Derek Lowe Heading to Beantown?
Several reports are out regarding Derek Lowe starting to tip his hand towards the Red Sox. Lowe left the Sox four years ago to sign a strong deal with the Dodgers. Rotoworld and the Boston Globe both have quotes from Lowe referring to the Red Sox as a winning franchise and how he will not sign with...
Mailbag: Who to bring back?
Could Rafael Furcal end up back in Dodger Blue? What should L.A.’s course of action be in regard to Manny Ramirez? Beat reporter Ken Gurnick tackles these Hot Stove issues and more in this week’s mailbag. From Los Angeles Dodgers News. Please read the complete article and let us know what...
The Most Dramatic Home Runs in Mets History
A list of the Top 10 home runs in franchise history by the New York Mets. From Yardbarker: Los Angeles Dodgers. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
10 Highest Paid MLB Players: Largest Salaries
As mega free agents CC Sabbathia, Manny Ramirez and Mark Teixeira are prime to make big money - none of those three have signed their mega deals yet. In part this because teams are moving more methodically, the economy is in shambles, and there are too many moving parts (ie, the Yankees won’t chase...
Neyer: CC’s Biggest Issue is His Wasteline
Yesterday we looked at Anthony McCarron’s article about the risks of a 0 million pitcher. Today ESPN’s Rob Neyer discussed the McCarron article as well. He thinks that for the most part CC has little in common with other 0 million pitchers: But other than the potential contract, I don’t...
2009 PNC Park Promotional Schedule
If you dig around enough on the Pirates’ website, you’ll see the [20-ticket plans are up for sale]. Clicking on the various plans shows you all the games included and the promotions for those games, and I think the four plans cover most of the home schedule, so this is about as close to an...
Around The Web: A Public Relations Failboat
Dodger Thoughts: Jon Weisman addresses the much maligned comments from the McCourts. Mike Scioscia’s Tragic Illness: He wishes the McCourts could be fired from their job. Sons Of Steve Garvey: I enjoyed this response a lot, if for no other reason than because it was different. “The Direct...
Hot Stove League: Mets Appear To Covet Everyone
The New York Mets covet _________. Those words have been uttered in every Hot Stove rumor out there, because they are more than just rumors. The Mets, who had a second straight free fall from first place in 2008, are apparently looking to fix more than their horrendous bullpen as they move … From...
Phillies Sign Veteran Koplove
The Phillies announced Friday the signing of South Philly native Mike Koplove, a veteran righthanded reliever, to a minor league contract. The signing is seen as more of an insurance move than adding a serious guy to the 25-man roster. Koplove, a graduate of Chestnut Hill Academy, has not seen consistent...
Dodger Thoughts: Grand Canyon Dodgers
Things have changed since Vero Beach 1948. From Dodger Thoughts. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
$100 SP Brings Risks
From Anthony McCarron: Long-term contracts for pitchers are generally considered risky by baseball executives, but when deals reach the 0 million mark, teams flirt with doom. In the brief history of 0 million contracts for pitchers - there have been only four, including Kevin Brown who … From...
Report: Phils add local product to bullpen inventory
Right-hander Mike Koplove, 32, pitched parts of seven seasons with the Diamondbacks and Indians, but has made only seven Major League appearances since the ‘05 season. The Chestnut Hill Academy and University of Delaware product spent the entire 2008 season pitching for the Dodgers’ Triple-A...
The Risks of a $100 Million Pitcher
With a 0 million offer from the Yankees on the table for CC Sabathia the Daily News’ Anthony McCarron discusses the risks of 0 million contracts for pitchers: Long-term contracts for pitchers are generally considered risky by baseball executives, but when deals reach the 0 million mark, … From...
The Birds in Asia; Around the Blogosphere…
Being that good pitching will more than likely come at premium, and many of the youngsters down on the farm are simply not ready yet for the majors, the Orioles are looking at the Far East for some more talent — especially arms. I first saw this development on Steve Melewski’s blog on MASN...
BASEBALL QUIZ
A TEST TO SEE IF YOU KNOW ABOUT THE DODGERS? From Yardbarker: Los Angeles Dodgers. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.

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