http://sportsblogs.org/entries.php?sport_id=1&date=2010-03-11&start=0 Sports Blogs :: Major League Baseball Daily Entries en-us http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365092&src=rss 2010-03-11T18:56:10 Travis Snider Community Projection Results: We only had 16 entries for this, which surprised me. I thought he was an interesting candidate and one requested by several people. So far only four people have put entries into the David Price Projection, and we need a lot more than that for ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365081&src=rss 2010-03-11T18:33:03 We did this last Wednesday and it might be worthwhile to do each week. Use the latest MTMOM for reference on how the candidates have performed of late. Poll Pretend today is Opening Day. W... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365089&src=rss 2010-03-11T18:00:51 More photos » ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365095&src=rss 2010-03-11T18:00:47 Morry Gash - AP http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365079&src=rss 2010-03-11T18:00:24  On 11 March 2005, Camden Chat was born. SC poured his heart and genius into this blog, building a corner of the internet where Orioles fans could take refuge. Camden Chat celebrated its  http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365085&src=rss 2010-03-11T18:00:23 Reyes out 2 - 8 weeks Maybe Cora will bat 3rd now... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365090&src=rss 2010-03-11T17:59:24 We are inexorably approaching the Irish baseball season, word from the wise sets the opening weekend at April 10th (keep an eye on baseballireland.com for the official word). With that in mind, found myself thinking about my first ever experience of baseball in Ireland, way back at the tail end of the summer of '95. There had been a juicy, vibrant slow-pitch softball scene in Dublin for years, since the 80s in fact. Some of the fellas h... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365131&src=rss 2010-03-11T17:47:00 Per @jorgeebro, the Rays have signed Cuban defector Leslie Anderson to a 4 year, $3.75M deal.  Anderson is a left-hander, age 27/28-years-old, and played on the Cuban national team in the 2006 World Baseball Classic.  He hit .381 las... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365080&src=rss 2010-03-11T17:44:26 ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365093&src=rss 2010-03-11T17:41:42 Mo... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365088&src=rss 2010-03-11T17:27:13 The game is on TV today, or so I hear. MLBN has it, and without blackout issues apparently. Lot of starters in the lineup for the Sox today, and Lackey on the mound.   Marco Scutaro http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365083&src=rss 2010-03-11T17:25:55 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365094&src=rss 2010-03-11T17:14:06 CBSSports.com Fantasy League Update for Minor League Ball Moving forward with this project. Note to owners after the jump: ATTN: SteveHoffmanSlowey. You need to check in with me. Email me at JASickels@aol.com. If you don't check in with me by Saturday, I will give your team to one of the atternate owners. Time is short.  Some points to remember:   24 teams, two divi... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365082&src=rss 2010-03-11T17:10:23 More photos » ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365086&src=rss 2010-03-11T16:58:51 That picture of Squeaky from two years ago is still going strong on the Rockies' official site (see circle and go here for a larger view). http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364913&src=rss 2010-03-11T16:29:52 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364911&src=rss 2010-03-11T16:19:55 As some of you may know, some of the Oliver projections for minor leaguers did not look too...realistic. Jesus Montero, for example, was projected to hit .314/.361/.542 this year, .351/.400/.676 by 2014. Now, Montero is absolutely one of the best prospects in baseball, but it's probably too early to predict that he will be the second-coming of http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365071&src=rss 2010-03-11T16:08:33 I'm busy this morning so putting up the game thread early, might be back around game time. The Jays are busing down to Port Charlotte to play the Rays. Shawn Marcum and Brad Mills are too pitch for the Jays. Mike Wilner points out that Marcum is all lined up to be the opening day starter if things continue as they are. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364920&src=rss 2010-03-11T16:04:18 More photos » STEVEN SENNE - A... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364912&src=rss 2010-03-11T16:00:44 Time for a little split squad action. Joe Maddon will stay in Port Charlotte to manage the Rays home team while Dave Martinez will manage the road squad in Bradenton. Both games start at 1:05 and neither will broadcast on TV or radio. Here are the pitching probables: Jays- RH Shaun Marcum, LH Brad Mills, RH Steven Register, RH Shawn Camp Rays- RH Andy Sonn... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364908&src=rss 2010-03-11T16:00:34 Cost of a Tigers '84 World Series ring? $5,000 Remember Doug Baker? Don't be surprised, most of us don't. But he had several cups o' coffee with the Tigers from 1984-87, and has a WS ring to show for it. Baker now has http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364963&src=rss 2010-03-11T15:19:16 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364838&src=rss 2010-03-11T15:17:29 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364964&src=rss 2010-03-11T15:06:32 I've seen a few things around the tubes lately - like this post from Rob Neyer - regarding realignment or changing the schedule around, specifically focused on the AL East. The idea is that it's unfair to the Orioles and Blue Jays to have to be... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364843&src=rss 2010-03-11T15:00:25 Meet the Mets The Braves beat the Mets in 10 innings yesterday as Jesus Sucre hit a walkoff home run/single. What you should know: Chris Carter continues to make a strong push for Mike Jacobs' spot with another home run; Carter is now n... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364842&src=rss 2010-03-11T14:36:56 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364760&src=rss 2010-03-11T14:05:35 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364837&src=rss 2010-03-11T14:00:43 If you are a Red Sox fan, how could you not feel giddy about the report from SI.com's Jon Heyman that the Red Sox and Josh Beckett are nearing an agreement for a contract extension? Whether it is a three-year deal similar to what Roy Halladay received from Philadelphia or a five-year contract with injury protection provisions for the Red Sox, the bottom line is that one of baseball's best post-season pitchers will remain in Boston for... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365140&src=rss 2010-03-11T13:38:26 The New York Mets held a conference call at 12:30PM this afternoon regarding Jose Reyes. Omar Minaya was on that call. Here is some of what was said courtesy of Matthew Cerrone of Mets Blog. The Mets issued a statement today to update Jose Reyes condition. The statement said that Jose Reyes does have hypothyroidism. Jose Reyes and his representatives have been informed of the results by the Mets physicians. The current treatment plan is call... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365209&src=rss 2010-03-11T13:25:00 Making the Team Meter for the Atlanta Braves hitters for week 3 of spring training shows us what the hitters have done the first two weeks of spring games. Go here for week 2 of the hitters MTM. I'll be taking some people off the list this week. I've removed http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364723&src=rss 2010-03-11T13:22:43 Here are the lineups for todays game that actually just started, I am a little late with it. The game is at Tradition Field and on SNY. The big story of the day though is once again the Mets having problems with injury or illness. Jose Reyes it turns out does have hypothyroidism, I will get into that later as they held a conference call, Omar Minaya did more specifically. Mets Lineup: Angel Pagan(CF) Luis Castillo(2B)... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365210&src=rss 2010-03-11T13:10:00 While there was plenty of news from the game yesterday, the biggest discussion point probably happened before the first pitch was ever thrown.Albert Pujols and Matt Holliday were both scratched from yesterday's game against the Nationals.  Pujols's back still isn't... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364754&src=rss 2010-03-11T13:06:35 Former Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365105&src=rss 2010-03-11T12:29:00 Here's the 2010 promotion date schedule for the Yankees (hat-tip to New Stadium Insider): April 4/15 vs. Angels - 27-Time World Champions Commemorative Cap Night H&... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365161&src=rss 2010-03-11T12:12:00 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365072&src=rss 2010-03-11T12:08:00 Donny Baseball may succeed Torre in 2012. Two DSL Yanks Suspended For Steroids Today, with the Yankees in Lakeland to face the Tigers, Damon spoke much more kindly about his former team. Here's the quotes from http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364978&src=rss 2010-03-11T12:06:00 Writer/editor/Yankee fan extraordinaire Cecilia Tan of http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365024&src=rss 2010-03-11T12:03:00 More photos » ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364659&src=rss 2010-03-11T12:00:18 Drafting Todd Helton in 2010 will not be a good move for ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365039&src=rss 2010-03-11T11:51:00 Standings: Andrew - 7 Caleb - 5 Preserve Jon - 3 Joseph - 2 8008 WFC's - 2 Utility Derek - 2 Mike The Mac Guy - 1 Jstocksazag12 - 1 Roy - 1 cnovick21 - 1 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364924&src=rss 2010-03-11T11:46:00 Today's Spring Training game between the Astros and Nationals has been rained out. McTaggart says that Oswalt will throw BP in Kissimmee in order to get work in because of said rain out. In other, who-knows-if-it's-related news, Felipe Paulino will start Saturday's game at St. Lo... