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- Klapisch: Exciting to have Jose Reyes back, but for how long? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:00PMThe Mets threw a welcome-home party for Jose Reyes on Tuesday night, his first appearance since July 2, creating the illusion that life in Flushing is about to improve.
- MLB Trade Speculation: 5 Best Teams Who Should Be Sellers at the Deadline Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:08PMWith the MLB trade deadline just 12 days away, many teams are already clearly labeled "sellers" or "buyers." But what about those teams that are some where in the middle? What to they do? There has been much more parity this year. Besides the AL West, the top two teams in each division are within three games or less of each other. Many of the races are still wide open. This has caused a lot of ...
- Just speculating: Six potential adds, ahead of the trade deadline Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:01PMAt this stage of the season, with just two weeks remaining before the MLB trade deadline, it's tempting to spin every rumored deal, even those that are massive in scope and absurdly unlikely. We try not to produce too many preemptive fantasy spins around here, because such things tend to interfere with our ability to cover actual deals when they advance from chatter to trade. Still, as a ...
- Keefe: A.J. Burnett Needs To Be Better Than Adequate Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:01PMA.J. Burnett’s value to the Yankees is going to increase if they don't trade for a front-end starter, so I decided to write down my thoughts as I watched Burnett pitch for the first time in the second half on Monday night.
- Not enough for Mariners ownership to "Trust in Jack'' while relying on the "The Bill Bavasi Fallback" to avoid ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:59AMAnd Zduriencik has made mistakes, to say the least. But he's also had some successes, especially when it comes to bigger trades and finding unexpected performers off the scrap heap.
- Hollywood’s digital push a boon for Kitchener factory Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:29AMChristie Digital Systems makes the type of projectors that world’s theatre’s are switching to
- Main Headline Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:09PM18TH ANNUAL ROBERT L. DECKER
- It is time for Tampa Bay Rays to be bold once more at trade deadline Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:31PMBy John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Saturday, July 16, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG Ask yourself a question: Why have the Rays been able to stay competitive in the AL East the past four seasons while possessing a tiny fraction of the resources of the cartels to the north? The No. 1 reason, naturally, is they have been remarkably shrewd. As much as anyone in baseball, they have exploited undervalued ...
- Ragan humble,with a drive to win Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:57PMDavid Ragan was about to win the Daytona 500. He was leading on the restart and he wanted to remain there during the final laps. To slip in front of drafting partner Trevor Bayne, he dropped from the track's high line to the low line.
- It is time for the Tampa Bay Rays to be bold once more at the trade deadline Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:46PMSP_335932_SHAD_RAYS_05 (07/16/11 ST. PETE) Tampa Bay Rays Ben Zobrist slides safely into second second base as Boston Red Sox Marco Scutaro (10) flips the ball to Dustin Pedroia (15) on a infield single hit by Casey Kotchman that also scored Johnny Damon during first inning action at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg Saturday afternoon (07/16/11). (NOTE: photo is taken from centerfield looking ...
- We all love racing, family – but cop cars and fainting goats? Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:27PMTom Sorensen: David Ragan was about to win the Daytona 500. To slip in front of drafting partner Trevor Bayne, he dropped low.
- JOHN STEIGERWALD: Harrison needs punishment Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:44AMHave you had enough of James Harrison yet?
- And the winner is... Geelong Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:13AMDespite recent losses, the Cats’ game plan brings all sorts of natural advantages.
- Bryant: The government becomes the latest steroids era loser Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:04AMThe government joins the players and officials tarnished by PED embarrassment
- EDITORIAL: The ultimate fan Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:09AMYou’re a 23-year-old cellphone salesman and you’ve gone to the ballpark to take in a game, cheer on the hometown favorites, and, maybe, take home a few memories to savor.
- The happenstance of life Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:42AMReturning Derek Jeter’s ball 'was the right thing to do’ By Nancy Kriz
- Large Credit Union Achieves Peak HR and Payroll Efficiencies with UltiPro® Workplace Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:56PMUltimate Software (Nasdaq: ULTI), a leading provider of unified human capital management (HCM) SaaS solutions for global businesses , ...
- MLB Bold Predictions: 12 Players Who Will Have a Better Second Half Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:15PMThe first half of the MLB season was quite lack luster for this list of players. Look for these men to turn things around for their respective teams in the second half. Some of these guys are perennial juggernauts and future Hall of Famers. A few of these guys received massive off-season contracts and look to win over new fans. Some are young with a lot of expectations. Many of these players ...
