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National League News - 5/14
2008-05-14 11:00:00
Astros catcher Brad Ausmus joined a select group on Monday night. Jair Jurrjens will start on short rest on Friday for the Braves. Brewers pitcher Chris Capuano is will most likely end up having elbow surgery for a second time in his career. Cardinals pitcher Tyler Johnson is set to undergo shoulder surgery. Cubs OF Felix Pie could be ...
Ten Things to Look for in the Month of May: National League
2008-05-12 06:02:00
April baseball is a lot of fun, the new season is still exciting and fans get wrapped up in emerging story-lines. Among these, Florida Marlins sit atop the National League East, beating out the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies; the Chicago Cubs, on the brink of their 100th seasons without a World ...
Waiver Wire: National League (Week 6)
2008-05-11 22:12:00
The National League Waiver Wire pickups for the week.
National League News - 5/7
2008-05-07 10:00:00
Astros pitcher Wandy Rodriguez will need more time to come off the 15-day DL. Tim Hudson has inherited the ace role for the Braves with John Smoltz heading to the bullpen. Brewers prospect Matt LaPorta was honored for the second time this season by the Southern League. Cardinals pitcher Mark Mulder suffered a setback in his rehab. Jon Lieber ...
Waiver Wire: National League (Week 5)
2008-05-04 23:44:00
A look at the National League players worthy of a pickup in week five.
National League News - 4/30
2008-04-30 10:00:00
Astros OF Darin Erstad works daily on his fielding skills. John Smoltz and Tom Glavine flip-flopped spots on the Braves disabled list. Derrick Turnbow is having a rough season out of the bullpen for the Brewers. Yesterday was the one year anniversary of Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock’s death. Alfonso Soriano will return to the Cubs lineup on Thursday. Micah Owings ...
Leadin National League MVP, Cy Young and ROY Candidates
2008-04-29 17:44:00
Baseball Happenings' dynamic feature that draws on the collective knowledge of the blogging community to provide intelligence on which players are currently considered the leading contenders for the big three baseball awards - MVP, Cy Young and ROY - for the American and National leagues enters its 4th week.  The second round of NL voting will be available here in separate posts.  THe NL MVP tally is up.   Here is the way I voted.  My biases for voting in the Cy Young and MVP awards lean towards those hitters and pitchers playing on contending teams.  ROY determination is not tied are strongly to his team's record, but good rookies on expected play-off contenders will get additional consideration. NL Cy Young:  Brandon Webb, Arizona Diamondbacks  Tim Lincecum San Francisco Giants  Edinson Volquez Cincinnati Reds Webb's six wins and almost seven inning per start average beat Lincecum's and Volquez's almost six innings per start.  Ad...
Waiver Wire: National League (Week 4)
2008-04-27 18:09:00
A look at the National League pickups for the week.
Waiver Wire: National League (Week 3)
2008-04-20 22:59:00
A look at the National League pickups for Week 3.
American League & National League News - 4/20
2008-04-20 08:00:00
The Red Sox remembered their former catcher John Marzano before the game. Angels pitcher John Lackey felt good after throwing a simulated game. The Astros signed pitcher Alay Soler to a 1-year contract. The A’s are without the services of Travis Buck due to shin splints. Blue Jays DH Frank Thomas is not happy about the decision to be ...
National League News - 4/15
2008-04-16 10:00:00
Humberto Quintero was called up by the Astros to replace the injured J.R. Towles. Tom Glavine hopes to avoid the Braves disabled list. The Brewers signed Jeff Weaver to a minor league deal. Three Cardinals pitchers are ramping up their efforts to return from the disabled list. Alfonso Soriano left last night’s Cubs game with a strained calf. The Diamondbacks ...
