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the zambrano trade to date is Minayas worst move as GM of the Mets.

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I believe this is the reason Steve Phillips is working for ESPN. Well, one of many reasons.

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have any of you guy's teams realesed their shedules? any inter-league games of note?

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the zambrano trade to date is Minayas worst move as GM of the Mets.

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thats right my mistake. @#%$ was still a terrible move though, needless to say its easy why hes on the TV now and not in an MLB office

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If Kazmir is available, Mets should get him back !

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and i was like who is this guy he must suck never heard of him. I think the Mets could've gotten a better deal for Kazmir at the time.

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Newsday reports it appears the New York Yankees and reliever Mariano Rivera are nearing the completion of a three-year deal that would be worth $40-million.

Source: Newsday

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According to New York Newsday, "the Yankees seem likely to re-sign Mariano Rivera to a three-year, $40-million deal soon."
The Yankees are expected to offer a similar deal to Jorge Posada, but he's expressed more interest than Rivera when it comes to shopping his services on the open market. Rivera turns 38 years old later this month, so a three-year deal could ensure that he retires in New York.

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According to Buster Olney of ESPN.com, Curt Schilling and the Red Sox have agreed to a one-year contract worth about $8 million in guaranteed salary and $2 million in potential incentives.er in an otherwise awful market for free agents and do so at a reasonable price that includes zero risk. Schilling went 9-8 with a 3.87 ERA while starting 24 games in 2007.&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp

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Japanese RHP Hiroki Kuroda filed for free agency Monday and is expected to pursue an MLB career.er and should have plenty of suitors in a very weak market for starting pitching.

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Along with Miguel Cabrera, the Marlins have reportedly told teams that Dontrelle Willis is available.
The potential return for Willis has plummeted from where it was following his 22-win season in 2005, but there are no doubt still plenty of teams willing to pay a premium for the 25-year-old lefty despite his declining strikeout rate and ugly 5.17 ERA this season.

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Cardinals declined their $1.1 million option on So Taguchi for 2008, choosing to pay him a $100,000 buyout.
The Cardinals reportedly may still try to re-sign Taguchi. "We wanted to give ourselves as many options as we can, and by doing this we maintain a greater degree of flexibility," general manager John Mozeliak said. A solid backup outfielder who batted .290/.358/.368 in 2007, the 38-year-old Taguchi should have little problem finding a similar contract on the open market.

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According to the Denver Post, "the prevailing opinion" among "a handful of general managers" is that the Rockies will shop Brian Fuentes for a starting pitcher.

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[cincoseisdos]

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Dontrelle is a bum.

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come on Mez youre telling me you wouldnt take him?

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MLB general managers voted 25-5 this morning to explore the use of instant replay in baseball.
It's not their call, but they will throw their weight behind trying to get it past the commissioner's office. Instant replay use would be limited to home run balls, and it's assumed MLB would use a system similar to that of the NHL, in which the umpiring crew would make a call to a central office in which all games are being monitored.

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According to the Washington Post, Nationals president Stan Kasten personally met with Andruw Jones at his Atlanta home recently.

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come on Mez youre telling me you wouldnt take him?

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[ooiron manoo]

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Why A-Rod won't be a Met

The Mets will almost certainly meet with Scott Boras at the GM Meetings to gauge the Alex Rodriguez situation. But as has been the case since the superstar opted out, they're still viewed as a longshot in the A-Rod sweepstakes. One of those obstacles is Rodriguez's expected financial demands. But another is obviously his position. Mets GM Omar Minaya admitted yesterday that neither third base (due to David Wright) nor shortstop (due to Jose Reyes) was a place the Mets require help.

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Coco's hot topic at GM's meetings
Posted: Tuesday November 06, 2007 05:21AM ET

There have been several teams wondering which way to go with their center field situation and the name most often mentioned is Coco Crisp.The reason is the expense of the other available free-agent center fielders, including Torii Hunter, Andruw Jones, Aaron Rowand, and Mike Cameron. Crisp is relatively cheap, young and can run. Among the teams linked to Crisp include Minnesota, Houston, Texas, Philadelphia, Atlanta, the Chicago White Sox, and San Diego. There are likely others as well. The White Sox seem interested in Crisp but there's a lot of Johnny Damon-for-Joe Crede talk here between the White Sox and Yankees. The White Sox need to get a name player and Damon is definitely one player they're considering strongly.

