http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/-t1.htm talk bout other teams and stuff thats going around the MLB Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:43:27 GMT 10 http://i34.servimg.com/u/f34/11/64/26/26/images10.jpg http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/-t1.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/2009-standings-prediction-t679.htm bobrob2004 AL EAST Yankees Rays Red Sox Blue Jays Orioles AL CENTRAL Twins Indians White Sox Kitty's Royals AL WEST Athletics Angels Mariners Rangers NL EAST Mets Phillies Braves Marlins Nationals NL CENTAL Cubs Cardnials Reds Brewers Astros Pirates NL WEST Diamondbacks Giants Dodgers Rockies Padres Around the MLB Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:43:27 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/2009-standings-prediction-t679.htm#12032 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/2009-standings-prediction-t679.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/giants-after-manny-t668.htm WonderKid The San Francisco Giants have reportedly offered Manny a contract. Their only rival are the Los Angeles Dodgers. Your thoughts? Around the MLB Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:28:30 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/giants-after-manny-t668.htm#11978 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/giants-after-manny-t668.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/lowe-now-cream-of-remaining-crop-t654.htm Sarah NEW YORK -- Derek Lowe's turn as the most coveted starting pitcher on the free-agent market arrived Friday, as word spread of A.J. Burnett's decision to agree to terms on a five-year, $82.5 million contract with the Yankees. Even moreso than the inking of CC Sabathia two days earlier, Burnett's decision to follow the pinstriped path will help to clear a muddied picture for Lowe, a 35-year-old sinkerballer who has been pursued most heavily by the Bombers and Phillies. After committing ... Around the MLB Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:43:32 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/lowe-now-cream-of-remaining-crop-t654.htm#11899 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/lowe-now-cream-of-remaining-crop-t654.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/waiting-in-wings-sheets-draws-interest-t651.htm Sarah ARLINGTON -- So far, Ben Sheets has sat quietly in the background while other free-agent starting pitchers have been getting big offers from clubs. But that could end soon, as some of these starters like CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett land jobs and clubs look elsewhere to fill needs. The Rangers have been open about their interest in Sheets and the feeling is mutual. "It is our policy to refrain from comment on any specific talks with clubs, but it is fair to say that Ben does have sincere ... Around the MLB Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:25:59 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/waiting-in-wings-sheets-draws-interest-t651.htm#11896 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/waiting-in-wings-sheets-draws-interest-t651.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/furcal-s-final-four-includes-royals-t642.htm Sarah LAS VEGAS -- The Royals are reported to be one of four teams in the running for shortstop Rafael Furcal, his agent has said. A report on FoxSports.com cited agent Paul Kinzer as saying the Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays and Oakland A's were in the running. The Royals have been seeking a seasoned middle infielder to pair with rookie flash Mike Aviles, who could switch from shortstop to second base. Previously the Royals were not considered serious contenders for Furcal, ... Around the MLB Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:24:26 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/furcal-s-final-four-includes-royals-t642.htm#11879 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/furcal-s-final-four-includes-royals-t642.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/players-who-have-filed-for-free-agency-t576.htm Sarah Arizona Cruz, Juan (RP); Eckstein, David (SS) Atlanta Norton, Greg (OF); Ohman, Will (RP); Tavarez, Julian (RP) Baltimore Millar, Kevin (1B); Payton, Jay (OF) Boston Cora, Alex (SS); Ross, Dave (C); Varitek, Jason (C) Chicago Cubs Dempster, Ryan (SP); Edmonds, Jim (OF); Fox, Chad (RP); Howry, Bob (RP) Chicago White Sox Crede, Joe (3B); Uribe, Juan (2B) Cincinnati Affeldt, Jeremy (RP); Lincoln, Michael (RP) Cleveland * Donnelly, ... Around the MLB Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:26:26 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/players-who-have-filed-for-free-agency-t576.htm#11722 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/players-who-have-filed-for-free-agency-t576.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/worldwide-series-likns-playersfans-t572.htm Sarah ST. PETERSBURG -- The first World Series in 1903 between the Boston Americans and Pittsburgh Pirates was played by men like Honus (The Flying Dutchman) Wagner and Deacon Phillippe and Patsy Dougherty and Fred Clarke and Cy Young, who all represented places and people far away. They were immigrants or the sons and grandsons of immigrants. A tradition was born, and on Wednesday, the 104th Fall Classic got under way inside a crowded and loud stadium in Florida with the same kind of traces felt ... Around the MLB Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:01:59 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/worldwide-series-likns-playersfans-t572.htm#11705 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/worldwide-series-likns-playersfans-t572.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/friars-in-no-rush-to-deal-ace-peavy-t569.htm Sarah SAN DIEGO -- There won't be any movement on the Jake Peavy front in the next week or so, though that has nothing to do with the moratorium by the league office on teams making major announcements during the World Series. Postseason or not, the Padres are taking time to pause as they step back from a frenzied two-week stretch that has had general manager Kevin Towers busy reiterating that Peavy isn't officially on the trading block. But that certainly doesn't mean the Padres aren't listening ... Around the MLB Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:55:42 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/friars-in-no-rush-to-deal-ace-peavy-t569.htm#11702 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/friars-in-no-rush-to-deal-ace-peavy-t569.