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Zduriencik's power play: free agent Russell Branyan
Russell Branyan today became the first free agent signed by new Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik, who was succinct in describing what he likes about the journeyman corner infielder/outfielder: "Russell can hit the ...
Nats may target top-tier talent at Winter Meetings
After losing 102 games this past season, the Nationals go into the annual Winter Meetings with one goal in mind: Improve the offense, which finished near the bottom of the Majors in almost every category.
Market booming for lefty relievers
The character actors have grabbed the lead. The faces in baseball's crowd shots have broken above the title.
High Cheese: Free Agent Preview: Outfielders
We are 10.5 hours into the free agent signing period, meaning veteran lefthander Jamie Moyer and veteran left fielder Pat Burrell are both on the market.
Castellini: Payroll will be fluid
Reds owner Bob Castellini said Thursday that he doesn't expect the nation's economic problems affect the Reds' plans as free agency gets set to begin, but he added that the situation is fluid and could change.
The hiring of Dusty Baker and the signing of closer Francisco Cordero created some excitement in Cincinnati, but a thin starting rotation and an attack built around all-or-nothing power hitters led to a ...
As the free-agent market prepares to open in earnest by the end of the week, don't expect the Reds to be heavy shoppers this offseason.
A lot of attention has been paid to speculation about the big name free agents: Manny Ramirez, C.C. Sabathia, and Mark Teixeira.
Democracy is in your hands - heaven help us
Tired of standing in line at your polling place? Do you wish there was a place where you could vote on the issues that really matter to you? Well, you've come to the right place.
After reading the first 50 names on the list of 184 Major League free agents, your eyes glaze and your mind leaks like jelly from a doughnut.
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MLB: Nationals targeting slugger to clean up
Bowden was not available for comment Sunday, but a National League source said the Nationals are looking for a cleanup hitter and have targeted free-agent outfielder/first baseman Adam Dunn, Brewers first ...
Photo Story: Ex-Lookouts Austin Kearns & Adam Dunn Could Be Re-United In Washington
Dunn, 28, and Bowden have a history together with the Reds organization. Bowden drafted Dunn in the second round of the 1998 First-Year Player Draft.
Sabathia highlights free agency filings Saturday
CC Sabathia was among 23 Major League Baseball players to file for free agency on Saturday.
Diamondbacks File for Free Agency
Diamondbacks' first baseman Tony Clark was one of the players to file on Friday, one day after Juan Cruz and David Eckstein.
"Hello, Ia m calling on behalf of starting pitcher Oliver Perez, whoa s played a key role in getting the Mets one game away from making the playoffs over the past two years.
Stubbs swiping more than slugging
There are certain debates that may rage through the ages. Certs: Candy mint or breath mint? Miller Lite: Tastes great or less filling? Cincinnati Reds center field prospect Drew Stubbs: power prospect with ...
Mike Schmidt retired 19 years ago, but the Hall of Fame slugger still is coming through in the clutch for his Philadelphia Phillies.
The Tampa Bay Rays' exquisite mauling of the Boston Red Sox is three-fourths of the way home.
Mailbag: Will Reds re-sign relievers?
With the Reds having a frontline bullpen this year, will they look to re-sign Jeremy Affeldt and David Weathers? If not, would the Reds be in the market for more relievers? -- Mike M., Highland Heights, Ky.
I was thinking about this over the weekend, trying to parse who the local baseball writers would pick to win the Ernie Lombardi Award for the team MVP.