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Why Damon won't be dealt
Posted: Tuesday November 06, 2007 05:51AM ET

There is a lot of Johnny Damon-for-Joe Crede speculation. The Yanks, however, strongly indicated they feel Damon has greater value than Crede, who is coming off of back surgery that robbed most of his 2006 season and is a year from free agency with Scott Boras as his agent. With Alex Rodriguez gone, the Yanks envision having to, perhaps, manufacture runs more in 2008 and Damon is their most legitimate on-base/speed leadoff man. In addition, the Yanks felt Damon played much better as he got into better shape during last season. And they feel he will be in better condition to begin spring training in February than he was last year. Also, the Yanks think Damon became a well-above average defender in left and they may emphasize defense more in the post-Rodriguez world, as well.

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Why Rockies won't trade Atkins
Posted: Tuesday November 06, 2007 05:42AM ET

You can knock Garrett Atkins off the Yankees' wish list to replace Alex Rodriguez at third base. The Rockies are adamant they are keeping Atkins. The biggest reason Colorado is not open to dealing Atkins is, ironically, because of Rodriguez's agent, Scott Boras, who also represents the Rockies' best hitter, Matt Holliday. Colorado will make inquiries later this offseason into signing the left fielder to a long-term deal. But the Rockies know the history of Boras' top clients is to test the free-agent market, and Holliday is two seasons away from doing that.

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Cubs losing interest in Prior
Posted: Tuesday November 06, 2007 06:30AM ET

Kerry Wood's future with the Cubs could be determined within the next week. Mark Prior's status is less certain. General manager Jim Hendry wants Wood back and has told him he wants him to stay, possibly as the closer, freeing up Ryan Dempster for a trade or role change. Hendry will make a serious attempt to sign Wood before Nov. 13, when he's free to negotiate with other teams. Meanwhile, a source indicated the Cubs would tender a 2008 contract to the surgically repaired Prior only if he is willing to give the team a club option for 2009. Hendry declined to comment, but it's believed he doesn't want to invest another year in Prior's recovery only to have him bolt as a free agent.

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San Diego might have interest in Clement, Prior

It appears free-agent Matt Clement, formerly of the Boston Red Sox, wants to return to the San Diego Padres and would take a low base salary as part of a one-year deal laced with incentives according to the Union-Tribune.

Clement had surgery to repair his labrum and rotator cuff in September 2006.

Another right-hander on the comeback trail from shoulder surgery, Cubs pitcher Mark Prior, is rumored to have the Padres on his radar.

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Padres expected to make offer to Geoff Jenkins


The San Diego Union-Tribune reported the San Diego Padres likely will make an offer to free-agent Geoff Jenkins, a left-handed hitter phased out by the Milwaukee Brewers' youth movement.

San Diego GM Kevin Towers, who tried to trade for Jenkins last offseason, said he wants a corner outfielder who bats left-handed.

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With Stoneman gone, Padres-Angels may deal


Now that Bill Stoneman, who was never know as much of a wheeler-dealer, out of the front office, it appears the San Diego Padres and Anaheim Angels could talk about making a deal.

The San Diego Union-Tribune reported the Padres could try to get Anaheim outfielders Reggie Willits and Nathan Haynes. Willits has almost no power, but he had a .391 on-base percentage last year. The strong relationship between Padres manager Bud Black and Angels manager Mike Scioscia increases the chances the two franchises could strike a deal.

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Royals looking at Sosa, Jenkins, Guillen for offense


The Kansas City Royals might take a flyer on free agent Sammy Sosa.

First, though, the Royals plan to pursue outfielders Jose Guillen and Geoff Jenkins. They also intend to take a run at outfielder Torii Hunter, although that bidding already seems to be moving past their comfort level.

