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MLB Rumors, News, Fantasy Baseball http://mlbblogbuzz.com MLBBlogBuzz.com Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Baltimore Orioles: Different strokes

We’ve all heard, and in some cases participated in the criticism that’s been lobbed at the Orioles of late for their offseason moves (or lackthereof I suppose). I’ve maintained that we should wait for the smoke to clear and at the very least allow this team to play some games before passing judgement in full. I also recognize that it’s not necessarily realistic to expect fans to accept that comment, especially fans that have suffered through 14 straight losing seasons. Nevertheless, I honestly think what we’re seeing with the moves Dan Duquette has made thus far in his tenure as [...]

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]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/baltimore-orioles-different-strokes/ The Revolving Door At Second

No aspect of the 2012 Cardinals comes with more questions than the middle infield, where one position has no clear starter and one has a veteran with something to prove. Rafael Furcal returns on a two-year contract with the Redbirds, hoping to show he can still play at the high level he displayed as recently [...]

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/the-revolving-door-at-second/ Robinson Cano To Be On Tonight Show w/Jay Leno

Robinson Cano took to his Twitter last night with some mysterious words for his followers:

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]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/robinson-cano-to-be-on-tonight-show-wjay-leno/ No Indians Moves Listed as Among Best of the Offseason

This week at FanGraphs, Dave Cameron—one of my favorite writers—unveiled his list of the 10 best free agent signings and trades of the offseason. I might quibble with a few placements, but overall it’s a solid list. There’s one thing ab...

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]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/no-indians-moves-listed-as-among-best-of-the-offseason/ Cards from Blog Reader Tom

Tom contacted me a couple weeks ago before I did some major damage to my 1978 want list with a couple trades, and after I got it whittled down to my actual needs he said he had a handful of cards to send my way, even if I couldn't round up something fo...

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/cards-from-blog-reader-tom/ 2011 St. Louis Cardinals and 2012 New York Giants; Brothers in Runs to the Title

The 2012 New York Giants just finished a miraculous run to the super bowl by beating the New England Patriots for the second time in four years. They were 7-7 at one point in the season and left for dead, but won their last six games to win the Super B...

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/2011-st-louis-cardinals-and-2012-new-york-giants-brothers-in-runs-to-the-title/ Prime 9: A.L. Breakout Players for 2012

So much of our time on this site is spent analyzing, with as much fervor as we can possibly muster, our Detroit Tigers and it’s roster. Most of us, including myself, are just baseball fans when it comes down to it. We pay attention to other teams...

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/prime-9-a-l-breakout-players-for-2012/ Jair Jurrjens and PitchFX Part II

Mandatory Credit: Josh D. Weiss-US PRESSWIRE Welcome back to my first insights and experiments with PitchFX and Jair Jurrjens. If you didn’t catch the first part of this series you can check that out right here. In Part I we talked about the use of his pitches from 2010 to 2011 and took a quick glance at his whiff percentage for each pitch during the respective seasons. Today we are going to be looking at the sabermetric outcomes, as well as the speed and movement on his pitches. Let’s jump right into it then: the rest after the break… … [...]

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]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/jair-jurrjens-and-pitchfx-part-ii/ Thursday Links – Baseball Boyfriend Edition

Drew Butera, on his knees, begging to be your Baseball Boyfriend. Credit: Kyle Terada-US PRESSWIRE The most discouraging news this past week was not even the Twins’ inability to sign a starting pitcher to replace Nick Blackburn. It was the release of the Baseball Boyfriend app, a mini-fantasy baseball game designed partnered with CBSSports.com, and I’m completely guessing here, to create interest in fantasy baseball from women. ”If he stays past noon,” BaseballBoyfriend.com says, “he’s your BBBF for the night.” Unsurprisingly there has been a lot of backlash since the app was announced on Tuesday afternoon. I cannot believe this [...]

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]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/thursday-links-%e2%80%93-baseball-boyfriend-edition/ Texas Rangers, Nelson Cruz Nearing 2-Year Deal

The Texas Ranges and Nelson Cruz are coming close to signing a two-year deal, according to Evan Grand of the Dallas Morning News. The deal will allow both to avoid arbitration both this year and next. Grant notes that Cruz soug...

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/texas-rangers-nelson-cruz-nearing-2-year-deal/ New York Yankees hot stove: You want the down-low on Russell Branyan

Since six-time Gold Glover Eric Chavez seems to be AWOL, at least on the New York Yankees radar, GM Brian Cashman is up to his old tricks and I don’t mean off the field. Once again Cashman is handing out minor league deals and 2012 Spring Training invites, and the latest recipient, according to the [...]

