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Trade Winds Are Blowing: Pirates/Giants

Published on 2009-07-30 08:11:00

The Pirates continued their yearly in season fire sale, sending All-Star second basemen Freddy Sanchez to the San Fransisco Giants for Tim Alderson.Many are saying that the Giants overpaid for Sanchez, and we agree; Alderson was ranked by Baseball Am > read more

Trade Winds Are Blowing: Pirates/Mariners

Published on 2009-07-29 20:15:00

Via ESPN.com:The Pittsburgh Pirates have dealt shortstop Jack Wilson and right-handed pitcher Ian Snell to the Seattle Mariners for shortstop Ronny Cedeno, first baseman Jeff Clement, and right-handed pitching prospects Aaron Pribanic, Brett Lorin an > read more

Trade Winds Are Blowing: Phillies/Indians

Published on 2009-07-29 19:18:00

Via ESPN.comThe Cleveland Indians traded Cliff Lee and outfielder Ben Francisco to the Philadelphia Phillies for four minor leaguers on Wednesday. Triple-A right-hander Carlos Carrasco, Class A righty Jason Knapp, catcher Lou Marson -- the likely h > read more

2009 False Stars

Published on 2009-07-14 08:52:00

As we get ready to sit down tonight to watch some of the greatest players in the world take the field in St. Louis, we at 108 Red Stitches feel that its time to sit back and reflect on those players who didn't receive top honors.No, we're not talking > read more

Bowling for Soup Creates Video in Honor of Gary Dell'Abate's First Pitch

Published on 2009-05-19 09:30:00

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Gary Dell'abate First Pitch

Published on 2009-05-11 08:44:00

Howard Stern show producer Gary Dell'abate was given the honor of throwing out the first pitch at a Mets game this weekend, and ma-ma-monkey took that honor and threw it right out the window.After practicing in the hallowed Stern Show hallways and wo > read more

Manny Banned for 50 Games; "Not Steroids

Published on 2009-05-07 12:51:00

According to multiple news sources, Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez has tested positive for a banned substance, and will begin serving the fifty game suspension.Ramirez, arguably the highest-profile player to fail the test, released the following state > read more

Fantasy Week 2: Two Start Pitchers

Published on 2009-04-13 08:44:00

Here's a list of two start pitchers for the second week of Fantasy Baseball 2009. The list isn't as impressive as last week, but you've still got some solid options:A.J. Burnett—New York Yankees: @ TB, vs. CleJon Lester—Boston Red Sox: @ Oak, vs. > read more

Fantasy Baseball Week 1: Two Start Pitchers

Published on 2009-04-06 15:35:00

Thanks to the folks over at Fanhouse.com, we can bring you a list of hurlers that'll be throwing twice this week, so set your rosters accordingly.For a more detailed breakdown of the list, click on the Fanhouse link:Brandon WebbDan HarenJair Jurrjens > read more

Gload Traded to Marlins

Published on 2009-04-01 13:24:00

The Royals traded left hand hitting first basemen Ross Gload to the Florida Marlins for a player to be named later.According to MLB.com, the Royals also sent cash to the Marlins, apparently to help pay for Gload's $1.9 million salary for this year.Gl > read more