I figured Ramos was going to move, since he was stuck behind Mauer, Butera, and Morales. He did have some time up with the Twins early in the year, and I think his first ML game he went 4/4. Hopefully this move will be good for his career.
Capps will help out a Twins bullpen who could really use it.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slu...nationalstrade ]]>
Clark Gregg's line delivery at the end is outstanding. ]]>
Saturday, Slowey faces King Felix.
Sunday, Liriano v. Luke French.
The Twins need to take 2 out of 3 (at least) to keep the pressure on the Sox, who face the As this weekend. ]]>
ESPNNEWS reported Cantu has been dealt to Texas, and he will move over to 1B again.
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb...ory?id=5421166
Florida gets Evan Reed and Omar Poveda. They'll be dealt again in t-minus.. 6 seasons. ]]>
Perhaps it's not quite a complete confirm yet, but here is the link: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5421184 ]]>
Eh? ]]>
Here is a story: Source: Roy Oswalt drops no-trade clause, will be traded to Phillies - MLB News - FOX Sports on MSN
He gives them a "killer" playoff rotation -- Halladay, Hamels, Oswalt. ]]>
Who's ready for him to bring in Chris Singleton as the hitting coach?? ]]>
More to follow once the links arrive. ]]>
3 years at 2 million per
Delacruz mr
2 years at 6 million per
Budde SS
3 years at 3 million per
Mets gm ]]>
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Major League Baseball, trying to avoid having long underwear as part of its players' postseason apparel, is planning to start the 2011 season in earnest on Friday, April 1 - three days earlier than the traditional Monday opener.
It would be the first time a majority of teams start the season on a Friday since 1905, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
The regular season would end Wednesday, Sept. 28 with playoffs opening on Sept. 30 or Oct. 1. The World Series is scheduled to start Wednesday, Oct. 19, a week earlier than the last two years. It would virtually assure the World Series would not be played in November.
"Anything we could do to finish in October,'' commissioner Bud Selig told USA TODAY, "is what I wanted to do. It shows how serious we are in doing this. I feel very good about it, and am pleased at everybody's reaction.''
This is a great move. The day after is always so painful and I would imagine with the weekend, that all teams would play 3 game weekend series. The playoffs begin a little sooner and we all get to kick off the weekend with baseball... so yeah, I like this move Bud (didn't think I would ever say that one.) :clap::clap: ]]>
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HOUSTON (AP)—Chicago Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee has rejected a trade to the Los Angeles Angels, saying he prefers to finish the season with his team.
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Lee is having a tough season, batting just .248 with 11 home runs and 44 RBIs. But his Gold Glove defense would have been a welcome addition to an Angels roster that already has used six players at first base since Kendry Morales broke his leg jumping on home plate after his walkoff grand slam on May 29. The list includes catcher Mike Napoli and second baseman Howie Kendrick.
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Oakland confirms Ben Sheets is out for the season due to a torn flexor in his right elbow.
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The Dodgers have acquired outfielder Scott Podsednik from the Royals in return for two minor leaguers.