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Fantasy Baseball: Early Mock Draft-Round 2, Pick 6
22, 2009, in Phoenix. There aren't too many guarantees in life, but Frank McCourt, the owner of the Dodgers , had two guarantee in his arb decisions yesterday- Orlando Hudson and Randy Wolf were not going to accept arbitration.
Do the D-backs have plans to sign any of their young players to multiyear deals? You see Evan Longoria and players such as that sign, and I'm just wondering if we will see that with our D-backs. -- Sheila K., Phoenix I think that's an idea the D-backs are always open to, Sheila, but it has to make sense for both sides in order for it to happen.
Fantasy Baseball Analysis: Whose 2009 Power Surge Is for Real?
In order to look at which playera s had the biggest power surge from 2008 to 2009, I looked at the HR/FB rate for all players who had over 400 plate appearances in both seasona s.A Leta s take a look at the 10 biggest gainers and determine if their power surge is for real or a mirage: 1) Joe Mauer - Minnesota Twins - +13.9 percent Who saw this one ...
Trio of Westhampton Beach athletes sign letters of intent
Lacrosse goalie Kelly Dean, left-handed hitting outfielder Mark Podlas and power-hitting first baseman Sophia Geraci gathered in the library at Westhampton Beach High School on Thursday, surrounded by their parents, coaches and athletic director Kathy Masterson, to sign their letters of intent to continue their outstanding athletic careers when ...
MLB Notes: Zimmerman golden for error-prone Nats
That travel team back in Virginia a decade ago must have played great defense. Ryan Zimmerman succeeded boyhood friend David Wright as the National League's Gold Glove third baseman Wednesday.
Gold glove award adds to Zimmerman's superb year
It was defense that first drew the Washington Nationals to a 20-year-old University of Virginia third baseman named Ryan Zimmerman.
MLB: Former pro Williams to coach first base for Diamondbacks
Matt Williams will coach first base and work with the Arizona Diamondbacks infielders, the team announced Wednesday.
Diamondbacks Fill Coaching Vacancies with Familiar Faces
Since the season ended, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been searching for two candidates that would fill the coaching vacancies on the Major League Baseball staff.
Chicago Cubs infielder Mike Fontenot earns last spot in salary arbitration
All three had 2 years, 139 days of service time, and ties are broken by service time in each immediately preceding season.
The surprise winner as the best fantasy third baseman in 2009 is Arizona Diamondbacks' Mark Reynolds.
PHILADELPHIA: Ryan Howard's World Series can be summed up like this: swing and miss.
A postseason honor for Reynolds
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Tim Lincecum made his major-league debut on May 6, 2007 on national TV against the Phillies.
Path of the Pros: Mark Reynolds
While playing in the Minor Leagues, Mark Reynolds was known to his coaches and teammates as "Parking Lot." Given Reynolds' proficiency as a power hitter, it would be natural to assume that this nickname referenced his ability to hit balls over the fence and into the parking lot.
Werth leaving days of doubt in the dust
Jayson Werth had come close to hanging a 'Gone fishin' " sign on his baseball career, making him one of the most ironic participants in this year's National League Championship Series.
Top 15 Fantasy Third Baseman for 2010: An Early Look
A Where do you place David Wright among third baseman heading into 2010 after going as high as No.
Lockers were being cleaned out and boxes were being filled with belongings as the Chicago Cubs hurried to get out of town at the end of a disappointing season.
Journey's End: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Preview, Sunday 10/4, 1:20 CT
Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg throws out the first pitch on Saturday. Will he succeed Lou in the dugout in 2011? Browse more photos>> For the first time in three years, there will be no postseason baseball in Chicago this year.
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Mark Reynolds valuable even with record strikeouts
Historically this is Sit Down Weekend in the major leagues. The less adventurous nurse .300 batting averages by inventing injuries or happily stepping aside so younger guys can play.
Slam earns Tracy a curtain call
PHOENIX a ' After nearly six seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chad Tracy received his first curtain call Saturday night.
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