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/la-wary-but-hopeful-of-signing-manny-t568.htm Sarah LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said the club has made no decision on what to offer free agent outfielder Manny Ramirez. An SI.com report, citing "a person who's spoken to Dodgers people," suggested that the team is considering proposing a contract that may come close to matching Alex Rodriguez's record $27.5-million annual salary but on a term of perhaps two years. "We have not made a decision on either term or dollars," Colletti said Thursday. ... Around the MLB Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:48:38 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/la-wary-but-hopeful-of-signing-manny-t568.htm#11701 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/la-wary-but-hopeful-of-signing-manny-t568.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/selig-dupuy-baseball-in-growth-cycle-t567.htm Sarah ST. PETERSBURG -- While top officials of Major League Baseball said on Wednesday that they are watching the slumping U.S. economy closely, the sport is still very much in a growth cycle. "There's no question," said Bob DuPuy, MLB's president and chief operating officer, just before Game 1 of the World Series between the Phillies and Rays at Tropicana Field. "I think we're in a growth situation in Asia, I think we're in a growth situation with the MLB Network going on the air, ... Around the MLB Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:41:20 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/selig-dupuy-baseball-in-growth-cycle-t567.htm#11700 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/selig-dupuy-baseball-in-growth-cycle-t567.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/griffey-moves-from-reds-to-white-sox-t499.htm Sarah CINCINNATI -- In the weeks leading up to Thursday's Trade Deadline, Ken Griffey Jr.'s name never surfaced once among the flotsam of rumors and speculation around the Majors. That's why the trade of Griffey was a stunner. The superstar outfielder approved a deal that sent him to the White Sox on Thursday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Nick Masset and Minor League second baseman Danny Richar. Teams had until 4 p.m. ET on Thursday to make deals without having players required to clear waivers. ... Around the MLB Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:47:57 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/griffey-moves-from-reds-to-white-sox-t499.htm#11184 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/griffey-moves-from-reds-to-white-sox-t499.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/millar-reflects-on-manny-trade-t496.htm Sarah SEATTLE -- One big bat has left the division, but nobody in the Baltimore clubhouse was sorry to see him go. Kevin Millar, a former teammate and confidante of Manny Ramirez, weighed in Friday on the trade that sent the former Boston slugger to Los Angeles, a deal that ended an era for the Red Sox and split up one of the game's great power duos. Ramirez, who forced his way out of Boston and into a three-team trade, may instantly transform his new lineup. Former Pirate Jason Bay will replace ... Around the MLB Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:28:42 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/millar-reflects-on-manny-trade-t496.htm#11181 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/millar-reflects-on-manny-trade-t496.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/bucs-bay-may-be-dealt-to-boston-t494.htm Sarah PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates, Red Sox and Marlins are believed to be on the verge of finalizing a blockbuster trade before Thursday's 4 p.m. ET deadline that would send Pittsburgh's Jason Bay to Boston. With baseball sources in all three cities having confirmed talks between the three teams, the prominent players on the move would be Bay, Boston's Manny Ramirez, who would be dealt to Florida, and Florida's Jeremy Hermida, who would end up in Pittsburgh. Sources have confirmed that other ... Around the MLB Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:21:19 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/bucs-bay-may-be-dealt-to-boston-t494.htm#11179 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/bucs-bay-may-be-dealt-to-boston-t494.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/instant-replay-and-baseball-t401.htm Kev Major League Baseball is making tentative plans to experiment with instant replay in the Arizona Fall League, according to a baseball official with knowledge of those discussions. If that experiment proves practical and successful, MLB then is likely to continue the experiment next March during the World Baseball Classic and spring training games. If no insurmountable problems arise, baseball could begin using replay -- though only to decide home run calls -- as soon as next season. ... Around the MLB Fri, 23 May 2008 02:13:01 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/instant-replay-and-baseball-t401.htm#10889 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/instant-replay-and-baseball-t401.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/lidge-to-undergo-right-knee-surgery-t309.htm Sarah CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The news on Brad Lidge wasn't great, but it's far from devastating. The Phillies' key offseason pitching acquisition will have arthroscopic surgery Monday to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. He will miss three to six weeks, putting his availability for Opening Day in jeopardy. Lidge felt something in his knee after throwing a pitch during Saturday's batting practice, and an MRI on Sunday morning revealed the tear. The right-hander will have the procedure performed ... Around the MLB Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:07:29 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/lidge-to-undergo-right-knee-surgery-t309.htm#10692 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/lidge-to-undergo-right-knee-surgery-t309.