Source: http://www.firejoemorgan.com/2008/08/wins-are-for-losers-part-eleven-million.html
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Sunday, 31 July 2011
Pence to the Phillies
After a week of mulling over the Phillies' offer, the Houston Astros finally agreed to trade Hunter Pence to Philadelphia for High-A prospects Jarred Cosart, Jonathan Singleton and two throw-ins. Speculation said the Astros also wanted either Jesse Biddle, Domonic Brown or Sebastian Valle included in this deal and were willing to wait until the offseason to re-offer Pence.
Both teams will be taking some risk. Pence carries the "over-rated" tag: His power never has fully developed, and there are some concerning downward trends (in speed, power and defense) not associated with most established 28-year olds.
This season, Pence is carrying around an elevated BABIP of .368, about 60 points higher than his usual rate. Most of this is probably due to an increase in his line-drive rate, which has usually been low.
Cosart is a right-handed pitcher who is drawing praise for his plus fastball and curve, which were on display at the recent Futures game in Arizona. Cosart is 21 and has the stuff to be considered one of the best pitching prospects in the game; however, his control and lack of a consistent change-up do have some scouts wondering if his ceiling is that of a high-leverage reliever.
Singleton has lost some of his prospect shine since his struggles last season. This season, he was forced to concentrate on defense as he moved from first base to left field in an effort to give his bat a future in Philadelphia. Singleton lacks the athleticism to make such a move effective, and this trade will allow him to shift back to his probable position of first base at High-A Lancaster. He is still only 19 years old, and a move to the hitter-friendly Cal League should help to improve his stock.
Despite these risks, I do like this trade for Philadelphia, mostly because it gives the team some focus for next season. Having Pence?s right-handed bat should be seen as a plus now, but with Raul Ibanez expected to leave after this season, the Phillies should have an outfield that includes two cost-controlled players under the age of 30 in Brown and Pence.
Making plans to win now while getting a bit younger in the future isn?t a bad strategy in Philadelphia.
Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times.
Both teams will be taking some risk. Pence carries the "over-rated" tag: His power never has fully developed, and there are some concerning downward trends (in speed, power and defense) not associated with most established 28-year olds.
This season, Pence is carrying around an elevated BABIP of .368, about 60 points higher than his usual rate. Most of this is probably due to an increase in his line-drive rate, which has usually been low.
Cosart is a right-handed pitcher who is drawing praise for his plus fastball and curve, which were on display at the recent Futures game in Arizona. Cosart is 21 and has the stuff to be considered one of the best pitching prospects in the game; however, his control and lack of a consistent change-up do have some scouts wondering if his ceiling is that of a high-leverage reliever.
Singleton has lost some of his prospect shine since his struggles last season. This season, he was forced to concentrate on defense as he moved from first base to left field in an effort to give his bat a future in Philadelphia. Singleton lacks the athleticism to make such a move effective, and this trade will allow him to shift back to his probable position of first base at High-A Lancaster. He is still only 19 years old, and a move to the hitter-friendly Cal League should help to improve his stock.
Despite these risks, I do like this trade for Philadelphia, mostly because it gives the team some focus for next season. Having Pence?s right-handed bat should be seen as a plus now, but with Raul Ibanez expected to leave after this season, the Phillies should have an outfield that includes two cost-controlled players under the age of 30 in Brown and Pence.
Making plans to win now while getting a bit younger in the future isn?t a bad strategy in Philadelphia.
Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times.
Source: http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/blog_article/pence-to-the-phillies/
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Cueto gets shutout as Reds sweep Giants
Cueto gets shutout as Reds sweep Giants
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Junk Bonds
The Red Sox, and it appears every other team, said no to Barry Bonds....
Source: http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/031379.php
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Pineda fans 10, yields just one hit vs. Rays
Pineda fans 10, yields just one hit vs. Rays
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Pirates acquire 1B Lee from Orioles (AP)
Derrek Lee was traded from the Baltimore Orioles to Pittsburgh on Saturday night, giving the surprising Pirates a proven bat as they try to stay close in the crowded NL Central race. In exchange for Lee, the last-place Orioles received minor league first baseman Aaron Baker. The deal was announced about 16 hours before Sunday's non-waiver trade deadline.
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Reds' early outburst plenty to top Giants
Reds' early outburst plenty to top Giants
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Saturday, 30 July 2011
D-backs acquire starter Marquis from Nationals
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired Jason Marquis from the Washington Nationals.best fantasy baseball leagues baseball sim central baseball sim 2010 fantasy baseball news
Reader photos: Southern California Moments, Day 211 (L.A. Now)
Angel in the infield: C�sar Corona photographs Angels second baseman Howie Kendrick, playing against the Dodgers on June 25. The Angels won that day, 6-1, at Dodger Stadium. Every day of 2011, we're featuring reader-submitted photos of Southern California Moments....
