http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:52:37 -0700 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:38:24 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2009m1d28-Diamondbacks-agreewith-Garland?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner Jon GarlandPhoto: Icon SMIJon Garland agrees to a one-year contract with the Diamondbacks for between $6 million and $8 million dollars, likely with a mutual option for 2010.That Garland is available at a price that's manageable for the Diamondbacks ... Free Agents Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:38:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2009m1d28-Diamondbacks-agreewith-Garland?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2009m1d22-Werber-passes?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner The title of oldest living player gets handed down:Bill Werber, who was the oldest living former major leaguer and a former teammate of Babe Ruth, has died at age 100.Werber's son, Bill Jr., said his father died Thursday morning of "old age&quot... Deaths Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:14:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2009m1d22-Werber-passes?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2009m1d22-Jeff-Kent-to-retire?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner Jeff KentPhoto: Icon SMIJeff Kent announces his retirement today. Kent starts his Hall of Fame clock, and presents good credentials for his induction:Kent's 351 career home runs as a second baseman are 74 more than Ryne Sandberg's total.Kent spent 17... Hall of Fame Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:44:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2009m1d22-Jeff-Kent-to-retire?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2009m1d20-Ryan-Howards-arbitration-gap?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner Ryan Howard is asking for quite a raise:Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard asked for $18 million in salary arbitration Tuesday, the third-highest figure submitted since the process began in 1974.Philadelphia offered $14 million to the 20... Arbitration Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:24:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2009m1d20-Ryan-Howards-arbitration-gap?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2009m1d17-Hamels-signs?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner Cole HamelsPhoto: Icon SMIVia BBTF, the Phillies buy out Cole Hamels arbitration years:Hamels will receive $4.35 million in 2009, $6.65 million in 2010 and $9.5 million in 2011. Though a long-term contract, this deal buys out none of Hamels' free-age... Arbitration Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:57:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2009m1d17-Hamels-signs?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2009m1d16-Why-is-Bert-Blyleven-not-in-the-Hall-of-Fame?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner John Heyman made a comment during the MLB Network Hall of Fame show that cut both ways for me. Rich Lederer, long time advocate for Bert Blyleven's Hall of Fame induction transcribes Heyman's remarks: "I never thought [Bert Blyleven] was a ... Hall of Fame Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:19:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2009m1d16-Why-is-Bert-Blyleven-not-in-the-Hall-of-Fame?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2009m1d12-Hall-class-of-2009?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner A rare photo of Rickey Henderson as an Angel.Photo: Icon SMICongratulations to Rickey Henderson on his election to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Rickey remains one of my favorite players of all time. One of the reason I liked Rickey so much is that peop... Hall of Fame Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:29:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2009m1d12-Hall-class-of-2009?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2009m1d10-Art-or-necessity?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner Takashi SaitoPhoto: Icon SMIThe Red Sox picked up another pitcher recovering from an injury, agreeing to a contract with Takashi Saito. YFSF sees this as a reflection of Boston's medical staff:But I think one of the statements Theo is making with thi... Free Agents Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:38:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2009m1d10-Art-or-necessity?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2009m1d5-Two-Signings?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner Fox reports Pat Burrell agreed to a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays:The Rays, filling their need for a power hitter, are close to signing free-agent Pat Burrell to a two-year, $16 million contract, according to major-league sources.Burrell,... Free Agents Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:27:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2009m1d5-Two-Signings?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m12d31-DeRosa-traded-to-the-Indians?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner Mark DeRosaPhoto: Icon SMIThe Cubs sent Mark DeRosa to the Indians today, teaming him one again with Kerry Wood:The Cubs acquired three pitching prospects from the Indians for DeRosa -- left-hander John Stevens, who was added to the 40-man roster, le... Trades Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:56:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m12d31-DeRosa-traded-to-the-Indians?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m12d29-Cubans-defect?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner Yadel Marti pitches in the 2006 WCBPhoto: Icon SMITwo Cuban players defected, and should generate much interest in the major leagues:Right-hander Yadel Marti, Cuba's best pitcher in the first World Baseball Classic in 2006, and outfielder Yasser Gome... International Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:48:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m12d29-Cubans-defect?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m12d28-Penny-to-the-Red-Sox?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner Ken Rosenthal reports the Red Sox are about to sign Brad Penny to a one year deal:The move would give the Red Sox the ability to keep Justin Masterson in the bullpen and be patient with Clay Buchholz.Brad PennyPhoto: Icon SMIOr, trade one of those pi... Free Agents Sun, 28 Dec 2008 15:53:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m12d28-Penny-to-the-Red-Sox?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m12d26-Giants-sign-Johnson?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner Randy JohnsonPhoto: Icon SMIRandy Johnson reaches a deal with the San Francisco Giants. He'll try to win five games for 300 wins with a poor offense behind him.Randy Johnson beats out Terry Bross as tallest San Francisco Giants player. Bross was 81 i... Free Agents Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:52:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m12d26-Giants-sign-Johnson?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m12d23-Teixeira-to-the-Yankees?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner Sources are telling everyone that Mark Teixeira signed with the Yankees, pending a physical. The New York Yankees swooped in Tuesday and nabbed prized free agent Mark Teixeira, reaching agreement with the first baseman on an eight-year contract wo... Free Agents Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:11:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m12d23-Teixeira-to-the-Yankees?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m12d13-Wood-an-Indian?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner Kerry WoodPhoto: Icon SMIThe Indians satisfied themselves of Kerry Wood's health and completed the deal for the closer:Wood, 31, passed his physical Thursday in Cleveland and the Indians signed him to a two-year deal worth an estimated $20 million. T... Free Agents Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:06:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m12d13-Wood-an-Indian?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m12d12-Yankees-sign-Burnett?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner A.J. BurnettPhoto: Icon SMIThe Yankees land A.J. Burnett:Free-agent right-hander A.J. Burnett has reached a preliminary agreement with the Yankees on a five-year, $82.5 million contract, joining lefty CC Sabathia in the team's revamped rotation.The d... Free Agents Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:44:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m12d12-Yankees-sign-Burnett?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m12d9-No-market-for-KRod?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner Francisco RodriguezPhoto: Icon SMIFrancisco Rodriguez came to the free agent market a year too late:Remember that three-year, $34-million offer closer Francisco Rodriguez rejected from the Angels in 2007? It's looking pretty good now.Rodriguez was ho... Free Agents Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:53:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m12d9-No-market-for-KRod?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m12d3-Thoughts-on-the-Pedroia-extension?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner Dustin Pedroia homers against the AstrosPhoto: Icon SMIJust how good a deal did the Red Sox get on the Dustin Pedroia extension? They value his three arbitration years at a total of $17 million dollars. The last person to win Rookie of the Year and ... Contracts Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:50:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m12d3-Thoughts-on-the-Pedroia-extension?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m12d2-Free-Outfielders?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner Adam Dunn and Pat Burrell joined Bobby Abreu as good free agent outfielders not offered arbitration. All three get on base and have decent power, but are certainly on the downside of their careers. None plays defense that well.With all three of them ... Free Agents Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:51:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m12d2-Free-Outfielders?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m11d24-A-small-victory-for-Bonds?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner Barry BondsPhoto: Icon SMIThe judge in the Barry Bonds perjury case dropped three charges and merged another, dropping the total from 15 to 11. I guess that makes the odds of winning a little better for Barry, but the prosecution needs only to get on... Cheating Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:43:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-306-MLB-Examiner~y2008m11d24-A-small-victory-for-Bonds?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner