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Rangers' Blalock begins extended spring training
2008-05-20 02:57:00 Hank Blalock began an extended spring training assignment for Texas on Monday without any trouble, bringing him one step closer to returning to the Rangers' lineup.
By: The RotoFeed
Blalock begins extended spring training assignment (AP)
2008-05-20 02:56:00 Hank Blalock began an extended spring training assignment for Texas on Monday without any trouble, bringing him one step closer to returning to the Rangers’ lineup. Blalock went 2-for-4 with a double in five innings at first base in an afternoon game at the team’s complex in Surprise, Ariz., manager Ron Washington reported. Read the full ...
By: MLB News Blog
Red Sox exploring potential spring training move
2008-05-02 00:20:00 The Boston Red Sox have spoken with officials in Sarasota, Fla., about relocating their spring training home from Fort Myers to the facility that will become vacant when the Cincinnati Reds move to Arizona in two years.
By: The RotoFeed
High Resolution KillBoy Photos From Deal's Gap During Spring Training Camp
2008-04-25 22:56:00 Here are the High Resolution images from KillBoy.com of me riding Deal's Gap during Spring Training Camp for Riders in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina & Tennessee. Click the images to view the Full-Size High-Resolution images. KillBoy.com are a group of Professional Photographers that spend their day's photographing the goings-on on Deal's Gap and sell the photos on their web-site KillBoy.com I'm really liking how the Olympia High-Visibility Vest makes me more conspicuous. Once again the KillBoy.com crew hav...
KillBoy Photos From Deal's Gap During Spring Training Camp for Riders
2008-04-23 18:22:00 Here are some low-resolution proofs from KillBoy.com of me riding Deal's Gap during Spring Training Camp for Riders in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina & Tennessee. I've already ordered the High-Resolution images from their website and should have them any day now. I'll post them once in hand. KillBoy.com are a group of Professional Photographers that spend their day's photographing the goings-on on Deal's Gap and sell the photos on their web-site KillBoy.com Again, just for reference; Deal's Gap/Tail of the Dragon is eleven miles long with 318 curves! My Bro James following me and filming the ride. LATER Techno...
Spring Training Camp - Deal's Gap Riding Video
2008-04-22 15:16:00 I had the opportunity to ride Deal's Gap / Tail of the Dragon, with my Bro James Langley video recording the ride from his Honda GL1800. For those interested; Deal's Gap is a stretch of US129 than starts in North Carolina and continues into Tennessee, and forms part of the Western boundary of the Smoky Mountain National Forest. The Cool things about the road are the 318 Curves in the 11 mile stretch. There are all types of curves with varying radius and elevation changes just to make it interesting. Here is a 16 minute video of my ride through the gap as it was recorded by James from his GoldWing. This Link will open the Google Video Page of this Video where you may view the video directly from the site, download the video or share it. May I suggest view using the Original Size and Smooth Video settings, accessible through the Arrow Icon at the Lower Right Corner of the Video Screen. By the way, there is no sound t...
Spring Training Camp - Sunday - The Ride Home
2008-04-21 01:20:00 I rolled out of the IronHorse at 08:40 and into the Casa at 17:30. It was a bit crisp this morning but by the time I hit the Florida Line I changed to the Mesh Gear. This photo is just for a time reference as it's 3 minutes from the Casa. I had a Great Ride even though every Georgia Highway Patrol as well as the Florida Highway Patrol cruiser was on I75, or so it seemed. I had a wonderful time on this road trip to the Smoky Mountains and really enjoyed all of the riding and hanging out with my extended family and friends. Total Trip Miles 1,995 LATER
Spring Training Camp - Saturday - Riding with my Bro James
2008-04-20 00:34:00 The showers moved through the area this morning during the Tech Sessions we held in the Garage Area. This is the only rain we've had all week and it moved through by 09:30. The winds being pushed along by the cold front had the roads dry within an hour or so. James & I headed out for some "Spirited" riding. At Deal's Gap we found the three LEO's that have been patrolling the Gap all week. They were all at the Crossroads of Time writing up the wreck between the damn 18 Wheeler and a truck pulling a boat. So with them at this end we headed into Deal's Gap. ...
Spring Training Camp - Friday - Even More Great Riding
2008-04-18 23:04:00 I had another Great Day of Motorcycle Riding here at Spring Training Camp for Riders. There are untold numbers of Motorcycle here from all over, as well as a couple of Sports Car Clubs that are all running Deal's Gap at high speeds. I rode over and made a pass each direction on the Gap then headed back over to the Joyce Kilmer Forest. US129 US129 US129 US129 In Joyce Kilmer Forest there is a dead end road to the top of a rather high hill called Maple Tree Gap. There is an observation deck at the top of the hill that is built around a large Maple Tree. Shots from the Observation Deck. ...
Spring Training Camp - Thursday - More Great Riding
2008-04-17 23:18:00 I decided to find some roads that I had not yet ridden so I asked Don Norwood to make a recommendation, which he did with suggesting Upper Tuskegee Road which changes names to Yellow Creek Rd., and connects to 129 Near Joyce Kilmer Forest. These first two shots are from Lower Tuskegee Rd. that loops back in the back way to the IronHorse. The dirt was fun but brief and I headed back to Upper Tuskegee Rd. This is a nice road with an amazing hairpin on a 45 degree incline. See the last shot of this post for a photo of the hairpin. The shot to the right is kind of long field, but if you look at the center of the shot, there is a small horizontal line. That line is the Cherohala Skyway on the other side of the valley. I love the Smoky's, I just love it here. The Cherohala...
Spring Training Camp - Wednesday - Some Great Riding
2008-04-16 23:15:00 I decided to get in some solo riding time today before the group rides of later in the week. I took 28 toward Fontana and got this shot at an overlook. 28 heading toward Deal's Gap. I love the fuel economy the GS gets up here in the hills. Deal's Gap / Crossroads of Time with only 2 or 3 riders instead of the overflow of hundreds of riders. North Carolina heading into Tennessee on Deal's Gap. The Reverse view from Tennessee looking back to North Carolina. I love riding Deal's Gap using just my Right Hand and just a smooth ride in 3rd gear. Following are several shots from Deal's Gap. ...
Spring Training Camp - Tuesday - The Ride North
2008-04-16 04:12:00 Here are the photos from today's ride North out of FlatLand and to the Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina / Eastern Tennessee. 30 Minutes on the road. Flat Painfully Flat Georgia State Line, Flat South of Atlanta, Flat-ish Atlanta, Flat but hauling butt I love HOV Lanes, North East of Atlanta Does this road have a dip to it, I thought I saw a dip The North Carolina State Line, Hills in the distance Viola! Hills, not big ones but huge by FlatLand Standards Just taking a break Muggin' fur das camera Hills to the left, hills to the right Stecoah North Carolina, just a wagon greasing from the IronHorse ...
Greetings from The IronHorse Motorcycle Lodge & Spring Training Camp for Ri
2008-04-16 02:57:00 Ileft the Casa at 08:00am and arrived at the IronHorse at 17:00; didn't find a soul around so I rode over and did the Gap, had it all to my self for the first time ever. Left there and headed to Robbinsville to gas up, grab a sandwich and some Mt Dew's and headed back to the IronHorse. Doug Hines arrived at the same time I did on his R1200GS, he rode in from Arkansas. On 143 from Robbinsville back to 28, I passed a poke along white Ford SUV and no sooner had I passed him; I got to me Sheriff Moody of this lovely County. He walked up to the GS as I stepped off of it and he held out his hand to shake mine. He introduced himself & I did the same. He said "You are gonna take it easy aren't you?" to which I sounded off with a Yes Sir! He climbed back in the SUV and and turned into the next driveway that I passed. Damn nice fellow! Had some snow on 28 between Franklin and here and it's a mite nippy, the warm fire here ...
2008 Spring Training Camp For Riders
2008-04-11 21:11:00 Next Tuesday I roll north out of FlatLand for Higher roads in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. I'll leave the Casa around 07:00am and arrive at the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge in Stecoah North Carolina between 3:00 and 4:00pm. This is the 4th annual STC at the Iron Horse Lodge and were looking forward to yet another great turn-out for the event. This year I will be leading some off-road/fire road rides on the Gravel-hala, the fire road equivalent of the Cherohala Skyway that runs roughly parallel to the Cherohala with all of the elevation changes and scenic beauty of the Smokey Mountains without the cager traffic. I'll also be conducting a tech session on the use of the GS-911 Emergency Tool from Hex in South Africa. We're expecting another sell-out crowd at the Iron Horse for STC so if your coming, bring your camping gear! John and Charlene, the owner/operators of t...
