Wednesday Nov 26 | Boston Globe
Baseball: Slow start to hot stove season
We like to think of baseball living in its own, little bubble , impervious to the realities of life that persist away from the game.
Dreams fulfilled 'Under the Lights'
Standing at home plate, I didn't know what to think. My knees were a little wobbly, my palms were sweaty and I was so nervous I couldn't allow what was happening to properly sink in.
Last call: How the Dodgers can sign Manny Ramirez or CC Sabathia
There has been a lot of talk of whether the Dodgers should re-sign Manny Ramirez , or how they should forget Manny and sign CC Sabathia .
Report: CC won't decide on Yanks 'till after Thanksgiving
The Yankees are content to let CC Sabathia take his time on his big decision, and Sabathia will do just that.
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The top five players the Colorado Rockies got rid of too soon -- not including Matt Holliday
Where will Juan Pierre be listed? Thanks to the Colorado Rockies' decision to send Matt Holliday to the Oakland A's for three players who don't appear to equal the sum of his parts , fans will soon have to ...
What MLB free agent would you want your team to build around?
I wouldn't try to build a team around any big-name free agent because they are all too expensive for any teams except the Red Sox and the Yankees.
Dodgers yet to talk deal with Manny
Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti arrived at this posh resort hotel overlooking the Pacific Ocean on Monday afternoon, and only minutes later, gathered with reporters just off the lobby to discuss the future ...
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Mike Sciosciaa s Tragic Illness: 2008 In Review: Left Field
Or why Manny Ramirez jettisons Kohler Highcrest ammo bigger than Juan Pierre. But ita s not just Pierrea s horrendous lead off skills that took a further dive, this year.
Los Angeles Dodgers Hire New Team Surgeon: Dr. Frankenstein
In a surprise announcement, the Los Angeles Dodgers today have disclosed the hiring of a new team surgeon, the esteemed Dr.
Mailbag: Is Manny worth any price?
Manny Ramirez is worth whatever he costs. The Dodgers should just sign him for $20 million or $25 million or whatever it takes.
Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is hedging about re-signing Manny Ramirez even though he personally carried them to their first postseason success since the president was named Reagan and the Dodgers had a hero ...
LA focused only on business at hand
Five times in the history of the franchise, the Dodgers have trailed a best-of-seven postseason series three games to one and have never come back.
Phillies understand they must let it all go in October
That's what Cole Hamels said in an interview with Comcast, and indeed, certain Phillies seem like they've kicked it into a higher gear.
Manny mostly mum as he leaves stage
Manny Ramirez walked out of the Dodger clubhouse - maybe for the final time - wearing jeans, a black T-shirt, sunglasses and a gray hair wrap around his dreadlocks.
Mike's Baseball Rants: Fightin'
Never stop, never stop fighting till the fight is done...Here endeth the lesson.
Wakefield knuckles under to Rays after big success
BOSTON : Tim Wakefield's domination of Tampa Bay was bound to end. It did, this year.
Click here to see Joe Blanton's numbers vs. current Dodgers. Only two have more than 20 ABs- Casey Blake, and Manny Ramirez .
ChicagoSports.com - Chicago Cubs
John McDonough is doing a great job with the Blackhawks. Yet the reality is he should still be with the Cubs, as the club president.
Steve Goldman believes Milton Bradley would help the Yanks next season. YEAH, I PICKED THE CUBS... ...And since they lost so handily, I've been asking myself, "Why did you do that?" It's the same way I ask ...
They are two of baseball's great old franchises, each a generation removed from their glory days.