Leading National League MVP, Cy Young and ROY Candidates
2008-04-15 12:17:00
Baseball Happenings has begun a dynamic feature that draws on the collective knowledge of the blogging community to provide intelligence on which players are currently considered the leading contenders for the big three baseball awards - MVP, Cy Young and ROY - for the American and National leagues.  Last week, he had the initial results for the AL. This week's NL voting should be available later today.  Here is the way I voted.  My biases for voting in the Cy Young and MVP awards lean towards those hitters and pitchers playing on contending teams.  ROY determination is not tied as strongly to his team's record, but good rookies on expected play-off contenders will get additional consideration. NL Cy Young:  Brandon Webb, Arizona Diamondbacks  Jake Peavy San Diego Padres  Cole Hamels Philadelphia Phillies NL MVP:  Justin Upton Arizona Diamondbacks  Albert Pujols St. Louis Cardinals  Derrek Lee Chicago Cubs NL ROY:  Kosuke...
Waiver Wire: National League (Week 2)
2008-04-13 16:13:00
National League players worth a look this week as waiver wire pickups.
AL & NL News - 4/13
2008-04-13 11:00:00
Red Sox OF J.D. Drew is back terrorizing pitchers. Torii Hunter’s bad toe had him in the DH spot for the Angels on Saturday. The Astros called up David Newhan from Triple-A. Travis Buck was back in the A’s lineup after missing one game with shin splints. The Blue Jays are running on the basepath more this season. The Braves ...
National League News - 4/9
2008-04-09 08:00:00
Bud Selig has “unretired” Jackie Robinson’s #42 for next Tuesday which will be the 61st anniversary of Robinson breaking the color barrier. Ty Wigginton hopes to avoid the disabled list for the Astros. Braves prospect Jordan Schafer was suspended for 50 games after failing a drug test. The Brewers are mourning the loss of one of their clubhouse ...
National League Two Start Pitchers
2008-04-06 20:58:00
Here are the National League starting pitchers who will pitch twice next week between April 7th and April 13th. Cole Hamels PHI Bronson Arroyo CIN Andrew Miller FLA Jeff Suppan MLW Tim Redding WAS Jair Jurrjens ATL Jamie Moyer PHI Ted Lilly CHC Tom Gorzelanny PIT Johnny Cueto CIN Wandy Rodriguez HOU Tom Glavine ATL Dan Haren ARZ Aaron Cook COL Matt Cain SF Todd Wellemeyer STL Tim Lincecum SF Brad Thompson STL Chad ...
Waiver Wire: National League
2008-04-06 15:39:00
The Waiver Wire: Which National League players are worth picking up this week.
National League News - 4/2
2008-04-02 12:00:00
Astros 2b Hideki Kazuo Matsui took BP for the first time since he had surgery to remove anal fissures. The Braves opener was special for childhood friends Brayan Peña and Yunel Escobar. Prince Fielder is the leader of the Brewers. Adam Wainwright won’t pitch on short rest for the Cardinals. The Cubs are ready to end the 100 Years ...
Tuesdays with Smitty: Navigating through the National League
2008-04-02 01:52:00
As I have sat here and sifted through the National League one word seems to stand out ? parity. Try to pick a possible NL Champ and contenders, is like a pot luck dinner party - Who knows who is bringing what to the party. The National League really has a bunch of teams that ...
MLB Predictions: National League
2008-03-31 22:21:00
East 1. NY Mets2. Philadelphia Phillies3. Atlanta Braves4. Florida Marlins5. Washington NationalsThe Mets were the best team in the National League for 5 ½ months last season before the collapse. This off-season they brought in the best pitcher of this generation without losing any contributing pieces from last season?s team. If Pedro Martinez is healthy you can expect to see the Mets' rotation be a strength whereas it was a major weakness heading into last season. Their lineup is headed by three potential MVP candidates in David Wright, Jose Reyes, and Carlos Beltran and should score enough runs to finish in the Top 10 in baseball again. Ultimately I think they?re the class of the NL and a solid tier above the contending Phillies and Braves. I think the Mets win the division handily on their way to a low 90?s win season and home-field advantage throughout the NL Playoffs.Central1. Chicago Cubs2. Milwaukee Brewers3. Cincinatti Reds4. Houston Astros5. St. Louis CardinalsLast year I ...
