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It’s ridiculous. It’s absurd. But the Nationals are considering it. Here’s general manager Mike Rizzo: “I think already he’s a leader of the club and kind of a pseudo-captain already,” Rizzo said. “We’ve kicked around the premise of making somebody the captain of the team, with a ‘C’ on their jersey. I haven’t come to…
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That’s what Jesus Flores told Mark Zuckerman of Nats Insider when asked if he’d be ready to appear in a game before the end of the spring. Flores is currently rehabbing from offseason shoulder surgery and has only progressed to playing catch from 120 feet. As the Grapefruit League schedule begins, he’s understandably deflated: “It’s…
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Lance Berkman, who missed the Thursday’s Grapefruit League opener due to a bruised left knee, made his exhibition debut against the Tigers on Friday night. Functioning as the club’s designated hitter, Berkman was 1-for-2 with a double and a strikeout: “You can only do so much in the cage,” Berkman said. “You need to go…
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Yes, this story is a day old, but I couldn’t resist the temptation to point out a piece that will get everyone worked up over nothing. Bob Raissman of the New York Daily News writes that the Yankees are furious that Alex Rodriguez did not immediately inform them that he had been contacted by the…
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According to his agent Bart Hernandez, Cuban shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria is now able to sign with any team. Jorge Arangure of ESPN.com tweeted the news last night. Hechavarria was temporarily blocked as the Office of Foreign Assets Committee verified his age, identity and residency. Many scouts like the 21-year-old Hechavarria better than Jose Iglesias, who…
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Ubaldo Jimenez was scheduled to make his Cactus League debut during Friday’s split-squad game against the Angels, but was delayed nearly two hours because of a traffic jam following a fatal bus crash that killed more than six people and left more than 15 people injured in an area just south of Tempe. Jimenez elected…
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Don’t tell Craig, but there are some other exciting prospects playing in the Grapefruit League besides Jason Heyward. One of them is Mets right-hander Jenrry Mejia. The 20-year-old Dominican has generated some considerable buzz, most notably from Darryl Strawberry earlier this week: “I went to Omar and told him, ‘You’ve got to make this guy…
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A league source tells SI.com that a settlement has been reached between Hendricks Sports Management and Athletes Premier International (API) in regards to Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman. Edwin Mejia, the president of API, filed a suit against Hendricks Sports Management in Massachusetts Superior Court last December after Chapman jumped ship, claiming that the Hendricks’ brothers…
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Derrek Lee is sick of the Marlon Byrd-Milton Bradley comparisons
Feb 27, 2010, 5:00 PM EDT
It’s been one of the more predictable and boring storylines early in camp, as referenced here and here, and Derrek Lee has already had enough. During an appearance on a Chicago radio show, the Cubs first baseman said the following regarding the Byrd-Bradley comparisons: “It’s ridiculous,” Lee told Bruce Levine and Jonathan Hood on ESPN…
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- Jair Jurrjens’ timetable is changing by the minute — and for the better. He was originally supposed to long-toss again in the next few days, but Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports that he was out there today and could possibly pitch off a mound on Monday. Manager Bobby Cox is expected to release his…
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Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com passes along news from SportsTime Ohio (STO) that Grady Sizemore will bat No. 2 this season and Asdrubal Cabrera will lead off. According to the STO report, new manager Manny Acta told Sizemore that the decision was made in order to take advantage of his power and run producing ability. He…
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Update: OK, Johnny Mo is just showing off at this point. According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, Lopez will earn a $1 million base salary with $1.2 million in “easily attainable” incentives. Lopez made $3.5 million last season. Saturday, 11:00 AM: The Cardinals have officially announced the signing. In fact, Lopez is already at Roger…
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Luke Scott tells Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun that just because he abides by MLB’s policy doesn’t mean he has to like it: “I don’t think that everyone else should be pay for the mistakes of a few,” said Scott, one of baseball’s most vocal gun rights proponents. “There is a good reason behind…
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Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports that Shin-Soo Choo has hired Scott Boras to be his agent, leaving Octagon Worldwide behind. Choo, 27, batted .300/.394/.489 with 20 homers, 86 RBI and 26 stolen bases last season. He is under team control through 2013, but he will be arbitration-eligible for the first time after…
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So he tells Bernando Fallas of the Houston Chronicle: “I may have to, whether I like it or not,” Berkman said Wednesday as the Astros’ held their first full-squad workout. “It may come down to a situation where if things don’t go well they don’t pick up my option, then I probably won’t be back.”…
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Braden Looper is holding out for Damon money or something…
Feb 22, 2010, 9:05 PM EDT
Because he’s currently turning teams away. Bill Ladson of MLB.com tweeted this morning that the veteran right-hander declined a deal with the Nationals, while Ken Gurnick of MLB.com tells us this evening that the Dodgers aren’t willing to sign him at his current asking price. Of course, this probably all comes down to finding a…
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Update: Ken Davidoff confirms the deal. One-year, $8 million, pending a physical.6:10 PM: Yep. This might actually happen. Sources tell Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports that the Tigers are “near agreement” on a one-year contract with free agent outfielder Johnny Damon. A source tells Brown that the contract is worth “about $8 million” and does…
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We’ve all expected it for a while, and it isn’t yet official, but Jeff Fletcher of AOL Fanhouse reports that the Dodgers are finalizing a one-year extension with manager Joe Torre that will keep him in Los Angeles through 2011. Torre, who turns 70 in July, signed a three-year, $13 million contract with the Dodgers…
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Eric Gagne addressed questions about his past connections to performance-enhancing drugs upon arriving to Dodgers’ camp on Saturday, according to Jeff Fletcher of AOL Fanhouse: “I’ve said it 150 times, it’s always going to be on my resume for the rest of my life,” Gagne told reporters. “People will second-guess everything I do and if…
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Update: Andro has some further clarification, saying Holland iced the knee and is wearing a black sleeve on it. He will have an MRI on Monday, if needed, but the young pitcher doesn’t think it is anything serious. 1:40 PM: Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports that Holland can’t get an MRI on…
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Update: Omar Minaya’s offseason catching cavalcade has finally come to an end. The Mets have come to terms with Rod Barajas to a one-year, $1 million contract. He can take home an additional $1 million in “easily-attainable” incentives. 3:11 PM: Heyman says Texas has increased their offer to more than $1.5 million, but Barajas is…
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Carlos Delgado recently underwent another hip surgery, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, but he stills plans on attempting a comeback, according to his agent David Sloane. The 37-year-old first baseman recently felt a twinge in his hip after playing winter ball in his native Puerto Rico to mixed reviews. He is expected to be out…
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Mets owner Fred Wilpon spoke with the media during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers, calling the recent offseason “torture.” I’m sure a lot of this emotion had to do with the strife surrounding the dispute with Carlos Beltran, but he also sympathizes with fans who are understandably frustrated that the team…
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You’re reading that correctly. After committing nearly $30 million to Pedro Feliz, Brandon Lyon, Brett Myers, Jason Michaels, Geoff Blum and Brian Moehler this offseason, the Astros have extended the contract of general manager Ed Wade through the 2012 season, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. An official announcement is expected later this afternoon. Wade was…
