Dan Runzler

On this date in 2002, the Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network launched. Although the regional network barely broke even that year, YES has gone on to generate millions in revenue, much of which goes right into the Yankees' pockets. As recently as 2008, there was talk that the network was worth more than the team itself.

After you wrap your head around that, here are some links to check out from around the baseball blogosphere…

• The Baseball Opinion says that the Adeiny Hechevarria signing caps off an impressive offseason for new GM Alex Anthopoulos.
• The Friarhood examines the trade market for Padres' closer Heath Bell.
• Phillies Nation has some fun with internal discussions after the Albert Pujols–Ryan Howard rumors.
• DRays Bay wonders if Andy Sonnanstine will start the season in Tampa's rotation so they can send Wade Davis to the minors and push his service time clock back.
• Around The Majors wonders if the Nationals should really be trying to sign Adam Dunn to a contract extension.
• The Dodgerhater says that Sergio Romo and Dan Runzler are the key to San Francisco's bullpen this year.
• Bronx Bombers Beat wonders if Robinson Cano can take that next step towards being a middle of the order hitter for a team with some aging core hitters.
• SPANdemonium looks at some players drafted in the second round of the 2008 draft who have already had an impact in the big leagues.

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