For Maine Lakefront Real Estate Buyers, Spring Training Is Over
2008-04-08 14:55:00 While we wait for “ice out” to come to area lakes and ponds later this month, the snow is already melting around here at a rapid pace. Camp roads and shorelines are emerging and, much like our beloved Red Sox, lakefront property buyers should be moving out of “spring training” mode and into the “regular season”. Phones in ...
Cincinnati Reds a step closer to moving spring training base to Arizona (AP
2008-04-08 06:33:00 The Cincinnati Reds moved a step closer to relocating their spring training base from Florida to Arizona on Monday night. The Goodyear, Ariz., city council approved a memorandum of understanding that would bring the Reds to the area in 2010. The team and the suburban Phoenix city have until June 30 to enter a binding, ...
By: MLB News Blog
The Natural: Hamilton?s Ninth Inning Blast Saves Rangers
2008-04-02 07:58:00 Moments after outfielder David Murphy socked a lead-padding RBI double down the right field line during the top of the 8th inning of Tuesday night’s contest between the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners, I began hammering out a quick game recap and accompanying witty, optimistic headline to help celebrate the former club’s first win of ...
Rangers Gameday: 3/31 Vs. SEA
2008-04-01 00:01:00 Monday, March 31st Game Preview Texas Rangers (0-0) vs. Seattle Mariners (0-0) Kevin Millwood (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Erik Bedard (0-0, 0.00 ERA) 5:40 PM CST in Seattle, Washington (Safeco Field) TV: FSNSW-HD | Radio: KRLD 1080 AM, XM 181 Rangers Mariners Pos. Player Pos. Player 2B Ian Kinsler CF Ichiro Suzuki SS Michael Young 2B Jose Lopez CF Josh Hamilton LF Raul Ibanez 3B Hank Blalock 1B Richie Sexson DH Milton Bradley 3B Adrian Beltre RF Marlon Byrd RF Brad Wilkerson LF David ...
Rangers Link Dump: Opening Day Edition
2008-03-31 23:47:00 [4:50 PM Update: Scratch all of that. Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports that Kinsler “received some fluids and then tried to hit in the cages,” and will in fact start tonight’s contest.] Sixty minutes away from the first pitch of the Texas Rangers’ 2008 season, the news emanating from Safeco Field is already ...
Counting Down The Final Hours In Texas
2008-03-31 08:01:00 Just under seventeen hours away from the first pitch of the Texas Rangers’ long-anticipated 2008 campaign, the excitement in the Matschulat household is already beginning to build to a fever pitch. Flanking my ever-comfortable computer chair on one side is a slightly wrinkled Sunday copy of the Dallas Morning News, complete with the fruits of ...
NEWSFLASH: Texas Sets Final 25-Man Roster; McCarthy To 60-Day DL
2008-03-31 00:36:00 With Rangers general manager Jon Daniels and company up against a hard 2:00 PM CST Sunday deadline to formally set their Opening Day 40-man and 25-man rosters, a collection of final procedural transactions have been consummated - several of which were already foregone conclusions, but one, in particular, which was something less than widely anticipated. Evan ...
Rangers Link Dump: 3/30 Edition
2008-03-30 22:21:00 Sometime around 4:30 AM this morning, I was roused from a deep slumber by one of the most spectacular pre-dawn lightning shows to pass through the greater Tyler area in some time. As I drowsily staggered towards the living room to check the television for any severe weather warnings, one particularly massive lightning bolt - which ...
Red Sox News & Notes - 3/30
2008-03-30 16:00:00 (mouse over image to see LA Coliseum circa 1958) Almost time for real baseball again folks. The Boston Red Sox will close out their spring training/exhibition schedule today as they finish up a 3-game set with the Los Angeles Dodgers. First pitch is schedule for 4:10 PM and you can catch the game on the Red ...
By: Random Thoughts
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 ...
By: Random Thoughts
Diamondbacks? Micah Owings ends spring training with win over Monterrey (AP
2008-03-30 07:01:00 Justin Upton, Chris Young and Mark Reynolds homered, Micah Owings pounded the strike zone and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Mexican League’s Monterrey Sultanes 9-4 on Saturday night. In his final spring tuneup, Owings allowed three runs and nine hits in five innings and didn’t walk a batter. Owings struck out two and threw 52 ...
