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Philadelphia Phillies Top Ten Prospects 2010

1) Dominick Brown-OF The seemingly lone survivor of the 2 big trades of the last year for Philly. …I would think that he’ll be ready for sure in 2011, and potentially at some point in 2010. He’s got all the talent in the world to...

Bringing Heat | Posted: 2010-02-09 05:00:13

No More Nomar?

Evans Clinchy, NESN: Nomar was in position to claim his place among the all-time legends of the game. His teammates loved him. His fans revered him. His peers had all the respect in the world for him: Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter were the fir...

MLB Notebook | Posted: 2010-02-09 04:02:12

Mets make slight adjustment to height of the centerfield wall

I am sure now David Wright is happy. New Year resolution to have the Mets lower the height of the centerfield wall. Check! The Mets announced they will lower the center field wall that is 16 feet in height in front of the home run...

24 hours | Posted: 2010-02-09 07:32:00

Give me baseball... PLEASE!!

Now that the Super Bowl has ended and Drew Br...

Educated Cheese | Posted: 2010-02-09 07:40:00

More Wall Street Journal Humor - Diversity in the Workplace

Another Post Courtesy of the Wall Street Journal - I kid Rupert Murdoch a lot when we see each other at the Friar's Club but his rag does supply an endless assortment of crap for my blog. The Wall Street Journal has a daily cartoon called Pepper ...

P-Bud | Posted: 2010-02-09 07:45:00

Lou Piniella Hearts Mark McGwire?

Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella is duty-bound to hate all things St. Louis Cardinals, but given his amicable relationship with Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa, it’s clear that Piniella doesn’t take his duty very seriously. And now, he...

Bleacher Nation | Posted: 2010-02-09 04:19:34

Chicago Cubs Single Game Tickets Go on Sale on February 19

Clear your schedules, and get your clicking finger prepped: single game tickets for the Chicago Cubs are going on sale in just ten days on February 19. Some details from cubs.com on how you can secure your tickets: Via the Internet: Visitors to c...

Bleacher Nation | Posted: 2010-02-09 04:21:01

2/9/10 News/Links

Good morning readers, hope all is well. My daily post on news/links is here. Dodgers Blue Heaven posts some Dodger Hat Logo Cards {linked here}From Baseball Prospectus: Dodgers Top 11 Prospects {

Vin Scully Is My Homeboy | Posted: 2010-02-09 05:00:00

Matt Joyce ? Preparing for Right Field Battle

No doubt, the right field and second base situations for the Rays are unsettled. It all hinges on where they decide to station Ben Zobrist. Or, IF they decide to station Ben Zobrist. Matt Joyce figures to be in the right field mix. He̵...

Rise of the Rays | Posted: 2010-02-09 03:31:04

Berkman, Hooton inducted into Texas Sports HOF

Congratulations to Lance Berkman and former Astros/current Express pitching coach Burt Hooton, who were inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Waco last night. Here's a nice article on Hooton's nasty curve.

Houston Astros Reactions | Posted: 2010-02-09 06:42:00

It must be Tuesday

Because it's Rip the Astros time in Richard Justice's new blog post! This time, it's about the poor draft history of the post-World Series era (a valid sore spot, sure): I still don't think Drayton gets it, and some of the people involved are sti...

Houston Astros Reactions | Posted: 2010-02-09 06:55:00

Quintero wants to be C1. Until July.

Humberto Quintero told Bernardo Fallas that he wants to be the everyday catcher. Quintero: "I've worked hard this offseason to improve 100 percent across the board, defensively and offensively. This year I hope to have more opportunities to play ...

Houston Astros Reactions | Posted: 2010-02-09 07:06:00 More From This Blog

Cashman: No negotiations will be held right now involving Jeter, Rivera or Girardi

From GEORGE A. KING III of the NY Post: When Brian Cashman looks at Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Joe Girardi, the Yankees’ GM paints his shortstop, closer and manager with the same brush. And with spring training opening next week in Tampa, C...

Zell's Pinstripe Blog | Posted: 2010-02-09 04:59:25

Dye and Damon, St. Louis Mookie, Ike Davis, Alex Cora... and Fernando Martinez

Dye and Damon

Mack's Mets | Posted: 2010-02-09 04:51:00

Could the Mets Draft Bryce Harper?

The 2010 MLB Draft is four months away in June with the Mets holding the rights to the seventh overall pick. Jon Morosi of FoxSports.com talked to scout who thinks Bryce Harper won’t be higher than No. 5 pick this spring. If Harper falls in ...

NY Baseball Digest | Posted: 2010-02-09 04:00:36

Hearn for Cone Revisited

Last night I watched “Prime 9″ on the MLB Network last night; it was the episode titled “Top 9 Greatest One-sided Trades”. The #8 trade on the list was the Mets’ trade of Ed Hearn to the Royals for David Cone (though ...

MetsToday.com | Posted: 2010-02-09 03:53:20

Spring Training Isn?t What It Used To Be

Spring Training is upon us, and as pitchers and catchers are getting ready to report to Port St. Lucie, I just don’t feel any excitement so far. Usually at this time of year I’m looking forward to Spring Training and the upcoming baseb...

Mets Merized Online | Posted: 2010-02-09 04:00:59

George Bell Was A Firecracker

On June 23, 1985 Bruce Kison was pitching for the Boston Red Sox and was giving the Jays a tough ball game. A tremendous competitor, Kison was known for doing anything he can to help his team win. This includes regularly pitching inside to ba...

Mop Up Duty | Posted: 2010-02-09 04:32:29

[THE HANGOVER] The One Where We Discuss Annapolis Grads And Friedman And Silverman On The Radio

My dad (Prof’s Pop) is a graduate of the Naval Academy (Class of ‘68). He passed along this note for any other Navy alum in the Bay Area… NAVY ALUMNI: Join us FRIDAY evening MAY 14th VS Seattle Mariners. Last year we witnessed th...

Rays Index | Posted: 2010-02-09 05:04:34

Know Your Astros Relievers: Alberto Arias

More pho...

The Crawfish Boxes | Posted: 2010-02-09 12:00:27