Posts Tagged Future
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Cincinnati Reds: Jay Bruce and Shin-Soo Choo Create Debate for the Future
The Cincinnati Reds got the leadoff man they've been looking for in Shin-Soo Choo, but Jay Bruce and others could keep the team from re-signing the leadoff man.Choo leads the majors in runs scored, on-base percentage and hit by pitches. He is also second in the majors in on-base plus slugging and fo...
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Brian Roberts Injury and the Future of 2nd Base for the Orioles
(Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports) News has come in that Brian Roberts will have surgery to repair a hamstring tendon behind his knee. As an Oriole fan it’s hard to watch one of your favorite players fall apart. Brian was a excellent lead off guy who could steal a base when needed, maybe one of t...
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Report: Bruce Rondon Recalled from Toledo; Tigers Future Closer Set for Debut
The Detroit Tigers have recalled Bruce Rondon Tuesday, according to the Detroit Free Press.Rondon was called up after the Tigers placed right-handed reliever Octavio Dotel on the disabled list retroactive to April 20.Rondon was auditioned this spring by the Tigers for the closer's role, but struggle...
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Miami Marlins: 2 Players Who Should Be Viewed as Future Franchise Cornerstones
With a 2-11 record, the Miami Marlins are off to their worst start since they began the 1998 season at 1-11. And since the franchise isn't expected to be playoff-bound after its latest fire sale last November, the franchise is looking for a couple of cornerstone players to build around. Ir...
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Derek Jeter is not set to return in the near future
The New York Yankees are fresh off a disastrous spring. As they move on, they are awaiting the return of their leader Derek Jeter who is still fighting with his ankle issue. Yankees manager Joe Girardi stated on Friday that Jeter needs a full ”reset” before moving forward. Please click here to r...
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Signs the Mets Actually Have a Much Brighter Future Than the Yankees
Aside from gloomy predictions for the 2013, the baseball pecking order in New York has been well established in New York for a long, long time: The Yankees can do no wrong, while the Mets can do little right. Outside of the Miracle Mets of '69 and the juggernaut group of the mid-late 80's, banking o...
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5 International Players That Earned Themselves an MLB Future at the WBC
Not only does the World Baseball Classic allow some of the MLB's top talent to compete for their countries, but it also provides an opportunity for players that are not a part of the league to showcase their talents.This has already led to contracts for some players. Netherlands first baseman Curt S...
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How Carl Crawford Bashing Boston’s Media Impacts Future Free-Agent Interest
MLB outfielder Carl Crawford made critical comments about the Boston media in a recent interview with CBS Sports' Danny Knobler.Might future free agents heed his warning and avoid signing with the team?The 31-year-old, now a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, said that those who cover the Red S...
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Jeter: TV broadcast job is not in my future
To New York Yankees fans it seems like life without Derek Jeter will never become reality. After finishing his Hall of Fame career in pinstripes, many people expect the popular player to make the logical jump into broadcasting like many of his former teammates have. Not so fast, the Yankees short...
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New York Yankees: Felix Hernandez’s Extension Ends All Future Deal with Bombers
In my three and a half years on this website, we've discussed a lot of names with the Yankees.The one that always seemed to be brought up most was Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners.Every offseason, someone would come up with a trade proposal for King Felix.And every trade deadline, we would al...