By: MLB News Blog
Diamondbacks? Micah Owings ends spring training with win over Monterey (AP)
2008-03-30 06:56:00 Justin Upton, Chris Young and Mark Reynolds homered, Micah Owings pounded the strike zone and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Monterey Sultanes 9-4 on Saturday night. In his final spring tuneup, Owings allowed three runs and nine hits in five innings and didn’t walk a batter. Owings struck out two and threw 52 of his ...
By: MLB News Blog
Dewan's Spring Breakouts
2008-03-29 18:50:00 We've done many posts on this topic. Today, the man himself, John Dewan, lists players whose spring SLG exceeds their career mark by .200 or more (hat tip to Rob Neyer). We'll have to look back on this list after...
By: The RotoFeed
Rangers Gameday: 3/29 Vs. FRI
2008-03-29 16:12:00 Saturday, March 29th Game Preview Frisco RoughRiders vs. Texas Rangers (17-10-2) TBA vs. TBA 1:05 PM CST in Frisco, Texas (Dr. Pepper Ballpark) TV: None | Radio: KRLD 1080 AM Rangers RoughRiders Pos. Player Pos. Player 2B Ian Kinsler CF Gentry LF Frank Catalanatto SS Andrus SS Michael Young RF Mayberry 3B Hank Blalock 1B Davis RF Marlon Byrd C Teagarden CF David Murphy DH Ramirez 1B Jason Botts 3B Fox C Gerald Laird LF Murphy DH Ben Broussard 2B Ragsdale Notes: Last exhibition game for the Rangers before opening day in Seattle, Monday evening.
Red Sox News & Notes - 3/29
2008-03-29 14:00:00 Last night, the Boston Red Sox took on the Los Angeles Dodgers in an exhibition game that was won by the Dodgers 3-1. But that wasn’t the main story of the game. The biggest story of the game was the pitching of Bartolo Colon. Colon threw well last night. He threw 60 pitches, 36 of them ...
By: Random Thoughts
NEWSFLASH: Rangers Acquire Nippert For Minor Leaguer Marte
2008-03-29 02:46:00 So, remember the apparent heated competition between right-handers Wes Littleton and Robinson Tejeda for that final coveted spot in the Rangers’ Opening Day bullpen? Forget it. Numerous media sources, including Bob Przybylo of MLB.com, are reporting that the Texas Rangers have acquired enigmatically talented right-hander Dustin Nippert from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for High-A Bakersfield right-hander ...
Rangers Gameday: 3/28 Vs. CWS
2008-03-29 01:15:00 Friday, March 28th Game Preview Texas Rangers (17-10-2) vs. Chicago White Sox (10-18-3) Eddie Guardado (0-0, 7.71 ERA) vs. John Danks (0-2, 5.30 ERA) 7:05 PM CST in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (AT&T Bricktown Ballpark) TV: None | Radio: MLB.com Gameday Audio (KEBC 1340 AM) White Sox Rangers Pos. Player Pos. Player LF Nick Swisher 2B Ian Kinsler SS Orlando Cabrera SS Michael Young DH Jim Thome CF Josh Hamilton 1B Paul Konerko 3B Hank ...
Phillies Spring Training Notes
2008-03-28 23:10:00 Random Philadelphia Phillies observations from Spring Training that could prove to be significant as the regular season gets underway?1-2 punch. Brett Myers seems locked in as he returns to a starting role, posting a sparkling 1.13 ERA and holding the New York Yankees scoreless for five innings
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The Rundown: The 5th Starter; The Saga of Gibbons, Spring Training Home, Ev
2008-03-28 18:34:00 Well, the 2008 regular season is upon us, and the good news is we now know who our fifth starter is --- Brian Buress. I figured he'd get the nod after his strong start, and like I said the other day, he was a great spot starter for the first half of the season, but he wilted and it seemed the more time went on, the less effective he was.Only time will tell if he can stay consistent throughout the 2008 season. Considering the expectations of the pitching staff, he'll be given ample opportunity to get a permanent shot in holding down the role.***After everything, Jay Gibbons may not be suspended, after all.In a piece in the Baltimore Sun yesterday, "The commissioner's office and the players union are negotiating changes to Major League Baseball's drug policy in the wake of the Mitchell Report, and the result could be the rescinding of Gibbons' 15-day suspension for violating the substance-abuse prevention program."Ok, if he's not going to be suspended -- if I were Andy MacPhail,...
