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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Encarnacion, M's, Greinke
Five years ago, Padres left-hander Randy Wolf took the hill in spring training with his brother Jim serving as the home plate umpire. However, that didn't help the pitcher much as he struggled in a 6-2 loss to the Brewers. That marked the only time that this happened because even though Jim has served as the third base ump in a regular season game with Randy on the hill, he is not assigned to call balls and strikes when his brother is pitching. Here's this week's look around the blogosphere..
- House Of The Bluebird analyzes Edwin Encarnacion's leap forward in 2012.
- Prospect Insider says the Mariners are better than you think.
- Halos Daily re-evaluated the Zack Greinke trade.
- I R Fast looked at Michael Roth's Pitch F/X data.
- Baseball Stooges ranked the top five GMs in baseball.
- Kingdome Of Seattle Sports projected the Mariners' Opening Day lineup.
- The Shea Faithful explains why Matt den Dekker needs more seasoning in the minors.
- Phillies Nation wonders what should be done with Yuniesky Betancourt.
- Pinstripe Pundits wonders if Brennan Boesch is a good fit for the Bombers.
- The Doubleday breaks down Stuart Sternberg's recent comments.
- Marlin Maniac spoke with Jason Collette of Baseball Prospectus.
- Rox Pile has some pitchers that the Rockies could target.
- The Tribe Daily talks Ubaldo Jimenez.
- Kings of Kauffman explains why the Royals can beat out the Tigers this year.
- MLB Reports delivers the Brewers' state of the union.
- Baseball Big Brother Project presents a tale of two clocks.
- The Daily Statesman writes that Matt Adams is now left in an awkward position.
- Blog Red Machine wonders if Cesar Izturis will make the cut in Cincinnati.
- Couch Side Show looks at the top fantasy third basemen.
- Baseball Hot Corner says this could be the year of the Brandons in San Francisco.
- On The Way Home asks if Greinke is worth the money for the Dodgers.
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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Sale, Detwiler, Rondon, A's
On this date in 1930, Babe Ruth inked a two-year deal with the Yankees worth $160K which renewed his status as the highest paid player of all time. After the deal was completed, General Manager Ed Barrow predicted that, “No one will ever be paid more.” Here's this week's look around the baseball blogosphere..
- South Side Sox has eight comparable cases for Chris Sale.
- Federal Baseball wonders what we might see from Ross Detwiler in 2013.
- I R Fast wonders if Bruce Rondon is ready to be a closer.
- A's Farm talked with Oakland's director of baseball operations about the club's young talent.
- Yankees Fans Unite recaps a jinxed spring training.
- Pinstripe Pundits reminds Mike Trout how lucky he is to play in this era.
- Couch Side Show isn't high on the Rockies' rotation.
- Hot Stove Heat is hoping that Trout doesn't let his meager pay bump affect him on the field.
- Rising Apple doesn't put much stock into who gets the starting nod on Opening Day.
- Phoul Ballz checked in with Phillies prospect Cody Asche.
- Lasorda's Lair is a little worried about Carl Crawford.
- Baltimore Sports and Life spoke with Jerry Crasnick.
- MLB CPI has a composite list of top prospects culled from the best sites on the net.
- Kingdome Of Seattle Sports believes that the M's recent power surge is a good sign.
- Baseball Hot Corner has five prospects to get excited about in 2013.
- The Doubleday examines the magic and myth of the age 27 season.
- Close Call gives their winners of the offseason.
- i70 Baseball looks at the Cards' organizational depth at third base.
- The Daily Statesman spoke with Tony LaRussa.
- Bless You Boys crunches some numbers to find the odds of making it to the majors.
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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Ethier, Harper, Cordero
On this date in 1987, Charlie Kerfeld agreed to one of the more ludicrous deals in the history of baseball. The right-hander inked a one-year deal with the Astros worth $110,037.37 and 37 boxes of orange Jello. Kerfeld, who wore No. 37, insisted he earn more than teammate Jim DeShaies' $110K salary and wanted the gelatin for future pranks.
We've already had lots of great stuff on MLBTR today, but there's always room for Baseball Blogs Weigh In. Here's this week's look around the web..
- Baseball Hot Corner wonders if the Dodgers should have traded Andre Ethier.
- Baseball Big Brother Project gives Bryce Harper the credit he deserves.
- Free Lance makes a case for the teams that PECOTA isn't crazy about.
- I R Fast analyzes Chad Cordero's Pitch F/X data.
