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Between November 3, 2009 and December 3, 2009

Why Mess with Dustin Pedroia's Success?

Apparently the Boston Red Sox management is in complete panic mode. Last night there was quite a stir in New England when the name 'Dustin Pedroia' and the word 'shortstop' were all mentioned in the same sentence...

Written by Amanda Bruno about about 12 hours ago 25 reads 0 comments
2 new rumors: Zaun and Harden

As I take a tour through the Mariner blogsphere, I have stumbled upon some nice rumors. Apparently, we are going after an affordable veteran catcher in Gregg Zaun and what could be a surprise pitcher in Rich Harden...

Written by Josh Fleming about about 7 hours ago 46 reads 0 comments
New York Yankees News

There isn't any news coming out of Yankee Land. The Yankees will be holding organizational meetings tomorrow and Friday. GM Brian Cashman, Manager Joe Girardi, Owners Hank and Hal Steinbrenner, President Randy Levine and others...

Written by Gary Marchese about about 7 hours ago 3 reads 0 comments
More on Giants Decision Not to Offer Bengie Molina Arbitration

Grant Bisbee of the McCovey Chronicles thinks the Giants made the right move not offering Bengie Molina arbitration...

Written by Tom Dubberke about about 15 hours ago 9 reads 0 comments
Should Scutaro Accept Jays' Arbitration Offer?

The one Type-A free agent who might be well served by accepting his team’s arbitration offer is Marco Scutaro...

Written by Tom Dubberke about 1 day ago 63 reads 0 comments
Old Reliable Passes On

Tommy Henrich, a great, but under-remembered, Yankees star passed away today at the ripe old age of 96. Here’s an AP article with the highlights of his career, which included the first ...

Written by Tom Dubberke about 1 day ago 13 reads 0 comments
Yankees offer Arbitration to No One

The New York Yankees offered arbitration to no one again this year. If they offered arbitration and that player signed elsewhere they would be awarded a draft pick as compensation but then they ...

Written by Gary Marchese about 1 day ago 65 reads 0 comments
Shut up, Dustin Pedroia

“Unbiased” ESPN reporter Peter Gammons broke the news of a possible position switch for Dustin Pedroia late this morning...

Written by Lenny Neslin about 1 day ago 12 reads 0 comments
Doc Halladay's Demands

When it comes to off-field distractions, Roy Halladay would prefer not to deal with the drama. ESPN’s Buster Olney spoke with one of Halladay's reps and said that if Roy Halladay is ...

Written by Ian Hunter about 1 day ago 63 reads 2 comments
Tampa Bay Rays Acquire Kelly Shoppach From Cleveland Indians

According to the Tampa Bay Rays official site, the Rays have acquired catcher Kelly Shoppach from the Cleveland Indians for the vaunted player to be named later or “PTBNL” as us cool kids say...

Written by Adam Bernacchio about 1 day ago 40 reads 0 comments
How Should the New York Yankees Handle Arbitration with Deadline Approaching?

The arbitration deadline is midnight, so every team has to decide which players it will offer arbitration to and which it won't. It is an interesting day because it hints at what the team's offseason plans are...

Written by Greg Fertel about 1 day ago 199 reads 2 comments
Dustin Pedroia – Bostons New Shortstop?

ESPN’s Peter Gammons today is reporting that the Boston Red Sox have asked Dustin Pedroia if he’d be willing to play shortstop in 2010...

Written by Paul Raymond about 1 day ago 11 reads 0 comments
Is Dustin Pedroia Moving to Shortstop?

Desperate times call for desperate measures. According to ESPN’s Peter Gammons, the Boston Red Sox have asked 2B Dustin Pedroia if he would be willing to move over to shortstop: They’ve asked me if I think I could play shortstop,” says Pedroia...

Written by Adam Bernacchio about 1 day ago 132 reads 0 comments
Matsui needs to be let go

I just glanced over at my on-going poll and I was disappointed to see the vote so close. This was a no-brainer for me. The Yankees have to let Hideki Matsui go to free up the DH spot for this aging team...

Written by Lenny Neslin about 1 day ago 76 reads 0 comments
Jim Bouton: Dealing For Dollars With Yankees

Jim Bouton dealt for dollars with Yankees. I am currently reading Ball Four written by Jim Bouton and it is amazing how difficult it was for him to get the Yankees to pay him a decent salary...