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Source: Cards close to deal for Dodgers' Furcal
The St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers were in serious negotiations Saturday on a trade that would send shortstop Rafael Furcal and cash to St. Louis, according to a source close to the situation.baseball backstops 2009 world series baseball alabama baseball baseball art
Tigers trade for Mariners starter Doug Fister, reliever David Pauley (Toronto Star)
The Tigers have traded Charlie Furbush, Casper Wells, third baseman Francisco Martinez and a player to be named later to Seattle for starter Doug Fister and reliever David Pauley.
Source : Toronto Star
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And That Happened
Rays 10, Athletics 8: Oakland scored five in the first so it looked like another shellacking was on the way for Tampa Bay. But no! The Rays put up a seven-spot in the seventh thanks in part to Desmond Jennings who had a whale of a ballgame.�Every Tampa Bay starter either got a hit or scored a run in the seventh inning.
Padres 4, Diamondbacks 3:��Heath Bell and Mike Adams pitched, so they're still in San Diego. I hate to reduce this game to that little trade deadline factoid, but sadly, that's what this week does to my brain. �We'll be able to talk more about plain old baseball next week.
Brewers 4, Cubs 2: Three hits including a homer for Ryan Braun.�Milwaukee sweeps the Cubbies. Chicago scored four runs in the three game series.
Royals 4, Red Sox 3: I've been mocking Red Sox trade rumors that involve hitters coming to Boston because it's not like the Sox need offensive help. But given that Luke Hochevar of all people held them to two runs in seven innings, maybe they do. Three straight games with a homer for Billy Butler.
Mets 10, Reds 9: Boy howdy are the Reds sucking eggs right now. Homer Bailey got lit up like a Christmas tree. Lucas Duda and Jason Bay each drove in three for the Mets. David Wright is white hot since coming off the DL:�he went 3-for-5 here, was 9-for-19 in this series and he's 15-for-33 overall since his return.
Angels 12, Tigers 7: Mark Trumbo homered and drove in five, falling a single short of the cycle. Which, hey, fine. Brad Penny and Victor Martinez argued on the mound during the game. After the game Penny said it was fine and it was a minor disagreement. After the game Martinez would not answer questions and said he wouldn't talk about it. Martinez has a reputation for being an extremely nice and thoughtful guy. Brad Penny is kind of a douche. You tell me if things are still fine.
Marlins 5, Nationals 2: Mike Stanton: Nationals Killer. Stanton homers for the fourth in his last six games. He now has eight home runs and 14 RBIs in 12 career games at Nationals Park. �Query: is it the aesthetics of the place or the crapitude of Nats pitching that is more to his liking?
Giants 4, Phillies 1: I love this mostly because it will make a certain segment of Phillies fandom go crazy for a couple of days thinking they have to trade Domonic Brown for whatever marginal offensive upgrade they can manage. Which wouldn't bother me a bit. I mean, if they aren't happy with being the best team in baseball already who am I to stop them from mortgaging the future?
Pirates 5, Braves 2: Andrew McCutchen and a two-run homer in the ninth to put the game out of reach. He had three hits overall, including a go-ahead double in the fifth. The Pirates split.
Rangers 4, Twins 1:�Michael Young�and�Chris Davis�each drove in a run on singles. Neftali Feliz with a flawless save, which should make everyone feel better.
Blue Jays 8, Orioles 5: Colby Rasmus made his Jays debut and went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts. His father then gave 15 interviews about how Toronto doesn't know how to best utilize his son. J.J. Hardy had two homers in a losing effort.
Astros 5, Cardinals 3: The curse of Colby Rasmus stretches into a second day.
Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times.
Padres 4, Diamondbacks 3:��Heath Bell and Mike Adams pitched, so they're still in San Diego. I hate to reduce this game to that little trade deadline factoid, but sadly, that's what this week does to my brain. �We'll be able to talk more about plain old baseball next week.
Brewers 4, Cubs 2: Three hits including a homer for Ryan Braun.�Milwaukee sweeps the Cubbies. Chicago scored four runs in the three game series.
Royals 4, Red Sox 3: I've been mocking Red Sox trade rumors that involve hitters coming to Boston because it's not like the Sox need offensive help. But given that Luke Hochevar of all people held them to two runs in seven innings, maybe they do. Three straight games with a homer for Billy Butler.
Mets 10, Reds 9: Boy howdy are the Reds sucking eggs right now. Homer Bailey got lit up like a Christmas tree. Lucas Duda and Jason Bay each drove in three for the Mets. David Wright is white hot since coming off the DL:�he went 3-for-5 here, was 9-for-19 in this series and he's 15-for-33 overall since his return.
