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March 3, 2009

Former NY Yankee pitcher Tom Sturdivant dead at 78

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 3, 2009

He won 59 games in a career that spanned 10 years. He won 36 games in a Yankee uniform, notching 16 victories in both 1956 and 57. He pitched in three World Series alsoRIP... [Full Story]

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March 1, 2009

Washington Nationals GM Jim Bowden resigns

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 1, 2009

No replacement was announced. From ESPN- Jim Bowden resigned Sunday after four seasons as the Washington Nationals general manager, leaving under the cloud of a federal investigation into the skimming of signing bonuses given to Latin American prospects. He has maintained his innocence in the matter, but said Sunday, "I've... [Full Story]

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February 19, 2009

Ken Griffey Jr. signs with Seattle Mariners

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 19, 2009

He returns to the organization that he started his professional baseball career with. From AP- Ken Griffey Jr. has decided to return to the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners announced the move Wednesday night. The 39-year-old star's contract is for one year and believed to be worth $2 million in base... [Full Story]

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February 18, 2009

Florida Marlins extend Manager Fredi Gonzalez's contract through 2011

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 18, 2009

He took the fish to an 84-77 record and Sporting News National League Manager of year honors in 2008. From the Palm Beach Post- Then came an unexpected but welcome zinger from team President David Samson: The Marlins had signed manager Fredi Gonzalez to a two-year contract extension through 2011.... [Full Story]

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February 15, 2009

Former MLB Outfielder Ted Uhlaender dead at 68

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 15, 2009

I remember Uhlaender both from my extensive baseball watching as a youth, and later through the playing of past seasons of Strat-O-Matic. He was a very good defensive center fielder but offensively he wasn't all that good. After his playing career was over, Uhlaender remained in baseball working as a... [Full Story]

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February 11, 2009

Miguel Tejada pleads guilty to charge of lying

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 11, 2009

Based on Mark McGwire's luck with the Baseball Writers of America, I think it is safe to say Tejada won't ever make the Baseball Hall of Fame now. From AP- All-Star shortstop Miguel Tejada has pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about the use of performance-enhancing drugs in professional baseball.... [Full Story]

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January 13, 2009

Former MLB Manager Preston Gomez dead at 85

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 13, 2009

He was the first ever manager of the San Diego Padres. Before that he worked in the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodger organization and had a very brief career as a player. RIP ... [Full Story]

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January 12, 2009

Rickey Henderson, Jim Rice, elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 12, 2009 · Comments (2)

Henderson is the greatest leadoff hitter in the history of baseball. Jim Rice was a very good player, his HOF credentials are iffy. He hit homeruns and drove in runs but had minuses too. I'd have voted for Tim Raines before Rice. People who didn't get voted in- Mark McGwire.... [Full Story]

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January 9, 2009

Former MLB pitcher Dave Roberts dead at 64

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 9, 2009

I remember Roberts. He and Clay Kirby were the 1-2 pitching combo for the Padres in their infant years. His 14-17 2.10 ERA year with the 71 Padres was truly outstanding. For the Padres went 61-100 that year. Roberts was a journeyman but one able to win over 100 ML... [Full Story]

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December 20, 2008

Former MLB Pitcher Nick Willhite dead at 67

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 20, 2008

A hard throwing lefty, he was on two world series rosters with the Los Angeles Dodgers but never appeared on the mound. Two interesting notes about his career. He was sold and repurchased by the LA Dodgers in less than seven months during 1964 and 1965. More notably, he was... [Full Story]

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Former MLB Dock Ellis dead at 63

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 20, 2008

I remember Ellis from his days pitching with the Pirates. He was a good pitcher, an excellent one in 1971. The story of his pitching a no-hitter while on LSD just doesn't sound credible. The effect of that drug on people can make even simple activities impossible. RIP.... [Full Story]

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December 19, 2008

Former Houston Astros reliever Dave Smith dead at 53

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 19, 2008

He died of a heart attack Wednesday. I remember Smith very well, especially his work in the 1986 NLCS against the New York Mets. He was a underrated reliever who didn't gain much notoriety except in 1986. RIP.... [Full Story]

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December 17, 2008

Former girlfriend sues Padres' OF Brian Giles

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 17, 2008

She claims a beating she received from the MLB caused her to lose a baby. From the San Diego Union-Tribune- Padres outfielder Brian Giles is being sued for more than $10 million by a former girlfriend who alleges he battered her while she was pregnant and caused her to suffer... [Full Story]