By: The Oriole Post
Red Sox News & Notes - 3/28
2008-03-28 13:51:00 Is it strange to you that after playing two regular season games in Japan, the Red Sox are back on U.S. soil to play three exhibition games? It must be to the players who got amped up and now will have no pressure. Well some of the bullpen guys might have some pressure as the Red ...
By: Random Thoughts
AL & NL West News From Spring Training - 3/28
2008-03-28 08:00:00 Old friend Trot Nixon will not make the Diamondbacks roster. Angels pitcher Kelvim Escobar is concerned about his career after being diagnosed with a shoulder tear. Dodgers The A’s have fond memories of their trip to Japan. The Giants showed off their new ballpark amenities. Mariners skipper Jon McLaren has some tough roster decisions to make. Mark Prior threw off the ...
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Rangers Announce Opening Day Lineup, Topple Padres 8-5
2008-03-28 05:10:00 Richard Durrett of the Dallas Morning News submits that Milton Bradley’s tape measure third-inning blast to left field (which reportedly cleared the entire grassy knoll at Surprise Stadium, and “bounded” past the several-story tall scoreboard) off Royals southpaw Mike Maroth on Thursday afternoon was perhaps the longest home run he’d seen in Surprise “in the ...
Dodgers finalize arrangements to hold spring training in Arizona starting n
2008-03-28 04:00:00 The Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized arrangements to hold spring training in Glendale, Ariz., beginning next February. The Dodgers have held spring camp in Vero Beach, Fla., for the past 60 years, beginning when the team still played in Brooklyn. Team owner Frank McCourt wanted to move to Arizona to be closer to the team’s ...
By: MLB News Blog
Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 3/27
2008-03-27 23:00:00 Just a real quick afternoon Red Sox delight post for y’all since the Boston Red Sox are in Los Angeles now, gearing up for the three game exhibition series against the Dodgers. Speaking of Los Angeles, in the above photo you can see what the Los Angeles Coliseum is going to look like when the Red ...
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Top 10 lessons I learned in Spring Training
2008-03-27 22:30:00 Mike Harmon steps back from the action to give his written report about things learned and remembered for 2008. Read the full story.
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Rangers Gameday: 3/27 Vs. KC
2008-03-27 20:01:00 Thursday, March 27th Game Preview Kansas City Royals (15-12-0) Texas Rangers (16-10-2) Mike Maroth (2-0, 5.40 ERA) vs. Jason Jennings (0-1, 1.54 ERA) 2:05 PM CST in Surprise, Arizona (Surprise Stadium) TV: None | Radio: MLB.com Webcast Rangers Padres Pos. Player Pos. Player CF Mitch Maier 2B Ian Kinsler 2B Mark Grudzielanek SS Michael Young 3B Alex Gordon DH Josh Hamilton RF Jose Guillen 3B Hank Blalock DH Billy Butler RF Milton Bradley LF Mark Teahen LF David Murphy 1B Ryan Shealy ...
Spring Training Game Thread: Brewers at Cubs; 2:05 p.m. CT/3:05 ET
2008-03-27 18:30:00 Cubs fans, here we have probably the most meaningless game in spring training. So, before we get to those details (or lack thereof), let's continue a different conversation: Folks, no matter what he or any old fogie says, Kerry Wood needs a theme song. If Wrigley Field is going to become Sears Park or Old Style Field, then dammit, we're going to have more gimmicks! Sooner or later, the whole "Oh, wow, Woody's in!" is going to wear off with the fans and their excited applause. Come June, it will be an expected thing. And that's where the song comes in. Now, there are thousands to choose from, I'll just give three. One, I mentioned in the first thread: "When the Man Comes Around" by Johnny Cash. Hearing this, opposing batters will think one of two things: 1. Kerry Wood believes he is God 2. The world is ending soon Either way, it's likely to throw his concentration off. Or, as Maddog stated earlier, use something that would be so off-the-wall, it would cause hitters to be c...