AL & NL News From Spring Training - 3/30
2008-03-30 11:39:00
Josh Beckett threw again at Boston Red Sox camp yesterday. Dustin Moseley will start the Angels home opener. The Astros have set their 25-man roster. The A’s sent down three players on Saturday including top prospect Carlos Gonzalez. The Blue Jays and Alex Rios are still working on a long-term deal. Mike Hampton made his final tuneup start for the ...
KD's 2008 National League Preview
2008-03-29 11:25:00
2008 National League Preview Since I live on the West Coast, I'll go ahead and start with the Western Divisions first. Maybe it's true, there are four teams in the NL West who could win the division or finish fourth. That may be due to the overall lack of quality in the National League as opposed
National League West Preview
2008-03-28 22:50:00
1st Place, Los Angeles DodgersLineup:SS Rafael FurcalC Russel MartinRF Matt KempCF Andruw Jones1B Jared Looney2B Jeff KentLF Andre Eithier3B Nomar Garciapara/Andy LaRocheRotation:RHP Brad PennyRHP Derrick LoweRHP Chad BillingslyRHP Esteban LoaziaRHP Hiroki KurodaSU: Jonathon BroxtonCL: Takashi SaitoAs much as it pains me to do so, It's hard not to pick the Dodgers to win the NL West this season. They have an excellent blend of productive veterans, and youngsters on the rise. Even if Jeff Kent and Nomar Garciapara cannot stay healthy all year, the Dodgers have a ton of talent who could come up and take those positions from them. Andre Either and Matt Kemp have already put Juan Pierre and his 11 million dollar-a-year salary on the bench. Their pitching has the same depth as Chad Billingsly proved last year that he's ready and capable. The Dodgers also have young lefty Clayton Kershaw waiting in the wings. If Jason Schmidt can come back healthy by mid-season, it would be like adding ...
National League Central Preview
2008-03-28 00:00:00
1. Milwaukee Brewers Offense: The NL Central was the Brewers? to lose last season, and although they did just that, they enter 2008 with a much improved team. Remember, last year they didn?t get full seasons from any of Ben Sheets, Ryan Braun, Corey Hart, Rickie Weeks and Yovani Gallardo. The Mike Cameron addition also upgraded ...
Byron19's 2008 National League Preview
2008-03-27 13:44:00
You saw my American League picks yesterday, and I know I said that I'd write the NL preview next week, I just couldn't wait... and I'm sure neither could you. Anyway here are my guesses for the Senior Circuit. BTW, I have always been a fan of the National League arrogance when they refer to
National League East Preview
2008-03-26 07:57:00
1. New York Mets Offense: Over the last couple of years, the Mets have gone from a team loaded with offensive talent that just got by with their starting staff to a franchise entering 2008 relying on pitching. It?s not that the offense isn?t good, but it?s an aging group, with Carlos Delgado and Moises Alou ...
NL News From Spring Training - 3/26
2008-03-26 07:00:00
Kazuo Matsui should return to the Astros in mid-April. Braves pitcher John Smoltz felt good after a throwing session yesterday. The Brewers released Claudio Vargas yesterday. The Cardinals placed 7 players on the disabled list yesterday. The Cubs signed Reed Johnson to a one-year deal. Robby Hammock has made the Diamondbacks as the backup catcher. The Dodgers want to keep youngster ...
