Posted on February 6th, 2008 - 8:25 pm by BaseballTalkOnline
Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic is reporting that Brandon Lyon will enter the season as the Diamondbacks closer. With the team trading their former closer, Jose Valverde, to the Houston Astros, there were were a lot of questions as to who would fill the role. Tony Pena and Chad Qualls also figure […]
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Posted on February 6th, 2008 - 1:31 pm by BaseballTalkOnline
Some notes out of the Los Angeles Times this morning include some pieces about Russell Martin, Matt Kemp and Takashi Saito.
Kemp talked a little about hearing his name in trade rumors this winter and is happy the Dodgers looked away. Kemp said of the interest shown from other clubs, “It’s a little bit flattering, […]
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Posted on February 6th, 2008 - 1:23 pm by BaseballTalkOnline
The Tampa Tribune is reporting that Trever Miller has agreed to a one-year deal with the Rays. The deal will pay Miller $1.6 million in 2008 and includes a $2 million option for 2009. Miller will become the Rays left handed specialist in the bullpen.
When talking about his hunt to land a contract for 2008, […]
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Posted on February 6th, 2008 - 12:58 pm by BaseballTalkOnline
Day 4 of the Caribbean Series saw the current trend continue, both Dominican teams won again.
The Tigres de Licey remained unbeaten in the Caribbean Series after struggling to put 0the Venezuelan team away, but managed to hold on for a 2-1 win. The Aguilas del Cibao defeated Mexico 4-1 as they moved their record to […]
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Posted on February 6th, 2008 - 9:58 am by BaseballTalkOnline
Kris Benson’s biggest player at this point is that of the Philadelphia Phillies, though he’s getting interest out of other camps, as well. Benson has thrown privately for Chuck Lamar, one of the Phillies key scouts, twice in the last week and will throw in front of the Phillies staff again on Saturday. […]
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Posted on February 6th, 2008 - 8:37 am by BaseballTalkOnline
Rosenthal’s latest column hits a wide number of things ranging from players who may retire to an overcrowded outfield in Boston.
Rosenthal believes that Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Kenny Lofton, Mike Piazza and Sammy Sosa may all show up on the 2013 Hall of Fame ballot. With free agents having trouble to find work, time […]
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