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philly.com:
Bill Conlin: Get the pitch up — It would be unwise for Phillies to take Howard to arbitration — FOR 2 YEARS NOW, the Rynomiter has blown them all away. — A-Rod . . . Big Papi . . . Pujols . . . Teixeira . . . Cabrera . . . Chipper . . . Bad Vlad . . . Mags . . .
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Ken Mandel / MLB.com:
Mailbag: Howard's contract situation — Beat reporter Ken Mandel answers Phillies fans' questions — Will Ryan Howard return in 2008? He's headed for arbitration and I'm worried he might not return. — Breathe, Nick. Barring a trade, Howard will man first base in Philadelphia for at least the next four seasons.
Discussion:
Philliesflow.com
Associated Press:
Chavez signs two-year deal — Speedster set to serve as Mets' fourth outfielder in '08 — NEW YORK — Outfielder Endy Chavez and the New York Mets agreed Tuesday to a $3.85 million, two-year contract. — Chavez, who made $1,725,000 last year, gets $1.8 million this season and $2.05 million in 2009.
TwinCities.com:
dungy's return thrills utecht — No one was more excited about the news that Tony Dungy will return to coach the Indianapolis Colts than fellow former Gopher Ben Utecht, a tight end for the Colts. — “Really excited; Tony has been such a mentor to me, not only as a coach but also as a man …
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Sports Illustrated:
Starting point: stability — Schilling's right: The durable rotation has the edge — Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling last March correctly predicted, in theory, the winner of the American League East when he said, “The rotation that makes the most starts wins the division. It's that simple.”
Discussion:
Yankee GM Blog
Associated Press:
Knoblauch to be subpoenaed by House committee — WASHINGTON — Former Yankee Chuck Knoblauch is being subpoenaed by a congressional committee investigating steroids in baseball after he failed to respond to an invitation to give a deposition. — Knoblauch was asked to appear Thursday …
Discussion:
The Chuck Knoblog
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Pujols takes a swing at false report — Albert Pujols said the nagging injuries to his body have abated. He is less certain how he will recover from what he sees as damage to his reputation. — The Cardinals first baseman and a Most Valuable Player award winner was calm …
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Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
Buzz: Odalis Perez to Meet the Mets — According to Impacto Deportivo, free-agent LHP Odalis Perez will meet with executives from the Mets, who had been scouting him this winter in the Dominican Republic. — In 26 starts for the Royals last season, Perez was 8-11 with a 5.57 ERA through 137 innings …
Steven Goldman / Yes Network:
The great ongoing Joba debate — Rating Joba Chamberlain's value as a starter and a reliever — Chamberlain's future, for now, is as a starter. — JOBA, AGAIN — When we left off last week, a reader had asked the Joba Question and I had my head in a sling to keep it from divorcing my neck.
Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Holliday speaks out on contract — The lack of vanity is striking. — Walk into Matt Holliday's home and the National League Championship Series MVP trophy does not greet visitors. There are no self-important murals. Not even an autographed jersey or encased bat.
Matt Eddy / Baseball America Prospects Blog:
Sources Of Talent — The Prospect Handbook is here. We excitedly thumbed through our copies Friday when they arrived in Durham. To get your own, visit the BA store or give us a call at 800-845-2726. — The sources of talent charts for each organization return in 2008 after a two-year absence.
Benjamin Sarlin / New York Sun:
Clemente's No. 21 May Be Retired From Play — Hispanic baseball pioneer Roberto Clemente's uniform number 21 will be retired from use by all 30 teams in Major League Baseball if the New York City Council has its way. — The council will debate a resolution today calling on the commissioner of baseball …
Discussion:
ShysterBall
metronews.ca:
Hinske moved to tears by Pack — Ever seen a grown man cry because his favourite team lost a playoff game and his favourite player was the goat? And ever see a grown man's tears turn into icicles? — Well, sources swear all of the above happened Sunday evening to Eric Hinske …
