Cubs tag Fukudome best free agent (PA
SportsTicker)

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The Chicago Cubs introduced Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome on Wednesday, bringing to a close a pursuit which lasted more than three years.Read the full story.

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Dodger Thoughts: Mr. Judy Landers

post from Dodger Thoughts on 19 December 2007 04:00:00 PM. © Dodger Thoughts

You have to be of a certain age to appreciate or at least remember the Landers sisters, Judy (right) and Audrey. Back in the '70s and '80s, they popped up on TV sets and movie screens pretty regularly though in fact, Audrey has been working on Burn Notice this year. They had sort of a PG-rated sexiness, perfect for Love Boat/Fantasy Island-type work, though Judy was a bit more of the sexpot, while Audrey was the thinking man's Landers sister. (And then there's Teresa Ganzel, which is a whole other story.)

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Burning the Midnight Oil: Orioles Quick Hits,
Roberts, The Rundown

post from Oriole Post - The World of Baseball and Beyond on 19 December 2007 03:56:00 PM. © Oriole Post - The World of Baseball and Beyond

It's been a bad week for sports in the area, as MASN blogger Matthew Perl ever so illustrates; therefore, I and a lot of fans in the area just pretty much want forget about 2007 and move onto to bigger and better things in 2008.

Well, the Baltimore Orioles have pretty much accepted Brain Roberts' apology and want to move on from this whole sordid affair. Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings wants Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts to become an anti-steroid advocate & join "Powered by ME!," a Baltimore-based awareness campaign that instructs youth about the dangers of illegal performance-enhancing drugs. I don't know if it's Roberts place to stand up against drug use or if he even wants to participate, as he should be focusing on baseball; however, it could only help in the cause of eradicating it from sports and obviously it makes for good PR.

Read what Roch has to say about the proposal by Rep. Cummings and how it pertains to Brian Roberts.

I, at this point really don't care anymore; however, it seems that a lot of fans are ready for forgive and forget with Brian because of his work in the community, and his play on the field.

I caught the Anita Marks Show on Tuesday where he explained himself and gave his mea culpa -- fine; however, I am not so sure I bought his excuse or any I have heard as of late. However, I will give Brian credit for coming out in the open and admitting what he did was wrong -- something a lot more athletes should do. He handled himself well, and I appreciate his candor on the issue. I do wish Anita would have asked some deeper questions about the issue, but she did her best to make him comfortable and Roberts was able to illustrate his points in front a friendly audience. Anyhow, let's move from it...

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Trembley likes the pitching staff; however, the team is looking for a shortstop.
Bill Ordine lets us know about Elijah Cummings proposal to Brian Roberts.
Peter Schmuck goes over apologies that should have been said history in the realm of Baltimore sports.
Jim Hunter has a positive entry on the MASN Blog on Andy MacPhail and how his experience has helped to build winners.
Rex Snider of WNST mentions something I have not seen too much in the news -- the new hotel (Hilton Baltimore Convention Center Hotel) will kill the picturesque of downtown Baltimore fans have enjoyed for the last 15 years at Camden Yards.
Ray Bachman does not believe Brian Roberts...

I have been real busy with work this week, but I'll give you all more thoughts this weekend or when I get more than five minutes to myself.

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Rockies sign Wells, Redman (PA SportsTicker)

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DENVER (Ticker) - The Colorado Rockies added depth to their pitching staff Wednesday, signing righthander Kip Wells and lefthander Mark Redman to one-year contracts.Read the full story.

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Roster Notes

post from 6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog on 19 December 2007 01:53:00 PM. © 6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog

From around the Western divisions...

Scott Boras has managed to scare off the Giants, so we can assume Dallas McPherson will return to the negotiating table a bit chastened.
The Rangers are among those teams interested in Mark Prior.
The Rockies are kicking the tires on Marcus Giles. Colorado also signed Kip Wells and Mark Redman to one-year deals.
The M's have signed Carlos Silva to a 4-year/$28M deal.

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Ken Rosenthal Wisdom & Rumors

post from MLB Fleece Factor on 19 December 2007 12:54:45 PM. © MLB Fleece Factor

Ken, the master of rumor quan over at Fox Sports, gives us some knowledge:Mark Prior’s first choice would logically be San Diego, since Prior is from there. Plus, it is a fantastic pitcher’s park. Just the place you pitch for a year, accumlate nice stat totals, and hit the FA market again in the offseason. [...]

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Clemens fires back

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Roger "Rocket" Clemens answered his critics with heat: "I want to state clearly and without[...]

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Multitalented Fukudome upgrades Cubs outfield
(SportingNews.com)

A National League scout offers his views on new Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome. Plus, the Orioles release a puzzling statement regarding the Mitchell report.Read the full story.

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p7: With Javy, it was all about hits & hit
avoidance.

Savannah, Ga - It will be no surprise to denizens who are familiar with my typical posts and perspectives, I?ll look not to his stats, but try to add a little different perspective on Javy the catcher, batter and mentor. I watched almost every game that he played in while he donned [...]

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p7-With Javy, it was all about hits & hit
avoidance.

Savannah, Ga - It will be no surprise to denizens that are familiar with my typical posts and perspectives, I?ll look not to his stats, but try to add a little different perspective on Javy the catcher, batter and mentor. I watched almost every game that he played in while he donned [...]

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