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

17

At Least A-Rod Still Loves A-Rod

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March 17, 2009 | 1 Comment

I don’t know what to tell you.  For one thing, I’m finding it hard to believe that things are so bad for Alex Rodriguez that he sleeps on a barren mattress in an auto-body shop. (Hat-Tip The Sports Hernia)
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Feb

20

A-Rod Linked To Banned Trainer, Brad Penny Has Cool Friends

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February 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment

More details are starting to emerge around Alex Rodriguez’s use of steroids during his three seasons in Texas.  Not that anyone should be surprised by the news of A-Rod’s name being linked to a trainer banned by MLB, he did after all admit two weeks ago that he had cheated.
Angel Presinal was a Dominican trainer [...]

Jan

28

David Justice, Dwight Gooden Deny Radomski’s Allegations

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January 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Former Mets’ “clubhouse attendant” Kirk Radomski sold steroids, HGH, and whatever else was needed.  He makes no bones about it.  Unfortunately, most of the players that he has named as former clients all plead innocence.  Radomski recently claimed in an ESPN interview that David Justice had lied to prosecutors about knowing him.  He also stated [...]

Dec

23

Teixeira Signs With New York, Yankees Ruin Baseball

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December 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

 
Give me a minute here, I’m mad as hell.  I hate anything and everything Steinbrenner, Boras, Yankees, and now you can add Mark Teixeira to my hate list. 
I thought that these “tough economic times” would have a profound and lasting effect on baseball.  For once, it seemed as though the teams that had drafted carefully [...]

Dec

13

MLB: Phillies, Indians, Yanks Finalize Some Deals

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December 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

World Series champs, the Philadelphia Phillies have reached an agreement with free-agent outfielder Raul Ibanez.  The deal is worth $30 M over three years.  Ibanez will replace the void left by the departing Pat Burrell, the deal also sets a watermark for any contract offers that may come Burrell’s way.
Kerry Wood and the Cleveland Indians [...]

Dec

11

Mets Continue to Bolster Bullpen, Yankees Want the Lunatic

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December 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

 
Omar Minaya has clearly realized that the Mets’ bullpen was their downfall last season.  After officially signing record breaking closer Francisco Rodriguez, the Mets completed a 3-team 12-player deal to acquire J.J. Putz.  Putz has been one of the most dominant closers in the game since taking over the role in the 2006 season with [...]

Dec

10

C.C. Sabathia Is Rich, Global Recession Favors the Yankees

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December 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

After a couple weeks of speculation, unfounded rumors, and empty threats; C.C. Sabathia is on the verge of signing a ludicrous 7-year, $161 million contract with the New York Yankees.  Despite the rest of the world’s financial insecurity, the Yankees are poised to pay out the ass for a few other free-agent pitchers as well.
The [...]

Nov

22

Yankees Set to Pass on Burnett

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November 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

According to the New York Daily News, the Yankees are refusing to go so far as to offer free agent hurler A.J. Burnett the 5-year deal he is seeking.  Burnett’s agent, Darek Braunecker, is determined to fetch his client a long term deal and the Yankees and Red Sox were believed to be the most [...]

Nov

21

Slow Going Free Agency

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November 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Its been two weeks since Major League Baseball said hello to its annual free agent frenzy, and with only two signings thus far it is safe to say it has been slow.  There is no shortage of big names to sign the dotted lines, but with only Ryan Dempster (re-signing with the Cubs for 4 [...]