- MLB Injury News doesn't think the Yankees should make a deal to fill in for Granderson.
- Pinstripe Pundits has some options in case the Bombers do go that route, however.
- NASORB profiles the current and former Mariners in the WBC.
- The Daily Statesman explains why the Cardinals need Matt Carpenter's bat in the lineup.
- STL Cardinal Baseball doesn't want to see the Cards overpay for Adam Wainwright.
- Fantasy Rundown compiled the top prospect rankings from the best sources on the web.
- Braves Banter has five questions for spring training.
- Baltimore Sports And Life talked World Baseball Classic in the latest podcast.
- Lasorda's Lair wonders if the Dodgers should deal Aaron Harang or Chris Capuano.
- A's Farm checked in with Addison Russell.
- Puckett's Pond revisits David Ortiz in Minnesota.
- Wahoo's On First says the Michael Bourn signing makes the Brett Myers deal look like a mistake.
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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: A's, Strasburg, Stubbs, Lohse
On this date in 2005, California state assemblyman Tom Umberg introduced legislation that would have required pro franchises to use disclaimers if they did not play the majority of home games in the location used in their name. His "Truth in Sports Advertising Act" was designed to keep the Angels from changing their name to Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Of course, his efforts were unsuccessful and the Angels went ahead with the name change in 2005. The Dodgers weren't thrilled about the Halos' decision and continued to designate the Angels as "ANA" on their out-of-town scoreboard that season. Here's this week's look around the baseball blogosphere..
- A's Farm caught up with pitching prospect Dan Straily.
- Lasorda's Lair spoke with Miracle On Grass author David Fanucchi.
- MLB Injury News tells us what to watch for with Stephen Strasburg in 2013.
- Baseball Reality Tour looks how Drew Stubbs could fit in with the Indians.
- The Beanball has a crazy idea to help Kyle Lohse find a team.
- Free Lance asks if hitters can create their own luck.
- Pinstripe Pundits looks at the non-roster invitees in camp with the Yankees.
- Dr. Strangeglove profiles Alex Dickerson.
- The Daily Statesman wonders how the Cards will be affected by Shelby Miller's shutdown.
- MLB Reports explains why Lohse is a fit for the O's.
- Through The Fence Baseball thinks that Lohse makes sense for the Beltway's other team.
- Swingin A's fears that Jed Lowrie could upset the apple cart in Oakland.
- Wahoo's On First had a roundtable discussion on Michael Bourn.
- A Giant Perspective gives us five things to watch in spring training.
- Bullpen Banter breaks down the Rays' top prospects.
- If I Were GM helps you get more familiar with the Rockies' Nolan Arenado.
- Couch Side Show has a bone to pick with the Marlins.
- Splice Today implores the Rangers to lock Elvis Andrus up now.
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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Schumaker, Bourn, Phillies
On this date in 2003, the Red Sox completed an unusually complicated move when they acquired Kevin Millar from the Marlins. The then 31-year-old was sold to Japan's Chunichi Dragons and had to first clear waivers in order to finalize the deal. However, Boston intervened by claiming Millar, who decided that he would rather stay in the states anyway. Here's this week's look around the blogosphere..
- Lasorda's Lair caught up with new Dodgers utility man Skip Schumaker.
- Wahoo's On First loved the Indians' signing of Michael Bourn.
- That Ball's Outta Here wonders if the Phillies have the wrong strategy for their farm system.
- A's Farm runs down Oakland's top ten prospects.
- Monkey With A Halo wants the Angels to get in on Kyle Lohse.
- Dodgers Nation dreams of Justin Verlander.
- Did The Tribe Win Last Night weighs in on the Bourn signing.
- The Tribe Daily points out that Bourn's arrival overshadows Daisuke Matsuzaka.
- On The Way Home looks at the residual effects of Felix Hernandez's extension.
- Baltimore Sports and Life discussed the ZiPs projection system in this week's podcast.
- MLB Prospect Watch explored the possible ramifications of the Fish rushing Jose Fernandez.
- MLB Injury News talks Didi Gregorius' injury.
- Fantasy CPR sees Freddy Garcia as a fantasy sleeper candidate.
- MLB Reports says that the A's will regret trading Chris Carter.
- Rankings Professor has the top five first baseman under 25.
- Kingdome of Seattle Sports compares this year's M's to last year's A's.
- Rays Colored Glasses wonders what Tampa Bay could fetch for David Price.
- Puckett's Pond remembers some guy the Twins drafted named Joe Thiesmann.