National League Central Preview
2008-03-25 16:37:00
1st Place, Chicago CubsLineup: SS Ryan Theriot LF Alfonso Soriano 1B Derrek Lee 3B Aramis Ramirez RF Kosuke Fukudome 2B Mark DeRosa C Geovany Soto CF Felix Pie Rotation: RHP Carlos Zambrano LHP Ted Lilly RHP Ryan Dempster LHP Rich Hill RHP Jason Marquis SU: Carlos Marmol CL: Kerry
National League Central Preview
2008-03-24 22:27:00
1st Place, Chicago Cubs Lineup:SS Ryan TheriotLF Alfonso Soriano1B Derrick Lee3B Aramis RamirezRF Kasuke Fukudome2B Mark DeRosaC Geovany SotoCF Felix PieRotation:RHP Carlos ZambranoLHP Ted LillyRHP Ryan DempsterLHP Rich HillRHP Jason MarquisSU: Carlos MarmolCL: Kerry WoodThe Cubs brought over Kasuke Fukudome from Japan this winter to help solidify the middle of their order. It's still tough to tell what kind of power numbers he will put up in America, but he should be around .300 providing speed and solid defense. If Derrick Lee rebounds this year and can stay healthy, the Cubs should score plenty of runs. I like Theriot and Soriano at the top of the lineup. While their offense may not have quite the weapons that a few of the other division contenders do, they have the best pitching. Carlos Zambrano and Rich Hill haven't even hit their prime yet and both are among the better starters in the NL already. Lilly is very steady in the 2 spot. It will be interesting to see how Dempster...
Tout Wars Draft Results - National League
2008-03-23 15:31:00
By raygu: I see the results of the Tout Wars NL-only auction draft are posted now: Tout Wars One thing I usually do is confirm my thoughts on what a player's value is vs. the dollar value I plan on retaining him at. One guy that stuck out was the much discussed Albert Pujols. He went for $30 in this 13 team draft. There were 13 guys that went for more, while 2 others went for $30 also-Jake Peavy and Eric Brynes. There were 4 players-Garrett Atkins, Lance Berkman, Carlos Beltran and Brandon Phillips-who went for $1 less at $29. The 13 players who went for more than $30 are as follows: Reyes-$44 Wright-$42 Ramirez-$40 Santana-$40 Holliday-$38 Utley-$37 Rollins-$36 Howard-$36 Braun-$36 Fielder-$35 Teixeira-$33 Soriano-$31 C. Lee-$31 In one of my NL-only keeper leagues, Pujols was retained at $38, and in another keeper league, the owner is retaining him at $46. I think the "experts" have him valued correctly due to the injury concerns with his elbow. But, with Pujols hot spring, do the...
AL & NL News From Spring Training - 3/23
2008-03-23 09:00:00
Bartolo Colon showed his potential yesterday in a minor league game for the Boston Red Sox. Justin Speier is having a good spring for the Angels. The Astros are interested in signing John Patterson. Eric Chavez will start the season on the disabled list for the A’s. The Blue Jays have some decisions to make with their roster. Javy Lopez has decided to retire after being sent to the minors by the Braves. Ben Sheets will be the opening day starter for the Brewers. Mark Mulder faced hitters for the first time yesterday at Cardinals camp. Kerry Wood will probably be the Cubs closer to start the season. The future is bright for the Diamondbacks. Jeff Kent won’t rush back from injury to be ready for Dodgers opening day. The Giants picked up Jose Castillo on waivers. The Indians are getting ready to say goodbye to Winter Haven. Sean Green will be ready for Mariners opening day. Mark Hendrickson will be the opening day starter for the Marlins. El Duque is set to make his spring ...
National League West Preview
2008-03-22 23:20:00
By Dalton Del Don ? Senior Writer 1. Los Angeles Dodgers Offense: Whether Joe Torre can mix and match the right playing time and lineup decisions remains to be seen, but what isn?t up for debate is the fact the Dodgers are filled with young offensive talent. Third base is a hole with the injury to Andy ...