Written by Andrew Godfrey about 2 days ago 4 reads 2 comments
Yankees announce Spring Training Schedule

The New York Yankees will open their Spring Training schedule March 3rd at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This was announced this afternoon by the Yankees. They will play 33 spring training games with 16 at George Steinbrenner Field in Tampa...

Written by Gary Marchese about 2 days ago 34 reads 0 comments
Irish Coach, Yankees Manager, or Cowboys QB?: The Best Job in Sports Is...

By JOHN P. WISE One Great Season I started thinking about this last week, then found myself in a lukewarm debate on Bleacher Report about how prestigious the Notre Dame coaching job is...

Written by John P. Wise about 2 days ago 606 reads 3 comments
What Does Fate Hold for Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes in 2010?

Major League Baseball's offseason is famous for its high-priced free agent signings and blockbuster trades. General managers are on the phone 24/7 trying to put together the perfect roster for the upcoming season...

Written by Gavin Bedell about 2 days ago 460 reads 1 comments
Move Posada to DH in 2010?

Heck no. But Yankees blog Was Watching makes a case for Jorge Posada DH-ing in 2010. The first thing I thought when I heard the idea was, “Who’s gonna catch?” The article ...

Written by Lenny Neslin about 2 days ago 27 reads 0 comments
SI Names Jeter Sportsman Of The Year

For the first time in its 55-year history, the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Award will go to a member of the New York Yankees. The magazine announced Monday that Derek Jeter is the 2009 recipient of the award...

Written by Ryan Maloney about 2 days ago 61 reads 0 comments
Derek Jeter Named Sports Illustrated's "Sportsman of the Year"

While Derek Jeter may have missed out on winning the American League MVP Award to Joe Mauer, this is one award no one can take away from him. It was announced today that Jeter will be named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year...

Written by Frankie Riolo about 2 days ago 60 reads 0 comments
Boston Blunder: Red Sox Strike Out in Pursuit of Shortstops

The Boston Red Sox need a shortstop. It’s as simple as that. It’s time for the club to forget about acquiring ace Roy Halladay or a slugging first baseman like Adrian Gonzalez or Miguel Cabrera...

Written by Jeremiah Graves about 2 days ago 709 reads 20 comments
Has Marco Scutaro Started Calling the Shots?

Type A free agency must be an incredible power that changes a man because it sounds like the temptation of playing for big money with a perennial playoff contender might be going to Marco Scutaro's head...

Written by Ian Hunter about 2 days ago 149 reads 6 comments
Tis the Season

“Mom’s Ticked! She saw what you did.” Unfortunately that is a text message that I receive quite regularly from one of my kids. I’d love to say that I had no idea what this was referring to but this time I actually did...

Written by Jeff Summers about 3 days ago 10 reads 0 comments
Doc Halladay Would Look Great in Fenway

Roy Halladay will never don a Blue Jays jersey again. As a fan base, we know that much. What we don't know is who will cowboy up and give up the necessary talent to land this ace...

Written by James Rohricht about 3 days ago 303 reads 4 comments

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AL East Article Archive

Why Mess with Dustin Pedroia's Success?

2 new rumors: Zaun and Harden

New York Yankees News

More on Giants Decision Not to Offer Bengie Molina Arbitration

Should Scutaro Accept Jays' Arbitration Offer?

Old Reliable Passes On

Yankees offer Arbitration to No One

Shut up, Dustin Pedroia

Doc Halladay's Demands

Tampa Bay Rays Acquire Kelly Shoppach From Cleveland Indians

How Should the New York Yankees Handle Arbitration with Deadline Approaching?

Dustin Pedroia – Bostons New Shortstop?

Is Dustin Pedroia Moving to Shortstop?

Matsui needs to be let go

Jim Bouton: Dealing For Dollars With Yankees

Yankees announce Spring Training Schedule

Irish Coach, Yankees Manager, or Cowboys QB?: The Best Job in Sports Is...

What Does Fate Hold for Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes in 2010?

Move Posada to DH in 2010?

SI Names Jeter Sportsman Of The Year

Derek Jeter Named Sports Illustrated's "Sportsman of the Year"

Boston Blunder: Red Sox Strike Out in Pursuit of Shortstops

Has Marco Scutaro Started Calling the Shots?

Tis the Season

Doc Halladay Would Look Great in Fenway

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