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Phil Rogers' MLB whispers
The Twins had been expecting Pat Neshek back for 2009 before he blew out his elbow playing catch recently. He will miss all of next season after having Tommy John surgery, putting the Twins in the market for relief help. Third baseman Casey Blake and...Tags: Nolan Ryan, Ron Gant, Baseball, Milwaukee Brewers, David Wright
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Ken Davidoff's MLB free agency forecast
ken.davidoff@newsday.comTo classify this year's free agents, let's swipe the Mets' terminology for their variable ticket pricing: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Value. Along with the free agents are their projected destination and salary package. Starting Pitchers...Tags: Chan Ho Park, Manny Ramirez, Jamie Moyer, Ray Durham, Ivan Rodriguez
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Manuel a champion with Phillies
Charlie Manuel couldn't hold his glee when he spotted a Cleveland reporter after Manuel's Philadelphia Phillies won the clinching game in the World Series. Paul Hoynes, a dogged victim of inexorable fate who was covering the Indians long before Albert...Tags: Mike Scioscia, Arbitration, Ozzie Guillen, Mark Shapiro, Trials
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Dodgers' offer to Manny Ramirez might be too short
Manny Ramirez's agent made it clear Thursday that the contract the Dodgers offered his client isn't long enough, the first audible indication that efforts to re-sign the free agent outfielder will be a drawn-out process.
The Dodgers' deal would guarantee...Tags: Torii Hunter, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, Manny Ramirez, New York Yankees
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Cashman will be shopping for new arms
ken.davidoff@newsday.comBrian Cashman isn't one to show his hand at this time of year, and the Yankees, who are shedding about $85 million in payroll, won't turn away from any option to improve their club. But as he began his stay at the annual general managers' meetings, the...Tags: Manny Ramirez, Baseball, Spring Training, Chien-Ming Wang, Brian Cashman
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Dodgers' Ned Colletti says club hopes to talk to Manny Ramirez's agent soon
Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti said Wednesday his communication with agent Scott Boras this off-season has been limited to two voice messages, meaning they might not meet in person to discuss the future of free-agent outfielder Manny Ramirez until...Tags: Chad Billingsley, Juan Pierre, Nomar Garciaparra, Manny Ramirez, Frank McCourt
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Key moments of Game 1
This was Lou Piniella's thought before Game 1: "You're going to have to stay away from the walks. Walks can hurt you in this type of environment — a heck of a lot." And then Piniella let Ryan Dempster walk batter after batter, allowing him to throw...Tags: Derrek Lee, Tennis, Manny Ramirez, Ryan Dempster, Aramis Ramirez
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Do-or-die turns into slow death for Cubs
IN THE WAKE OF THE NEWSI did the math. By my calculations, the tragic number is 36,514. That's how many days have gone by without the Cubs winning a World Series. That's how long they have been on baseball's bridge to nowhere. But the way they played Thursday night, they...Tags: Derrek Lee, Ryan Theriot, Joe Torre, Baseball, Lou Piniella
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Torre: Opening at Wrigley was an advantage
Chicago Tribune reporterDodgers' manager Joe Torre gave thanks to the billy goat and Bartman and all the rest of the losing lore surrounding the Cubs after his team eliminated them from the National League Division Series with a 3-1 victory Saturday night. "I think with all...Tags: Ted Lilly, Chad Billingsley, Joe Torre, Tommy Lasorda, Baseball
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Cubs-Dodgers: Who has the edge in the NLDS?
Tribune staff reporterPhil Rogers breaks down the first round matchup between the Cubs and Dodgers. Starting pitching Edge: Cubs The Dodgers just as easily could get the nod. Derek Lowe doesn't have a reputation like Johan Santana or CC Sabathia, but he's a stealth...Tags: Ted Lilly, Juan Pierre, Nomar Garciaparra, Manny Ramirez, Joe Torre
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Phil Rogers' power rankings
Our national baseball reporter ranks the teams still alive Editor's note: These picks are the result of statistical analysis weighted toward pitching and defense and performance since the All-Star break. The Tribune used this formula after the...Tags: Derrek Lee, Chad Billingsley, Ozzie Guillen, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Manny Ramirez
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Matt Stairs
Matt Stairs launched a two-run, pinch-hit home run in the eighth inning last night that gave the Phillies a 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NCLS. A victory in Game 5 of the series Wednesday will put the Phillies in the World Series for the...Tags: Albert Pujols, Juan Pierre, Baseball, Green Monster, Los Angeles Dodgers
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