Angels 12, Tigers 7: Mark Trumbo homered and drove in five, falling a single short of the cycle. Which, hey, fine. Brad Penny and Victor Martinez argued on the mound during the game. After the game Penny said it was fine and it was a minor disagreement. After the game Martinez would not answer questions and said he wouldn't talk about it. Martinez has a reputation for being an extremely nice and thoughtful guy. Brad Penny is kind of a douche. You tell me if things are still fine.
Marlins 5, Nationals 2: Mike Stanton: Nationals Killer. Stanton homers for the fourth in his last six games. He now has eight home runs and 14 RBIs in 12 career games at Nationals Park. �Query: is it the aesthetics of the place or the crapitude of Nats pitching that is more to his liking?
Giants 4, Phillies 1: I love this mostly because it will make a certain segment of Phillies fandom go crazy for a couple of days thinking they have to trade Domonic Brown for whatever marginal offensive upgrade they can manage. Which wouldn't bother me a bit. I mean, if they aren't happy with being the best team in baseball already who am I to stop them from mortgaging the future?
Pirates 5, Braves 2: Andrew McCutchen and a two-run homer in the ninth to put the game out of reach. He had three hits overall, including a go-ahead double in the fifth. The Pirates split.
Rangers 4, Twins 1:�Michael Young�and�Chris Davis�each drove in a run on singles. Neftali Feliz with a flawless save, which should make everyone feel better.
Blue Jays 8, Orioles 5: Colby Rasmus made his Jays debut and went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts. His father then gave 15 interviews about how Toronto doesn't know how to best utilize his son. J.J. Hardy had two homers in a losing effort.
Astros 5, Cardinals 3: The curse of Colby Rasmus stretches into a second day.
Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times.
Source: http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/blog_article/and-that-happened072911/
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The Declaration of Independents
Thanks to Google Alerts, I was made aware of an interview conducted by David Mark, a senior editor at POLITICO, with Nick Gillespie and Matt Welch, the co-authors of The Declaration of Independents: How Libertarian Politics Can Fix What's Wrong with America in Arena Chat.
My Hall of Fame "campaign" for Bert Blyleven was the subject of part of their conversation. Check out the 10-minute video and accompanying article. If you're pressed for time, fast forward to 3:30 and play it through the 7:00 mark.
Baseball fans, for example, may recall Bert Blyleven, a solid and durable major league pitcher from 1970 to 1992. Hall of Fame baseball writers shunned Blyleven for years, never giving him more than 30 percent of their votes (75 percent are needed for entry to the baseball shrine.)Then a California investment manager, Rich Lederer, took up Blyleven?s cause.
?By penning a series of convincing articles and debating individual voting writers (face-to-face, in many cases), this outside dabbler pulled off the unthinkable: he changed a doomed candidate into a 2011 inductee into the Hall of Fame,? Gillespie and Welch write.
?It shows that you can move around the traditional gatekeepers and centers of power,? Welch said.
Welch, who is the editor-in-chief of Reason magazine, a leading libertarian publication, is perhaps better known around these parts as a diehard Angels fan, astute sabermetrician, and part-time baseball writer. It's hard to believe that his outstanding guest column at Baseball Analysts on Dave Hansen is now more than six years old. Be sure to check out the accompanying photo of Welch singing and Hansen jamming on guitar.
Matt and I grew up on the same block in the Lakewood Village area of Long Beach. While an age difference separated us, our brothers played on the same Little League team, which was coached by Mr. Welch. Unaware that I was the Rich Lederer from his childhood years, Matt linked to my website in 2004, then interviewed me for his inaugural "Infrequently Asked Questions" series in 2005 after discovering that we were not only neighbors but fellow bloggers with a passion for baseball and the Bill James Baseball Abstracts. Most recently, Welch wrote "How a Part-Time Blogger Changed the Face of Baseball's Hall of Fame."
Courtesy of Google Books, here is an excerpt from The Declaration of Independents in a chapter titled "The Democratization of Just About Everything...":
Fred Eckhardt is living proof that the American tradition of impactful pamphleteer activism is more than alive and well. Four decades after publication of the Treatise, it has never been easier for self-publishers and other outsiders to build their own seats at the table and elbow the deadweight aside, forcing the top-down cultures of industrial media (and politics and music and beer and a thousand other sectors) to confront their own banal inadequacies and acknowledge (only after kicking and screaming) the newcomers' contributions. Forget Bill James and pollster Nate Silver—consider the case of Rich Lederer, an investment manager by day and sabermetrics dabbler by night at his Baseball Analysts website.Lederer, beginning in December 2003, spearheaded a one-man campaign to convince the famously stubborn and insular Baseball Writers' Association of America to elect underappreciated 1970s pitching great Bert Blyleven to the Hall of Fame. At the time, Blyleven had never received more than 30 percent of the vote (you need 75 percent to get in). By penning a series of convincing articles and debating individual voting writers (face-to-face, in many cases), this outside dabbler pulled off the unthinkable: He changed a doomed candidate into a 2011 inductee into the Hall of Fame. In a conference call with reporters after his January induction, Blyleven went out of his way to repeatedly thank Lederer, a California investment banker whom he had never met.
