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Nationals have a lot to look forward to

Bradley Meyers is a promising pitcher; catcher Derek Norris tore it up in 2009. (MiLB.com) Numbers don't always tell the whole story. If they did, fans of the Nationals might not have much reason to feel optimistic, after their big league team ...

From LISA WINSTON, MLB.com,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: General Motors,  Derek Norris,  Stephen Strasburg,  Texas Rangers,  Cleveland Indians

Phillies long on organizational depth

Kyle Drabek and Michael Taylor were the Phillies' organizational co-players of the year. (MiLB.com) Some of the credit for the Phillies' back-to-back National League titles has to go to a variety of folks whose names you won't see on those ...

From LISA WINSTON, MLB.com,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Philadelphia Phillies,  Major League Baseball,  National League,  Chuck LaMar,  Ruben Amaro Jr.

Marlins prospects earn high honors

Jose Rosario was 10-7 with a 3.46 ERA and Mike Stanton hit 28 homers with 92 RBIs. Winning the Rookie of the Year Award is a huge honor for any young player. But it's also quite an honor for that player's parent organization. So it's no surprise that ...

From LISA WINSTON, MLB.com,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Mike Stanton,  Florida Marlins,  National League,  Jai Miller

Six-year free agents looking for jobs

While most fans are concentrating on the potential destinations and paydays of the "big name" free agents, more than 500 Minor Leaguers have become six-year free agents, and they will also be looking for jobs. The list doesn't have quite the glitz ...

From LISA WINSTON, MLB.com,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Garrett Jones,  Clay Hensley,  Mike Koplove,  Philadelphia Phillies,  Tommy John

Journeyman Jones gets shot to shine

While the Hot Stove league sizzles with talk about where this year's crop of newly minted Major League free agents will land, little attention is given to the 500-plus Minor Leaguers who fill the ranks of the six-year Minor League free-agent pool each ...

From LISA WINSTON, MLB.com,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Pittsburgh Pirates,  Garrett Jones,  National League,  Eric Hinske,  Justin Morneau

Jamie McCourt discusses Dodgers, divorce

Former Los Angeles Dodgers chief executive officer Jamie McCourt, who was dismissed in October by her estranged husband, Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, spoke publicly for the first time about the split and how it is affecting her personal and ...

From LISA WINSTON, MLB.com,  11 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Jamie McCourt,  Frank McCourt,  Los Angeles Dodgers,  Los Angeles Times,  Joe Torre

Foundation hosts 50 kids at Ballpark

The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation, led by second baseman Ian Kinsler, hosted 50 Sunshine Kids and their families in a fun-filled day of baseball activities on Tuesday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Kinsler, who has been active with the group, ...

From LISA WINSTON, MLB.com,  11 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Texas Rangers,  Ian Kinsler,  Chris Davis,  Brandon McCarthy,  Kevin Millwood

Rox infielder McCoy claimed by Jays

Eight-year veteran made debut in Majors this September Mike McCoy was hitless in five big league at-bats in September and October. (David Zalubowski/AP) Former Colorado Rockies utility infielder Mike McCoy was claimed off waivers on Tuesday ...

From LISA WINSTON, MLB.com,  11 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Toronto Blue Jays,  Major League Baseball

Feldman is Rangers' Pitcher of the Year

Scott Feldman was named the Texas Rangers' Pitcher of the Year for 2009 by the Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, it was announced on Tuesday. The 26-year-old right-hander went 17-8 with a 4.08 ERA in 34 games, ...

From LISA WINSTON, MLB.com,  10 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Texas Rangers,  Scott Feldman,  American League,  Elvis Andrus,  Major League Baseball

Elite group up for Hall of Fame consideration

An elite group of 20 former Major League managers, umpires and executives are under consideration for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010 by a pair of Veterans Committees. The results of the vote, scheduled for Dec. 6, will be ...

From LISA WINSTON, MLB.com,  10 Nov 2009

Related Topics: New York Rangers,  New York Yankees,  Davey Johnson,  Sports Illustrated,  Whitey Herzog

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