- Full Spectrum Baseball talks about a new kind of California gold rush.
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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Johnson, Yankees, Indians
On this date in 1982, the Dodgers broke up the longest-playing infield foursome in baseball when they traded second baseman Davey Lopes to the A's for minor leaguer Lance Hudson. The second baseman had played with Steve Garvey, Ron Cey, and Bill Russell in Los Angeles since 1974. Garvey parted ways with the Dodgers after the '82 season when he signed a five-year, $6.6MM deal with the Padres. That would be the final year in L.A. for Cey as well as he was traded to the Cubs in the winter. Russell, meanwhile, remained with the club before retiring in 1986. Here's this week's look around the baseball blogosphere..
- Jays Journal talks expectations for Josh Johnson.
- Yankees Fans Unite brings us their top 40 Yankees prospects.
- Did The Tribe Win Last Night? caught up with Indians prospect Francisco Lindor.
- The Composite explains why the Mets shouldn't sign Michael Bourn.
- I R Fast has the skinny on Hiroyuki Kobayashi.
- Lasorda's Lair remembers a baseball pioneer.
- Swingin A's thinks that Oakland overpaid for Jed Lowrie.
- Free Lance spoke with Scot Drucker of Paragon Sports International.
- Pinstripe Pundits wonders if the Yankees gave their best DHs to the Orioles.
- Braves Banter stacks this year's Atlanta outfield against 2003's cast.
- MLB Prospect Watch wonders if Mike Olt and Jurickson Profar will start 2013 in the outfield.
- Yanks Go Yard hopes that we see the debut of Pat Venditte this season.
- Baltimore Sports And Life discusses the value of the O's first round pick in this week's podcast.
- Rising Apple is hopeful that the Mets bullpen will be better in 2013.
- MLB Reports says it's a big year for Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes.
- Rankings Professor gives us the top five catchers under 25.
- The Giants Cove looks at San Francisco's pitchers of the future.
- Kings of Kauffman checked in with Royals beat writer Bob Dutton.
- Puckett's Pond talks Twins with a little help from Too Short.
- NASORB is happy about Felix Hernandez's extension.
- NatsGM looks at Washington's offseason moves.
- Shutdown Inning looks at the future of free agency.
- PhoulBallz sat down with Kevin Frandsen.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Hafner, Dodgers, Giants
On this date in 2008, the Mets gave Johan Santana the richest contract ever for a southpaw pitcher. Santana's deal was worth $137.5MM over six years and completed the blockbuster trade with the Twins. The Mets got the two-time Cy Young award winner in exchange for pitchers Philip Humber, Kevin Mulvey, Deolis Guerra, and outfielder Carlos Gomez. Here's this week's look around the baseball blogosphere..
- Wahoos On First wanted to see the Indians sign Travis Hafner.
- Lasorda's Lair brings us an exclusive with Dodgers GM Ned Colletti and manager Don Mattingly.
- The Giants Cove peers into the future to look at the Giants' roster in 2016.
- Seattle Sports Central attempts to quantify the marine air affect at Safeco.
- The Friarhood wants to see the Padres lock Chase Headley up for the long term.
- Free Lance wonders what the worst players in 2012 might do in 2013.
- Blue Jays Plus sat down with prospect Chase DeJong.
- Yankees Fans Unite checked in with Jim Abbott.
- Baseball News Source asks how valuable Yoenis Cespedes is.
- Boys Of Summer is concerned about the Mets-Michael Bourn situation.
- Puckett's Pond likes what the Twins have done with their pitching.
- Pinstripe Pundits imagines a mid-season fire sale.
- Rising Apple looks at potential outfield targets for the Mets in 2014.
- MLB Reports examines the White Sox's payroll.
- Yanks Go Yard breaks down the backup options behind Mariano Rivera.
- NASORB sticks up for Kendrys Morales' defense.
- MLB Prospect Watch wants to see the Twins go all-in on rebuilding.
- Seattle Clubhouse talks Mike Morse.
- Golden Gate Sports asks if Joe Mauer's deal is a good baseline for Buster Posey.
- Red Sox Post preaches patience for Boston fans.
- I R Fast breaks down the non-roster outfielders.
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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Angels, Andrus, Upton, Jaso
On this date in 2008, the Twins announced that they struck new deals with Justin Morneau and Michael Cuddyer to keep them in Minnesota long-term. Morneau, the 2006 AL MVP, got the richest deal in franchise history at the time with a six-year, $80MM pact. Cuddyer, meanwhile, got $24MM over three seasons. Here's this week's look around the baseball blogosphere...