Irrespective of your political interests or leanings, I believe you will enjoy The Declaration of Independents. The book is as much about decentralization and democratization taking market share from "the forces of control and centralization" as anything else, and it has applications beyond politics.
Source: http://baseballanalysts.com/archives/2011/07/the_declaration.php
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Friday, 29 July 2011
Rangers haven't lost since fan tragedy
The hottest team in baseball right now is the Texas Rangers, who won their 11th game in a row on Sunday, finishing off a road sweep of the Seattle Mariners 3-1. It's the longest winning streak in the majors this season.
...Source: http://baseball.about.com/b/2011/07/18/rangers-havent-lost-since-fan-tragedy.htm
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All in the Family
The Los Angeles Angels drafted Matt Scioscia, the son of manager Mike Scioscia, in the 45th round of the 2011 First-Year Player Draft on Wednesday. The younger Scioscia, listed in the press release as a 6-2/220 catcher from Notre Dame, was the 1,365th pick overall.
Scioscia started six times and played in a total of 16 games in his senior season. He went 6-for-30 with no extra-base hits and no walks. It appears as if Scioscia did not play in the field as he had no putouts, assists, or errors. Over his four-year career at Notre Dame, Matt hit .267/.323/.335 in 88 games and 195 plate appearances.
The Angels also drafted Scioscia out of Crespi Carmelite HS (Encino, CA) in the 41st round in 2007, but he opted to attend college. His bio on the Fighting Irish website claims he "would have been drafted much higher if not for his strong commitment to Notre Dame." Perhaps. But it's important to note that he wasn't selected after his junior season last year and has only been taken by the Angels twice and no other team in three separate drafts.
The father expects his son to sign with the Angels today. "He's excited just for the fact to get out there and play professional baseball. He's going to work hard on the defensive side. He can swing the bat. He is definitely excited for the opportunity."
I wonder how many college players with just six hits all season were drafted this year?
Nonetheless, there's hope for Matt, Mike, and the Angels. After all, Mike Piazza was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 62nd round of the 1988 draft, apparently as a favor to his godfather, who was none other than manager Tommy Lasorda. Piazza was the National League Rookie of the Year five years later en route to becoming the best-hitting catcher of all time in a Hall of Fame career that produced a .308 AVG/.377 OBP/.545 SLG, including 2,127 hits, 427 home runs, and 1,335 RBI.
Source: http://baseballanalysts.com/archives/2011/06/all_in_the_fami_1.php
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U.S. hires Juergen Klinsmann as new national soccer coach
Juergen Klinsmann, the former Germany coach, replaces Bob Bradley, who was fired on Friday.
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Reds remaining hopeful for trade boost
Reds remaining hopeful for trade boost
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Thursday, 28 July 2011
Marlins complete three-game sweep of Nationals
Mike Stanton homered for the second consecutive game and five Marlins relievers held the Nationals to one run over 5 1/3 innings as Florida completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310728120&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines
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Boston taking cautious approach with Buchholz
Boston taking cautious approach with Buchholz
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Nady, Upton help D-backs muscle Friars
Nady, Upton help D-backs muscle Friars
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Latos looking to wrestle broom from D-backs
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Ortiz has slam, Pedroia hit streak at 24 (AP)
John Lackey can appreciate his teammates' offense even more with the struggles he's gone through this season. David Ortiz hit a grand slam to cap a five-run fourth inning and Dustin Pedroia extended his career-best hitting streak to 24 games with a solo homer, carrying the Boston Red Sox to another big offensive night with a 12-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.
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Pledge Drive Update
The Baseball Musings Pledge Drive is up to $2210 through the first dozen days of donations. With 18 days to go, continuing that pace would make this the best pledge drive in the history of Baseball Musings. Peter Gammons donated...
Source: http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/031378.php
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Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Pirates place d'Arnaud on DL with broken finger
The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed infielder Chase d'Arnaud on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right little finger.basketball simulation games aluminum baseball bats arkansas razorbacks baseball baseball backstops
Loving Baseball
Joe Posnanski took a weeklong, cross-country trip that covered five cities and more than 10,000 miles in search of what baseball means in 2011. He traveled from Charlotte to Los Angeles and chatted with Vin Scully, from L.A. to New York to witness Derek Jeter's 3000th hit, from N.Y. to Kansas City to watch a game with Bill James in which Justin Verlander's 100-mph heat was topped by the temperature, from K.C. to Phoenix to catch Prince Fielder "uncoil his wonderfully violent swing" at the All-Star Game, and from Arizona to Cooperstown where a bat stored in the archives "down in the bowels of the Hall of Fame" that stuck with him the most. Yes, Wonderboy, the bat Roy Hobbs made from a tree split in half by lightning in the movie The Natural that reminded both Hobbs and Posnanski of their fathers.