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365207&src=rss 2010-03-11T11:42:00 OK, Torii Hunter said something really stupid. Something unacceptable, something indefensible, something he now must live with. He should have chosen his words more carefully, and judging from his subsequent comments to an Angels-sponsored blog, he knows it.But let’s not miss the point.The point is that baseball, despite a slight uptick from 2007 to ‘08, is still not attracting enough http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365200&src=rss 2010-03-11T11:36:00 The ailments experienced by Albert Pujols (back) and Matt Holliday (rib cage) aren’t a big deal, per se. (Let’s hope not, anyway). But shortstop Brendan Ryan was also a non-starter at the outset of camp as he rehabbed from wrist surgery.Bernie's Five Minutes http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365201&src=rss 2010-03-11T11:34:00 From George A. King III: According to sources, the Yankees remain the favorites to sign Cuban shortstop Adeinis Hechavarria. However, they have company in chasing the 21-year-old who defected from Cuba last year. “There are five teams that are interested,’’ a source said. The Yankees have long been the favorites to land Hechavarria for t... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364969&src=rss 2010-03-11T11:30:00 We're hoping to dodge the rain today. There's bad weather all over the state, though right now it seems to be getting a little better here in Jupiter. Here's hoping.Obviously, You're Not A Golfer http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365202&src=rss 2010-03-11T11:27:00 Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer has garnered much attention in recent months for advising Mark McGwire, but he no longer works with Major League Baseball or the Phillies.Philadelphia EnquirerThe man behind the Mark McGwire media plan has lost a couple of high-profile gigs.The Cardinal Nation Blog http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365203&src=rss 2010-03-11T11:26:00 Adam Rubin is reporting that the Mets have signed Mike O'Connor to a minor leagu... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364930&src=rss 2010-03-11T11:18:00 As a follow up to the radical realignment post this morning, I wanted to compare Major League Baseball to the NFL and NBA over the last 10 years. Since the year 2000, here are all the teams that have competed for an NBA Championship: Los Angeles Lakers (Five times), San Antonio Spurs (Three times), Detroit Pistons (Twice), [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365217&src=rss 2010-03-11T11:15:30 bit.ly test. Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blogThis is a test. Do not lick Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blog This is a test. Do not lick http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365134&src=rss 2010-03-11T11:07:53 More photos » ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364588&src=rss 2010-03-11T11:00:21 Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blogAnd down it goes… Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blog And down it goes… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365135&src=rss 2010-03-11T11:00:09 The New England Patriots have re-signed running back Kevin Faulk to a one year contract carries a $1 million salary with another $1 million in incentives and Faulk also gets a $1 million signing bonus to stay for his 12th season in Foxboro. Faulk has been in Foxboro so long, he came in under [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365115&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:57:40 Jorge Ebro reports that the Rays have signed 1B/OF Leslie Anderson to a 4-year, $3.75 million deal. Anderson, 27, a Cuban defector, tried out for 9 teams in February. Two of the scouts left the tryout “unimpressed” which likely kept the Rays in the bidding. From Cuban Ball Players: Leslie Anderson has been the best hitter for [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365106&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:57:34 You’ve looked in the mirror and found that your squad holds less value than a Barbara Streisand CD at an NRA convention. Now what? Rejoice and rebuild; you’re free from the shackles of trying to compete for a title. The BSU rebuild plan can get you into title contention within a year. Auction day will be stars and scrubs to the nth degree, which means that prior to The Big Day, you need to be thinking about only two types of players -- elite talent you can flip during the season, and c... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365208&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:54:31 As you know, the Dodgers are in Taiwan for an exhibition series. So, Tommy decided to share some old pics on twitter from the time they visit the country in 1993. Here they are below. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365107&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:54:00 Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz has a bit part in a Tosh.0 video in which the host talks to the Phillies fan’s daughter who threw the ball back last year and made national headlines.Tosh.0 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365116&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:53:52 Today’s ST Observations: -the Rotoworld report that Jose Reyes might miss the opening day game brings back the fragility of this guy from last year. Is it my imagination, or is there any chance that Jose is just a lttle bit of a woosie? God forbid I throw that out here, but after observing him in the clubhouse and on the field these past four spring trainings, he sure is one pampered young man. (... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365177&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:53:00 Breaking down the latest thoughts on the game's top 16 outfield prospects. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364654&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:50:42 CSN New England baseball analyst Lou Merloni sat down with his good friend and former teammate Nomar Garciparra who announced his retirement from baseball on Wednesday.Part 1: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365117&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:48:17 A few links to check out:1. Phillies Nation projects the team WAR for the 2010 New York Yankees (and yeah, they are better than they were last season).2. Fangraphs looks at the American League's top 50 prospec [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365259&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:46:19 A look into my home league draft. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364580&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:40:00 From the AP: On his first day as Dodgers interim manager, hitting coach Don Mattingly said yesterday that the team has made overtures about him eventually becoming Joe Torre's permanent replacement. With Torre en route to Taiwan to manage a Dodgers split squad for three exhibition games, Mattingly is in charge of the team in Arizona and will... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364874&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:35:00 Brendan Ryan has a target date for his 2010 Grapefruit League debut, and it's sooner than previously expected.Cardinals Official Site http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365013&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:32:00 With most of the regulars out of the Cardinals’ lineup today against Florida righthander Josh Johnson, the most intriguing aspect of the game may be the relief appearance of lefthander Jaime Garcia, who worked three scoreless innings in his debut and will follow Kyle Lohse today.Cardinal Beat http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365014&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:31:00 I want to talk about two people: Kevin Kelley and Mark Cuban.The Hardball Times http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365204&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:31:00 Mark Cuban, an open-minded high school football coach, and the future of baseball analytics. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364655&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:30:37 The NHL showed once again that it lacks testicular fortitude, as it al... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364840&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:30:00 John Fay Twitter - MilesJohn Fay Twitter - Yarbrough http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365015&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:30:00 St. Louis Cardinals lefty specialist Trever Miller will begin this season with a 0-0 record — something he’s quite familiar with — and a chance to take a run at his major-league record everyone knows about and another that has only just been unearthed.Birdland http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365016&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:29:00 Lineups for this afternoon's game. Cardinals are the visitors at Roger Dean Stadium.Obviously, You're Not A GolferFresh from his two-hit debut in Grapefruit League play, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder/bat Allen Craig gets another start in place of Albert Pujols. Craig inches up the lineup too, hitting fifth and starting at first base. Craig missed the first week of games with a quad injury, but http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365017&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:28:00 When the Jupiter A/V club was in full effect for a few weeks down here at Roger Dean Stadium, you saw the opening salvos of a much larger project for shutterbug Chris Lee. The Post-Dispatch’s uber-photog, armed with one fewer camera than James Cameron apparently (alas, no 3-D; something to aspire to for 2011), shot as many different drills, batting practices and bullpens as two weeks for http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365018&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:27:00 Manager Manny Acta said LaPorta and Branyan would make their Cactus League debuts Wednesday. LaPorta started at first and played three innings in a 10-5 victory over San Diego, but Branyan is still in dry dock.Cleveland Plain Dealer http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365019&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:26:00 Yesterday Shelby Miller struck Chris Duncan out, and while I didn't see it (or even hear about it live) I am taking as a matter of faith the fact that it was awesome. With Miller a few years from a long-term stay at Major League camp things have been a little dry, prospect-wise; there is the kind of enjoyment one gets from watching Stephen Strasburg pitch as a National for the first time, and http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365205&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:26:00 JT has a detailed breakdown of how wOBA works. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364656&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:20:32 I wrote a post about what the Nationals should do with Stephen Strasburg on Gather.com.  http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365220&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:19:00 The Marlins' projected Opening Day lineup:1. Chris Coghlan, LF2. Gaby Sanchez, 1B3. Hanley Ramirez, SS4. Jorge Cantu, 3B5. Dan Uggla, 2B6. John Baker, C7. Cody Ross, RF8. Cameron Maybin, CFLogan Morrison still has a shot to beat out Sanchez for the first base job, and we wouldn't be surprised if he does. The Marlins have shown a reluctance to give Sanchez the job in the past. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365260&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:17:37 1:31, Top of the second, Red Sox 3, Mets 0 John Lackey had an easy inning, going 1-2-3 on the Mets, but Mike Pelfrey wasn't so lucky (or good). In the first inning, the Sox scored three runs, their first... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365096&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:12:09 New toon Thursdays with TUCK! brand toons Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364657&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:10:20 Some blowhard says it's time for the Twins to think about trading Joe Mauer: If negotiations on a new deal continue to lag, the Twins might be forced to consider trading the hometown hero rather than risk losing him as a free agent. Hey, dudes who run the Twins, the Yankees are on line 3! And also, you ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365237&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:10:00 Yesterday at City of Palms Park, the Boston Red Sox fell to the their AL East foes, the Tampa Bay Rays, 8-6 in Grapefruit League action. Minor leaguer Adam Mills was roughed up for six runs in an inning to take the loss. Jon Lester started for the Red Sox and allowed an unearned run on [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365118&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:05:24 The Dodgers have one win in five spring training games, which is only ahead of Washington Nationals (0-8). So Surprise (Stadium), and bring on the lowly (4-2) Royals! James McDonald looks to rebound from a shaky start against the White Sox last week, and he faces Gil "Man of La" Meche. Also scheduled to appear for the Dodgers today are Russ Ortiz, Ramon Toncoso, Travis Schlichting and Javy Guerra and lefty Armando Zerpa. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365121&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:05:00 I am presently speechless. Other sources will give you much better news recaps, but right now my brain has frozen. Rest up to 8 weeks? What? Unfortunately looking forward to the apology from Amazin’ Avenue on Opening Day when the SS isn’t wearing #7. I still hope you guys turn out Continue reading Reyes out up to 8 weeks???! Related posts: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365165&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:03:10 Another Post Courtesy of the Wall Street Journal - I kid Rupert Murdoch a lot when we see each other at the Friar's Club but his rag does supply an endless assortment of crap for my blog. The Wall Street Journal has a daily cartoon called Pepper and Salt that I really, really don't like. Apparently, rich Wall Street scumbags have their own unique form of humor that is not funny. Here's today's cartoon. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365041&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:03:00 Let me preface this by saying I don’t think I would vote for Nomar Garciaparra for the Hall of Fame. I realize that his position, shortstop, changes the dynamic of the vote, but his days at the position pretty much ended in 2004 when he was traded to Chicago. When we debated the 2010 Hall of [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365176&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:00:38 On March 10, 2009, the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic squad lost its second game to the unheralded Netherlands, knocking the Dominicans out of the tournament. But all is not lost for the DR, as this week Richard looks back at the best pitchers to come from the country. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364658&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:00:32 Charlie Riedel - AP ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364585&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:00:28 Updated 3/11 12:50 pm Reyes Will Be Okay, But Needs To Completely Shut It Down For A Few Weeks… Test results to determine the extent of Jose Reyes’s hyperthyroidism confirm that his levels are still too high for physical activity, according to a release by the Mets. Doctors have told him to rest and make changes to his [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365129&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:00:27 The Yankees will officially announce the hiring of former Padres’ general manager Kevin Towers next Tuesday, where he’ll be introduced as a special assistant to GM Brian Cashman. We first learned of the hire back in January, but at least now we know it’ll be absolutely official. Towers will be sort of a roving scout, [...] Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blog http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365136&src=rss 2010-03-11T10:00:08 Nails: A woman who briefly worked for L... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365178&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:59:00 This a few days old, but it needed to be included. In a 60 Seconds interview with the Palm Beach Post, Burke Badenhop tells about his hobby as a movie screen writer. I will grab one question and answer, but read the whole thing. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364582&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:58:05   It’s stupid, idiotic, short-sighted, desperate, mind numbing, ridiculous, insane, moronic, and unconscionable and the sad fact is he might just happen, unless somebody in the front office puts his big boy pants on and stops Gangsta’ Jerry from sacraficing a twenty year old, who most experts project as a top of the line starter, to save [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365215&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:55:54 In some subway stations the token booth clerks now wear red jackets and just answer questions. I haven’t run into any of these clerks yet–fortunately, my man Rob on 238th street still sells me a metro card–but my cousin did the other day on 23rd and Broadway. My cousin sees a guy comes up to the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365069&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:54:40 Here is the Mets line-up against the Red Sox today. The weather forecast isn't promising, and there is a good chance of thunderstorms. Pagan, cf Castillo, 2b Wright, 3b Jacobs, 1b Bay, lf Catalanotto, dh Francoeur, rf Cora, ss Coste, c http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364806&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:43:00 And now we’ve come to the last post in this series.  For it, we’re going to look at fellow 2008 draftee Isaac Galloway.  Like Kyle Skipworth, he was considered a first round talent, but fell in the draft due to signability issues.  It looked like the Marlins had a steal on their hands when they [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365219&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:42:02 2010 First Base Rankings.    The following rankings are based on 5 x 5 rotisserie scoring.    1- Albert Pujols 2- Prince Fielder 3- http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365141&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:40:14 This is about like all of the projections trying to predict the Marlins seasons, it comes up with a losing season.  Granted there are some who predict they will break even.  However, back to the good prof's predictions. The Amazin' Mets will come in third in the NL East, according to  http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364583&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:38:36 One of the things I wanted to do this year is to donate to a Yankee-affiliated charity. By Yankee-affiliated charity I mean one of the player's official foundations, or maybe even the Yankee Universe fund. I'm going to tie the size of the donation into a statistical achievement for the player whose charity I pick. Or a team stat if I go with the Yankees Univers... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365114&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:34:00 While liquid sunshine continues to wreak havoc with spring training schedules, there’s no better alternative than writing about baseball. These are the latest tidbits from the camps around the Grapefruit League: Andruw Jones, signed for only $500,000 by the Chicago White Sox, might turn out to be the best free-agent acquisition of the winter. Once the only [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365182&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:33:16 Good find yesterday via http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364767&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:30:00 From the AP via ESPN (hat-tip to Was Watching):Four Dominican Summer League players, including a pair of New York Yankees prospects, have been suspended for the first 50 games of the season following positive tests for steroids under baseball's minor league drug program. Yankees pitcher Israel Tolentino ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364875&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:30:00 PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Though he sat in the dugout sipping periodically from a cup of Dunkin' Donuts coffee, caffeine addict Jason Bay said that he wasn't there to talk about his health, about the offseason, about Boston's failed... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365097&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:25:45 Yeah, it’s only for ten days, but still…. The Fay reports: Reds bringing in Larkin to work camp for 10 days. Supposed to arrive today. We’ve been stumping for some time for the Reds to bring Larkin back into the fold (we even have a category devoted to it). Next step: hire Barry Larkin to manage this [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365084&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:20:39 This is from 2003. I'm on an extended business trip, so I'm putting up some of my fav older posts while I'm gone. Please keep comments coming as I'm gonna depend on you for what's REALLY going on, and I'll... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364946&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:20:00 My review of the latest edition of At Bat for the iPhone. Verdict: still worth the money, not a huge upgrade over last year. Feedback? Write a comment, or e-mail the author at shawn(AT)squawkingbaseball.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365143&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:12:36 FSFL spring training report 3/10 I don't think Gaby Sanchez or Logan Morrison is trying to win a bench spot. And I'm pretty darn sure, Logan isn't going to be given the Robert Andino Memorial spot on the bench. If they Marlins do that, they are really screwing up. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364584&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:11:15 In 2010, the shortstop position is ugly, ugly, ugly. After the top five, you’ll experience a big thud with the fall off. So if you don’t get one of the big ones, feel free to wait until the mid to later rounds to get your SS. You’ll have to make the call whether it’s worth it to grab one early. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365145&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:08:16 (Ed. Note: This post was all set to go up on Wednesday. And then Milton, in one of the most appropriately-timed tantrums of all time, decided to throw the good people of Chicago under the bus AGAIN. Thanks, Milton, for being the rule that proves that there is absolutely nothing exceptional about [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364966&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:07:51 (Ed. Note: This post was all set to go up on Wednesday. And then Milton, in one of the most appropriately-timed tantrums of all time, decided to throw the good people of Chicago under the bus AGAIN. Thanks, Milton, for being the rule that proves that there is absolutely nothing exceptional about [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365159&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:07:51 Spring Training Game Seven: Cubs (3-3) vs. Padres (1-5) Game Time - 2:05pm CST Coverage - TV: None - Radio: XM Radio Channel 185 (Padres feed) Location - Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria Carlos Silva (0-1, 27.00/3.50) vs. Jon Garland (0-0, 4.50/1.00) The Cubs begin a stretch this afternoon of six games in four days. Half of the Cubs roster, without Lou Piniella, will leave for Las Vegas this afternoon for two split-squad game... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365124&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:05:00 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365146&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:00:23 Brian Barden (Marlins) started at shortstop and batted second. 2-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs) and one run.Hector Luna (Marlins) entered late in the game at second base and batted fourth. 0-for-1 at the plate.Marlins beat Astros 16-4Jolbert Cabrera (Mets) started in right field and batted eighth. 0-for-4 with one strikeout.Joe Thurston (Braves) entered late in the game at third base and http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365020&src=rss 2010-03-11T09:00:00 I  have to watch these videos as I’ve heard they are very good, unfortunately at work they are filtered out so it you have the capability here are the check out the Jeff Wilpon Video Blog #1  and #2 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365043&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:59:52 Hawaiian infielder Keoni DeRenne holds the York Revolution record for career hits (357), runs (197), at-bats (1293), doubles (71), stolen bases (47), and walks (160), according to the York Daily Record. [Link] In 10 minor league seasons, including time in the Braves,Yankees, Diamondbacks, and Red Sox organizations, he he’s a .268/.346/.358 hitter, reaching as high as Triple-A with Arizona in 2004 and 2005, and Boston in 2006. He’s spent the last three seasons in nearby York of the indepen... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364712&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:59:26 The directive Yucatan Lions announced the hiring of its fourth imported. Also returns with the long-haired Mexican catcher Hector Castaneda.This is the D'Angelo Jimenez, a switch-hitter 32 years native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, was chosen from among a long list manager Lino Rivera, who along with Luis Matos, Venezuela's Willie Romero and pitcher Jose Vargas, make up the quartet of http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364785&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:56:00 I’m getting a kick out of these..they are fun without being jerky. Mets Police main page If you’d prefer to read the Mets Police in a reader or via email click here. It’s free and easy. You can also subscribe to the comments here. Related posts:Fred Wilpon: Offseason was “torture” Dolan over Wilpon? Not for me “Jeff Wilpon’s” video Continue reading http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364979&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:52:27 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365035&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:51:46 Minor roster trimming. Of note : Logan Kensing, Derek Norris, Jerry Owens were "sent down". None were playing at this point. In "name" news, both Estes and Guardado are gone. Really the only thing this shows you is how much Riggleman loves having Villone around. Villone has been worse than Guardado (though both were terrible) bot... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364907&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:50:00 The Sox beat the rain and got a workout in at City of Palms Park. A few updates for you: * Jason Varitek took part in defensive drills and then a long session of batting practice. He is tentatively listed... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365098&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:48:55 Surprising news from Dejan Kovacevic today: Ramon Vazquez thinks he might be gone from the Pirates once the regular season begins. I think it's safe to say that most of us assumed Vazquez would make the team due to his $2 M salary this year, and that the only way to avoid Vazquez taking up a bench spot would be if another team t... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365053&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:48:11 In Chalk Talk today we are going to look at the Tampa Bay Rays and what we can expect from them in 2010. Just two years ago the Rays were in the World Series and last year they did not make the playoffs. There is a lot of hope for the 2010 Rays as they hope to make the playoffs again. The pitching staff is good, but there biggest problem is they need to be more consistent if the Rays are going to get into the playoffs. David Price who is young as far as major league experience goe... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364993&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:47:00 Ever have days where you feel like this guy? First, I attempted to make a turkey sandwich to bring to work but I got bum rushed by our two cats and it cost me two slices of roast turkey to thwart the attack. Then when I get to the Chambers St Subway station, I realize [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365044&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:43:51 Good to see JJ on the hill today, so what is everyone thinking 2 innings or do you think they just have a pitch count on him today http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364962&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:43:03 Ex-Mets: The Texas Rangers signed ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364985&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:39:00 Every so often we see an organization get stuck looking to fill one position for an extended period of time. The Red Sox have been searching for a shortstop ever since they traded away Nomar Garciaparra, and the Twins are still trying to find a solid third baseman to replace Corey Koskie. For a while [...] Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blog http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364933&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:30:21 Every so often we see an organization get stuck looking to fill one position for an extended period of time. The Red Sox have been searching for a shortstop ever since they traded away Nomar Garciaparra, and the Twins are still trying to find a solid third baseman to replace Corey Koskie. For a while [...] Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blog http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365137&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:30:21 According to Adam Rubin, of the Daily News, Jerry Manuel  does in fact intend to use Jenrry Mejia in short relief appearances. First, Mr. Rubin’s quote, than my outrage. Look for Manuel to get his way with Jenrry Mejia, at least as far as working the 20-year-old righthander as a reliever from this point forward in [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364931&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:26:25 Zabar’s started small… And now rules most of the block. It was the Upper West Side food store, along with Fairway, when I was a kid. My old man would send me there for a beef salami and a seeded rye…”Sliced.” I don’t go too often anymore. It is crowded, it is expensive, but it also is what [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364905&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:23:42 Nomar Nomar Garciaparra retired yesterday and he retired as a member of the Boston Red Sox. That's great - now he can go into the Hall of Fame wearing a Red Sox cap.What you don't think Nomar deserves induction? Well let me tell you - if they let in Joe Gordon then Normar is a sure thing! I'm only half-joking about that Hall of Fame bit. People say that know a... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364761&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:22:00 Merlin Jay Olsen (born September 15, 1940, died March 10, 2010) was a former American football player in the Na... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364986&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:18:00 Watch this video of a Cuban baseball fight and you could see a place where Jose Offerman would fit right in.   http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364968&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:11:35 The Detroit Tigers are in Clearwater to face the Philadelphia Phillies in Grapefruit League action. Joe Blanton will continue to work on his grip as he prepares for the 2010 campaign. After struggling in his last start, Blanton changed his... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364982&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:03:58 Someone stepped up and volunteered to the commissioner of a fifth RAB Fantasy Baseball League, but instead of telling you to sign up now, I’m just letting you know that I plan on posting the league info at 10pm ET tonight. Lots of people said they didn’t have a chance to sign up for the [...] Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blog http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364872&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:00:38 Someone stepped up and volunteered to the commissioner of a fifth RAB Fantasy Baseball League, but instead of telling you to sign up now, I’m just letting you know that I plan on posting the league info at 10pm ET tonight. Lots of people said they didn’t have a chance to sign up for the [...] Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blog http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365138&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:00:38 Right-handed relief prospect, Mark Melancon, previously hailed as Mariano Rivera’s successor because of his live heater and hard curve, tossed 16 1/3 innings last season posting a 3.86 ERA. A closer look at his numbers indicates a much weaker performance than his ERA suggests, however, as Melancon walked 5.51 batters per nine and only struck [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365060&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:00:36 All spring you keep hearing how the Mets brass wants Jonathan Niese to grab the fifth spot. If he doesn’t, then Fernando Nieve very likely would be the next choice. Even Japanese import Hisanori Takahashi is talked about in the five hole. The ironic part is the best of them all, Nelson Figueroa, doesn’t seem [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364984&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:00:13 If you're in the market for some ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364867&src=rss 2010-03-11T08:00:00 “The Mets’ first goal is to win games at the MLB level, and if the staff decides that Mejia is decidedly better than the final guys competing for bullpen spots like Kiko Calero and Clint Everts, then Mejia should break camp with the team,” Hyde tells SNY’s Ted Berg. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364827&src=rss 2010-03-11T07:57:20 Dodgers arrived at Taiwan. James Loney and company are looking good. Well Joe Torre looks tired :) Photo captions: Taiwan Arrival 1 The Los Angeles Dodgers, including Manager Joe Torre, Pitcher Hong-Chih Kuo and infielders James Loney and Chin-lung Hu, address the crowd at their welcoming press conference in Taiwan. Photo credit: Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers Taiwan Arrival 2 James Loney addresses the crowd at the Dodgers’ welcoming press conf... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365025&src=rss 2010-03-11T07:55:00 The name doesnt sound familar. He is pitcher that latched on to the Mets who is trying to stay with the organization. Over at the NY Times they have the latest on the 27 year old from Austrailia that has not pitched in the big leagues in over 2 years. There are drugs he can take to combat it but it cause him rampant insomnia. “I don’t know much about the long-term effects of it,” he said, “I just know what I didn’t like about it. It’s just staying... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364702&src=rss 2010-03-11T07:52:00 Grading an NFL prospect is not perfect science as we have seen through the years. How many first round players have been busts? Quite a few over the years. How many players were considered low round draft picks that became stars? Quite a few as well. Tim Tebow has probably took more heat for a prospect that has never thrown a pass in the NFL. Now here comes the Wonderlic test which measures an individual's learning and problem-solving abilities. According to reports he only scored 22 out of 5... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364994&src=rss 2010-03-11T07:51:00 Clay Buchholz made his Comedy Central debut last night, appearing on the Tosh.0 show. You can view the clip on the show's web site. It's under "Web Redemption" on the left side of the page. Buchholz portrays � of course... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364917&src=rss 2010-03-11T07:50:50 This according to Baseball Prospectus’ Russell Carleton (formerly known as Pizza Cutter). I’ll break down his take (BP Premium subscribers only, I believe, though I think I have fantasy access and still got to read everything) bit by bit, starting with this: The Marlins outplayed their Pythagorean projection by about 5 games, winning 87 rather than [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365045&src=rss 2010-03-11T07:44:12 1901 Baltimore manager John McGraw signs Tokohoma, a Cherokee Indian. Tokohoma turns out to be really a black second baseman named Charlie Grant. 1933 During an exhibition game in L.A., a significant earthquake sends the Cubs and Giants scurrying to second base until the tremors stop. 1933 After a six year absence, Rogers Hornsby returns to the Cardinals as a player. The 'Rajah' was fired as the Cubs' manager last August. 1953 Braves' owner Lou Perini propo... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365046&src=rss 2010-03-11T07:41:00 Jenrry Mejia: RHP (NYM): With p... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364987&src=rss 2010-03-11T07:34:00 On the clock today is the San Diego Chargers and what is next for them and their fans. It seems every year we talk about the San Diego Chargers and how good they are only to disappoint us and their fans in the playoffs. The Chargers during the regular season seem to always play well, but struggle when playoff time gets here. Let's see where they need some help. On offense Phillip Rivers has proven to be one of the best in the NFL. The Chargers decided to cut ties with LaDainian Tomlinson so i... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364995&src=rss 2010-03-11T07:33:00 Jon Heyman of SI.com believes the Red Sox and RHP Josh Beckett are making progress in talks about a contract extension. According to Heyman, ‘The deal may take a few weeks to finalize, but baseball people believe it will get done.” …from what i can gather, though he could probably get more on the open market at [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364828&src=rss 2010-03-11T07:31:53 Earlier this week, ESPN patted itself on the back for securing an interview with former Chicago Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley, and getting him to say all the things that they knew he would say. Chicago sucks. Cubs fans are racist. I’m going to rise above it all and dominate this year. We’d heard it all before, and with growing [...] Related posts: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365026&src=rss 2010-03-11T07:29:04 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364988&src=rss 2010-03-11T07:26:00 From Bill Conlin of the Philadelphia Daily News: Placido Polanco . . . Jimmy Rollins . . . Chase Utley . . . Ryan Howard . . . Say hello to what is potentially the greatest all-around infield of a modern era that began in 1947 when Jack Roosevelt Robinson kicked down the door that had [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364839&src=rss 2010-03-11T07:21:40 Here are two more images of 2010 promotional items.  