Randolph seeks an arm (Yahoo! Sports)

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The New York Mets have appeared to operate on the periphery of the Johan Santana trade…Read the full story.

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Brewers sign free agent relief pitcher David
Riske to 3-year contract (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 05 December 2007 11:10:18 AM. © MLB News Blog

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent relief pitcher David Riske to a three-year contract Wednesday to shore up the loss of two pitchers in the bullpen. “His durability and consistency will be a great asset to our ballclub,” Milwaukee general manager Doug Melvin said. The signing of the right-hander comes after the departures of free [...]

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Reds trade OF Buck Coats to Blue Jays for player
to be named or cash

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The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Buck Coats from the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday for a player to be named or cash.The Reds designated Coats for assignment on Nov. 28 when they signed free-agent closer Francisco Cordero.The 25-year-old Coats played in 20 games for the Reds this season after they claimed him off waivers from [...]

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Dodgers still want an upgrade at third base
(Yahoo! Sports)

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are exploring other ways to upgrade at third base according to the Los Angeles Times.Read the full story.

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Baseball writers vote to get out of the bonus
business (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 05 December 2007 10:50:57 AM. © MLB News Blog

Baseball players no longer would receive bonuses for winning the Most Valuable Player, Cy Young or rookie awards bestowed by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America under a rule passed Wednesday. Starting in 2013, players with such bonus clauses in their contracts will be banned from receiving votes for any BBWAA awards.Read the full story. [...]

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League Offensive Levels for Padres Affiliates,
2007

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Yesterday we were talking about Rookie-league numbers and reader Didi asked about something I hinted at but didn’t delve into as much as I might have. I wasn’t being coy, so much as I was being… disorganized.In discussing the motivation[...]

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Red Sox iffy on Santana (Yahoo! Sports)

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Johan Santana Sweepstakes, long a fast-moving car, have backed up over the spikes…Read the full story.

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Riske business (Yahoo! Sports)

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A molasses-slow free-agent market picked up slightly Wednesday morning when the…Read the full story.

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The Worst Owner In Baseball: Jeffrey Loria

post from Oriole Post - The World of Baseball and Beyond on 05 December 2007 10:21:00 AM. © Oriole Post - The World of Baseball and Beyond

How this guy is still an owner of a professional sports team, I don't know. He screwed Montreal, and now he's getting his kicks in with the Marlins.

Folks, if you think we have it here in Baltimore with Peter Angelos, you'd better thank the Lord you're not a Marlins fan. I love baseball, but if I lived in the Miami area, I'd lose all interest in that team...

We've seen badness here in the Baltimore-Washington area, but I cannot imagine being a Marlins fan right now...

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Winter Meetings Day Three

A quick recap of new stuff since yesterday's open thread:

Newsday says the Reds have interest in David Wells. This, along with the Tomko thing, makes me think the Reds are after two starters, not just one. A premier guy, plus someone for the back end of the rotation. Plus if the Reds were to deal Bailey for a higher end pitcher that would actually open a hole in the rotation that one of these guys could fill. 45 year old pitchers don't seem like a good idea, but you never really know with Wells.

John Fay says the Reds are definitely in on Bedard. It's all about what they would have to give up, but the Reds would have to become the immediate NL Central favorites if they picked him up. It would be a lot of fun to go through Spring Training reading all the previews that come out with the Reds projected to win the Central. It has been awhile since we've seen anything like that in Cincinnati.

Hopefully we see something happen today!

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