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Gillick: Phillies will only spend money on pitching



The Philadephia Phillies have apparently reconsidered their needs at third base. No Mike Lowell, no Garrett Atkins, no Joe Crede. How does Greg Dobbs and Wes Helms sound?

The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Tuesday the organization doesn't have enough resources either in terms of players to trade or money. The Inquirer indicated Gillick shrugged off speculation that limited partner John Middleton's recent sale of the family cigar business for $2.9 billion would allow the team to substantially increase the payroll and improve more than one area.

"If we make a deal, it will be for pitching," GM Pat Gillick said. "If we spend money, we'll spend it on pitching."

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Market is thin at second base




Teams in the market for a second baseman don't have much to choose from.

The New York Daily news reported the New York Mets, while interested in retaining Luis Castillo, won't decide until they fully examine all options at second base. That could make Castillo a target for the Houston Astros.

There was speculation during the NLCS that Arizona could look to trade All-Star Orlando Hudson, who hit .294 with 10 homers and 63 RBI in 517 at-bats and is a year away from free agency. The Chicago Cubs will compete with the Colorado Rockies for Kaz Matsui.

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Posada wants 4-year deal; Mets, Marlins, Jays interested


The New York Yankees will be the first stop on the free-agent tour of Jorge Posada, however, the veteran catcher told Newsday other teams have already contacted him.

"The Mets are interested; they've contacted us," Posada said. "The Mets, the Marlins, Toronto, all of them are interested."

While the Yankees are first on the list, Posada indicated he will not sign with anyone this week. The New York Daily News reported Tuesday that Posada is seeking a four-year deal. The News, quoting Yankee sources, said the Yankees have internally discussed an offer of three years and $40 million.

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Yanks nearing deal with Mariano Rivera



Newsday reports it appears the New York Yankees and reliever Mariano Rivera are nearing the completion of a three-year deal that would be worth $40-million.

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Rolen a darkhorse candidate to replace A-Rod


Boston free agent Mike Lowell and Seattle's Adrian Beltre and Florida's Miguel Cabrera, both believed to be available via trade, have been mentioned as replacements at third base for the New York Yankees.

A darkhorse for the opening, created when Alex Rodriguez opted out of his contract, is St. Louis Cardinals veteran Scott Rolen according to Newsday.

Rolen, 32, has been plagued by shoulder problems and hit just eight homers in 112 games. He is owed $36 million through 2010, so the Cardinals would ask for virtually nothing in return.

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Rockies won't let Atkins go

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Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007 7:31 am EST
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You can knock Garrett Atkins off the New York Yankees' wish list to replace Alex Rodriguez at third base. The Philadelphia Phillies, also in the market for a third baseman, were said to be interested in Atkins.

The reason there was so much speculation Atkins would be traded was because the Colorado Rockies have highly-regarded prospect Ian Stewart.

However, the Rockies had Stewart work at second base during Instructional League play and received positive reports on the experiment according to the New York Post.

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Lieberthal could be of interest to Blue Jays


Former Philadelphia Phillie and Los Angeles Dodger Mike Lieberthal could be of interest to the Toronto Blue Jays who are seeking a reserve catcher this winter but a have a limited budget.

Lieberthal saw his playing time cut to 67 games in 2006, his final year with the Philadelphia Phillies. This season was like a paid vacation as he started only 31 games with the L.A. Dodgers since Russell Martin started 145. Lieberthal hit .234 with one RBI in 38 games.

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The San Diego Union-Tribune reported the Padres could try to get Anaheim outfielders Reggie Willits and Nathan Haynes.

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I hope the 2008 Opening Day roster for us includes both Johan and Torii...

Mez, we wouldn't mind Luis coming back to Minny

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Market is thin at second base




Teams in the market for a second baseman don't have much to choose from.

The New York Daily news reported the New York Mets, while interested in retaining Luis Castillo, won't decide until they fully examine all options at second base. That could make Castillo a target for the Houston Astros.