Rangers Rally Late To Beat Padres, 12-7
2008-03-27 09:44:00 Seven members of manager Ron Washington’s starting lineup (Michael Young, Josh Hamilton, Hank Blalock, Marlon Byrd, David Murphy, Gerald Laird and Ben Broussard) compiled multi-hit efforts against the San Diego Padres’ beleaguered pitching staff on Wednesday afternoon. The Texas Rangers cumulatively notched 16 hits on the day, en route to a rousing 12-7 victory. Over half ...
AL & NL Central News From Spring Training - 3/27
2008-03-27 09:00:00 The Astros cut their roster by two people yesterday. The Indians roster is almost finalized. The Brewers final roster seems to be set. The Royals have set their starting rotation. The Cardinals placed Juan Gonzalez on the temporarily inactive list. The Tigers released Tim Byrdak. Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano is ready for opening day. Twins OF Carlos Gomez is day-to-day with a ...
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Jered Weaver, Carlos Zambrano make final spring training appearances (AP)
2008-03-27 01:19:00 Probable opening day starter Jered Weaver appears ready to start the season for the Los Angeles Angels. Closer Francisco Rodriguez is another story. After Weaver held the Chicago Cubs to six hits and one run in six innings to lower his spring ERA to 1.67, Rodriguez allowed five runs in the seventh in a 7-5 ...
By: MLB News Blog
Spring Training Game Thread: Cubs at Angels; 3:05 p.m. CT/4:05 ET
2008-03-26 19:00:00 Hello, Cubs fans. Today's game thread will be interrupted by ... REED JOHNSON MANIA!! This is the one. The signing that pushes the Cubs to finally get that World Series title. I mean, look at the guy: INVIZIBLE GHOST That's got "last piece to the puzzle" written all over it. The dedication among the Cubs blogosphere to a $1.3 million signing shows how ready we really are for some real baseball around here (which is coming in FIVE DAYS!!!! Yes!). In all seriousness, I think (and many agree, which is almost unheard of) this is a good move, especially since it's low-risk, considering the cheap contract. Johnson had career-highs across the board in 2006, then back surgery came last year and limited him to 79 games. But as a platoon outfielder with Twistyball, it's a perfect fit. And just to make sure, I traveled north of the CBCG to find out how his former fans felt about Johnson coming back to the States. So, what's the deal, eh? The Web site Drunk Jays Fans seem to be in real mo...
Rangers Gameday: 3/26 Vs. SDP
2008-03-26 18:45:00 Wednesday, March 26th Game Preview Texas Rangers (15-10-2) vs. San Diego Padres (11-12-3) Vicente Padilla (2-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Jake Peavy (1-2, 8.76 ERA) 3:05 PM CST in Peoria, Arizona (Peoria Sports Complex) TV: None | Radio: MLB.com Webcast, XM 182 Rangers Padres Pos. Player Pos. Player 2B Ian Kinsler RF Brian Giles SS Michael Young 2B Tadahito Iguchi RF Josh Hamilton 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff 3B Hank Blalock 1B Tony Clark CF Marlon Byrd SS Khalil Greene LF David Murphy CF Scott Hairston C Gerald Laird ...
NEWSFLASH: Melhuse To Rangers, Saltalamacchia To AAA
2008-03-26 17:33:00 The inevitable has become reality. MLB.com’s T.R. Sullivan is reporting that catcher Adam Melhuse has been informed by the Texas Rangers that he will be the backup to Opening Day catcher Gerald Laird. Barring a dramatic eleventh hour twist of some type (such as a trade), Jarrod Saltalamacchia will be optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma to open the ...
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 ...
By: Random Thoughts
NEWSFLASH: Rangers Appoint Wilson As Closer
2008-03-26 05:23:00 Two BTiA newsflashes in one evening? This must be some sort of record. Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports that the Texas Rangers have officially named left-hander C.J. Wilson as their closer, and have informed right-handers Jamey Wright and Franklyn German that they have made the club as relievers. Additionally, fellow right-handers Eric Hurley and ...
Webb and Halladay struggle through final spring training tuneups (AP)
2008-03-26 03:21:00 Brandon Webb and Roy Halladay probably wouldn’t mind another spring training tuneup, if there was any time left. Both former Cy Young Award winners struggled through their final exhibition starts, while the Chicago Cubs added Reed Johnson to their outfield Tuesday and the Chicago White Sox settled on Joe Crede at third base. Read the ...
By: MLB News Blog
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