Yankees beat Jays 7-4. Burnett picks up 3rd win
of the spring

post from The Voice of Yankees Universe on 19 March 2009 11:59:12 PM. © The Voice of Yankees Universe

March 19, 2009 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Toronto010020001 4101NY Yankees03110002X 7140 NY YankeesABRHRBIBBSOLOBAVGPosada, C3211000.357 Cash, C2010010.350Damon, LF2010101.278 Jackson, A, LF-CF1010100.310Swisher, 1B2021000.281 Duncan, S, 1B3000015.417Matsui, DH2011101.316 a-Cervelli, PH-DH2010012.182Nady, RF3110013.286 Linden, RF1000002.053Ransom, 3B3000014.333 Leone, 3B1000002.167Cabrera, M, CF3011000.250 Rodriguez, J, LF1110000.333Berroa, 2B3110001.415 Bernier, 2B1000011.190Pena, SS3111000.270 Nunez, E, SS1112000.455Totals3771473622 a-Singled for Matsui in the 7th.BATTING2B: Pena (2, Burres), Posada (4, Burres), Swisher (2, Burres), Cash (3, Purcey).3B: Nady (2, Burres).HR: Nunez, E (1, 8th inning off Purcey, [...]

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Tony Pena Jr.'s time as a big league shortstop
over, at least for now.

post from Royals Review on 19 March 2009 11:24:00 PM. © Royals Review

Tony Pena Jr.'s time as a big league shortstop over, at least for now.

Sam Mellinger is speculating, but it appears that he feels pretty certain.

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ESPN Commercial with Jorge Posada; Hip Hip Jorge!

post from Bronx Baseball Daily on 19 March 2009 11:11:27 PM. © Bronx Baseball Daily

Just because a Tyler Kepner blog post about Derek Jeter’s nickname for his teammate Jorge[...]

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Thursday Night Chat

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Chatting baseball on a Thursday night.[...]

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Misc. Spring Training Transactions: 3/16/09

post from The Baseball Opinion on 19 March 2009 11:05:44 PM. © The Baseball Opinion

Colorado RockiesOptioned RHPs Jason Hirsh and 2B Eric Young Jr. to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Injuries have limited Hirsh's innings since he was traded from the Astros for Jason Jennings. He hasn't pitched well in those innings either. But if you look[...]

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Misc. Spring Training Transactions: 3/15/09

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Atlanta BravesReleased RHP Phil Stockman. This Aussie had a great arm with mid-to-upper 90s heat. But injuries have derailed his career and his back will likely need surgery.Baltimore OriolesOptioned RHP Jim Hoey and LHP Troy Patton to Double-A Bowie. [...]

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Misc. Spring Training Transactions: 3/14/09

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Baltimore OriolesThe Orioles assigned non-roster invitees RHP Jake Arrieta and RHP Chris Tillman to Minor League camp. Both pitchers should move fast this season and may see some time in the majors at some point for the Orioles.Kansas City RoyalsThe[...]

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Your Astros Update: Still One Win This Spring

post from Royals Review on 19 March 2009 10:54:00 PM. © Royals Review

Since I mentioned out of nowhere that the Astros have only won one game this spring, they've lost two straight.

Current record: 1-16-3.

We now return to your regularly scheduled programming...

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Dodgers 3, Rockies 2

Hand it to Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw, who came in with a phenomenal performance on his birthday, pitching five innings of one hit ball and hitting a homerun off Rockies starter Franklin Morales. Morales was a bit wild, but worked through five innings himself, at times showing promise, at times showing that there's still work to be done.

THE BIG QUESTION: Mental miscues by the Rockies marred the early innings of this contest both on offense and defense. Lapses will occasionally happen, but when they are combined into one game like that, the results typically won't be good. Will young players like Morales and Carlos Gonzalez develop the mental focus needed to help this team be competitive this season?

The smaller question: Why did Ian Stewart suddenly stop hitting after that Angels game where he came up so big?

WRAP RATING: I want Spring Training to end so badly, I'm popping out the days...

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Marshall Takes the Fifth...Spot

As expected, according to multiple reports the Cubs officially named Sean Marshall the fifth starter in their rotation on Thursday.

Lou Piniella made the announcement after speaking with Aaron Heilman following his start against the Mariners in Peoria on Thursday afternoon. Heilman should slide into the Cubs' seventh inning reliever role.