- NL second-half team previews Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:06PMAnd now a look at the National League. Click here for the American League second-half team previews . Philadelphia Phillies (57-34, +89 run differential) What needs to be fixed or accomplished in the second half? Although the Phillies finished the first half on a high note, scoring 14 runs against the Braves, the offense will need to pick up if they want to create more distance between ...
- Charging the Mound: Reassessing at the break Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:07AMColby Rasmus' problems probably aren't something a change of scenery can fix.
- How Much Are All Christian Lopez’s Gifts Worth? Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:30AMChristian Lopez. When Christian Lopez caught Derek Jeter's 3,000th hit, he returned it to the Yankees shortstop, instead of trying to sell it. ( One estimate puts the value of the ball at between $100,000 and $250,000, but it could have been even higher.)
- Column: Trading Rasmus is a delicate situation for Cardinals Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:29AMST. LOUIS - Colby, Colby, Colby.
- Karma, Quote of the Year, The Franchise, Belt for Beltran, Pitching Dominance Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:10AMGood to see Christian Lopez getting a break as the Miller Brewing Company has offered to pay any potential taxes incurred from the swag the Yankees gave him for Derek Jeter‘s 3,000th hit ball. It’s a smart campaign for their “High Life” brand that is positioned for the “everyday man,” which Lopez certainly is. In a time where big [...]
- Newberg Report: Jackson has promising arm Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:01AMNewberg Report: Jackson has promising arm
- Bernie: Trading Rasmus is a delicate situation Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:17PMWhat do the Cardinals have planned for their talented if stalled center fielder?
- Man who caught Jeter's 3,000th hit given thousands to pay tax bill Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:42PMChristian Lopez, better known as the guy who caught Derek Jeter's 3000th career hit on Saturday, will have less to worry about if the tax man comes calling.
- Man Who Caught Jeter's 3,000th Given Thousands, World Series Ring Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:51PMChristian Lopez, better known as the guy who caught Derek Jeter's 3000th career hit on Saturday, will have less to worry about if the tax man comes calling.
- Crawdads launch Social Media Month fundraiser! Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:27PMHICKORY, NC - The Hickory Crawdads, 1st-Half Northern Division Champions, have announced the details of the brand-new Social Media Month fundraiser campaign, launching immediately and lasting through Social Media Night on Wed., Aug. 10 against the Kannapolis Intimidators at 7 p.m.
- The 100 Worst Baseball Players Of All Time: A Celebration (Part 2) [Video] Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:19PM# tribute Here's the second part of the roundup of baseball's low achievers: More »
- Fan who returned Jeter's 3,000 t h getting taxes paid, his own baseball card Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:39PMThe fan who returned the ball representing Derek Jeter's 3,000th hit is receiving good will in the form of donations to pay his potential tax bill and student loans as well as his own baseball card.
- Schmeelk: How To Fix Major League Baseball Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:59AMWith the All-Star break about to end, let's take a good, hard look at the structure and some of the rules of Major League Baseball. Why? Well, let's be honest, there are some flaws in America's pastime.
- All-Star Game 2011: What Did We Learn from 82nd Edition of Midsummer Classic? Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:33AMThe 2011 MLB All-Star Game was the 82nd time the midsummer classic took place. It was held at Chase Field, which is home to the Arizona Diamondbacks. The National League defeated the American league for the second year in a row. However, this time around they did so by a larger margin, winning 5-1. In fact, it was the first time since 2004 that two or fewer runs didn’t decide the All-Star Game ...
- Dan Conradt: I'll trade you a Lum Harris for ... Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:46AMThere wasn’t a household name in the bunch. Jesse Gonder. Wally Bunker. Mike de la Hoz. Joe Foy. The box that my Red
- 2011 MLB All-Star Game: 3 Major Flaws with the Midsummer Classic Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:02AMThe Major League Baseball All-Star Game is one of the most prestigious exhibition games in sports. It is a culmination of the many great players of our national pastime and a celebration of arguably the most iconic American sport. Honestly, what’s better than beer, hot dogs and nine innings of watching the best players in baseball taking the field at once? Being a lifelong baseball fan, I have ...
- Indians Announce Creation of Bob Robertson Sportsmanship Award Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:58PMSpokane, WA -The Northwest League has informed the Spokane Indians that the players' fines from yesterday's on field incident will be given back to the Spokane community to support sportsmanship in youth sports.
- Hall of Famer Cal Ripken named Honorary Chair of Library Card Sign-up Month Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:44PMCHICAGO – This September, baseball Hall of Famer and author Cal Ripken will encourage children to get the most important school supply of all: a library card.