THE BAT stays with me. Isn't that strange? I did so many amazing things on this crazy cross-country trip in search of what baseball means in 2011 ...And so ... why the bat? Why does the bat keep reemerging in my mind, like a summer song that won't stop repeating? It's just a bat. It might not even be regulation size. No one used it to crack his 3,000th hit or smack his 500th homer. This bat was never even used in a major league game, or a minor league game, or a Little League game, or any real game at all.
Still ... Why do I think it's all about that bat?
"Loving Baseball" is Joe at his best. In addition to Scully, Jeter, James, Verlander, Fielder, and Hobbs, Posnanski marvels at the artistry of Adrian Gonzalez's swing, and mentions, in order, Cy Young, Sliding Billy Hamilton, Andre Ethier, Kirk Gibson, Roger Clemens, Willie Mays, Andrew McCutchen, Lance Berkman, Roy Halladay, David Ortiz, Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, Roger Maris, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Honus Wagner, Robin Yount, Cal Ripken Jr., Ichiro Suzuki, Sandy Koufax, Walter Johnson, Brayan Pena, Gary Sheffield, Roberto Clemente, Johnny Bench, Ozzie Smith, Greg Maddux, Danny Jackson, Jose Bautista, Pete Rose, Jimmie Foxx, Al Kaline, Tony Gwynn, Harmon Killebrew, Lew Burdette, Ralph Terry, and Bill Mazeroski.
So why is it that as I end this trip, I keep thinking about Wonderboy?...What was I looking for? While in Los Angeles, I heard the awful news about Shannon Stone, a Texas firefighter who brought his son to a Rangers game and fell and died when he lost his balance trying to catch a baseball. In New York, I saw a young man named Christian Lopez grab Derek Jeter's 3,000th hit and then saw his father, Raul, cover him as protection from the crowd. In Arizona, I saw the determined look on Jose Cano's face as he pitched to his son Robinson in the Home Run Derby.
And in Cooperstown, I saw Wonderboy?the bat a boy carved to remind himself of his father. My father worked for most of his life in a sweater factory. When he got home each day?oil on his pants, salami on his breath?we would go to the backyard and play catch. All the while he talked: Get in front of the ball... . Put the glove under your mattress to break it in... . Don't step into the bucket... . Watch how Henry Aaron steps into the ball... . Choke up on the bat with two strikes... . Get back to your feet quickly, like Brooks Robinson... . Remember, it's easier to run in on the ball than to go back.
"They're sending you around to the country to find the meaning of baseball?" he asked.
"Something like that," I said. He looked at me with a mix of disbelief and wonder and, sure, pride. Dad's job was to keep the sweater machines running. It was a clear assignment with a clear mission?plain questions and plain answers and no time for what he always called "baloney."
"Well, baseball is fun, right?" he said.
Baseball is fun indeed.
As the subtitle of the Sports Illustrated article dated July 25, 2011 asks and answers, "What keeps the grand game great? Everything old is new again."
Source: http://baseballanalysts.com/archives/2011/07/loving_baseball.php
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Trade season is finally heating up
Earlier today, the Blue Jays agreed to send reliever Jason Frasor and starting pitcher Zach Stewart to the White Sox for Edwin Jackson and Mark Teahen.
Later, the Blue Jays flipped Jackson along with Marc Rzepczynskii, Octavio Dotel and Corey Patterson to the St. Louis Cardinals for Colby Rasmus, Trever Miller, Brian Tallet and P.J. Walters.
Summing up the key people: The Cardinals wind up with Jackson, the Blue Jays with Rasmus. The White Sox get pitchers Frasor and Stewart.
Courtesy of THT's Jeffrey Gross, here is a quick rundown of Rasmus? home run production over Rogers Centre?s park map:
Then. the Mets agreed to send Carlos Beltran to the Giants for prospect Gary Brown and others (one of whom is rumored to be Zach Wheeler, apologies to Giant fans if true). This deal hasn?t become finalized but the Giants decision to include Brown may have pushed them past the Phillies? who, smartly, refused to include Domonic Brown in their package to the rival Mets.
Gary Brown is a 2010 first round pick out of Cal State Fullerton. He will be 23 years old at the end of this season and will be expected to be put on the developmental fast track in New York.
So far, GMs Alex Anthopoulos in Toronto and Sandy Alderson in New York are looking like clear winners as the deadline floodgates begin to open. Congrats to Alderson and Mets fans for getting a favorable deal done since most reports over the previous few days didn?t expect Beltran to net anything higher than a few fringe prospects.
Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times.
