Apr

7

Reds Fall to Mets and Notes From Opening Day

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April 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The re-stocked bullpen of the New York Mets looked strong in the opener in Cincinnati.  Mets’ rookie Daniel Murphy provided all the offense that Johan Santana and the Mets would need with two RBI including a solo home run off of Aaron Harang in the 5th inning.  Reds’ second baseman Brandon Phillips collected his first [...]

Mar

18

MLB Spring Training Notes: Gorzo To AAA, Bard Cut, Mad Max Struggles

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March 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned left handed starter Tom Gorzelanny to AAA Indianapolis today after they had become displeased with his progress this spring.  “Gorzo” struggled with his command and velocity throughout most of 2008, a season in which he posted a 6-9 record to go along with a lousy 6.66 ERA.  Gorzelanny emerged in 2007 [...]

Feb

11

Adam Dunn Still Not On A Baseball Team

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February 11, 2009 | 3 Comments

There’s still more than a handful of big name free agents available as we inch closer to Spring Training.  Most of the names that are still being bandied about are homeless with good cause.  Ken Griffey Jr. is old, and well past his prime.  Ben Sheets has elbow issues that will likely sideline him for [...]