec. […]
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White Sox sign Cuban teen to major league deal Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 10:43 pm, MST
The Chicago White Sox agreed on a major league contract with Dayan Viciedo, regarded as Cuba’s best teen talent, his agent Jaime Torres said.
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Teixeira could have his pick of offers Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 10:42 pm, MST
Teixeira could have his pick of offers
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Giants Interested In Hudson Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 10:27 pm, MST
According to Chris Haft of MLB.com, the Giants are seriously interested in signing Orlando Hudson. The Giants have already signed Jeremy Affeldt and Haft says their big off-season plans could also inc. […]
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Reds Hope To Add Lefty Reliever Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 10:07 pm, MST
According to MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon, Reds GM Walt Jocketty wants to add a lefty to the Reds bullpen. Jocketty says the Reds considered Trever Miller before it became apparent that he was close to a de. […]
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Rangers adjust to prep for Rule 5 Draft Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 9:10 pm, MST
Rangers adjust to prep for Rule 5 Draft
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THT Live: 2009 Oliver projections Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 8:29 pm, MST
Brian Cartwright has released his 2009 Oliver projections for batters over at Statistically Speaking. His projection system draws its appellation from Tangotiger’s suggestion of Oliver the Chimpanzee. […]
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Yanks’ Mussina retires after first 20-win season Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 8:21 pm, MST
Yankees right-hander Mike Mussina is retiring.
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Schilling staying busy, weighing options Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 8:15 pm, MST
Schilling staying busy, weighing options
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Phillies, Rangers swap former first-round picks Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 8:01 pm, MST
The Philadelphia Phillies trade outfielder Greg Golson to the Texas Rangers for outfielder John Mayberry.
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Steinbrenner: Yanks’ Sabathia offer has time limit (Associated Press) Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:55 pm, MST
Associated Press: Steinbrenner: Yanks’ Sabathia offer has time limit — NEW YORK — CC Sabathia will have a deadline to accept the New York Yankees’ contract proposal. — “We’ve made him. […]
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White Sox Make International Splash Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:49 pm, MST
The international amateur free agency game is a lot more fun than its domisticated big brother is right now. The White Sox appear close to ponying up 11 million dollars and a 40 man roster spot to 19-. […]
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Control of Yanks shifts to Boss’ son Hal (AP) Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:46 pm, MST
For more than three decades, George Steinbrenner’s imprints were all over the New York Yankees. Blockbuster trades, pricey signings, hirings, firings — they all needed his OK. No more. The omnipresen. […]
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Hal Steinbrenner: Offer to CC will have time limit Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:44 pm, MST
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. […]
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Rafael Furcal Rumors: Thursday Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:35 pm, MST
8:35pm: According to Jeff Passan, Furcal has been offered many three-year deals, but he wants a four-year contract. Furcal’s agent, Paul Kinzer confirmed that the Orioles, Braves, Giants, Cubs, Dodger. […]
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The Griddle: MLB’s frustrating blackout policies to remain in place for a while Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:33 pm, MST
From Maury Brown’s Biz of Baseball:
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Carp added to 40-man roster (Bart Hubbuch/Mets Blog) Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:30 pm, MST
Bart Hubbuch / Mets Blog: Carp added to 40-man roster — The Mets elevated first baseman Mike Carp to their 40-man roster today, increasing said roster to 34 players. Carp, 22, hit .299 with 1. […]
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Votto and Bruce named Topps All Stars Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:30 pm, MST
Votto and Bruce named Topps All Stars
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Giants heighten interest in Hudson Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:30 pm, MST
Giants heighten interest in Hudson
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Yanks’ offer to CC won’t last forever Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:28 pm, MST
Yanks’ offer to CC won’t last forever
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Frank Wren chat transcript (MLB.com) Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:20 pm, MST
MLB.com: Frank Wren chat transcript — Busy GM talks Hot Stove with Braves fans online … Wren: Welcome, everyone. It seems like the offseason has been going on for six months instead of a mo. […]
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C.C. Sabathia Rumors: Thursday Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:15 pm, MST
8:15pm: According to ESPN.com, Hal Steinbrenner said Sabathia will have a deadline to accept his current offer. The Yankees made Sabathia a record-setting offer for a pitcher, but Steinbrenner said “i. […]
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Tribe adds top prospects to 40-man Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:11 pm, MST
Tribe adds top prospects to 40-man
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Sources: Cards near deal with veteran reliever Miller Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:07 pm, MST
The Cardinals, addressing their need for at least one left-handed reliever, are close to signing free agent Trever Miller to a two-year contract, major-league sources say.
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Five from Academy sign letters of intent Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:05 pm, MST
Five from Academy sign letters of intent
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Dodger Thoughts: Dodgers Bump Up 40-Man Roster to 38 in Preparation for Rule 5 Draft Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:01 pm, MST
Just as I’m heading out the work door …
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Minaya On The Mets Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 7:00 pm, MST
Matthew Cerrone has the latest from Mets GM Omar Minaya. Even though Aaron Heilman sees himself as a starter, Minaya still prefers to have him coming out of the bullpen. Heilman hasn’t started a game. […]
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Heilman seeks spot in rotation Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 6:53 pm, MST
Heilman seeks spot in starting rotation
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