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/mitchell-report-t158.htm littlelady 12/13/2007 2:54 PM ET Mitchell Report released Findings concern use of performance-enhancing drugs in MLB By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com NEW YORK -- The findings of former Sen. George Mitchell's report concerning use of performance-enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball were released Thursday. Several high-profile, superstar-caliber players were among those named in the Mitchell Report, the product of a 21-month, multimillion dollar investigation that could shape decisions, prompt punitive ... Around the MLB Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:37:44 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/mitchell-report-t158.htm#4776 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/mitchell-report-t158.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/free-agent-could-set-up-for-yankees-t116.htm Anonymous Troy Percival setting up for Mariano Rivera? It's possible if Percival decides he would be comfortable pitching in the eighth inning, according to industry sources. Percival, however, is more likely to sign as a free agent with the Rays or Brewers if he wants to close — and the Rays might be his No. 1 choice. Percival, 38, is close with Rays manager Joe Maddon from their days together with the Angels, and their relationship could persuade him to take less money to sign with Tampa Bay. ... Around the MLB Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:04:17 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/free-agent-could-set-up-for-yankees-t116.htm#3869 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/free-agent-could-set-up-for-yankees-t116.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/closer-cordero-reds-finalize-4-year-deal-t117.htm Anonymous CINCINNATI (AP) - Francisco Cordero is getting a lot of money to fix the problem that cost the Cincinnati Reds a bunch of games. The NL's worst bullpen got a new closer Wednesday when Cordero and the Reds finalized a $46 million, four-year contract. Cordero's agreement is the largest for a Reds reliever. But general manager Wayne Krivsky said once Cincinnati found it was competitive with offer from other teams, the Reds pushed hard. "We're this close. Let's go for it," he said. "This ... Around the MLB Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:06:05 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/closer-cordero-reds-finalize-4-year-deal-t117.htm#3870 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/closer-cordero-reds-finalize-4-year-deal-t117.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/kendall-guranteed-425-mllion-by-brewers-t101.htm Anonymous MILWAUKEE (AP) - Jason Kendall will be guaranteed $4.25 million under the one-year contract he and the Milwaukee Brewers intended to finalize Wednesday. The Brewers reached a preliminary agreement last week with the catcher and planned a Wednesday news conference at Miller Park. In addition to his base salary, Kendall can earn $1 million in performance bonuses next year: $100,000 for 110 games, $150,000 each for 120 and 130 games, $150,000 for 100 starts, $200,000 for 115 starts and $250,000 ... Around the MLB Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:24:39 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/kendall-guranteed-425-mllion-by-brewers-t101.htm#3840 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/kendall-guranteed-425-mllion-by-brewers-t101.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/arizona-makes-offer-to-kuroda-t100.htm Anonymous PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Diamondbacks offered a contract to Japanese pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, joining a handful of teams to express interest in the right-hander. "I can confirm we made an offer to Kuroda, but I'd rather not talk about it specifically," Arizona general manager Josh Byrnes said Tuesday. The Seattle Mariners are thought to be the leading contender to sign the 32-year-old pitcher. Mariners GM Bill Bavasi and manager John McLaren traveled to Japan this month to meet ... Around the MLB Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:22:43 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/arizona-makes-offer-to-kuroda-t100.htm#3839 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/arizona-makes-offer-to-kuroda-t100.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/joe-kennedy-dies-t90.htm Anonymous Pitcher Joe Kennedy died early Friday while at home with his family in Florida, according to a major-league source. Kennedy, 28, spent seven years in the majors, pitching for the A's, Diamondbacks and Blue Jays last season. As a free agent, he was not affiliated with any team for 2008. Kennedy had a career record of 43-61 with a 4.79 ERA. He reached the postseason once, as a reliever with the A's in 2006. "The cause of death is unknown at this time," said Kennedy's agent, ... Around the MLB Fri, 23 Nov 2007 19:06:28 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/joe-kennedy-dies-t90.htm#3566 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/joe-kennedy-dies-t90.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/hunter-to-the-angels-t89.htm Anonymous ANAHEIM -- In a move that even stunned the central figure involved, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim agreed on Wednesday night to a five-year deal with free-agent center fielder Torii Hunter pending completion of a physical exam. The signing was announced by new Angels general manager Tony Reagins. Although terms of the deal were not disclosed, various media reports have pegged the value of the contract at between $80-$90 million. "These guys shocked me," Hunter said of a ... Around the MLB Thu, 22 Nov 2007 15:25:01 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/hunter-to-the-angels-t89.htm#3505 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/around-the-mlb-f20/hunter-to-the-angels-t89.htm