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December 14, 2008

Colorado Rockies, Alan Embree agree to 1-year deal

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 14, 2008

Should there be a new saying in MLB? Old lefthanded relievers never die, they just keep getting opportunities. From AP- The Colorado Rockies and reliever Alan Embree agreed to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2010. Embree went 2-5 with a 4.96 ERA in 70 games for the... [Full Story]

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December 12, 2008

Florida Marlins release C Matt Treanor

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 12, 2008

Would the thrifty MLB franchise really release a player because they don't want to pay him $900,000? From the Palm Beach Post- Treanor, Florida's opening day catcher in 2008, was released late Wednesday night after the Marlins gave up on their fruitless efforts to trade him. ***** "Being released, yes,... [Full Story]

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December 10, 2008

GM won't renew sponsorship of Pittsburgh Pirates

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 10, 2008

Talk about losing investments. From AP- General Motors' financial problems are spilling over to another entity that is losing a lot, the Pittsburgh Pirates. General Motors, currently seeking a bailout worth billions of dollars from the federal government, is not renewing a sponsorship arrangement with the Pirates that expired at... [Full Story]

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NY Mets sign Francisco Rodriguez to 3-year deal

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 10, 2008

I hope this works out better for the Mets than their signing of Pedro Martinez back in 2004. From AP- Francisco Rodriguez and the New York Mets completed their $37 million, three-year contract Wednesday. Rodriguez saved 62 games for the Los Angeles Angels this year, five more than the previous... [Full Story]

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December 8, 2008

Joe Gordon elected to the Baseball HOF

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 8, 2008

The former Yankee and Indian 2nd baseman will be inducted into Cooperstown next summer. From AP- NEW YORK -- Former second baseman Joe Gordon has been elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee. The late Gordon was a nine-time All-Star with the New York Yankees and Cleveland... [Full Story]

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November 28, 2008

Former MLB Coach Tom Burgess dead at 82

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 28, 2008

He also played professional hockey and had two brief stints a major league baseball player. RIP. Tom Burgess, who played briefly in the major leagues before serving as a coach under Joe Torre and Bobby Cox, has died. He was 81. A member of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame,... [Full Story]

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November 25, 2008

Don Baylor returns to the Colorado Rockies as a hitting coach

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 25, 2008

This 10 years after he was the first manager of the major league baseball team. From AP- Former manager Don Baylor returned to the Colorado Rockies as hitting coach Monday. Baylor was one of five coaches added to manager Clint Hurdle's staff. The team also hired former major league manager... [Full Story]

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November 23, 2008

LA Dodger pitcher Chad Billingsley breaks leg at home

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 23, 2008

Another odd injury involving a MLB playerhas taken place. Dodgers pitcher Chad Billingsley had surgery on Saturday after fracturing his leg in a fall at his Pennsylvania home. Team spokesman Josh Rawitch said that the 24-year-old Billingsley slipped on ice outside his house in Reading, Pa., and suffered a spiral... [Full Story]

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November 20, 2008

MLB Pitcher Mike Mussina retires

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 20, 2008 · Comments (1)

He finished with 270 career wins. From Espn- New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina announced his retirement Thursday, becoming the first pitcher since Sandy Koufax in 1967 to win 20 games or more in the final season of his career. Mussina, who turns 40 next month, spent the last eight... [Full Story]

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November 19, 2008

Seattle Mariners name Don Wakamatsu as manager

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 19, 2008

He beat out seven other candidates for the job. From AP- SEATTLE - Don Wakamatsu became the first Asian-American manager in major league baseball history when he was hired Wednesday by the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners' 14th manager, Wakamatsu was bench coach for the Oakland Athletics last season. Before that... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

November 12, 2008

Veteran reliever Salomon Torres announces his retirement

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 12, 2008

He saved 28 games last year and was still pitching well. From AP- Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Salomon Torres retired Tuesday after 12 major league seasons. The 36-year-old reliever issued a statement through the team saying he wanted to spend more time with his family and faith. Torres also told the... [Full Story]

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November 11, 2008

Former MLB Pitcher Herb Score dead at 75

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 11, 2008

Score was best remembered for three things His blazing fastball A long career as a Cleveland Indian announcer and having his career fall off a cliff after a line drive off the bat of Gil McDougald hit him in a face on May 7th 1967. Till then Score appeared to... [Full Story]

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