The new Dodgers owners said they’d spend, and it appears that they will. After last year’s deadline blockbuster, the Dodgers have continued to bring in players and spend recklessly, according to some. Can they overtake the defending champion Giants?
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Here’s a series of texts between Russ and myself yesterday afternoon regarding the Dodgers waiver claim of Adrian Gonzalez…
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I have been trying to figure out which contracts is the worst in baseball. I believe that I have figured it out. I know there will be disagreement and I know some may argue. However, I believe I have my answer. Although I hear he is one of the nicest guys in the game of baseball, I believe that the New York Mets contract signing of Jason Bay is the worst contract in Major League Baseball.
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Dan O’Dowd, GM of the Colorado Rockies, responded to the recent rumors that the team was shopping outfielder Carlos Gonzalez:
“The Carlos Gonzalez thing is a joke,” O’Dowd said. “We’re not trading Carlos Gonzalez.”
Gonzalez is a great player, but is he really worth holding onto?
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There has been talk that the Pittsbugh Pirates could be a team to watch over the next few years. I’ve even heard a comparison to the Tampa Bay Rays – a lower budget team that used their farm system mixed with low leverage free agents. I think the comparison is interesting, but is it realistic for the fans in Pittsburgh?
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Dateline: July 31, 2008 – The Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates make a three team trade in which Manny Ramirez was obtained by the Dodgers, Jason Bay was obtained by the Red Sox, and the Pirates obtained Bryan Morris, Andy LaRoche, Brandon Moss and Craig Hansen. Continue reading
Tampa Bay Rays
2010 Record: 96-66
815 RS, 670 RA, Pythagorean Record: 97-65
Manager: Joe Madden
GM: Andrew Friedman
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Houston Astros
2010 Record: 76-86
611 RS, 729 RA, Pythagorean Record: 67-95
Manager: Brad Mills
GM: Ed Wade
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Boston Red Sox
2010 Record: 89-73
818 RS, 744 RA, Pythagorean Record: 89-73
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There was way too much going on this weekend in baseball, as there are big signings, trades, and other news right before the Winter Meetings start.
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