The first instinct is to make fun of Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta and his way-too-sincere embrace of Slider, the team’s whatizit mascot. But after further review, I can’t ascertain that this isn’t the moment that Acta first learned of … Continue reading →
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The Colorado Rockies have continued their aggressive offseason by making another move in regards to their pitching staff. The Rockies extended closer Rafael Betancourt’s contract through 2013. Betancourt’s deal pays him the $4 million he was already due this year, plus…
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I love baseball statistics, so I was thinking the other day, what would the Oakland A’s team look like if you took all the players who played the most games for the Athletics at each position and put them together? There is no doubt the odds of them going to the World Series…
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Rafael Betancourt has a new deal to go with his new role as Colorado’s closer. The Rockies’ right-handed reliever agreed Wednesday to an $8.5 million, two-year contract that guarantees him an additional $4.25 million. The Venezuela native saved eight of nine games filling in for an injured Huston Street last August.
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Relief pitcher Rafael Betancourt officially signed his contract extension with the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, a deal that had been reported last week. Betancourt, who is scheduled to become the Rockies’ closer this season, will make $4 million this year, according to the…
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The last major acquisition of the offseason is now complete, and the Colorado Rockies are going to head into spring training next month with a heavily made-over team from the 2011 squad. After weeks of speculation, the Rockies completed a trade with the Boston Red Sox that will…
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By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer
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If you were worried about preparing yourself for a baseball season that doesn’t include Omar Vizquel, the 44-year-old infielder is doing his best to make sure you won’t miss him. Vizquel will try to keep this baseball thing going for … Continue reading →
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The New York Yankees are expected to formally announce the retirement of catcher/designated hitter Jorge Posada at a Tuesday morning press conference in Yankee Stadium. Posada, one of the team’s best catchers in the storied franchise’s history, made his decision weeks ago…
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As the home of the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks, Salt River Fields is a hot destination to see Spring Training baseball. With a popular Rockies team soon to prepare for another season and the improving D-Backs, this spring is expected to be even hotter according to…
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