Later, the Blue Jays flipped Jackson along with Marc Rzepczynskii, Octavio Dotel and Corey Patterson to the St. Louis Cardinals for Colby Rasmus, Trever Miller, Brian Tallet and P.J. Walters.
Summing up the key people: The Cardinals wind up with Jackson, the Blue Jays with Rasmus. The White Sox get pitchers Frasor and Stewart.
Courtesy of THT's Jeffrey Gross, here is a quick rundown of Rasmus? home run production over Rogers Centre?s park map:
Then. the Mets agreed to send Carlos Beltran to the Giants for prospect Gary Brown and others (one of whom is rumored to be Zach Wheeler, apologies to Giant fans if true). This deal hasn?t become finalized but the Giants decision to include Brown may have pushed them past the Phillies? who, smartly, refused to include Domonic Brown in their package to the rival Mets.
Gary Brown is a 2010 first round pick out of Cal State Fullerton. He will be 23 years old at the end of this season and will be expected to be put on the developmental fast track in New York.
So far, GMs Alex Anthopoulos in Toronto and Sandy Alderson in New York are looking like clear winners as the deadline floodgates begin to open. Congrats to Alderson and Mets fans for getting a favorable deal done since most reports over the previous few days didn?t expect Beltran to net anything higher than a few fringe prospects.
Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times.
Source: http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/blog_article/trade-season-is-finally-heating-up/
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Wigginton's error huge in Rockies' loss to Dodgers (Seattle Times)
Colorado Rockies left fielder Ty Wigginton had a game he'd like to forget - dropping a flyball that led to a three-run inning for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and stranding three runners in scoring position his first two times up against Clayton Kershaw.
Source : Seattle Times
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Washington endorses search for reliever
Washington endorses search for reliever
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Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Boras: Beltran'll go where he has chance to win
Scott Boras says Carlos Beltran will go where he has great chance to win.backyard baseball free download baseball computer games online college baseball games online backyard baseball
GM: M's have no intention of trading King Felix
Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik said he will not trade reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Felix Hernandez by this Sunday's trade deadline.cardinals baseball news baseball stat tracking baseball news baseball backpacks
Photos at the HOF Museum
I'm posting four photos for now. I will add more later.
My wife Barbara and me standing in front of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Saturday morning.
Here I am in the middle with my son-in-law Joel on the left and brother Tom on the right.
Jeannie, Tom, Barbara, me, and Joel in the Plaque Gallery.
I'm pointing to the spot where Blyleven will be enshrined in the Plaque Gallery forever.
After spending the morning and early afternoon at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, we're now heading to the Awards Presentation at Doubleday Field.
Check back for more photos and stories late this evening or early tomorrow morning.
Source: http://baseballanalysts.com/archives/2011/07/photos_at_the_h.php
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Molina flirts with cycle as Cardinals crush Astros
Slow-footed catcher Yadier Molina was a triple shy of the cycle for the second time in three games and Kyle McClellan ended an eight-game victory drought in the St. Louis Cardinals' 10-5 win over the Houston Astros on Monday night.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310725124&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines
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Nolasco, Nationals out to turn things around
Nolasco, Nationals out to turn things around
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Beltre hoping to return in two weeks
Beltre hoping to return in two weeks
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Monday, 25 July 2011
Winning formula
Former manager Dick Williams remembered for turning losing teams into winners
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View a tribute to Dick Williams
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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. ? Dick Williams' 13-year major league playing career taught him how to manage.
His 21-year managerial career earned him a place in the Hall of Fame.
Williams died Thursday due to a ruptured aortic aneurysm at the age of 82. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2008 by the Veterans Committee ? becoming just the 18th manager enshrined in the Hall of Fame at the time of his induction.
Born May 7, 1929, Williams, who was raised in St. Louis and in Southern California, began his big league career with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1951. The next season, Williams injured his shoulder while diving for a fly ball ? and injury that affected his ability to throw for the rest of his career.
But as a utility player with the Dodgers, Orioles, Indians, Athletics and Red Sox, Williams learned from managers like Chuck Dressen, Paul Richards and Hall of Famer Walter Alston. After retiring as a player following the 1964 season, Williams accepted the job as the manager of the Red Sox's Triple-A Club in Toronto.
Two International League championships later, Williams was named the manager of the Red Sox. And in 1967, Williams led Boston ? which finished ninth in 1966 ? to the American League pennant in a season that came to be known as "The Impossible Dream."
"He got rid of all the individuality, made us into a team, gave us an incentive and made us want to win," said Boston's Carl Yastrzemski, who won the American League Triple Crown in 1967 and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1989.
The Red Sox let Williams go at the end of the 1969 season, and in 1970 Williams coached under Gene Mauch with the Montreal Expos. Then in 1971, Williams became the manager of the Oakland A's.
