Monthly Archives: November 2011

Major League Baseball: Mariners’ GM Zduriencik mum on courting Prince Fielder

Jack Zduriencik knew the questions would be coming about his long relationship with slugger Prince Fielder and the synergy of Fielder being a free agent and the Seattle Mariners needing an influx of power.

Op-ed: America’s More Inclusive Pastime

A lifelong Texas Rangers fan says we’re one step closer to an openly gay center fielder with Major League Baseball’s decision to extend nondiscrimination protection based on sexual orientation.

Fitch: Major League Baseball Labor Progress Viewed Positively

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) appears probable as MLB and the MLBPA signed a memorandum of understanding on a new-five year Basic Agreement. The new agreement must be finalized and ratified independently by the owners and the players which [...]

Friedman among Astros’ GM candidates - MLB.com

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Friedman among Astros' GM candidatesMLB.comAndrew Friedman has presided over three playoff clubs in the past four years in Tampa Bay. (AP) HOUSTON — The Astros have asked for and received permission to interview Tampa Bay Rays general manager …Astros have plenty on tap for Winter MeetingsAstros.comAstros likely to take time in hiring new GM to [...]

LWIB: Reactions to MLB’s New CBA, Plus Tidbits - The Biz of Baseball

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LWIB: Reactions to MLB's New CBA, Plus TidbitsThe Biz of BaseballLWIB, as expected, MLB and the MLBPA concluded negotiations on a new “basic agreement” (aka CBA) which will govern their relationship for the next 5 seasons. The deal (not yet ratified) is the third consecutive to be struck without a work stoppage [...]

Plethora of decisions await Red Sox in Dallas - Redsox.com

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Plethora of decisions await Red Sox in DallasRedsox.comBOSTON — When general manager Ben Cherington arrives at baseball's Winter Meetings — which take place in Dallas from Dec. 5-8 — he will go full-speed ahead in trying to make the necessary tweaks to …MLB Free Agents 2012: David Ortiz Wants 3 Years, but Will He [...]

Hitting coach Narron joins brother in Milwaukee - MLB.com

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Hitting coach Narron joins brother in MilwaukeeMLB.comEx-Rangers assistant hitting coach Johnny Narron will inherit an offense that posted the NL's second-best OPS in '11. (Getty) MILWAUKEE — The Brewers have found a hitting coach to replace the departed …Narron leaves to become Brewers' hitting coachTexasRangers.comBrewers hire another Narron, Johnny named hitting coachMilwaukee Journal SentinelJosh Hamilton's [...]

Meetings could be site of Texas-sized deals - MLB.com

Meetings could be site of Texas-sized dealsMLB.comEverything's big in Texas, so maybe the fact that nothing truly big has happened in free-agent signings will be the indication that something Texas-big will go down in Dallas at next week's Winter …Pujols, Fielder top free-agent marketFOXSports.com
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McEvoy on Sports: Syracuse, Penn State and MLB’s new labor contract - WJBC News

McEvoy on Sports: Syracuse, Penn State and MLB's new labor contractWJBC NewsMcEvoy also touches on Major League Baseball's collective bargaining agreement. According to MLB.com, here are some key points to the deal: • The five-year deal is equal to the longest in history, allowing play to continue uninterrupted through the …
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Marrero injury has Nats seeking first baseman - MLB.com

Marrero injury has Nats seeking first basemanMLB.comWASHINGTON — Are the Nationals in need of a first baseman? The answer is yes, after it was learned that first baseman Chris Marrero tore his left hamstring while playing for the Licey Tigers in the …
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