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MLB Players of the Week

April
15

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Recently on April 15, the MLB Players of the Week were announced. The list includes:
American League
April 14
Raul Ibanez, Seattle, and RHP Brian Bannister, Kansas City
April 7
C A.J. Pierzynski, Chicago
National League
April 14 — OF Matt Holliday, Colorado
April 7 — OF Xavier Nady, Pittsburgh
One of our favorite players at MySportsBlogSite is Raul Ibanez and we are glad […]

Braves GM visits Albany

January
23

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The Atlanta Braves are in the middle of a busy offseason. General Manager Frank Wren found decided to make a stop in Albany Tuesday night. Wren was in town as the keynote speaker at the Albany Area YMCA annual meeting and celebration. The Braves GM says strong youth programs play a very important role in […]

Cincinnati Reds Conclude Winter Meetings

December
7

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He was seeking a starting pitcher for his rotation. Wayne spent much of the annual Winter Meetings in a hotel suite talking with teams and agents. As the meetings ended yesterday morning, all of the talks yielded no acquisitions. The Cincinnati Reds stunned MLB last week by signing Francisco Cordero, free agent closer, to […]

Peavy Stays with San Diego Pads

December
3

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The Padres want to make sure they don’t lose their Cy Young winner, Jake Peavy. The starting pitcher and the team are on the verge of a deal extension that would keep the right-hander with the San Diego Padres. Peavy led the NL in victories, ERA, and strikeouts. The player is on a short list […]

Bowie Kuhn Honored with Hall Of Fame Nomination

November
26

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Since Happy Chandler, no commissioner has been elected to the Hall of Fame. Kuhn is getting another shot at it this year, as the Veterans Committee takes a close look again at executives, who for the 1st time are on a separate ballot. Of the twenty-three executives that were inducted in the Hall, only Commissioners […]

United States Beat Cuba 6-3 to Win Baseball World Cup

November
21

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US pitchers scattered 7 hits, Jason Jaramillo and Jayson Nix had 2 RBIs apiece and the US defeated Cuba 6-3 to win the Baseball World Cup. The United States took command in the 2nd inning, when Jaramillo singled in a run. Yadel Carrillo from Cuba walked in 2 straight batters with the bases loaded to […]

Monday’s Action On Boards

November
20

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Orlando is winning ugly games, but at least they are beating strong teams. The Magic nearly blew a twenty-point lead for the 2nd time in as many nights, but Howard’s dominance inside and Lewis’ clutch shooting helped the team beat the Hornets 95-88 yesterday night in a stunning encore to their triumph over the mighty […]

Scott Boras Split with Kenny Rogers

November
19

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Boras, who worked as the agent of Rogers until announced on Friday that the latter is representing himself, confirmed the move on Saturday. Scott Boras characterized the split as an amicable one. In a telephone interview, Boras said that he and Rogers have a longstanding 18-year relationship. It was Kenny Rogers, who made the decision. […]

Detroit Trades Infante to Chicago for Jones

November
13

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Filling needs as fast as possible, the Tigers acquired outfielder Jacque Jones from the Cubs for utility player Omar Infante om Monday. Jacque Jones took over as the Cubs’ starting center fielder in the 2nd half last season. With the Detroit Tigers, he is expected to split time in left together with Marcus Thames and […]

General Managers Vote 25-5 to Recommend Replay

November
7

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Instant replay may finally be coming to MLB, however, only in a limited way. Yesterday, GMs voted 25-5 to recommend the use of instant replay on contested home run calls only during the annual General Managers meetings. The recommendation came out of a technology committee that was headed by Colorado Rockies General Manager Dan O’Dowd. […]