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Examining the Yankees' other options at second base
While Jose Pirela and Rob Refsnyder will be the main competitors for the second base spot at Spring Training, the Yankees have also recently signed Cole Figueroa and Nick Noonan to compete for a spot...
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Super Astros Crawfish Boil: December 28, 2014
Astros news and notes from the past week.Good morning, boys and girls. Did you have a good holiday? Did you get any good Astros gifts? Here are the links for this week.The Astros Are Ready for 2015...
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Takashi Toritani still deciding where to play in 2015
There are just over three days remaining in 2014 but that is still an awfully long time to hold one's breath--so don't, as Takashi Toritani will likely not be making his decision on where to play in...
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Miami Marlins looking to define bench roles
According to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro, the club is seeking a fourth outfielder heading into Spring Training. Plus links on Dan Haren and the Marlins' 2014 campaign.-Below surface, positives in Marlins'...
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2015 Sleeper Series: Rays starter Jake Odorizzi
Ray continues his AL East Sleeper series, profiling Rays young starter Jake Odorizzi. He increased his K/9 in 2014, can the ERA follow in 2015?Today, I continue the series where I profile some fantasy...
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Yankees Rumors: Cole Hamels would accept a trade to New York
The Yankees have avoided spending a lot of money this Winter and instead have opted to make trades in order to upgrade the team and manage the payroll. They have acquired Didi Gregorius for Shane...
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Padres have not yet made an offer for SS Takashi Toritani
While GM A.J. Preller continues to construct his 2015 roster, the Padres remain pretty weak at the shortstop position even after their acquisition of Clint Barmes. That leaves Alexi Amarista as the...
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Yankees trade Shawn Kelley to the Padres for prospect Johnny Barbato
The bullpen's getting another shakeup as the strikeout artist Kelley is headed west.The San Diego Padres have certainly had a busy first off-season under new GM A.J. Preller, and they have just added...
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Padres acquire Shawn Kelley from Yankees
San Diego makes yet another trade, adding an arm to the bullpen.The Padres have acquired reliever Shawn Kelley from the Yankees in exchange for minor-league right-hander Johnny Barbato, according to...
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SD Adds Wil Myers in 3 Team, 11 Player Swap - Part 1
11 players find a new home in the most recent blockbuster where San Diego acquires OF Wil Myers, C Ryan Hanigan and two prospects, Tampa acquires C Rene Rivera and four prospects, and Washington brings...
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PSA Comments of the Day 12/30/14: Closing Time
The Yankees have traded away Shawn Kelley. It will be interesting to see what the finalized bullpen will look like when the season begins. Pitchers and catchers report in 51 days.Yesterday the Yankees...
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Tony Gwynn: He Left His Heart In San Diego
Sports author Rich Wolfe writes a hearty recollection of inclusive stories revolving around the early and late career of the beloved Tony Gwynn.Tony Gwynn had no shortage of fans, from baseball and...
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Padres trade Seth Smith to Mariners
The Padres, as you know, have too many outfielders after the trades that brought Matt Kemp, Wil Myers and Justin Upton to San Diego. To clear space they'll have to move arguably one of their best...
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Mariners acquire Seth Smith from Padres for Brandon Maurer
The deal helps the Padres clear their outfield logjam.The Mariners have acquired outfielder Seth Smith from the Padres in exchange for right-handed pitcher Brandon Maurer, as first reported by...
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Shawn Kelley trade is FRESH!
The trade with the Yankees that brings Shawn Kelley to the Padres for Johnny Barbato is fresh. As many have noted in their reviews of the trade it's a bit of a role reversal, the Padres dealing a...
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San Diego Padres New Year's Resolutions For 2015
Padres will be looking to celebrate 2015 with a few needed resolutionsWe have come to the end of another year.2014.You started out looking the same as some in the past, but you certainly know how to...
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Padres trade Seth Smith to Mariners for Brandon Maurer
San Diego receives potential back-end bullpen help in exchange for its best hitter from 2014.The Seattle Mariners on Tuesday acquired outfielder Seth Smith from the San Diego Padres in exchange for...
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PETCO Park: Day and Night
PETCO Park is no doubt an extreme pitcher's park, but there is a rumor that it is more hitter-friendly during day games due to the "marine layer." Is this a real thing or just an anecdotal rumor? I ran...
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Cubs Sign Outfielder Chris Denorfia
The Cubs signed the veteran outfielder to a one-year deal.The Cubs have signed outfielder Chris Denorfia to a one-year deal. In a season of weird scoops, this news was first reported by everyone's...
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Chicago Cubs sign Chris Denorfia to 1-year deal
The 34-year old veteran outfielder was attractive to the Cubs because of his ability to hit left-handed pitching well.The Cubs are seeking consistency moving forward, and are confident in their...
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