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]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/new-york-yankees-hot-stove-you-want-the-down-low-on-russell-branyan/ Ridiculously Early Playoff Predictions

I was asked this week for my early (very early) regular season projections on the 2012 final standings. Granted the most influential offseason moves are over and done with at this juncture (Pujols, Fielder, Reyes..etc.), spring training is still more … Continue reading →

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/ridiculously-early-playoff-predictions/ Vegas Odds Provide Insight On the Royals

The Royals hope to celebrate often in 2012. Denny Medley-US PRESSWIRE

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/vegas-odds-provide-insight-on-the-royals/ The Most Interesting Spring Training Stories Right Now

I like using declarative statements. Because, I like people to assume I’m using facts. The thing about using a declarative statements is that it has no bearing on being true or false. So I could say that without a doubt the following thoughts ar...

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]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/the-most-interesting-spring-training-stories-right-now/ The Yankees Spring Training List

The New York Yankees today released the list of spring training invites. The list includes 27 non roster invites including 13 who signed minor league deals. Dewayne Wise is on the list, he had a famous catch in center field to preserve Mark Buehrle’s perfect game a couple of years ago. Bill Hall is on [...]

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/the-yankees-spring-training-list/ Reds Notes: Roy Oswalt, Brandon Phillips, Walt Jocketty

Recent rumors surrounding the Reds interest in Roy Oswalt are just drummed up nonsense by "the media," according to Walt Jocketty (via John Fay). Ken Rosenthal had reported just the other day that the Reds were still interested...

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/reds-notes-roy-oswalt-brandon-phillips-walt-jocketty/ Royals Sign Dominican All-Star Pitcher Branly Crisotomo

The Royals have been active in the past week in Latin America. Last Thursday, they signed Roman Hernandez Jorrin out of the Dominican … [visit site to read more]

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/royals-sign-dominican-all-star-pitcher-branly-crisotomo/ Phillies Notes: Oswalt, Blanton, Wade, Rollins, Pierre

Could the Phillies land Roy Oswalt? Jayson Stark is saying the team called around to gauge interest in Joe Blanton to clear payroll space for Oswalt, but Stark notes a deal isn't likely after speaking with Phillies GM Ruben Ama...

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/phillies-notes-oswalt-blanton-wade-rollins-pierre/ Where Are They Now?: Jeff Suppan

You all remember Jeff Suppan right? He was the guy who was never all that good at pitching, until the St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series in 2006. Suppan was nothing short of amazing as a Cardinal, especially in the 2006 NLCS. Not only did he pitch game 7 and win the NLCS MVP, but he also hit his 2nd career home run. During that series, Suppan had a 0.60 ERA in 15 innings of work. The Cardinals went on to win the 2006 World Series, with Suppan playing a vital role in that triumph. Not a bad way to head into [...]

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]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/where-are-they-now-jeff-suppan/ Developing a Winning Formula

A good friend of mine used to say, “This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains.” Think about that for a while. ~Ebby Calvin LaLoosh (Bull Durham) Many St. Louis Cardinal players are starting [...]

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/developing-a-winning-formula/ Posting odds on Vegas-style Yankee lines

Echoing Gabe’s first-post-on-IIATMS anxieties, we’re just going to jump into it. For our debut column at a site that is about the money, stupid, we figured it’s good synergy to use the recent memory of the heaviest sports-betting d...

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/posting-odds-on-vegas-style-yankee-lines/ Baltimore Orioles Announce Creation of CamdenYards20.com

With the 20th anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden Yards coming up, the Baltimore Orioles today in a press release announced a creation of a new website, CamdenYards20.com >>> Read More

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/baltimore-orioles-announce-creation-of-camdenyards20-com/ The Game of Numbers: Evaluating the NL Central

After reading Tyler Grote’s post this morning where he examined the reasons why the Reds were baffled by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011, I got to thinking about how each team in the division has progressed over the last few years and wondered if I could use the numbers to project where each team is going in 2012. Do the Reds have what it takes to return to the Central crown after the disappointment suffered with last seasons result? Sept. 9, 2011; Phoenix AZ, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Mat Latos (38) in the first inning against Arizona Diamondbacks at [...]

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/the-game-of-numbers-evaluating-the-nl-central/ The Hot Stove is burning regarding Yoenis Cespedes.

While the Miami Marlins wining and dining Yoenis Cespedes today, reports are already surfacing that the Marlins are the favorites to land him. Even Cespedes was quoted as saying he would like to play in Miami. Other interested teams are expected...

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]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/the-hot-stove-is-burning-regarding-yoenis-cespedes/ On Actually Getting Excited for Pitchers and Catchers

Winter is always tough for me. I feed on sports discourse the way a tree feeds on sunlight–I need lots of it, all the time, or else I shrivel up and die. This might why I have the ESPN app on my phone sending me score updates for 17 teams across five sports, plus a [...]

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]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/on-actually-getting-excited-for-pitchers-and-catchers/ 2012 Baseball Preview- AL West

Yesterday, I gave you my preview of the NL West in 2012. Tonight, I bring you the left coast’s American League counterparts. Texas ran away with the division in 2011 and brings back a young team in 2012, but the … Continue reading →

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/2012-baseball-preview-al-west/ The Tigers of Detroit, Michigan

Oct. 3, 2011; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Earlier this week Justin Verlander was interviewed by WXYZ in Detroit and was, of course, asked about his feelings for the Tigers and the city of Detroit. His response was yet another reason why he is the face of the Tigers - ”Obviously the first question everybody asks is, how do you like Detroit? And my answer is I love it…I think that it’s a very unique city, the people here are fantastic, it’s unbelievable. I think we have the best sports fans in the world.” Of course, every baseball city (except maybe Miami and [...]

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]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/the-tigers-of-detroit-michigan/ 2012 Prospect Breakout Candidate: Jake DePew

Jake PePew has been overshadowed in terms of performance and upside by Luke Bailey and Justin O’Conner. In my whole series on the Rays’ catching prospects back in December, I talked about Bailey here, O’Conner here, and even Oscar Hernandez here (you can find the other posts in this search from December 19th to December 31st), but i neglected to mention DePew. But just like Bailey and O’Conner could be poised for breakout seasons in 2012, so too is Jake DePew. Jake DePew, the Rays’ 9th round draft pick in the 2010 draft, doesn’t have the pizzaz as a prospect that Bailey and O’Conner have. [...]

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]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/2012-prospect-breakout-candidate-jake-depew/ Astros agree on one-year deal with Lowrie

Astros agree on one-year deal with Lowrie Continue reading →

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/astros-agree-on-one-year-deal-with-lowrie/ Missions Outfielder Daniel Robertson Hosts Charity Event

MISSIONS OUTFIELDER Daniel Robertson TO HOST INAGURAL ‘SHARING THE DREAM’ Charity event in the Alamo City benefiting Kinetic Kids, Inc. San Antonio – San Antonio Missions outfielder DaniE. Robertson has teamed up with Kinetic Kids, In...

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/missions-outfielder-daniel-robertson-hosts-charity-event/ A new and improved Birds Watcher for O’s fans

As of this afternoon you might … [visit site to read more] A new and improved Birds Watcher for O’s fans - Birds Watcher - Birds Watcher - A Baltimore Orioles Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/a-new-and-improved-birds-watcher-for-o%e2%80%99s-fans/ Yankees extend 27 invitations to spring camp

Yankees extend 27 invitations to spring camp Continue reading →

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/yankees-extend-27-invitations-to-spring-camp/ Idol alums to sing at annual Urban Invitational

Idol alums to sing at annual Urban Invitational Continue reading →

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/idol-alums-to-sing-at-annual-urban-invitational/ Loney takes wheel on Community Caravan

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]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/loney-takes-wheel-on-community-caravan/ Justin Christian Designated For Assignment

The Giants designated Justin Christian for assignment today to make room on the 40 man roster for Guillermo Mota and Ryan Theriot, per Andrew Baggarly.

I had thought that Christian may have had the inside track to be the team’s 25th man due to the fact that [...]

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/justin-christian-designated-for-assignment/ Yankees announce 27 non-roster invitees for spring training

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/yankees-announce-27-non-roster-invitees-for-spring-training/ GETTING STUPID WITH THE SQUIRREL

This absurdity showed up on the Cardinals’ Facebook page today. David Browning, who left the first comment on it, put the rally squirrel situation perfectly. “Okay, this is just getting stupid now.” The image has generously been hidden from the home screen so as to prevent accidental viewing. If you got here by other means, [...]

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/getting-stupid-with-the-squirrel/ This Bud’s for you: use instant replay in post season, “now, it really counts!”

the case is made for using instant replay in the post-season

This Bud’s for you: use instant replay in post season, “now, it really counts!” - BoSox Injection - BoSox Injection - A Boston Red Sox Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/this-bud%e2%80%99s-for-you-use-instant-replay-in-post-season-%e2%80%9cnow-it-really-counts%e2%80%9d/ Cavemen (and Women)

For the 2nd year in a row, Major League Baseball is running their Fan Cave promotion. The Fan Cave is where two fans will spend the entire season watching baseball and interacting with players and celebrities. It looks like the Ranger fans have a repre...

]]> http://mlbblogbuzz.com/cavemen-and-women/ Around the Twitterverse: The Pit Becomes the Pound

We had a busy week in the Twitterverse this week. Evan Longoria got into a … [visit site to read more] Around the Twitterverse: The Pit Becomes the Pound - Rays Colored Glasses - Rays Colored Glasses - A Tampa Bay Rays Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opi...

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