How about that scarf!  It is lacking in one of the Mets traditional colors (black).  How dare they issue something that is blue and orange?! It looks cool.  I’m not nuts about the casino logo but that’s the price you pay, and I wish it were longer Continue reading Giveaways: Mets scarf and Mets ski cap Related posts: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364883&src=rss 2010-03-11T07:17:55 Two weeks, actually, since I was gone much of last week. Here are recent transactions involving former Minnesota Twins players. Baltimore signs Armando Gabino. Mets agreed to terms with Jason Pridie on a one-year contract. Oakland agrees to terms with Steve Tolleson on a one-year contract. Pittsburgh agrees to terms with Garrett Jones on a one-year contract. San Diego signs Eric [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364909&src=rss 2010-03-11T07:17:41 Nate Ravitz and Matthew Berry discuss some undervalued players this year, the young Orioles' pitching staff, and ideas for the Man's League. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364936&src=rss 2010-03-11T07:10:39 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364937&src=rss 2010-03-11T07:10:00 How much better is Tim Lincecum than the rest of the starting pitchers in the National League when it comes to Fantasy value? Our Al Melchior shares his NL pitching tiers using both projected ERA and K/9 rates as barometers. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364938&src=rss 2010-03-11T07:10:00 Slowly but surely, Topps has been releasing pics from their upcoming National Chicle Baseball set. So far it's looking like it will be filled with some incredible artwork. Per the Card Junk blog, we see even more great drawings. In fact, he points to a Russell Martin piece made by artist Dave Hobrecht. See it below. Heck, buy the original direct from the artist on http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364861&src=rss 2010-03-11T07:05:00 Yesterday, Joe Maddon indicated that Ben Zobrist will likely start the season platooning in both right field and at second base. Let’s take a look at what that means for the rest of the players competing for roster spots and playing time… Notes on the 25-man roster projection… If Gabe Kapler is on the opening day roster… RIGHT [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364860&src=rss 2010-03-11T07:00:32 ...he’s still just 19 years old… he’s a big kid, though… i watched him closely in Spring Training… it looked to me like he just needs to get more comfortable with his body, and with what he’s capable of… i talked with people in the organization about him, and they’re still very bullish on pena, [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364829&src=rss 2010-03-11T06:51:53 This update is powered by a classic Buddy Hackett joke (sorry for the video quality): Nick Johnson, pull power hitter?: As a lefthanded hitter he’s always had a lot more Tony Gwynn in him than Ken Griffey Jr. He’s not exactly a slap hitter, but Johnson has made a career of hitting the ball to all fields, [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364826&src=rss 2010-03-11T06:47:59 The Northwest Herald has a piece about 2009 13th-round pick Jake Goebbert: Goebbert: “It’s a struggle, especially when you’re used to getting at least one hit a game. You just have to deal with the bumps and bruises of pro ball the best that you can... ...It taught me a lot. Each month, I feel like I made progress. I learned a lot about the weaknesses in my swing an... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364694&src=rss 2010-03-11T06:41:00 Zach Levine's article on the Astros' search for 15 more wins. I'm not even going to pull anything, just read it. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364695&src=rss 2010-03-11T06:38:00 It might be hard to believe for some younger fans, but there was a time when the Yankees didn’t have Mariano Rivera around to close things out in the ninth. Righty Steve Farr saved 78 games in three years as the Yanks’ closer, but the 36-year-old was allowed to walk as a free agent following [...] Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blog http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364873&src=rss 2010-03-11T06:35:28 It might be hard to believe for some younger fans, but there was a time when the Yankees didn’t have Mariano Rivera around to close things out in the ninth. Righty Steve Farr saved 78 games in three years as the Yanks’ closer, but the 36-year-old was allowed to walk as a free agent following [...] Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blog http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365139&src=rss 2010-03-11T06:35:28 From @DodgertownUSA: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364868&src=rss 2010-03-11T06:35:00 Kudos to Kevin Kernan of the NY Post for calling out “Nook Laloosh” Chamberlain for his usual clichéd analysis of his pitching. Part of me feels bad for Chamberlain. Yes, I think he still should lose some more weight and doesn’t repeat his mechanics, but the Yankees have created an environment of excuses for the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364773&src=rss 2010-03-11T06:30:03 Yesterday, in a loss to the Braves at Disney World, Mets 1B Chris Carter hit a home run in his first at bat, following two ninth-inning home runs the game before. Carter had two hits yesterday, and is batting .625 in eight at bats with eight RBI. …like i said yesterday, i still believe that final bench [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364830&src=rss 2010-03-11T06:12:47 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364425&src=rss 2010-03-11T06:11:46 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364941&src=rss 2010-03-11T06:00:24 Here are a few quick items on the morning: Joba Chamberlain has been encouraged by the Yankees’ staff to practice pitching in on righties this spring. Though Joba had a bad outing yesterday, Phil Hughes did not, tossing 2 2/3 innings (3 H, 1 R, 1 HR, 0 BB, 2 K). Marc Hulet says Jesus Montero, Austin Romine, [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364819&src=rss 2010-03-11T06:00:19 Together forever: Ki... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364727&src=rss 2010-03-11T06:00:00 One of the things I liked about Fake New Yankee Stadium last year were the pretty colored flags on top of the stadium.   If only the Mets could do something like that… …oh wait, we had that at Shea for all the years I was there and there were 30+ of those years. It’s a minor Continue reading I’d like to see standings flags on top of Citi Field ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364756&src=rss 2010-03-11T05:47:44 Joe Blanton looks to rebound http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364639&src=rss 2010-03-11T05:47:00 The Mets will play the Red Sox today at 1 pm in Tradition Field. The game will air live on SNY. Here is today’s batting order: 1. CF Angel Pagan 2. 2B Luis Castillo 3. 3B David Wright 4. 1B Mike Jacobs 5. LF Jason Bay 6. DH Frank Catalanotto 7. RF Jeff Francoeur 8. SD Alex Cora 9. C Chris Coste Here is the Red [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364831&src=rss 2010-03-11T05:41:57 The GBT – The Good, The Bad and The Telling sandwich, where The Bad is nice and lean and the The Telling is ripe. THE GOOD: Offense. 5 different players had 2 hits yesterday including Jason Bartlett, BJ Upton and Kelly Shoppach…David Price. Price was solid prior to being removed even though he ended up being [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364724&src=rss 2010-03-11T05:35:24 Last week, you made predictions about how many games the Twins will win in 2010. Just for the heck of it, let's check that out again. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. And since we're all in a good mood, how about this [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364765&src=rss 2010-03-11T05:34:30 Paw Prints is our daily look at the happenings for the UConn Huskies football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball teams as well as some of the other sports. We will do our best to bring you the links from all of the media that covers the Huskies on a daily basis.UConn Women’s Basketball links Rizzotti, Auriemma [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364725&src=rss 2010-03-11T05:30:28 As all Mets fans are anxiously waiting for the prognosis for the treatment of Jose Reyes later today, we should all sit back and be thankful for what the Mets have done in this situation. The Mets are being extra cautious as they should be. The communication gap was more a case of Reyes not understanding [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364732&src=rss 2010-03-11T05:29:20 I was able to dig up some old footage of Derek Bell getting pranked by his Toronto Blue Jays team mates.  I apologize for the sound quality, it is best to keep the volume at a relatively low level for this clip. If you can’t make it out because of the substandard audio, it is fan [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364766&src=rss 2010-03-11T05:24:20 Introducing: The View From Your Seat (Talking Chop) I'm curious to know what people think of this. Here are two examples so far. The gist, if you couldn't tell, is that readers of the site... