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The Hardball Times :: The quest for respectability

February 1st, 2008 · No Comments

For some teams, sub-.500 finishes have become routine. Here’s a look at four of those, and what they’ve done this winter to get on the winning side.

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The Hardball Times :: Grumpy Old Men revisited

February 1st, 2008 · No Comments

But I still want you off my lawn!

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The Hardball Times :: Does changing players change a team?

February 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Astros are a case study in turnover.

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The Hardball Times :: BOB:  Marlins stadium deal hits another snag and the Rays lose money

February 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Brian brings us the latest baseball business and stadium news.

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Fantasy Baseball Intelligencer :: More Pressure for Linehan?

February 1st, 2008 · No Comments

The hiring of Al Saunders as the new offensive coordinator of the Rams is being widely hailed by the Rams fan base, as I believe it should be.  I think it’s a great development that inspires hope for the future.
However, I wonder if that hiring doesn’t actually increase the pressure on Scott Linehan.
How can that […]

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Fantasy Baseball Intelligencer :: Mets, Santana millions and years apart

February 1st, 2008 · No Comments

If Omar Minaya thought finding a suitable trade package to acquire Johan Santana from the Twins would be the biggest hurdle to clear in the process of landing the Cy Young winning left-hander, he may have another thing coming.
According to a report from ESPN’s Jayson Stark, Johan Santana is currently asking for millions and years […]

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Fantasy Baseball Intelligencer :: Simply Sensational!

February 1st, 2008 · No Comments

What a GR8 game.
Could Alex Ovechkin be worth MORE than $124 million dollars?   Yeah.  I think he might be.  4 goals, including the overtime winner.  Sure, it never should have gotten to OT, but who cares at this point.  The Caps still have to learn to play with a lead late, but remember 2 of […]

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Fantasy Baseball Intelligencer :: Andrew Brackman Update

February 1st, 2008 · No Comments

From SI
Andrew Brackman, the Yankees first round pick in the 2007 amateur draft, is throwing at 90 feet. The 6-foot-10, 240 pound right-hander from North Carolina State had elbow ligament replacement surgery last Aug. 24.
“It’s feeling awesome,” Brackman said.
Brackman, who will not pitch in games this season, is scheduled to increase his throwing distance in […]

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Fantasy Baseball Intelligencer :: ‘Tough Juice’ and ‘Twan Headed for the Big Easy!

February 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Les Bullez would like to congratulate Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler on being named as Eastern Conference reserves for the All Star Game.  With only 12 spots on the team, the Wizards’ leaders have something really to be proud of.
This team had been left for dead after the injury to Gilbert Arenas.  Not only have […]

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Fantasy Baseball Intelligencer :: Penguins acquire Gove from Albany; trade Jensen

February 1st, 2008 · No Comments

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced today that forward Joe Jensen has been traded to the Carolina Hurricanes organization for Albany River Rats alternate captain David Gove.  Gove, 29, had 9 points in his last 11 games and had 23 points this season overall.  He’ll come to bring some scoring and veteran leadership to a Penguins […]

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