Three years later, the A's had won three AL West titles, two AL pennants and two World Series crowns. In the four postseason series in 1972 and 1973, the A's needed the maximum number of games to win each series. Yet each time, Oakland ? and Williams ? found a way to win.
Williams resigned after leading the A's over the Mets in the 1973 World Series, then became the California Angels manager from 1974-76. In 1977, Williams took over the Expos, leading Montreal to their first winning season in 1979. He was fired during the 1981 season ? a year when the Expos reached the National League Championship Series.
In 1982, Williams took over the San Diego Padres ? a franchise with one winning season in its 13-year history. Williams led the Padres to .500 records in both 1983 and 1983, then helped San Diego win its first NL pennant in 1984.
After resigning from the Padres' job following the 1985 season, Williams managed the Seattle Mariners from 1986-88.
His final record: 1,571 wins (18th most all-time) against 1,451 losses, 13 of 22 seasons with at least a .500 record, three AL pennants, one NL pennant and two World Series titles.
"It was all business on Dick's side, and that's what I really loved about Dick Williams," said Hall of Fame pitcher Goose Gossage, who pitched for Williams with the Padres and was elected to the Hall of Fame with Williams in 2008. "No nonsense, absolutely no nonsense.
"What you saw is what you got, and that's what I loved about Dick."
Craig Muder is the director of communications for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Source: http://baseballhall.org/news/museum-news/winning-formula
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Jered Weaver Catapults to the Forefront of Major League Pitchers
Roy Halladay and Jered Weaver have been named the starting pitchers for tonight's All-Star Game in Arizona, which will be televised by FOX at 8 p.m. ET. While the 34-year-old Halladay has participated in the mid-summer classic in eight of the past 10 years, the 28-year-old Weaver earned his first trip in 2010 but did not play because he pitched on the Sunday preceding the game.
Halladay and Weaver are leading their respective leagues in Fielding Independent Pitching Earned Run Average with FIPs of 2.16 and 2.39. Of note, Weaver also leads Major League Baseball in ERA (1.86), Adjusted Pitching Runs (31), and Adjusted Pitching Wins (3.6). He ranks first in the AL and second in MLB in not only FIP but Fangraphs (4.7) and Baseball-Reference (4.9) Wins Above Replacement among pitchers, ERA+ (199), and Win Probability Added (3.4).
If Weaver is not the best pitcher in baseball, he is certainly one of the top ten, along with Halladay and, in alphabetical order, Cole Hamels, Felix Hernandez, Clayton Kershaw, Cliff Lee, Tim Lincecum, CC Sabathia, and Justin Verlander. A healthy Josh Johnson, Stephen Strasburg, or Adam Wainwright would fill out my list of the best starting pitchers in the game. Cases for inclusion could also be made for Zack Greinke, Tommy Hanson, Dan Haren, Jon Lester, and David Price.
Importantly, Weaver is not a small-sample-size phenomenon. Over the past year, Weaver ranks second in MLB in ERA (2.38), third in FIP (2.59), and 4th in fWAR (7.4). According to Baseball-Reference.com, he ranks sixth among all active pitchers in career ERA (3.32) and ERA+ (128).
It's taken a long time for Weaver to overcome the naysayers in the prospect and stathead community as more than his brother or an innings eater. He is undoubtedly much greater than both. Jered is not only the starting pitcher in the All-Star Game but a leading candidate to win the AL Cy Young Award this year.
Tonight's recognition will do little for Halladay's reputation but should do wonders for the under appreciated Weaver.
Source: http://baseballanalysts.com/archives/2011/07/jered_weaver_ca.php
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McCourt, MLB should be negotiating end game
When a bankruptcy court judge ruled Friday that the Dodgers and owner Frank McCourt couldn't use the private financing that McCourt previously negotiated, both sides declared victory. (I know what you're thinking: "Huh?")
...Source: http://baseball.about.com/b/2011/07/23/mccourt-mlb-should-be-negotiating-end-game.htm
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Juan Agudelo quickly rises to MLS All-Star status
Juan Agudelo, the 18-year-old striker for the New York Red Bulls, was chosen by the MLS commissioner to play in this week's All-Star Game.
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Sunday, 24 July 2011
Pirates edge Cards on d'Arnaud's sac fly in 10th
Xavier Paul scored on Chase d'Arnaud's sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th and Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on Sunday.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310724123&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines
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Center of attention
Duke Snider remembered as the engine that drove the Dodgers
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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. ? In the 1950s, three future Hall of Famers played center field for New York ball clubs: Willie Mays for the Giants, Mickey Mantle for the Yankees and Duke Snider for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Never has there been more talent at one position in one city. And never was a player more a part of a town than the powerful Snider was for Brooklyn.
Snider passed away Sunday at the age of 84. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980.