- MobileBeat: Square Founder Talks Bubbles, Talent Acquisition Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:55PMKeith Rabois doesn't think skyrocketing valuations for Facebook et. al. mean we're in a new Internet bubble, swears by "Moneyball," and thinks NFC is a dead end.
- Gleason: Gritty Mets no real threat to October Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:04AMThere is a stat for just about everything else in baseball. Maybe there should be a stat for determining a team's performance relative to adversity faced.
- Auction Albuquerque - Bid Daddy Auctions Announces 400 Items are Available for Bidding for 07-12-2011 Auction Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:43PMFor Immediate ReleaseAlbuquerque,NM PITCH ENGINE July 11, 2011 Auctions In Albuquerque - Bid Daddy Auctions Announces 400 Items are Available for Bidding at this weeks auction at our Albuquerque auction house at 4814 Hardware Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM. States owner and general manager Mario G. Romero, "We are holding our 35th auction since we opened our doors and we could not be more excited ...
- Skokie Theatre shows film on Jews who left mark on America’s game Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:08PMA lead-off message to anyone who wants to crack that a new documentary about Jews in baseball could only fill a short: You’ve been beaten to it. “Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story” opens with the hilarious scene from “Airplane” where a passenger asks for light reading material and is handed a flyer on famous Jewish sports legends. Once this interesting documentary lets the scene have its ...
- Eric Mack: Taking stock of preseason fantasy predictions Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:39AMMock the legitimacy of the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game all you want, but it is a welcome moment of breath before baseball's marathon resumes for the second half. Mock it like you did this writer for the legitimacy of his Ten Bold Predictions for fantasy 2011.
- ‘Carlos Beltran, All-Star’ for Now Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:15AMHe's in a Mets uniform. Enjoy it. Once the dust had settled from all the All-Star Game roster upheaval, we finally had a definitive All-Star roster . If you look closely, you'll note that ultimately, the New York Mets have only one representative: Carlos Beltran.
- The Yankees’ Almost-Perfect Weekend Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:15AMCC Sabathia is pumped about his trip to the Bahamas. So the Yankees enter the All-Star break with a record of 53–35 — good for the second-best record in the A.L. East and the third-best record in all of baseball.
- 5 at 10: Kyle Busch, Derek Jeter and a Braves mid-season report card Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:09AMHappy All-Star break to each of you. Know that this is officially the slowest week in sports. Let's see if we can't jumpstart it some.
- Police/fire Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:15AMSalem Friday Police were called to Swampscott Road at 3:41 p.m. where a dispute over an injury sustained on the job led to a pushing complaint against the female employer, alleged to have shoved the injured man's wife. A "no trespass" order resulted.
- 2011 MLB All-Star Game: Three Major Flaws with the Mid-Summer Classic Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:02AMThe Major League Baseball All-Star Game is one of the most prestigious exhibition games in sports. It is a culmination of the many great players of our national pastime and a celebration of arguably the most iconic American sport. Honestly, what’s better than beer, hot dogs and nine innings of watching the best players in baseball taking the field at once? Being a lifelong baseball fan, I have ...
- Solid First Half for New York Mets Is Not Good News for the Wilpons Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:33PMEveryone who is a baseball fan remembers the movie "Major League." One of the funniest films of all time, there is a scene in the comedy where James Gammon, who played the manager of the Cleveland Indians , gets word that the club's owner is determined to trade every important contributor on the team with the hopes of clearing payroll and moving the franchise down to Miami. Gammon relays this ...
- Atlanta Braves: 10 Bold Predictions for the Second Half Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:04PMThe Atlanta Braves sit at 54-38 going into the Midsummer Classic and are poised to continue their winning ways after the break. What are some big predictions that can logically be made about the Braves for the second half? That's what I plan to throw out today. This article comes on the heels of an embarrassing loss to division rival Philadelphia Phillies 14-1, but baseball is a sport that ...
- Derek Jeter: A Symbol Wrapped In An Enigma Wrapped In Greatness Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:27AMWith his 3,000th hit now in the record books, Derek Jeter has cemented his place with the immortals. We already knew he was heading to Cooperstown, but this milestone pretty much makes things official. And on Saturday he reminded us how good it is to be Derek Jeter, with a perfect five-for-five day with a home run and the game-winning RBI. His greatness has been with us for a decade and a half ...
- Naysayers out in force for Auburn, but history shows steep drop-off for defending champs is rare Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:23AMAUBURN, Alabama -- Coaches have played the lack-of-respect card for so long that it's become a tired cliché. But for this year's Auburn Tigers, it has a ring of authenticity.