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This Year's Hot Stove Fantasy Implications
period forcing atmosphere retreat concerns | December 22nd 2009 by scaffeldfa
The offseason is always filled with numerous trades and free agent signings. But with each deal that's made, players' fantasy stocks increase, some decrease, and others stay the same with their new team. This offseason was no different. In fact, more read more
Watershed Events
The Smead Blog | December 22nd 2009 by Smead Capital Management
William Smead Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer Printable Version Subscribe to the Missives Podcast Click here to listen to this Missive Dear Fellow Investors: A watershed event is something that happens which serves as a point of d read more
Mariners Trade Morrow to Blue Jays
Bleeding Blue and Teal: a Seattle Mariners blog | December 21st 2009 by blueandteal
According to a Ken Rosenthal tweet, the Seattle Mariners have traded Brandon Morrow to the Toronto Blue Jays for reliever Brandon League and a prospect. The prospect has to be a great one, because while League is a very solid reliever you have to thi read more
Yankees working hard on pitching pickup?
Mets-Citi-Blog | December 21st 2009 by Brian
Buster Olney is tweeting the Yankees are working very hard on an acqusition tonight regarding pitching. He eludes to the possibility of Aaron Harang since he was looked at by the Bombers last summer.As long as its not Ben Sheets, Cliff Lee, o read more
Seatowning 12/21/09
SeaTown Sports | December 21st 2009 by Kevin
Check out today's links after the jump! Mariners +What are Jack Z's options at first base this off season? [USS Mariner] +Some juicy quotes on why Edgar should be in the Hall of Fame [My Northwest] +Cliff Lee did something bad to Ken Griffey Jr. read more
Jason Marquis Final Key To The Nationals 20-Year Rebuilding Plan…
Deadspin | December 21st 2009 by Mark Watson
Those frisky Nats have bolstered their pitching staff by nabbing someone on their wish list and the Mets continue to be enamored with Japanese players. Jayson Stark sports a mighty chub for springtime so you know it's time for HOTFUCKINGSTOVE. • Th read more
Hot Stove Coal: How About Another Roy?
No, You're a Towel | December 21st 2009 by Andrew
Brian Cashman's plan for the offseason was supposed to be "pitching, pitching, pitching," but so far, the Yankees have done nothing but subtract pitching and acquire hitting (except for the resigning of Andy Pettitte). They've gone out and added Curt read more
12 Days of a Cleveland Christmas: Day 11
WaitingForNextYear | December 21st 2009 by Scott Sargent
Congratulations to Bridgecrosser who had his entry randomly selected from Friday’s contest. He’ll be enjoying (hopefully) the Cavs game against the Raptors on January 19th. The contest is winding down. Only two more prize packages left. T read more
Give me the news, or whatever you can
Bottom9 | December 20th 2009
The news drought has finally hit us.It was only a matter of time before there wasn't anything.However today is December 20th, which means today is the day we should know who the Indians will receive in return for Kelly Shoppach.There really isn't muc read more
Seriously? Milton Bradley?
Babes Love Baseball | December 20th 2009 by Sooze
You now, I was really excited for the Seattle Mariners for a little while there. They were movin' and shakin' all over the place this winter.First they signed Chone Figgins, adding some speed and pop to the top of their batting order. Also, he's grea read more
Mike Holmgren Turns Down Seahawks GM Offer, Clearing Path for Bro…
Andy Benoit's NFL Touchdown | December 19th 2009 by Andy Benoit
This is news coming down within the hour. The city of Seattle has been shining bright on the sports map these past two weeks with the acquisitions of Cy Young award winner Cliff Lee and 2008 ASG MVP Milton Bradley to the Seattle Mariners (MLB) and ha read more
Seattle Mariners Take Step Backwards by Acquiring Milton Bradley
Baseball News Share | December 19th 2009
After making major moves this offseason by acquiring 3B Chone Figgins and P Cliff Lee, the Seattle Mariners made another move that will hopefully pay off in the long run. They allowed the Chicago Cubs to dump controversial outfielder Milton Bradley o read more
Phillies take a Halladay
Picking The Ponies | December 18th 2009 by A Meyers
After the way Cliff Lee pitched against the Yankees in the World Series six weeks ago, I would have been surprised to hear that the Phillies were even listening to offers for their ace. But when the chance to acquire Roy Halladay comes around, read more
Did the Phillies goof?