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364365&src=rss 2010-03-11T05:14:30 One of the reasons I believe the Cincinnati Reds will be World Series contenders in 2012 is because of their young talent. Players like Todd Frazier, Yonder Alonso, Chris Heisey, Joey Votto, Edinson Volquez, and Johnny Cueto should all be ready to take the Reds back to the promise land by then. The Reds have done [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364701&src=rss 2010-03-11T05:12:04 …this most recent one with Jose Reyes, and his thyroid, i don’t know, it just seems like everyone jumped the gun… what concerns me is, a) given Carlos Beltran’s initial reaction to his knee situation, and reyes’s reaction to this, and how these things play out in the media, will this [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364832&src=rss 2010-03-11T05:11:17 Moyer pitches well in "B" game Cole Hamels retired the first nine Toronto Blue Jays batters he faced, and then he gave up a solo home run. But it was a strong outing for Hamels nonetheless as the lefty struck out three batters in 3.2 innings pitched. He walked two batters ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364640&src=rss 2010-03-11T05:10:00 Player who will make me punch the screen when he gets drafted in front of me: Adam Lind Adam Lind is the only Blue Jay I want on my roster and gets this spot by default. This Blue Jays team could make a run at 110 losses. Between the pitching staff(pitiful) and division(strong), the Blue Jays are poised to be epically bad. Cito Gaston has already announced his retirement at the end of the year. I'd be impressed if he makes it there. Cito will be begging for retirem... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364788&src=rss 2010-03-11T05:07:44 Player who will make me punch the screen when he gets drafted in front of me: Adam Lind Adam Lind is the only Blue Jay I want on my roster and gets this spot by default. This Blue Jays team could make a run at 110 losses. Between the pitching staff(pitiful) and division(strong), the Blue Jays are poised to be epically bad. Cito Gaston has already announced his retirement at the end of the year. I'd be impressed if he makes it there. Cito will be begging for retirem... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364943&src=rss 2010-03-11T05:07:44 Here are the lineups for today's game: RED SOX (5-3) Marco Scutaro SS Dustin Pedroia 2B Victor Martinez C David Ortiz C J.D. Drew RF Mike Cameron CF Jeremy Hermida LF Jed Lowrie 3B Lars Anderson 1B Pitching: RHP... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364718&src=rss 2010-03-11T05:02:50 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364719&src=rss 2010-03-11T05:02:50 Jenrry Mejia is already starting to become the tired out debate that Joba Chamberlain is over in the Bronx. Much has been made about Mejia being treated as a reliever the rest of camp, possibly preventing him from starting the season in the Binghamton rotation. This could mean that 1) the Mets are seriously considering [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364667&src=rss 2010-03-11T05:00:01 Chicago Cubs reserve outfielder Xavier Nady finally got into a Spring Training game yesterday, but only as the DH. He’s not ready for the field, and by some estimates, he might not be fully ready to make all of the necessary outfield throws for several months. “It’s a work in progress,” Nady said. “Even I couldn’t [...] Related posts: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364697&src=rss 2010-03-11T04:55:36 Nomar Garciaparra called it a career yesterday and went out as member of the Red Sox. Dan Shaughnessy was not buying the Nomar-Red Sox love fest yesterday. Bob Ryan pays tribute to a player who had such a sweet swing... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364720&src=rss 2010-03-11T04:54:49 Photo from fOTOGLIF Minnesota Twins closer, Joe Nathan http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364740&src=rss 2010-03-11T04:53:58 Talks between the Minnesota Twins and American League MVP catcher http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364741&src=rss 2010-03-11T04:44:01 Atlanta Washington 7:00pm ET Chicago Orlando 8:00pm ET Portland Golden State 10:30pm ET http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364672&src=rss 2010-03-11T04:33:00 Charlotte 102 Philadelphia 87 Final LA Clippers 97 Miami 108 Final Utah 115 Detroit 104 Final Memphis 111 Boston 91 Final Denver 110 Minnesota 102 Final http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364673&src=rss 2010-03-11T04:32:00 I don’t know if you saw the SI article about floating realignment: One example of floating realignment, according to one insider, would work this way: Cleveland, which is rebuilding with a reduced payroll, could opt to leave the AL Central to play in the AL East. The Indians would benefit from an unbalanced schedule that would Continue reading Leadoff: if MLB must realign, do this. Rel... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364757&src=rss 2010-03-11T04:30:50 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364742&src=rss 2010-03-11T04:30:25 Edmonton Montreal 7:00pm ET Atlanta Columbus 7:00pm ET Pittsburgh Carolina 7:00pm ET St. Louis NY Islanders 7:00pm ET Boston Philadelphia ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364674&src=rss 2010-03-11T04:30:00 Carolina 3 Washington 4 Final OT Dallas 3 Buffalo 5 Final NY Rangers 3 New Jersey 6 Final Los Angeles 2 Chicago 3 Final OT Vancouver 3 Phoenix 4 ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364675&src=rss 2010-03-11T04:28:00 Mets RHP Kelvim Escobar is still working to rehab his shoulder. …the word in St. Lucie is he will not start throwing again towards the end of next week… However, in the New York Times, David Waldstein explains why Escobar could also end up retiring. Speaking of the bullpen… According to Adam Rubin in the Daily News, Jerry Manuel [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364833&src=rss 2010-03-11T04:24:43 Mets Sign 18: According to CNBC: "NEW YORK METS Agree... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364668&src=rss 2010-03-11T04:24:00 S Florida 49 22 Georgetown 69 Final Texas Tech 82 Colorado 67 Final East Carolina 80 Houston 93 Final Marquette 57 St. John's 55 Final Nebraska 75 Missouri 60 ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364676&src=rss 2010-03-11T04:24:00 St. Louis Florida 1:05pm ET Toronto Tampa Bay 1:05pm ET Detroit Philadelphia 1:05pm ET Houston Washington 1:05pm ET Tampa Bay Pittsburgh ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364677&src=rss 2010-03-11T04:14:00 Yesterday, we talked about how Jim Hendry gives out big contracts. Well, today's subject is no different. Jeff Samardzija was given a huge deal out of Notre Dame to skip the NFL entirely. It was a great deal for Jeff. For the Cubs? Well, that verdict is still out. Smardzija has been tossed aro... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364710&src=rss 2010-03-11T04:13:03 Florida 16 Houston 4 Final NY Mets 6 Atlanta 7 Final 10 Washington 4 St. Louis 6 Final NY Yankees 9 Detroit 8 Final Philadelphia 4 Toronto 2 ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364618&src=rss 2010-03-11T04:09:00 BY FRANK GRAY STACHE WRITER Every Family has a black sheep. A rotten egg. The square peg that will not fit in the round hole. The New York Mets are a family as well. As a family, they are no exception. The square peg, I’m thinking of is Oliver Perez. Ollie has been overrated since his arrival [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364636&src=rss 2010-03-11T04:00:36 Every once and awhile I will be reading through comments on articles and in the forums, and I’ve noticed an interest in leagues involving WAR, wOBA, etc. I’m not surprised, since this is a statistical site that uses those numbers every day. However, not enough is being said about these “strange” leagues, so I think [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364744&src=rss 2010-03-11T04:00:15 Drafting Todd Helton in 2010 will not be a good move for every fantasy manager. Those who need powe... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365147&src=rss 2010-03-11T03:51:00 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365148&src=rss 2010-03-11T03:41:00 The Rays signed Cuban first baseman/outfielder Leslie Anderson to a four-year, $3.75MM deal, tweets Jorge Ebro of El Nuevo Herald. ESPN's Jorge Arangure Jr. wrote in February that Anderson auditioned for nine clubs, and quoted two scouts who came away unimpres... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365142&src=rss 2010-03-11T03:35:58 Let’s get down to brass tacks (and not of the Bronx type): for the past few months, the content on MetsToday has not been nearly as prolific as you remember. The reason for the relative lack of frequency in posts is simple: I started a new, full-time job that is taking most of my time. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364609&src=rss 2010-03-11T03:35:04 Beckett, Red Sox Aim to Complete Deal Before Season According to Gordon Estes of ESPNBoston.com, there have been "substantive discussions" recently between the Boston Red Sox and pending free agent pitcher, Josh Beckett, regarding a potential contract extension. There isn't too much detailed inside information in the short article, outside of the fact ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364249&src=rss 2010-03-11T03:32:54 Chicago White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin says he has just ‘general soreness’ in his left foot, according to the Chicago Tribune. Quentin was slowed by plantar fasciitis in his left foot last season and, to his credit, managed to hit 21 home runs in just 99 games. Quentin is an OPS machine and a legitimate 40-home [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364745&src=rss 2010-03-11T03:30:09 The Rockies and first baseman Todd Helton agreed to a two-year extension, tweets Ed Price of AOL FanHouse. Helton was already signed through 2011, so this extension covers 2012-13. Price notes that Helton also agreed to defer a portion of his contract to 201... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2365144&src=rss 2010-03-11T03:11:02 Over the last few seasons we’ve seen what could be considered missteps by the Mets trainers and medical staff. Two years ago, they flew Ryan Church around the country with a concussion. Last year they flew Carlos Delgado to San Francisco with a hip injury only to return home the next day. The Mets have [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364610&src=rss 2010-03-11T03:00:33 Bobby Winkles (1930) Dock Ellis (1945) Cesar Geronimo (1948) Phil Bradley (1959) Bryan Oelkers (1961) Steve Reed (1965) Salomon Torres (1972) Left-hander Bryan Oelkers made ten appearances for the Twins in 1983.  