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UPDATE: Just got word from a friend in the pressbox at Turner Field that, according to the team’s press release, Spiezio will first report to Class-A Rome on Tuesday, before reporting to Triple-A Richmond on Wednesday.
Scott Spiezio on his run in with the law:
I am very embarrassed and sorry for what happened in the off-season. […]

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According to Buster Olney, the Blue Jays failed on their attempts to sign second baseman Aaron Hill to a multi-year deal. The Blue Jays were trying to lock Hill up before his arbitration years kicked in, but it looks like that will have to wait.
Hill put up an impressive year last year for a […]

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Today’s Winners:

Ryan Zimmerman: Zimmerman only had one hit, but it was a big one. He finished 1-for-4 with the game winning homer with two out in the bottom of the ninth.
Nick Johnson: Johnson returned to the lineup after missing all of 2007 with a broken leg. In his first at bat […]

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While the Nationals rejoice over their thrilling win to open their new park, a pair of injuries could put a damper on their jubilance.
After rolling out to Chipper Jones in the fifth inning, Elijah Dukes was pulled from the game and placed on the 15-day disabled list after the game. Dukes has been battling […]

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When Bobby Kielty re-signed with the Red Sox, he did so thinking that the Red Sox may trade Coco Crisp, which would open up a spot for him as the team’s fourth outfielder. Now that a trade didn’t occur, Kielty is left looking for a new solution.
Kielty was reassigned to Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday, […]

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In true Dusty Baker fashion, Joey Votto will have to wait to receive his chance because of Baker’s fetish for veterans.  Scott Hatteberg will start at first base in the team’s season opener tomorrow against the Diamondbacks.
Between Bruce being sent back to the minors to give Corey Patterson the starting spot in centerfield and Hatteberg […]

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Normally, I’ll do the power rankings on Monday but I wanted to release them before the beginning of the season.

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The great thing about the beginning of the season is the new wears off and it’s back to how the teams will perform on the field. The Red Sox didn’t make any […]

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In an effort to finalize their rosters today, the Baltimore Orioles released outfielder Jay Gibbons. The Orioles will keep utility infielder Scott Moore in his place.
When it was announced that Gibbons suspension would be pushed back, and possibly eliminated, the Orioles had to make a decision on him sooner, rather than later. As […]

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After morning meetings with Willy Randolph, Mike Pelfrey came out on top in the race for the Mets fifth starter. Pelfrey’s first start will come on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves.
With the news, Orlando Hernandez will open the season on the 15-day disabled list.

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With Nomar Garciaparra and Andy LaRoche, the two top competitors for the third base job, sitting on the disabled list, the Dodgers are going to go with Blake DeWitt at third if the Dodgers can’t trade for a replacement.
The Dodgers have been talking to other teams about possible trades, targeting a short-term, inexpensive fix at […]

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