Will’s Mill
2006/12/wills-mill.htmlAnybody else think that Jon Daniels's strategy is to bid on every single player Billy Beane shows interest in, driving up the price and making it impossible for Billy to acquire players? He did it with Frank Thomas before Thomas signed with the Blue Jays; maybe he'll jump into the Alan Embree negotiations next.
Dontrelle Willis Arrested, Griffey Hurt
2006/12/dontrelle-willi.htmlI mean we've all urinated on the street before but there's no excuse for driving while intoxicated.
Mariners In On Randy Johnson?
2006/12/mariners-in-o-1.htmlI scoured what seemed like a dozen Randy Johnson articles, most of which had the same themes we were hearing yesterday: the Yanks don't have to trade Johnson, the vacancy could go to Zito or Clemens, the Diamondbacks are in the thick of things, the Padres are the frontrunners, the Dodgers are just driving up the price, and the Giants and Angels are the dark horses.
Latest On Todd Helton Trade
2007/01/latest-on-todd.htmlMichael Silverman posted this info yesterday but I didn't mention it: the Rockies are the driving force behind this deal…
Dodgers Interested In Loaiza
2007/08/dodgers-interes-5.htmlHe snagged a DUI later that month, driving 120 mph in his Ferrari while drunk…
Cards Hire Mozeliak As GM
2007/10/cards-hire-moze.htmlLuhnow's presence may have been a factor driving Walt Jocketty and Antonelli away from the job.
Mets Exercise Alou’s Option, Re-sign Easley
2007/10/mets-exercise-a.htmlNow the Mets can move onto more important issues, like filling second base and catcher and driving up the price…
Marlins Considering Helms, Cantu
2007/12/marlins-conside.htmlCantu was recently cut by the Reds; his claim to fame is driving in 117 runs for the 2005 Devil…
Bonds’ Agent: Japan Is An Option
2008/02/bonds-agent-jap.htmlIf a door doesn’t open for Barry in the major leagues, as unbelievable as that possibility sounds, then Japan certainly is an option.” Currently, Borris is in Florida driving from camp to camp trying to convince GMs to sign Bonds.
Braves Sign Scott Spiezio
2008/03/braves-sign-sco.htmlSpiezio was released by the Cards in February when they learned of his arrest warrant related to a drunk-driving incident…
Julio Franco Calls It Quits
2008/05/julio-franco-ca.htmlFacing the Florida Marlins, Franco was called on to pinch hit in the bottom of the 8th and made what would be his last at-bat count, lacing a single to right and driving in a run.
The Starting Pitching Market Revisited
2008/07/the-starting-pi.htmlPadilla is on the DL with a neck strain, driving his value down further after a couple of rough starts.
With Alou Out, Mets Looking At Ibañez
2008/07/with-alou-out-m.htmlDriving in 80, 90, 100 runs, hits 25, 30 home runs, plays hard."Alejandro A.
Stark’s Latest: Ibanez, Washburn, Redding, Rhodes
2008/07/starks-latest-i.htmlStark says the Mariners are driving a hard bargain for Rhodes, with the Red Sox, Marlins, Phillies, Brewers, Tigers, Mets, Cardinals, and Rays checking in.
Offseason Outlook: Texas Rangers
2008/09/offseason-ou-11-2.htmlHe's driving toward his first 500 plate appearance season since '04, battling numerous injuries despite only playing 20 games in…
Angels Hold Off On Teixeira Bid
2008/11/angels-hold-off.htmlThe Angels do not want Scott Boras shopping around their offer to the Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles, and Nationals and…
A.J. Burnett Rumors: Friday
2008/12/aj-burnett-rumo.htmlBraunecker says he has numerous offers, though Burnett's next team will have to be within driving distance of his suburban…
Down the Rabbit Hole: Looking at 2009 Free Agency
2009/02/down-the-rabbit.htmlFA salary (2006-2007, minus the Yankees): $6,339,223 You’re asking, “What gives? I thought the economy was driving the market down.” Here’s the deal.
Manny History: Almost A Twin Or Mariner?
2009/03/manny-history-a.htmlThe book also suggests that scouts simply did not enjoy driving out to areas like Washington Heights to watch prospects.
Keith Law Q&A
2009/03/keith-law-qa.htmlAnd I don't like the way major fast-food chains have sacrificed quality, both in the end product but also in the treatment of animals during the process, in the name of driving down costs.
Odds & Ends: Giles, Vlad, Bay
2009/05/odds-and-ends-giles-vlad-bay.htmlAs Sean McAdam of the Boston Herald notes, Jason Bay is "driving up his value almost daily." McAdam says there are indications the Red Sox could re-start extension talks during the All-Star Break.
Draft Roundup: Pirates, Padres, Angels
2009/05/draft-roundup-pirates-padres-angels.htmlHuntington said signability is not "a sole driving factor," while Coonelly talked about wanting to get players signed quickly…
No Regrets For Jays On Snider Situation
2009/05/no-regrets-for-jays-on-snider-situation.htmlYou can still get that time back a couple months down the road." Snider certainly earned his way onto the club, hitting .381 while clubbing four home runs and driving in 10 runs through 22 games this Spring, but has gone into a deep slump after a hot start.
Week In Review: 5/24/09 – 5/30/09
2009/05/week-in-review-52409-53009.htmlMauer posted a line of .414/.500/.838 this month, crushing 11 home runs, driving in 32, scoring 27, and drawing 19 walks to just 16 strikeouts.
Yankees In On Sano?
2009/06/yankees-thinking-sano.htmlThat may come as a surprise, but keep in mind that throwing millions of dollars at a kid who just hit the legal driving age is a monstrous gamble.