There was speculation during the NLCS that Arizona could look to trade All-Star Orlando Hudson, who hit .294 with 10 homers and 63 RBI in 517 at-bats and is a year away from free agency. The Chicago Cubs will compete with the Colorado Rockies for Kaz Matsui.

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It appears the wheels are in motion for longtime Brave and former World Series MVP Tom Glavine to return to the Atlanta Braves.

Sources have told 11Alive Sports that Glavine, a free agent, would take a lot less money to play here in Atlanta. When reached at his Alpharetta home Monday night, Glavine said he couldn't comment on anything.

Teams cannot officially make contact with Glavine until the middle of the month.

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The Braves will look outside the organization for their center fielder. David O'Brien indicates that the Braves won't make offers to Torii Hunter, Aaron Rowand, or Mike Cameron due to the size of the likely commitments. Since Cameron would seemingly only take two years, it's surprising the Braves will pass.

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heres hopin for Arod, hell it worked with torre right?

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Phillies acquire Lidge from Houston), all with Houston. He ranks third on Houston's all-time saves list behind Billy Wagner (225) and Dave Smith (199) and was a first-round selection (17th overall) by the Astros in the 1998 draft out of the University of Notre Dame. In 17 career playoff games, Lidge is 1-3 with six saves and a 2.52 ERA. He pitched a scoreless inning in the 2005 All-Star Game and 2.0 scoreless innings in World Baseball Classic for Team U.S.A. Bruntlett, 29, hit .246 with 14 RBI in 80 games for the Astros during the 2007 season. He played all over the diamond, appearing in 63 games at shortstop (34 starts), four in left field, three at third base, two in center field (one start) and one in right field. He has also played at first base and second base over parts of five major league seasons.

In 320 career games, Bruntlett has a .250 average with nine home runs and 50 RBI. He was a ninth-round selection by Houston in the 2000 draft. He has a degree in economics from Stanford University.

Bourn, a 25-year-old rookie, hit .277 with one home run, six RBI and 18 stolen bases for the Phillies in 2007. He was the club's fourth-round selection in the 2003 draft out of the University of Houston.

Geary, 31, shuttled between the Phillies and triple-A Ottawa this past season. With the Phillies, he went 3-2 with a 4.41 ERA in 57 games and with Ottawa, he went 2-1 with a 2.52 ERA in 14 appearances. Geary was originally selected by the Phillies in the 15th round of the 1998 draft.

Costanzo, 24, hit .270 with 27 home runs and 86 RBI for double-A Reading, finishing second in the Eastern League in home runs. A 2002 graduate of Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor, Pa., he was a second-round selection by the Phillies in the 2005 draft out of Coastal Carolina University.

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Lidge should definitely help the bullpen, but he's definitely not a top guy that will completely uplift that pen. The Phils have a lot of work to do concerning their throwing arms.

As for Dontrelle, i'd welcome him into our rotation if the price is right. A Dontrelle for Milledge+prospects trade could've happened before last season, but the Marlins quickly denied it. They'll be lucky to even get Milledge this time around.

Posada to the Mets? Interesting. Posada is the one of the very few Yankees that I actually like.

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The Dodgers tried to pry Cabrera away from the Marlins last summer when they discussed a deal that would have sent Matt Kemp, James Loney and Chad Billingsley to Florida, but the Marlins balked. The Dodgers are still interested, and Cabrera, 24, would instantly upgrade new manager Joe Torre's 2008 lineup.

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I don't feel like digging up links, but I've heard/read around Cleveland that the Indians will be inquiring about Miguel Cabrera, and the Mets are interested in Cliff Lee.

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This is hands down the best thread in the sports forum, keep up the work fellas. Hopefully my Cardinals get rid of Rolen, he is completely worthless.

 

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^ you startin to sound like Zo. and i'm glad you said that all the schedules were out, i found what i was looking for. i plan on going to Fenway on June 20th to root for the Sawx vs. your Cards and then make my way to Yankee stadium the next day for Reds/Yanks.

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