National League East Preview
2008-03-22 23:00:00
1st Place, New York MetsLineup:SS Jose Reyes2B Louis Castillo3B David WrightCF Carlos Beltran1B Carlos DelgadoLF Moises AlouRF Ryan ChurchC Brian SchniederRotation:LHP Johan SantanaRHP Pedro MartinezRHP John MaineLHP Oliver PerezRHP Orlando HernandezSU: Aaron HeilmanCL: Billy WagnerThe Mets' acquisition of Johan Santana, the games best starting pitcher, should finally put them over the hump in the National League. They have 3 legit MVP candidates in their everyday lineup and their starting pitching has looked incredibly strong this spring. Pedro Martinez looks healthy and ready to go and he and Santana should form a nice 1-2 punch. Jose Reyes took a small step back last season after a great '06 campaign. I'm expecting him to have his best year yet hitting over .300 with 20 home runs and 70 stolen bases at the top of that lineup. Their outfield surrounding Carlos Beltran is their only question mark heading into the season. Moises Alou is hurt and going to start the year on the DL ...
NL News From Spring Training - 3/19
2008-03-19 10:00:00
Alyson Footer answers questions in the Astros mailbag. Mark Bowman answers fans questions in the Braves mailbag. Ned Yost wants his Brewers pitchers to step up their games. Matthew Leach answers question in the Cardinals mailbag. The Cubs still have lineup and rotation questions. Former DirtDog Trot Nixon is getting comfortable with the Diamondbacks. Tommy Lasorda’s run as Dodgers skipper during spring training has come to an end. Chris Haft answers questions in the Giants mailbag. The Marlins are unsure of who will be their opening day starter. The Mets are putting the final touches on their opening day lineup. Felipe Lopez does not want to be a role player for the Nationals. Callix Crabbe could make the Padres opening day roster. Phillies ace Cole Hamels is about ready for the season. Luis Rivas is competing for a roster spot on the Pirates. Reds reliever Jared Burton hopes to return to his 2007 form. Thomas Harding answers questions in the Rockies mailbag.
National League Over/Unders
2008-03-18 13:23:00
In case you missed it, we ran through the American yesterday. Now on to the senior circuit. For entertainment purposes only: Arizona Diamondbacks ? 86.5 Under: The Diamondbacks won 90 games last year, despite allowing more runs then they scored. Dan Haren is a nice addition, but he?s allowed an average of 27 home runs over ...
2008 National League Preview
2008-03-17 10:19:00
See also: 2008 American League Preview The tradition continues as the longest-running series on the 'Chair is back for another round... Shockingly, it's been two years since I first came to ArmchairGM, and while plenty has changed, the spirit of this great site has stayed the same -- to give
MLB Preview 2008: Top-10 Key Players on Contenders - National League
2008-03-17 09:21:00
When I last checked in, I covered the ten most important players on contenders in the American League. These guys basically have performance that is questionable because of their age, possibility of injury, breakout or collapse potential, while their teams are also banking on them for performance. If these guys perform up to ...
AL & NL News From Spring Training - 3/16
2008-03-16 09:00:00
Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett will begin throwing again from 60 feet today. The Angels lost their ace John Lackey for at least a month. The Astros are wowed by the Rockets 21-game winning streak. Eric Chavez won’t be making the trip to Japan with the A’s. B.J. Ryan felt good after his first outing and is ready to pitch again. Tim Hudson is line to make the opening day start for the Braves. The Brewers rotation battle is heating up. The Cardinals are going to take it slow with Joel Piñero. Cubs pitcher Rich Hill is struggling with his command. Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson was pleased with his improvement yesterday. The Dodgers are accepting votes for their all-time greatest pitchers. Giants OF Aaron Rowand is a big fan of baseball. The Indians sent nine players back to minor league camp. The Mariners want Yuniesky Betancourt to run more when he’s on base. Rick VandenHurk is moving closer to grabbing a spot in the Marlins rotation. Pedro Martinez will make his 2...