"Duke Snider was beloved by a nation of Dodgers fans, from Brooklyn to Los Angeles, across generations and around the world," said Jane Forbes Clark, Chairman of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. "His wonderful legacy as one of the greatest outfielders of the 1950s will always be celebrated by us in Cooperstown. Our hearts go out to Beverly and their family at what we know must be a sad and difficult time."
"The Duke of Flatbush" was born in California on Sept. 19, 1926, but his baseball home was New York. He led all major leaguers in home runs and RBI in the 1950s. He was a major contributor to six pennant-winning teams and won two World Championships with the Dodgers ? in Brooklyn in 1955 and in Los Angeles in 1959.
"We shed a tear in Cooperstown for the man affectionately tabbed by his fans, 'The Duke of Flatbush.' There was no one classier or more easy-going than Duke Snider," said Jeff Idelson, the president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. "He was nationally renowned for his smooth fielding and powerful bat ? as evidenced by hitting more home runs in the 1950s than anyone else. He is still today revered by Brooklynites everywhere for patrolling center field in Ebbets Field with grace and dignity, leading the underdog Dodgers to six pennants and their only World Series title in New York in 1955."
Snider was named to eight All-Star Games and was named the Major League Player of the Year in 1955 by the Sporting News. He finished first in the National League in hits, runs, on-base percentage, RBIs, extra base hits, home runs, total bases and intentional walks in at least one season his career.
He was also an outstanding outfielder.
"The greatest catch I ever saw was one made by Snider in 1954, when he climbed the wall of Connie Mack Stadium like a mountain goat to take an extra base hit away from Willie Jones of the Phillies," teammate Pee Wee Reese once said.
Snider hit 40 or more home runs in each of the last five seasons the Dodgers played at Ebbets Field before spending five more years with the team in Los Angeles. He collected the first hit in Dodger Stadium and was named captain in 1962, his last season as a Dodger.
Snider finished his career with a .295 batting average, 2,116 hits, 407 home runs and 1,333 RBI, playing for the Dodgers (1947-62), Mets (1963) and Giants (1964). He also totaled 11 home runs and 26 RBI in World Series play.
"Duke was a fine man, a terrific hitter and a great friend -- even though he was a Dodger," said Hall of Famer Willie Mays. "It was great playing centerfield in New York in the 1950s along with Mickey and Duke. I have wonderful memories of that. Duke and I played on some All-Star teams together and even on the same Giants team the last year he played and today I feel that I have lost a dear friend. He was a hero to the fans in Brooklyn and a great Dodger."
Snider scouted for the Dodgers and Padres following his career and managed in the minor leagues. He went on to become a beloved broadcaster for the Montreal Expos.
Snider is survived by his wife Bev, whom he married in 1947; children Kevin, Kurt, Pam Chodola and Dawna Amino; and 10 grandchildren.
A private memorial service for Duke Snider will be held on March 12. Snider, a 1980 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, passed away on Sunday at the age of 84.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Fallbrook Union High School Baseball Program, c/o Fallbrook Baseball ASB, 2234 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028.
The Snider family extends its gratitude and appreciation for support during this time of remembrance of Duke.
Samantha Carr is the manager of web and digital media at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Source: http://baseballhall.org/news/museum-news/center-attention
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A novel concept: Let's play two, the traditional way
We've got throwback uniforms and throwback stadiums (and $80 hot dogs) -- why not a throwback schedule?
The Oakland Athletics did something novel on Saturday: They played a traditional doubleheader, scheduled as part of a promotion for an 1980s throwback weekend. It wasn't one of those afternoon-night ones where they charge admission twice, either.
...Source: http://baseball.about.com/b/2011/07/17/a-novel-concept-lets-play-two-the-traditional-way.htm
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Mets lose to Marlins 8-5 (Seattle Times)
Chris Capuano started the game with three consecutive strikeouts, wiggled out of two early jams and took a shutout into the sixth inning.
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Saturday, 23 July 2011
Cubs' Quade still has supporter in Zambrano
Carlos Zambrano offers his support to Cubs manager Mike Quade.2010 topps baseball cards baseball bag baseball america top prospects 2010 baseball scores
Five major storylines to watch in the second half
With the second half beginning today, let's take a look at five major storylines that will unfold in the second half:
1. So Many Contenders
More than half of the teams (16 of 30) are within eight games of at least a wild-card berth. The biggest lead in a division is just 3.5 games, and the second-place team in that division (NL East) is the NL wild-card leader (Atlanta). If all the divisions stay this tight, September will be a lot more than just when the Brad Pitt "Moneyball" movie is coming out.
...Source: http://baseball.about.com/b/2011/07/14/five-major-storylines-to-watch-in-the-second-half.htm
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Gavin Floyd allowed four hits over 7 2/3 innings and Carlos Quentin hit a three-run homer in the fifth to give the Chicago White Sox a 3-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310722105&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines
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