Monday, February 28, 2011

Dominance of Era Should Put Jack Morris, Bert Blyleven in Hall of Fame

John Hickeyby John Hickey

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Over four days this week, MLB FanHouse's Hall of Fame voters will break down the particulars of select players up for election to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011. The results of the balloting will be made public on Jan. 5.

Believe it or not, there are some late-December traditions that have nothing to do with Christmas.

For me, one of them is sitting down the last week of the year, mulling over the current crop of Hall of Fame wannabes and arguing with myself over who should make it and who shouldn't.

While there can be agonizing over some names, some of the arguments are pretty short, I must tell you. And two of those involve two pitchers on the current ballot, Bert Blyleven and Jack Morris.

 

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Source: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/12/21/dominance-of-era-should-put-jack-morris-bert-blyleven-in-hall-o/

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Cricket World Cup 2011 Daily: 28 February

? Day ten of the 2011 World Cup: West Indies v Netherlands and Zimbabwe v Canada
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After a big weekend of World Cup cricket, today features two games. How will the Netherlands deal with the West Indies after their close game with England; and a key clash of the minnows with Zimbabwe v Canada

And here is some other stuff:

Everything you need to know about the World Cup but...

? Team by team guides

? Interactive guide to all the venues

? The full tournament schedule

? The Guardian's cricket team on Twitter: Rob Smyth, Andy Bull, David Hopps and Steve Busfield

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Milton Bradley Arrested in L.A. After Allegedly Making Threats

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Milton BradleySeattle Mariners' much-embattled outfielder Milton Bradley was arrested Tuesday morning in Encino, Calif., and booked on a felony charge of making criminal threats.

The arrest, first reported by KING-5 in Seattle, was made by members of the Los Angeles Police Department's West Valley Branch about 10:40 a.m.

According to officer Gregory Baek, police had received a call from an unidentified woman in the Van Nuys area of Los Angeles about 8:50 a.m. saying that she had been threatened.

Reports say that Bradley was held on $50,000 bail, then released at about 5:40 p.m. after he posted it. A court date has been set for Feb. 3.

 

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Source: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2011/01/18/milton-bradley-arrested-in-l-a-after-allegedly-making-threats/

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A Major League Thanks for One and All

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Josh HamiltonThe offseason is supposed to be a perennial winter of discontent for baseball fans. It was, after all, Hall of Fame second baseman Rogers Hornsby who quipped just so when asked what he did once the season ended.

"I'll tell you what I do," Hornsby replied. "I stare out the window and wait for spring."

And yet, it's hard not to feel optimistic even now. Baseball reminds us -- day in and day out, year after year -- that anything is possible next year, and with so many stars available in free agency and trade, a team's fortunes next year can change rapidly in the intervening months.

It's with those good vibes in mind, that we partake in a baseball-slanted Thanksgiving tradition. Below we offer a collection of things for fans of every team to be thankful for -- yes, even the Pirates. So enjoy. Gorge on turkey and all the trimmings. And remember Opening Day is only about four months away.

 

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Source: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/11/25/a-major-league-thanks-for-one-and-all/

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Dallas Green's Granddaughter, Christina-Taylor Green, Killed in Arizona Shooting

Andrew Johnsonby Andrew Johnson

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Dallas Green, grandfather of Christina-Taylor GreenChristina-Taylor Green, 9, the granddaughter of former major league pitcher and manager Dallas Green and the daughter of John Green, a scout in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, was one of the six people killed in the Tucson, Ariz., shooting Saturday.

Fourteen others were wounded by a gunman at a Safeway supermarket, including U.S. Rep. Gabriel Giffords and federal judge John Roll. The primary suspect in the shooting, Jared Lee Loughner, 22, is now in police custody.

"We're all going to miss Christina. We were four people, and now we're three," her father John told CNN.

The Phillies, for whom Dallas Green both pitched and managed, have issued a statement in the wake of Christina's death.

 

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Source: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2011/01/09/dallas-greens-granddaughter-christina-taylor-green-killed-in/

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Report: Vladimir Guerrero, Orioles Agree to 1-Year Deal

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Vladimir GuerreroThe seemingly inevitable has finally come to pass, as Vladimir Guerrero and the Orioles reportedly have agreed to a one-year contract.

The deal will pay Guerrero $8 million plus possible incentives and is pending a physical, reports Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes.

Considering there were no other known suitors for the designated hitter and he doesn't exactly figure to be the piece that thrusts the Orioles over the top in the AL East, that price might seem a bit steep, but Baltimore has done its best this winter to put a much more palatable product on the field in 2011.

Guerrero, who turns 36 next week, bounced back from a rough 2009 with a fantastic season for the Rangers last year. He hit an even .300 with 29 homers, 115 RBI and an .841 OPS in the regular season but had a rough postseason, most notably his 1-for-14 showing in the World Series.

He'll bring an impact bat and plenty of know-how to an evolving Orioles team. The O's already have added Derrek Lee, Mark Reynolds and J.J. Hardy this winter, so Buck Showalter's lineup certainly will have a different look as Baltimore tries again for its first winning season since 1997.

 

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Source: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2011/02/04/report-vladimir-guerrero-orioles-agree-to-1-year-deal/

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Angels Reportedly Front-Runners for Adrian Beltre

Josh Alperby Josh Alper

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With every passing day, it seems clearer and clearer that Adrian Beltre and the Angels belong with one another.

A week ago, news broke that the Angels were pulling their offer to Beltre off the table. That move came with the caveat that they were still interested in signing Beltre, but they weren't interested in being played against other teams, real or imagined, for his services. It looked like a smart move then and it looks even smarter now.

Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the Angels remain at the top of the list of Beltre suitors. The A's, who were an early mover for Beltre's services, have walked away after having several offers refused by the third baseman and his agent Scott Boras. The Rangers would like to sign Beltre, but the cost is prohibitive and the fact that they'd need to deal Michael Young or move him to designated hitter isn't sitting all that well with them.

 

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Source: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/12/29/angels-reportedly-front-runners-for-adrian-beltre/

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