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MLB GM
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A site to analyze, dissect, and discuss trades and free agency in the world of Major League Baseball.
Recent Posts
Why Does Anyone Deal With Billy Beane?
Billy Beane has proven that he only makes trades when he robs the other team. Now, he is looking to deal Joe Blanton, and he is asking for a king's ransom once again.For example, Beane has asked the Dodgers for Andy LaRoche, Andre Eithier and anothe...
Clemens Stats: A Cautionary Tale on Numbers
Roger Clemens and his agents have taken their fight against the Mitchell Report to the internet. On www.rogerclemensreport.com, the Rocket's people have a compiled an 18,000 word report attempting to prove that Clemens' late career success wasn't so...
What Makes a Championship Club?
The A's, Twins and Orioles have all dealt young, ace pitchers this winter to 're-build' and build for the future. The Twins and A's were forced to because of financial restraints, and the Orioles are just dumb. But when you look to build a team to ...
Bedard Deal Finally Done
The deal has finally gotten done; Erik Bedard is a Mariner. Most websites are lauding this deal because the Orioles got good value for Bedard. But the AP article says "The departure of Bedard is yet another move to youth by the Orioles under presid...
$2 Billion Just Doesn't Go As Far As It Used To
The inevitable cost overruns have pushed the combined cost of the new stadiums in New York at close to $2 billion! Now, both stadiums look nice - check them out here and here - and come with all the bells and whistles (how many times have you wishe...
NL Central: Who Is Better and Who Is Worse?
1.) Chicago Cubs (85-77)Additions: OF Kosuke FukudomeSubtractions: OF Jacque Jones, OF Cliff Floyd, C Jason Kendall. SP Mark PriorNet: +3. A quiet offseason for the Cubs, after they mortgaged their future last year. Fukodome is a big upgrade in...

