Rescued C Ramos thankful to be alive (AP)

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His eyes tearing up with emotion, Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos embraced his rescuers Saturday and said he had wondered whether he would survive a two-day kidnapping ordeal that ended when commandos swept into his captors’ mountain hideout. Ramos said that he was thankful to be alive a day after his rescue and that his [...]

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Lamont last to interview for Red Sox job (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 12 November 2011 06:44:33 PM. © MLB News Blog

It’s not as if Gene Lamont suddenly decided he wanted to manage again. “It’s kind of a burning desire. It always has been,” Lamont, who hasn’t managed in 12 years, told reporters at Fenway Park on Saturday after interviewing for the job as Terry Francona’s replacement with the Red Sox.

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It Might Be Wise to Sit This One Out

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Astros sign Outfielder Brad Snyder to a
Minor-League Contract

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Astros sign Outfielder Brad Snyder to a Minor-League Contract

MLB Rumors reports that Alyson Footer has tweeted that the Astros have signed 29-year-old outfielder Brad Snyder to a minor league contract. Snyder has a grand total of 36 AB in the major leagues despite decent career minor league hitting stats. He will likely compete for a bench spot in the spring or provide AAA depth.

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BoSox interview Lamont for managers job (AP)

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The Boston Red Sox are interviewing Gene Lamont for their managerial opening. The former Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox manager is the last of five candidates scheduled to interview. New Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington has already brought in Torey Lovullo, Sandy Alomar Jr., Pete Mackanin and Dale Sveum.

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Loria confirms offer, Samson denies

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The Miami Marlins? anticipated 11.11.11 unveiling has come and passed. Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria stood at the podium Friday night and made sure that people in the … [visit site to read more]

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Updated Team WAR Spreadsheet

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I had a couple requests on Twitter to update this spreadsheet to account for new wOBA and ERA league averages. Here you go: WAR Spreadsheet V2. Let me know if anything's wonky.[...]

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Sometimes Its Better to Miss Out on a Trade

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Billy Williams 1975 Topps Mini

Billy Williams 1975 Topps Mini I have had the base card of Billy Williams from the 1975 Topps set in my possession for close to 20 years. I bought the card when I was collecting Williams while living in Chicago. … Continue reading →

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Saturday Rockpile: Rockies Show Interest in Grady
Sizemore

We already have an outfielder that does enough of this, thanks.

Rockies show an interest in Sizemore - The Denver Post
While the Rockies reported remain focused on acquiring Martin Prado from Atlanta, they have also been talking with the Grady Sizemore camp. He is an interesting bounce-back candidate; the 29 year-old outfielder last showed a pulse on a baseball field in 2009, when he hit .248/.343/.445 in 106 games for Cleveland. Sizemore, who has been absolutely overwhelmed with injuries in his career, is likely not a centerfielder going forward, although there may be other teams (Athletics, Red Sox, Mets among others) that would consider giving him a chance to play there anyway.

Grady Sizemore

#24 / Cleveland Indians

Height: 6-2

Weight: 200

Born: Aug 02, 1982

AVG OBP SLG 2011 - Grady Sizemore.224.285.422

If the Rockies were to take a flier on Sizemore, I would prefer that it be an incentive-laden, single-year deal. If that's not good enough to get him, so be it. Let's just get Prado, K guys?

Arizona Fall League: Salt River 7, Mesa 6 | MLB.com
Tim Wheeler and Nolan Arenado batted second and third in the lineup, respectively, in last night's nationally-televised AFL contest. While they combined to go just 1-for-7 with a walk (Wheeler) and a couple of K's, each player scored a run. Meanwhile, Rob Scahill was charged with a blown save after allowing a run on two hits in 1.1 innings. However, he didn't walk anybody, struck out three batters, and was credited with the victory.

Phillies sign Papelbon to deal worth $50 million - The Denver Post
The Phillies have earned so much revenue over the past few years that they apparently have no problem with literally throwing it away. Sure, Papelbon is coming off a very good bounce-back year after he struggled with his command in the two prior seasons. However, he is a relief pitcher. That's just nuts. Plus, he's a total you-know-whatted you-know-what.