- Halos Heaven turned in their final Angels projections for 2013.
- Shutdown Inning looks at the market for Elvis Andrus.
- Kingdome Of Seattle Sports liked the M's end of the Justin Upton deal that never happened.
- NASORB still sees John Jaso as a solid hitter in a full-time role.
- Wahoo's On First wonders if the Tribe's offseason additions will change their character.
- Lone Star Ball examines past comparables for Andrus.
- Swingin' A's sees a current Oakland equivalent for Jaso.
- Mariner Melee explains the SafeCo effect.
- Baseball Reality Tour inducts Scott Hairston into a fairly exclusive club.
- Feelin' Kinda Blue unveils their list of top 50 Dodgers prospects.
- Jays Journal revisits the Vernon Wells trade.
- Lasorda's Lair bids farewell to Diamond Vision.
- Rising Apple addresses a misguided narrative.
- The Tribe Daily looks at the Indians bullpen.
- Yanks Go Yard wonders where the Bombers rank in the AL East after this winter.
- Pinstripe Pundits goes dumpster diving.
- Baseball News Source looks at five minor league deals with potential big league impact.
- Rays Colored Glasses talks Mike Napoli.
- Baltimore Sports And Life discusses a contract extension for Matt Wieters.
- Kings of Kauffman writes that the James Shields trade could be KC's biggest ever.
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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Soriano, Morse, Jaso, Upton
On this date in 2002, Scott Rolen became the highest paid player in Phillies history. The third baseman signed a one-year contract worth $8.6MM, avoiding his final season of arbitration-eligibility. Rolen was traded to the Cardinals at midseason, and his then-record salary has since been eclipsed numerous times. Here's the latest from around the web...
- Federal Baseball wrote about the impact of Rafael Soriano on the Nationals' bullpen.
- NASORB doesn't think the Mike Morse trade makes sense for the Mariners.
- Athletics Nation broke down the John Jaso pickup for the Athletics.
- A's Farm says getting Jaso was a win-now move for the Athletics.
- Yanks Go Yard wonders if Justin Upton would be worth the price for the Yankees.
- River Ave. Blues wrote about the conflict between Yankees' team policies.
- Pinstripe Pundits listed some right-handed hitting options for the Yankees.
- Rising Apple thinks Brian Wilson would be a worthy gamble for the Mets.
- Wahoo's on First wonders if the Cardinals matchup for an Asdrubal Cabrera trade.
- Blue Jays Plus looked at a possible extension for Aaron Hill.
- Lasorda's Lair believes Scott Hairston is a good fit for the Dodgers.
- A Giant Perspective wants the Giants to target Jonathan Sanchez and Jair Jurrjens.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Posey, Verlander, Sale
On this date in 2006, the then-Devil Rays franchise acquired its first Japanese-born player by signing reliever Shinji Mori to a two-year contract worth $1.3MM. They won his negotiating rights through the posting process with a $1MM bid. Mori suffered a major shoulder injury in Spring Training though, so he never actually appeared in a game for Tampa Bay. Here's the latest from the baseball blogosphere...
- McCovey Chronicles thinks the Giants should wait a year before considering an extension for Buster Posey.
- Motor City Bengals says the time is right for the Tigers to extend Justin Verlander.
- Through the Fence Baseball wrote about Michael Bourn and draft pick compensation.
- Pirates Prospects lists some alternatives for the Pirates in case Francisco Liriano's deal falls through.
- South Side Sox wonders if the White Sox should listen to offers for Chris Sale.
- Lookout Landing wrote about the cost of acquiring Justin Upton.
- Baseball News Source says the Mariners should trade Justin Smoak or Mike Carp.
- Mariner Melee ranks some outfield trade targets for the Mariners.
- The Blue Jays Hunter wrote about the Darren Oliver dilemma in Toronto.
- Rising Apple wonders how the Mets will spend the rest of their money.
- The Process Report thinks Chris Archer may be an extension candidate with the Rays.
- Pinstripe Pundits wrote about a Red Sox-Yankees trade for Jarrod Saltalamacchia.
- Baseball Professor explains why the Red Sox will make the playoffs in 2013.
- The True Fan's Sports Blog says the Yankees are overrated.
- Beyond the Box Score analyzed the Hall of Fame voting, specifically the votes that were not revealed publicly.
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