Born in Zaragoza, Spain, Oelkers was the first player born in Spain to reach the major leagues.  He attended high school in Maryland Heights, Missouri and then attended Wichita State.  After being named [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364589&src=rss 2010-03-11T03:00:23 If you happened to watch the first two innings of this game and then went off to do something else, good for you, because after the 2nd inning the Pirates and Orioles combined for zero runs and just 4 hits.  Brad Bergesen made his first start... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364251&src=rss 2010-03-11T03:00:16 I really don’t know what to make of the Yankees fifth starter competition. None of the participants, with the exception of Alfredo Aceves, has looked particularly good. Joba Chamberlain did his usual one inning meltdown, although Sam Borden said he was told to work on his pitches. Personally, I am tired of even talking about [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364616&src=rss 2010-03-11T03:00:05 The contract extension talks for Josh Beckett http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364746&src=rss 2010-03-11T02:54:05 Ah baseball. How we love you so. Every day there is something different and something new. Here are some fast thoughts after perusing the box scores from the tenth day of March:Greinke looks as good so far as he left off last year. Saw something in the Mets' box score that has never been seen before. The team's pitching line featured three pitchers whose last names started with "Nie." There was http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364442&src=rss 2010-03-11T02:51:00 Breaking down the latest thoughts on the game's top 16 outfield prospects. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364747&src=rss 2010-03-11T02:50:42 Now that Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan(notes) has gone down, there is http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364748&src=rss 2010-03-11T02:41:10 A look into my home league draft. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364749&src=rss 2010-03-11T02:40:00 I can't do it man. I'm tellin you, I can't do this much longer. It's killing me. Final - 3.10.2010 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364248&src=rss 2010-03-11T02:26:06 Rob Neyer talks about "Floating Realignment" It's one thing to suggest that the Indians will volunteer to join the American League East and lose more games, and that the Orioles will volunteer to join the American League Central and lose the boffo box office that comes with playing all those games against the Yankees and Red S... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364255&src=rss 2010-03-11T02:20:04 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364452&src=rss 2010-03-11T02:19:00 Hi all. I don't really have a ton to say about today's game, mostly because I slept about 3-4 hours last night before flying to Florida and we went straight to the game from the airport. Extreme lack of sleep + travel + juggling cameras & blackberry in the sun = dead Alli. I think I'm just gonna list various thoughts, then I'll share a couple photos. - I got there just as the second inning started, and we kind of ran into the park without taking any time to soak up the surroundi... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364197&src=rss 2010-03-11T02:03:53 I’m told that the Reds are going to make their first cuts of the spring today: Danny Dorn, Alexander Smit, Chris Denove, and Brandon Yarbrough are going to be reassigned to the minor league camp. The trimming has begun. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364581&src=rss 2010-03-11T02:00:25 Filed under: Draft Advice, Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit, MLB Team Previews http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364944&src=rss 2010-03-11T02:00:00 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364939&src=rss 2010-03-11T01:35:00 Infielder Ramon Vazquez is fighting to make the Pirates, reports Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Vazquez said he's been told he's not on the team right now, despite being guaranteed $2MM in 2010. GM Neal Huntington admitted he has to co... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364935&src=rss 2010-03-11T01:21:05 Chris Carlson - AP ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364094&src=rss 2010-03-11T01:00:23 By now you've heard about Nomar's one day contract so he can retire a Sox. The biggest question is, what is Nomar doing to honor that contract for the day? We took a stab at things Terry might ask Nomie to do while he's kicking around for the ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364413&src=rss 2010-03-11T01:00:00 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364092&src=rss 2010-03-11T00:30:15 With Spring Training under way, it's time for one of our favorite things in all the world: Season Previews. Three years ago, they began as a semi-serious analysis and ended up as half-assed haiku. We're just gonna go with what we know. Continuing on with our preview of the Ameri... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364502&src=rss 2010-03-11T00:30:00 More photos » ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364121&src=rss 2010-03-11T00:24:34 I have never heard anyone say raw milk has additional health benefits, but I have heard many say it tastes far better, especially those a generation older than myself. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364438&src=rss 2010-03-11T00:23:00 Jose Julio Ruiz has not used even a professional baseball uniform, and his name has already raised a storm of controversy, criticism and bickering.The Cuban first baseman, who is still looking for a contract to debut in organized baseball, recently changed from representative aside former baseball player Jorge Luis Toca and choosing the company Legacy Sports, a decision that inadvertently has in http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364476&src=rss 2010-03-11T00:22:00 As could be expected the game that was to be televised at night in Pittsburgh, the Pirates had Pedro Alvarez inserted into the lineup so that the fans could get a good look at the uber prospect. Alvarez did not really disappoint either. He played well in the field and had a solid hit. He definitely made a pretty good impression and dominated most of the chatter between Greg Brown and Bob Walk. At one point they made the comparisons of the hype surrounding Alvarez to that of Kris Benson and Ch... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364383&src=rss 2010-03-11T00:21:00 Reliever Kiko Calero might be struggling middle relief position of the New York Mets this season.Calero, who signed a minor league contract with the Mets, is listed as a candidate set up with Bobby Parnell, Ryota Igarashi and Jenrry Dominican prospect Mejia, who despite having just 20 years, has left a great impression on the spring training. (Translated)Primera HoraGoogle Translate http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364477&src=rss 2010-03-11T00:21:00 Baseball Magazine was presented yesterday by the Colombian League Professional (Lcbp). Edition 8 brings items events of the 2009-2010 season that gave the third title in a row to the Caymans. On the cover are the top three foreign champions Mark Shorey, Adron Chambers and Chris Swauger. (Translated)El HeraldoTeam RenteriaGoogle Translate http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364478&src=rss 2010-03-11T00:20:00 The other day I went over my fantasy baseball strategy for snake drafts. Lots of the strategy there also applies here. If you ask me — and you kinda did ask me by reading this shizz — auction drafts are where it’s at, yo! You get in a room with your best fantasy baseball buddies. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364536&src=rss 2010-03-11T00:15:20 The Nationals released pitcher Shawn Estes, tweets MLB.com's Bill Ladson. CBS Sports' Danny Knobler added via Twitter that they also released reliever http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364940&src=rss 2010-03-11T00:06:28 Originally scheduled to start at first base Wednesday, Albert Pujols was a late scratch with continued back discomfort, and he said he probably won't play until this weekend.STL Today http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364479&src=rss 2010-03-11T00:06:00 While several members of the Cardinals' were irked, even angered, by the turbulent end last season to Chris Duncan's time with the club, the outfielder's view was more pragmatic, even understanding. It had nothing to do with how he felt or how others felt about him. It was all about how he played.STL Today http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364480&src=rss 2010-03-11T00:05:00 Ever since Joba Chamberlain decided to use Youk's melon for target practice, I've had a slow-boiling hate on for the big doofus. So seeing http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364363&src=rss 2010-03-11T00:04:00 Ranking the Hitters By Chris Spencer Continuing with our effort to rank players, I want to, first, remind you that, for this exercise, I will be using 2009’s final stats and the following starting lineup for hitters: C, C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, MI, CI, OF, OF, OF, OF, OF, UT So, open up your spreadsheet of hitter projections [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364537&src=rss 2010-03-11T00:00:42 Your NBC Sports-approved, tape-delayed LL podcast! This is my second podcast of the day and Jeff and I managed to record this despite being chased through the streets of Vancouver by angry Astros fans. This week's topics incude: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2364091&src=rss 2010-03-11T00:00:30