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Barry Zito: The Ace Of The Marketing Department

When former San Francisco Giants' managing general partner Peter Magowan convinced general manager Brian Sabean to sign free agent Barry Zito to a record-setting contract prior to the 2007 season, the team's majority owner expected the 2002 American ...

From DANIEL RATHMAN, Bleacher Report,  9 Aug 2009
Related Topics: San Francisco Giants,  Peter Magowan,  Brian Sabean,  Barry Zito,  Cy Young

Two Trades To Get the San Francisco Giants Back on Track

Heading into the All-Star break, the San Francisco Giants were atop the National League Wild Card standings, two games ahead of the Colorado Rockies.  The Orange and Black seemed to be an impact hitter away from serious contention for a playoff spot, ...

From DANIEL RATHMAN, Bleacher Report,  22 Jul 2009
Related Topics: San Francisco Giants,  Los Angeles Dodgers,  Pittsburgh Pirates,  Bruce Bochy,  Brian Sabean

Is Tulowitzki Following In Crosby's Footsteps?

In 2003, just a year and a half removed from being drafted 25th overall out of Long Beach State University, Bobby Crosby stormed into the majors and won the American League Rookie of the Year award... In 2003, just a year and a half removed from being ...

From DANIEL RATHMAN, Bleacher Report,  28 May 2009
Related Topics: Bobby Crosby,  Troy Tulowitzki,  Ryan Braun,  Derek Jeter,  Cal Ripken, Jr.

Is Jason Bay Due For a Massive Regression?

Acquired by the Red Sox at the eleventh hour of last season's trade deadline as part of the three-way deal that sent Manny Ramirez to the Dodgers, Jason Bay has more than filled the shoes vacated by his predecessor in Boston.  In 184 at-bats for the ...

From DANIEL RATHMAN, Bleacher Report,  22 May 2009
Related Topics: Jason Bay,  American League,  Manny Ramirez,  Carlos Pena,  Evan Longoria

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Staying Afloat Despite Decimated Rotation

With roughly one-sixth of the 2009 regular season in the books, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim—widely considered the favorites to win a mediocre AL West—sit in third place, a game and a half behind the division leading Texas Rangers.  The Halos' 13-1 ...

From DANIEL RATHMAN, Bleacher Report,  8 May 2009
Related Topics: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,  Ervin Santana,  John Lackey,  Kelvim Escobar,  Texas Rangers

Phillies make Kyle Kendrick a February Fool

Spring Training is a time for baseball players to get back into game shape and prepare for the upcoming season. But it’s also a time for them to have fun with fans and amongst themselves. Phillies’ pitcher Brett Myers is the king of the latter, and he ...

From DANIEL RATHMAN, Most Valuable Network,  18 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Charlie Manuel,  Brett Myers

Battling for Position | Edition 1: Dodgers Outfield

Spring Training kicked off on Wednesday for nine of Major League Baseball’s teams, and the other 21 will head to their Cactus and Grapefruit League homes over the coming few days. Some of the teams are just about ready for the regular season, their ...

From DANIEL RATHMAN, Most Valuable Network,  14 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Juan Pierre,  Grady Little,  Andre Ethier,  Joe Torre,  Andy LaRoche

Kenny Lofton, anyone?

For some of major league baseball’s teams, Spring Training is less than 36 hours away. The offseason is winding down, the hot stove is cooling off, and the free agent pickings are dwindling by the day. But among the Corey Pattersons and Kevin Menches ...

From DANIEL RATHMAN, Most Valuable Network,  12 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Kenny Lofton,  Andruw Jones,  Mark Kotsay,  Aaron Rowand,  Torii Hunter

Could Schilling’s injury pave the way for a Boston barter?

When the Johan Santana dust finally settled, and the two-time Cy Young winner had officially become a New York Met after the Red Sox and Yankees pulled their offers, it seemed that GM Theo Epstein was content with the Olde Towne Team’s present ...

From DANIEL RATHMAN, Most Valuable Network,  10 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Boston Red Sox,  Theo Epstein,  Curt Schilling,  Joe Blanton,  Coco Crisp

PECOTA-ing the Giants’ Lineup

Super Bowl Sunday has come and gone, as has Super Tuesday. And yet, the Giants still haven’t acquired or signed the quality corner-infielder many fans have been clamoring for. With pitchers and catchers heading to Scottsdale in less than a week, it’s ...

From DANIEL RATHMAN, Most Valuable Network,  8 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Aaron Rowand,  Bruce Bochy,  Randy Winn,  Rich Aurilia,  Morgan Ensberg

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