AL & NL News From Spring Training - 3/15
2008-03-15 07:00:00
Red Sox OF Coco Crisp is starting to feel better. Angels prospect Brandon Wood has been working hard with hitting coach Mickey Hatcher. Astros 2b Kazuo Matsui will miss two weeks as he undergoes surgery for an anal fissure. A’s skipper Bob Geren is happy his players are healthy for the most part. B.J. Ryan made his spring debut for the Blue Jays yesterday. John Smoltz and Rafael Soriano will make their spring debuts today for the Braves. Brewers pitcher Jeff Suppan feels fine a day after being hit on a comeback shot. The Cardinals signed Kyle Lohse to a one-year deal. The Cubs rotation picture isn’t getting any clearer right now. Trot Nixon played first base for the Diamondbacks yesterday for an inning. Dodgers pitcher Jason Schmidt plans to pitch through his shoulder pain. Eugenio Velez continues to shine in Giants camp. Indians slugger Travis Hafner defies stereotypes. The Mariners starters are starting to turn the corner from their shaky outings. Cameron Maybin is sta...
The 2008 National League (NL) East Preview
2008-03-12 16:22:00
Once again ladies and gentlmen, it is that time of the year. The grass in Florida has begun to sprout, and before we know it, that same grass will dry out and wither away due to that nasty Florida heat. The National League East has looked like a game of musical chairs, with some players leaving
NL News From Spring Training - 3/12
2008-03-12 09:00:00
Geoff Blum is happy to be back playing for the Astros. Braves pitcher Tim Hudson is ready for the challenges of the NL East. Ben Sheets is working on a changeup at Brewers camp. With Joel Piñero out, the Cardinals rotation is in flux right now. The Cubs will have a film crew and filmmaker documenting all their moves throughout 2008. The final roster spots for the Diamondbacks are up for grabs. Tommy Lasorda is making a return to the Dodgers dugout while Joe Torre and half the team is in China. Nate Schierholtz probably won’t break camp with the Giants. The Marlins will use a 4-man rotation to start the season. Pedro Martinez felt good after throwing a simulated game at Mets camp. John Patterson is having an impressive spring camp for the Nationals. Padres pitcher Tim Stauffer hopes his shoulder will let him resume throwing. Phillies pitcher J.D. Durbin is looking for consistency on the mound. The Pirates are shifting Steve Pearce from 1st base to right field. Reds pitcher Kent...
AL & NL News From Spring Training - 3/9
2008-03-09 09:00:00
Before we get things rolling here, don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour if you haven’t. Coco Crisp is embracing the competition with Jacoby Ellsbury to be the Boston Red Sox center fielder. Ryan Budde knows his role with the Angels. J.R. Towles had to leave the Astros game on Saturday with a strained hamstring. A’s pitcher Rich Harden is tweaking his mechanics in order to stay healthy. John Parrish threw a great game for the Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon. Braves pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes wants to put his effort on Saturday behind him. Brewers skipper Ned Yost plans to bat Jason Kendall 9th in the batting order. The winds changed Ron Villone’s pitching plan for the Cardinals yesterday. Cubs pitcher Sean Gallagher isn’t worried about who is in the stands watching him pitch. Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson will make his spring debut on Monday. Dodgers infielder Nomar Garciaparra escaped serious injury after being hit with a pitch on Friday. Bruce...
AL & NL News From Spring Training - 3/8
2008-03-08 10:00:00
Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz struggled through his first inning of work yesterday. New Angels pitcher Jon Garland hasn’t used his money pitch yet in spring training. A’s 1b Daric Barton’s hand injury isn’t as serious as first thought. The heavy winds played havoc during the Blue Jays game yesterday. Buddy Carlyle is working hard to make the Braves rotation. Chris Capuano and David Bush are competing for a rotation spot with the Brewers. Joe Mather is making noise at Cardinals camp. Aramis Ramirez made his spring debut with the Cubs yesterday. Diamondbacks skipper Bob Melvin doesn’t know who will bat 8th in his lineup. Dodgers closer Takashi Saito felt tightness in his calf during his bullpen session on Friday. The Giants may carry 12 pitchers when they break camp. The Indians have no rules on the spring workload of their pitchers. Three lefties are vying for a spot in the Mariners bullpen. Marlins pitcher Andrew Miller had a much better outing y...
