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MLB News and Rumors
Lukewarm Stove: Marmol, Cedeno, Theriot, Astros, Soriano, More
Rumor time … Bruce Levine chatted this week, and … (1) Detroit has not been, to date, interested in Carlos Marmol (which makes sense, given the very reason they’ve been on a quest for a new closer – Bruce had previously reported that they were interested, but he was told that was incorrect); (2) it’s [...]
Around the League: MLB is Coming After Ryan Braun, but at Least He’s Got the “Dew Deck”
Nothing comforts you after an exhausting MLB investigation quite like a 25-foot climbing wall in the shape of a can of Mountain Dew.
Lukewarm Stove: Soriano, Marmol, Lohse, Porcello, More
The Yankees’ outfield continues to evolve, and Carlos Marmol tries avoid even hearing about trade rumors.
An International Draft is Probably Coming: What’s the Impact to the Cubs?
When the new CBA changed the way international free agents were signed, an international draft felt like it was coming. Now it probably is. Soon.
Lukewarm Stove: Yankees and Phillies “On Radar” for Alfonso Soriano, but Yanks Just Signed Brennan Boesch
Each of the Phillies and Yankees arguably still have a need for Soriano, so we’ll see what happens.
Lukewarm Stove: Boesch, Cooper, Garza, Headley, Marmol, Soriano
Players are starting to be released as we get closer to the end of the Spring … any interesting guys for the Cubs?
Lukewarm Stove: Soriano, Marmol, Lee, Tanaka, More
The next Japanese pitching sensation could be posted after this season. Are you ready for more Daisuke/Darvish-style madness?
Yowsah – An Ugly Brawl at the WBC Between Mexico and Canada (VIDEO)
Don’t try to bunt with a six-run lead against Mexico. They’ll pop you.
