Monthly Archives: November 2011
Free Agent Carousel
The Giants aren’t the only ones making strides as the Winter Meetings draw near. Yesterday, Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik held a conference call to outline his plans for the team this offseason. Seattle has already committed to one trade so … Continue reading
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Notes on the Return of Sabean and Bochy
Sabean and Bochy are coming back. A tweet from Amy Gutierrez confirmed that both managers have been extended through 2013, with an option for 2014. From my Twitter feed, most Giants fans appear to be mildly (or very) unhappy, but … Continue reading
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My Christmas Wishlist
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it’s time to start thinking about what I want for Christmas. After much deliberation, I’ve narrowed it down to my top five “must-haves” of this winter. 1. One World Championship Trophy. 2. A division … Continue reading
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Happy Thanksgiving!
“I can’t wait to be blogging here in November 2011, telling you all again how grateful I still am for everything in MLB and beyond.” Last Thanksgiving, I concluded a post with those words. Part of me wondered if my … Continue reading
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Moving West
Last Thursday, Houston entrepreneur Jim Crane became the new owner of the Houston Astros. Normally, this kind of event would be a blip on my radar, except this particular sale includes a major stipulation: a move from the National League … Continue reading
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The Center Field Dilemma
If recent trade reports can be believed, the Giants are looking at two left fielders, one right fielder, and six center fielders in 2012. Okay, five center fielders if they decline to re-sign Carlos Beltran. But you get my drift. … Continue reading
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Offseason Moves: Seattle Mariners
The Hot Stove won’t really heat up until the 2011 Winter Meetings this December, but rumors are surfacing around Seattle as the Mariners look to strengthen their infield and catch a few bats this offseason. Major Moves — None yet, … Continue reading
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Offseason Moves: San Francisco Giants
There has been a lot of speculation during the start of the Giants’ offseason. Will they make a bid for Jose Reyes or Coco Crisp? Will we say goodbye to Torres and Ross as they face an increasingly crowded outfield? … Continue reading
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