NL News From Spring Training - 3/5
2008-03-05 09:00:00
J.R. Towles doesn’t have to impress his Astros skipper Cecil Cooper. Tiger Woods played golf on Monday with a few of the Braves players. Brewers skipper Ned Yost is only focused on his team right now. Joe Buck won’t be calling any Cardinals games for them anymore. It’s too early to call the Cubs closer race right now. Randy Johnson is ahead of schedule in his return to the Diamondbacks. Clayton Kershaw was impressive in his Dodgers spring debut. Giants pitcher Jonathan Sanchez had a bad day on the mound yesterday. Marlins pitcher Mark Hendrickson was happy with his results from Tuesday’s outing. The Mets are questioning the MRI results of Ruben Gotay. Nationals pitcher Odalis Perez is working in their accelerated camp until his visa issues are settled. The Padres have some healthy competition going on for their bench spots. Phillies 2b Chase Utley filmed a commercial for ESPN Fantasy Baseball. Doug Mientkiewicz is showing his versatility in trying to make the...
Spring Training Tales: National League
2008-03-04 14:39:00
And on to the other side of the league...NL East: The Braves centerfield job is supposedly open to competition, but I expect Kotsay gets it as the veteran. Many of the young Marlins' pitchers have shown flashes of brilliance, so Andrew Miller, Josh Johnson, and Anibal Sanchez are worth keeping an eye on as a late round pick. Washington has a plethora of talent in their outfield, though I fully expect Mo Pena, Milledge, and Kearns to hold their own (So Elijah Dukes will have to wait a bit). This, in turn, could cause a conflict at first between Dmitri Young and Nick Johnson, though neither will provide a whole lot of value.NL Central: Chicago has four 5th starts to fill in the 4th and 5th spots. It looks like Marquis might be involved in the Roberts deal, but if not its likely he gets a spot. Also, Lieber was all but guaranteed a spot when he signed with the Cubs. The only guy worth considering come draft day is Marshall, but only if he gets a spot. The Cubs closer role is complicat...
MLB Over/Under Predictions: National League
2008-03-03 11:35:00
From: The Sports Point Will the Diamondbacks and Rockies meet expectations this year after far exceeding them last season? Can the Cardinals return to their World Series form of '06 after a disappointing '07? Will the National League have a team that tops 90 wins, unlike last year? These are some
Top 10 National League Rookies and Prospects
2008-03-03 05:36:00
The countdown can begin! We are now mere weeks from the start to the Major League season. Sure, you still remember the great players from a year ago, but it's time to catch up to speed with the players that might not have meant much to you last year, but should for the upcoming season. The Fantasy Man from www.fantasybaseballexpress.com- is here to tell you who are some of the rising prospects...
AL & NL News From Spring Training - 3/2
2008-03-02 10:00:00
Jonathan Papelbon admitted he missed few Red Sox games with migraines last year. Torii Hunter is off to a hot start for the Angels so far in spring training. Astros pitcher Woody Williams was pleased with his first spring training start. A’s pitcher Chad Gaudin made threw his first bullpen since surgeries back in December. Casey Janssen hopes to ...
National League Preview: How to Fix the Pittburgh Pirates
2008-02-29 23:59:00
First, a Pirates poem from AOL Fanhouse’s MLB Poetry: 15 years since I’ve seen a good team. 15 beers to forget about Bream. I want the cheers, but this isn’t a dream. They say “We Will” and they fail to come through. Its never a thrill when their words say “adieu.” If only still I could discard this crew. They boast a ...
NL News From Spring Training - 2/27
2008-02-27 10:00:00
Roger Clemens is in Astros camp and isn’t talking to the reporters about his involvement in the Mitchell Report. Charlie Morton could end up pitching for the Braves at some point this season. 2nd-year Brewer Ryan Braun is making progress in his move to the outfield. Cardinals skipper Tony LaRussa plans to bat his pitchers in the 8th ...
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