Epstein resigns from Red Sox, joins Cubs (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 21 October 2011 11:13:28 PM. © MLB News Blog

Theo Epstein is leaving the Boston Red Sox after a remarkable run that included two World Series championships. He’s joining the Chicago Cubs to see if he can bring success to another team steeped in history and starved for a title. The 37-year-old Epstein became the president of baseball operations for the Cubs on Friday [...]

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Red Sox likely to name Cherington new GM (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 21 October 2011 10:39:23 PM. © MLB News Blog

The Boston Red Sox will likely turn to assistant general manager Ben Cherington to replace Theo Epstein. Epstein resigned as Red Sox GM on Friday night to take over as president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs. Because the move was in the works for a while, Cherington has been filling in for Epstein [...]

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Attention on Pujols after Game 2 loss (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 21 October 2011 08:17:24 PM. © MLB News Blog

Albert Pujols yelled across the Cardinals clubhouse with a semiserious message to his teammates after Friday’s workout. “Make sure you don’t leave!” he said. “Talk to the media first!” Even more attention than usual was focused on the star first baseman after St. Louis blew a ninth-inning lead Thursday night and lost Game 2 to [...]

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Cards, Rangers hoping to score more runs (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 21 October 2011 07:35:22 PM. © MLB News Blog

Strolling behind the batting cage, Matt Holliday watched his St. Louis teammates hit away Friday and offered a simple tip. “Get a good swing!” he hollered. Great advice for anyone with a Louisville Slugger in hand at this World Series. Despite the presence of Josh Hamilton, Albert Pujols, Nelson Cruz and other top boppers, the [...]

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Hamilton stays home, rests for Game 3 (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 21 October 2011 07:25:26 PM. © MLB News Blog

Josh Hamilton was an excused absence from the World Series on Friday. Actually, Hamilton was following orders by staying home and resting up for Game 3 on Saturday. Rangers manager Ron Washington told his star outfielder to get as much rest as possible for the groin strain that’s lately robbed him of his power.

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Friday OT Thread

post from Royals Review on 21 October 2011 07:01:39 PM. © Royals Review

1. What will fill the void of baseball once the WS is over?

2. What will be the Royals first move after the W.S. is done?

3. What one item/service is a problem for you to get but not for others?

4. If you were to join the military and could have any job, what would it be?

5. What was your favorite childhood toy(s)?

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Andre Dawson & Fergie Jenkins 2011 Topps Leather
Nameplates Black Leather!!!

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Andre Dawson & Fergie Jenkins 2011 Topps Leather Nameplates – Black Leather!!! I picked the ‘Brown Leather’ versions of these cards up a few months back. And after biding my time and waiting for good deals on each, I have … Continue reading →

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Inside the Bourn Trade

post from The Crawfish Boxes on 21 October 2011 06:01:08 PM. © The Crawfish Boxes

Inside the Bourn Trade

Bloomberg Business Week has an article "anatomy of a baseball trade" that uses the Michael Bourn trade to give an insider's view of how a trade happens. The article shows texts of some of the emails between Wade and Wren. It's an interesting read related to the Astros.

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#Royals also announce that RHP Jesse Chavez, who
was designated for assignment on Oct. 11, was...

#Royals also announce that RHP Jesse Chavez, who was designated for assignment on Oct. 11, was claimed by the Blue Jays.
Our worst nightmares realized.

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Royals 2B Giavotella has hip surgery (AP)

The Kansas City Royals say second baseman Johnny Giavotella has undergone arthroscopic surgery to correct a cartilage tear in his right hip. The surgery was performed Thursday by Dr. Marc Philippon in Vail, Colo. The team said Friday that the recovery time is typically 10-12 weeks and Giavotella is expected to be available for the [...]

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