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Tampa Bay Rays Offseason Report: Nov. 27, 2009
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Welcome to another edition of Thaddeus Tampa Bay Rays Offseason Report. Each and every Friday, were going to recap the moves, trades, signings, and other nonsense of the previous week in the wonderful world of Tampa Bay baseball; keeping you, Dear Reader, up to date with the team until Opening Day in April 2010 ...1 day ago -
Ken Caminiti: National Leagues 1996 MVP
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In 1996, Ken Caminiti had a career year, batting .326, hitting 40 home runs, and batting in 130 runs. Ken had a .408 on base average, slugged .621. and won his second consecutive gold glove. As a result of his great season, Ken Caminiti was selected the National Leagues Most Valuable Player by a unanimous vote. It ...2 days ago -
* New titles from UNP
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While many people look forward to the holiday catalogs that have already been stuffing mailboxes, or the seed catalogs that start arriving shortly after the new year, I look forward to the book catalogs that come every few months. The latest from the University of Nebraska Press contains the regular inclusion of ...5 days ago -
Understanding Free Agent Compensation
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The free agency period is now upon us, so we have been hearing lots of talk about Type-A and Type-B free agents and draft pick compensation… and the discussion leaves some people wondering what is all means. For those of you who think you need an abacus to figure it all out, let’s see if I can help simplify it a ...5 days ago -
This Day In Red Sox History: November 23, 1990
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Material for This Day In Red Sox History is drawn from Bill Nowlin’s “Day by Day with the Boston Red Sox” Former Red Sox catcher Bo Diaz was killed at his home in Caracas, Venezuela… Diaz was on the roof of his home trying to adjust a satellite dish when it came loose and fell on him.6 days ago -
The Greatest Blue Jays 3B Ever: Kelly Gruber
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I am not ashamed to admit it. Kelly Gruber is my favourite position player for the Toronto Blue Jays of all time. According to my baseball card, Gruber was “hard nosed and a fine athlete.” Kelly was a 5 tool player who played 6 positions. The following is my profile on the G reatest B lue J ay O f ...6 days ago -
This Day In Baseball History: November 23rd
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In 1964, future Hall-of-Famer Warren Spahn was purchased by the NY Mets from the Braves… in addition to serving on the club’s coaching staff, the crafty southpaw posted a 4-12 record (in 20 appearances). In 1971, Bill Virdon was named to replace the retiring Danny Murtaugh as the manager of the world champion ...6 days ago -
Mets Decide To Build Stadium Thats Not Ashamed Of The Mets
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I guess this is the new stadium equivalent of a do-over. The Mets put out a press release over the weekend announcing some more pronounced changes at Citi Field to recognize team history. The Mets will now name prominent entrances into the stadium after Gil Hodges, Casey Stengel and Tom Seaver. And they will name ...1 week ago -
This Day In Red Sox History: November 22, 1928
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Material for This Day In Red Sox History is drawn from Bill Nowlin’s “Day by Day with the Boston Red Sox” The Red Sox purchased pitcher Bill Bayne from the Cleveland Indians… he would win five games for the Sox in 1929.1 week ago -
This Day In Baseball History: November 22nd
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In 1890, the Philadelphia Athletics were expelled from the American Association for violating the league’s constitution… a new team is placed in the ‘City of Brotherly Love’ and franchises were also awarded to Boston, Washington and Chicago. In 1908, in the first game between a Japanese and an American ...1 week ago -
Will Decision By Cuban Defector Diminish Red Sox Chances Of Signing Him?
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If you have never heard of Aroldis Chapman, or if you have only heard dribs and drabs about him, then you had better get ready - because over the course of the next few weeks and months you are going to hear an awful lot about him. I first read about him last spring while preparing for one of my fantasy baseball ...1 week ago -
Cecil Fielders Home Run Joyride Nearly 20 Years Ago
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I’m a little early on this, I admit. I’m jumping the gun, but this time they can’t call me back to the starting blocks. You heard it here first, then. When the Tigers gather for spring training in about three months—it can’t get here fast enough, by the way—it will be 2010 and you can say it. It’ll be ...1 week ago -
This Day In Red Sox History: November 21, 1927
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Material for This Day In Red Sox History is drawn from Bill Nowlin’s “Day by Day with the Boston Red Sox” Manager Bill Carrigan announced that he had selected Bradento, Florida, as the Red Sox spring training home beginning in 1928.1 week ago -
This Day In Baseball History: November 21st
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In 1911, after a sixth place finish (76 -76), Hal Chase resigned as manager of the New York Highlanders (later, the Yankees)… he would remain a player with the club until traded in 1913. In 1934, the NY Yankees purchased Joe DiMaggio from San Francisco (Pacific Coast League)… The Yankee Clipper would be one of ...1 week ago -
Sox Add Minor League Reliever Through Waivers
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The Red Sox selected RHP Robert Manuel off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. Manuel made his major league debut with the Cincinnati Reds this season after toiling for the Reds’ Louisville Bats (Triple-A) for much of the season… he was 3-4, 2.70, with 10 saves over 46 2/3 IP in the International League. At the ...1 week ago -
Bay To Listen To Offers After Red Sox Exclusivity Period Expires
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When midnight passed last night, Jason Bay became a ‘true’ free agent… he can now talk with any team that is interested in securing his services for the next several seasons. The Sox and Bay’s agent, Joe Urbon, have been discussing a new contract for nearly a year… talks have ended abruptly on two ...1 week ago -
This Day In Red Sox History: November 20, 1958
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Material for This Day In Red Sox History is drawn from Bill Nowlin’s “Day by Day with the Boston Red Sox” Jackie Jensen was named AL MVP after putting together a season in which he hit .286, with 35 HR and 122 RBI.1 week ago -
This Day In Baseball History: November 20th
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In 1952, Commissioner Ford Frick stated his belief that the Pacific Coast League (PCL) will eventually reach major league status. In 1958, breaking New York’s four-year stronghold on the award, Red Sox OF Jackie Jensen (.286, 35, 122) was selected as the American League Most Valuable Player. In 1984, Mariners ...1 week ago -
This Day In Red Sox History: November 19, 1965
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Material for This Day In Red Sox History is drawn from Bill Nowlin’s “Day by Day with the Boston Red Sox” 35-year-old Frank Malzone was given his unconditional release by the Red Sox after nine seasons with the ballclub. GM Dick O’Connell told reporters the seven-time all-star was released in order to ...1 week ago -
This Day In Baseball History: November 19th
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In 1884, Nick Young became National League president replacing Abe Mills, who had resigned from the post. In 1960, James ‘Mickey’ Vernon was named manager of the new Senators for the team’s inaugural season… during his three year tenure with club, he went on to compile a 135-227 record. In 1968, Yankees ...1 week ago