metbaseball | December 18th 2009 by writerhoward
The Philadelphia Phillies trade of Cliff Lee could backfire on them. Lee has a year and $9 million left on his contract, so it wasn't as if Ruben Amaro Jr. had to trade Lee now. He had time to try to sign Lee to a new deal. Imagine if he didn't. The read more
Seattle Mariners Obtain Milton Bradley From Cubs For Carlos Silv…
Sports news | December 18th 2009 by steve
By Caesar Cliffius. The Seattle Mariners are doing what they can to field a contending team. After an 85-77, third place finish in the American League West last season, they created instant support by acquiring southpaw pitcher Cliff Lee from the Phi read more
Milton Bradley Will Now Be Mistreated By A New Fan Base [Hotfucki…
Deadspin | December 18th 2009 by Mark Watson
The Chicago sports media trade Milton Bradley to Seattle for the remains of Carlos Silva. Nick Johnson will compete for a spot on the Yankees' disabled list. Ladies and gentlemen, this is HOT FUCKING STOVE. • The Yankees are looking at Mark DeRosa, read more
Sunray Wheat Beer
Daily Beer Review | December 18th 2009 by Beer Drinker
Since the Sixers and Flyers are sucking (and don't get me wrong, I still expect playoff runs from each), let's talk a little December baseball! You've probably heard that the Phillies got pitching stud and Cy Young Award Winner Roy Halladay this past read more
Head-To-Head Comparison: Roy Halladay vs. Cliff Lee
The ReclinerGM Sports Blog | December 18th 2009 by Dannie
So now that we’ve discussed what kind of “stuff” Roy Halladay has, let’s look at performance, and specifically, let’s look at it in comparison to the man he is replacing in 2010, Cliff Lee. Per request, I’m going read more
When Desperation Turns to Stupidity
YouGabSports | December 18th 2009 by YouGabSports
The Mariners have been one of the biggest buyers this offseason already adding Chone Figgins via free agency and getting Cliff Lee in the Roy Halladay trade. Now they're set to add Milton Bradley at a low cost. Yes, we all know that Bradl read more
Evaluating Loss of Lee; Newest Phillies Prospects
The Philadelphia Phillies Blog | December 18th 2009 by Johnny
Cliff Lee spoke openly about his surprise in being dealt to the Seattle Mariners yesterday. The ace lefty believed he and his agent were working towards a long-term contract extension to keep him in Philadelphia for the foreseeable future. “In read more
World Series for Sale
Seamheads.com | December 18th 2009 by Mike Lynch
What do Bud Selig, Bill Veeck, the Hot Stove, and Joseph Heller have in common? More than you might think… The musical chairs game of Major League Baseball’s free agency has begun and already, we’ve witnessed some big names shipp read more
So long Silva!
Just South of North | December 18th 2009 by Casey Knopik
Wow the Mariners have done the impossible. They've unloaded Carlos Silva's ridiculous contract AND waistline.The Seattle Mariners have found a way to get rid of one of their last lingering problems. According to major-league sources, the club is on t read more
Stupefied in Seattle
Philliesflow.com | December 18th 2009
Apparently the fans aren’t the only ones who were surprised when the Phillies traded Cliff Lee away. Lee said yesterday that he was shocked and that he fully expected to sign a long term deal with the Phils and spend the rest of his career wit read more
Breaking Down the Halladay Deal
I Want to be a Sports Agent | December 18th 2009 by Darren Heitner
Before I begin, I just wanted you all to know that I will try to leave all my sentiments for Cliff Lee aside in this post. Cliff did a great job in the World Series and gave my Phillies the only real chance of winning. However, Roy Halladay was the read more
Phillies, Cliff Lee Were Negotiating...Phils Lied to Shocked Lee
The NJ Frogman My comments on Sports, Health, Politics, Movi… | December 18th 2009
Cliff Lee was deer hunting when his wife called him about the rumors he may be traded. He had his agent call the Phillies who said it wasn't true. Lee said he was shocked when he heard the news. ... Full story: http://www.bobsblitz.com Best Ama read more
Where the Prospects Lie, By Position
Bleeding Blue and Teal: a Seattle Mariners blog | December 18th 2009 by blueandteal
I’m still not sure what’s going on with this site, but can’t sleep and feel like writing. I don’t feel like writing about Cliff Lee or any recent rumors, so here is a quick rundown of the state of the farm by position, focus read more
Quote Of The Week: Cliff Lee
The View From The Student Section | December 18th 2009 by Mike
Cliff Lee, who was traded from the Phillies this week after the team decided to go after the Blue Jays' Roy Halladay, expressed his shock with how the situation unfolded."At first, I didn't believe it. I thought we were working out an extension with read more
Cliff Lee gets the shaft!
All Arkie Army | December 17th 2009 by Ethan C. Nobles
Yeah, that's right -- Benton's own Cliff Lee got the shaft from the Phillies.What happens when you have a bang-up postseason, win a couple of games for a team in the World Series and become generally regarded as an elite pitcher?Your team trades you read more
Seattle will win the west
Behind the Foul Pole | December 17th 2009 by Mike
The Great Rookstrdomous has spoken. I know its not even spring training yet but dont think these guys aren’t serious about turning things around. The Mariners are taking a lets win this thing now approach to the off season by adding some big na read more
Fantasy Buffet
Seattle Mariners Dock | December 17th 2009
So I appeared on the Fanball podcast Fantasy Buffet this morning. A big thank you to Kyle Elfrink and Ray Flowers for having me on. I had never done a radio type show before, and I had a blast during my 5-10 minutes. In case you haven’t noticed read more
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