9th January 2009
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Fantasy Baseball
With the addition of superstar first baseman Mark Teixeira to the New York Yankees, the American League climbed a bit closer to the incredible talent level that you find in the National League at first base. Still, they[...]
Tags: alex rodriguez, baseball fans, baseball season, derek jeter, Fantasy Baseball, justin morneau, mark teixeira, miguel cabrera, new york yankees
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29th December 2008
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Baseball News
Last week’s signing of firstbaseman Mark Teixeira by the New York Yankees dealt a wake-up blow to the rest of the league; the Evil Empire is back.
Long believed to be headed to Boston, Teixeira surprised baseball by ac[...]
Tags: agent scott boras, alex rodriguez, derek jeter, jason giambi, johnny damon, luxury tax, mark teixeira, new york yankees, tax threshold
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24th December 2008
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Baseball News
Rounding the bases during one of his Dodgers playoff homeruns last fall, Manny Ramirez must have been wondering just how much money he would bring home as a free agent. He had propelled the Dodgers from mediocrity to the[...]
Tags: agent scott boras, dream scenario, free agent signings, manny ramirez, mark teixeira, new york mets
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22nd December 2008
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Baseball News
With word that the Los Angeles Angels have taken themselves out of the running for free agent Mark Teixeira, analysts are left to wonder: what are the Angels planning to do?
A lack of offense has been the Achilles heel o[...]
Tags: agent scott boras, free agents, joey votto, los angeles angels, mark teixeira, paul konerko
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21st December 2008
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Baseball News
Word broke late last night that the Boston Red Sox, after meeting with free agent Mark Teixeira in Texas, have taken themselves out of the running for his services.
Red Sox owner John Henry issued a simple statement to t[...]
Tags: boston red sox, david ortiz, general manager theo epstein, los angeles angels, mark teixeira, starting pitchers, washington nationals
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12th December 2008
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Baseball News
LAS VEGAS – The four-day MLB Winter Meetings have come and gone with two of the most sought-after free agents, C.C. Sabathia and Francisco Rodriguez, signing with the Yankees and Mets respectively.
Sabathia, a 6’7â€[...]
Tags: aaron heilman, agent scott boras, baltimore orioles, boston red sox, bronx bombers, endy chavez, francisco rodriguez, los angeles angels, mark teixeira, mets gm, omar minaya, seattle mariners, winter meetings
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