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Know Your Opponent: Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles. A once-proud franchise that was a powerhouse in mid-sixties and early seventies, they've fallen on hard times and bad management. Growing up, the only reason to root for the Orioles was Cal Ripken, Jr. That, folks, is changing. The birds still need a lot of help on the...
Know Your Enemy: Los Angeles Angels of Anahiem
Editor's Note: Please visit OTM's sister site HalosHeaven.com for Angels coverage. The Los Angeles Angels of Anahiem and Greater California have won 100, 94, and 89 games in the past 3 seasons. They've been a model of success, despite some very questionable free agent signings and a penchant for...
Lester to feature new pitch in 2009
Jon Lester until this point had been predominantly known for his Fastball, Cutter and Curveball mix. That, according to Lester is about to change (no pun intended), as he has been working on incorporating a change-up into his already effective arsenal: "I think it's going to be a pitch like we...
Which offseason method is better: Red Sox or Yankees?
Much has been made of the Red Sox' offseason approach, especially in contrast with the Yankees' baseball stimulus package. Jayson Stark of ESPN wrote an article that nicely summarizes the two rivals' move. "For $423 million, the Yankees obviously got some nice pieces," said one scout. "But in...
And ... call it: the Red Sox offseason is over
"I don't think there's anything left." "OK. Call it." "February 4th, 2009." "It led a good life, but this Red Sox offseason is done." Yup, so I'm killing the offseason right now. I am saying that the hot stove is closed, shut down and MIA until October 2009. We're done, folks. Nothing else to...
Edes previews Red Sox for 2009
Old friend Gordon Edes of Yahoo! posted his preview for the Red Sox last night: This will be the first time since 2001 that the Red Sox begin a season without Manny Ramirez in the middle of the lineup. No one is pretending that Jason Bay is Ramirez, but Bay’s 128 OPS+ in his two months...
Sox to get new uniforms; change in logo?
Sean McAdam from the Provi -- I mean, Boston Herald -- writes the Red Sox will unveil some uniform and logo changes on Thursday: Purists, beware: Thursday, the Red Sox have plans to unveil "changes to the ballclub’s logos" and "select uniforms." Manny Delcarmen, Jim Rice, Jerry Remy and...
Hot Stove Update, 11/25: Lowell
According to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the Red Sox are confident they would be able to trade Mike Lowell: Lowell could be a candidate for Frank McCourt's Los Angeles Red Sox if the Dodgers failed to re-sign free agent Casey Blake. Other rival executives, however, are skeptical that the Red Sox...
Brian Schneider a good fit for the Red Sox?
According to Jon Heyman, the Mets are willing to trade some of their catching talent, including Brian Schneider who the Red Sox have previously had interest in: There are indications the Mets might consider overhauling their catching situation. While the Mets haven't spoken publicly about any...
Red Sox 'fully engaged' on signing AJ Burnett
Well, it looks like the Red Sox have increased their interest in AJ Burnett: The Red Sox's pursuit of Burnett complicates the Yankees' plans. A source close to Burnett said that a half-dozen teams are in contention for his services: the Yankees, Blue Jays, Red Sox, Braves, Phillies and Orioles....
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