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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Roberts, Giles, Amaro

On this date nine years ago, the Astros signed Richard Hidalgo to a four-year, $32MM contract. At the time, it was the third-richest contract in franchise history, behind only Jeff Bagwell's five-year, $85MM deal and Craig Biggio's four-year, $33MM deal. Hidalgo would go on to hit .266/.342/.475 with 87 home runs during the life of the deal, though he was dealt to the Mets mid-way through the 2004 season.

Here's a look at what's been written around the web...

• Camden Crazies looks at some potential replacements for Brian Roberts and his injured back.
• SPANdemonium presents a lineup of players 25-years-old or younger who should be locked up to long-term contracts.
• River Ave. Blues remembers when the Yankees pursued Brian Giles as a free agent.
• Capital Ave. Club quantitatively evaluates 16 of Braves' GM Frank Wren's most notable moves.
• Meanwhile, Long Drive evaluates Phillies' GM Ruben Amaro Jr. in a three-part series.
• Gear Up For Sports wonders is the Angels did enough this offseason.
• Around The Majors breaks down the first base trade market.
• The Dugout Report examines some Spring Training position battles.

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