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What could be Francona's reasoning for having Carlos Santana batting 6th all season? I don't get it.

I was wondering if there was anything new about Aledmys Diaz and his issue with his age.

Andy Pettitte is one of only 4 current pitchers in the MLB with 90 more pitching wins than losses. (Sabathia, Hudson, Halladay) Based on his career so far, is Andy Pettitte a Hall-of-Famer?

I was just watching a daily program on MLB TV featuring Brian Kenney and Hal Reynolds which is advertised as old school v. new school in baseball thought. This post is not about this program, but they had brought up Bo Jackson, and it sparked a thought I have a had a handful of times in the last decade... What would Bo Jackson have accomplished on the baseball field if he did not destroy his hip? Using his age 28 through 37 seasons (1991-1999) and factoring in that most of those years were prime power number years in the nucleus of the PED era - My thought is that he would have had three 40+ HR seasons. I am curious to know what the rest you think.

Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | PHI@CIN: Revere stretches out to make phenomenal grab - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia I miss that young man. Trevor May better be good.

Dodgers' Zack Greinke fractures collarbone in fracas at Petco Park | MLB.com: News Quinten showing a little roid rage, perhaps?

With all the garbage that goes on in college and pro sports these days, I really appreciate a story like this. Thank you for your classiness, Mariano.

Brian Kenny Loses His **** On Hawk Harrelson As if any confirmation is needed to confirm that this jackass is nationally despised. Favorite comment: "The White Sox tried putting an old cranky "baseball guy" in the general manager spot in 1986, just like Hawk Harrelson would have wanted. It didn't work - Hawk Harrelson was a ****ing awful GM, and is a ****ing awful announcer."

I thought TD would already be up in arms when I heard the news, but there isn't even a thread so here it is. Buster got signed for 9/167 which is 1 year more and 17 million less total. Posey also came off an MVP year like Mauer. Posey's MVP season wasn't as good as Mauer's, but I am not really sure who will be the better catcher over the next 8-9 years.

Yikes.

The cool thing about baseball is that although you may have seen thousands of baseball games there is always a chance you will see something you've never seen before. Like this: Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | Must C Classic: Yankees turn triple play - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia

If you have an MLB.tv subscription, enjoy this matchup this weekend. Call me a homer, but I truly believe these could be the two best teams in the NL, and possibly even baseball, this season. Game one of the series is a classic tonight.

Wayne Terwilliger recalls time as Jackie Robinson's teammate | MLB.com: News 88-year-old Wayne Terwilliger is cool. Not only is he a guy who has been involved in baseball for over 60 years of his life, he played in the big leagues for nine season including with and against Jackie Robinson. Check out the link for some great stuff about "Twig" and Jackie.

Cubs' Soler ejected in Daytona loss | MiLB.com News | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball Incredibly stupid. He'll get a pretty big suspension I imagine but probably not as big as Delmon Young's suspension.

Must C | Must C Call: Zobrist strikes out looking - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia It seems that the umps new position (over the catcher's shoulder) has really screwed up the outside strike zone. Oh well, Nathan gets his 300th save

This... Is... Awful. Comcast SportsNet's White Sox Intro Video Is One Of The Worst Things Ever Put On Television And Possibly Harmful To Your Health

I'm trying to watch the Sox/Royals game. Not thinking, I clicked into the ChiSox feed and started developing a headache. I realized that it was due to the sound of Hawk Harrellson's voice. I immediately flipped to the Royals feed and realized that Rex Hudler is the color guy for the Royals. Good God, what do I do? My only other option is to watch the Astros play baseball, and nobody wants to do that.

For anybody interested, below is a breakdown of how last December's Rule V draftees have fared so far this season. Six of the fifteen draftees are actually on opening day 25 man rosters. Six others have been returned to their original teams. The number in front of each player is their selection in the draft. On Drafting Teams’ 25 Man Roster 1. Astros: Josh Fields 2. Cubs: Hector Rondon 4. Twins: Ryan Pressly 17. White Sox: Angel Sanchez 23. Orioles: T.J. McFarland 31. A’s: Nate Freiman (drafted by Astros. Picked up on waivers by A’s) Returned to Original Team 3. Rockies: Danny Rosenbaum 5. Indians: Chris McGu…

After this news came out a while back and then this performance today (2 HRs, 2 ABs), the only logical conclusion we can make is that Bryce Harper + Unlimited Burritos = Home Runs. I'm going to Chipotle RIGHT NOW. (Softball season is around the corner!)

Clearly he couldn't finish. I am glad 100 pitches is the magic number til death.

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Hey guys just wondering if any of you listened to the podcast Up and In? I started listening to it last summer and fell in love with it. I am really disappointed that they are no longer doing it and I think I may have to start over from the first episode. Just wondering how anybody else felt about it if they have listened to it. Also any other podcasts worth listening to? I have listened to Gleeman and the Geek and that is pretty good but just looking for some others that cover all of baseball, or even one dedicated more to prospects like Up and In.

Luke Hughes is considering trying Australian Rule Football again after not receiving any baseball offers this offseason. Baseball loses its lure for Hughes - The West Australian

Made Mike Redmond's Marlins. Time to Celebrate.

In another thread, a side conversation started about Omar Vizquel and whether he's a "surefire HoF'er" or something less than that. Brock called him a sure bet as a first-ballot guy in the vein of Ozzie Smith. Some others seemed a little less enthusiastic. I had originally weighed in with the thought that my memory didn't have him as a sure-thing and more of a guy who was just steady, albeit for a long, long time. So...what did some quick and incomplete fact-checking find? I don't think Vizquel can touch Ozzie. By both BR and Fangraphs, Ozzie has TEN seasons of WAR better than Vizquel's SECOND best season. For their careers, bWAR and fWAR go to Smith by wide marg…

Johan Santana has probable re-tear of anterior capsule | Metsblog

Saw this on CBS Sports website - nice to know every once in a while it works out! Lefty Scott Rice wins job in Mets' bullpen after 14 years in the minors - CBSSports.com

Hey Guys, I don't really do this alot but I am going back and forth on 3 pitchers and I can start 2 of them for week 1. Our pitcher scoring is 1pt per Out, 1pt per K, -1 pt per hit, walks, and earned runs, 3 pts for QS, 7 pts per W, -5 pts per L. Cliff Lee - 1 Start versus ATL (Medlen) AJ Burnett - 2 Starts versus CHC (Smardja) and LAD (Kershaw) Jarrod Parker - 2 Starts verus SEA (Iwakuma) and HOU (Norris) I would normally start Lee, but I am leaning toward Burnett and Parker because of the 2 start factor and the Lee is going up against a good offense and a good pitcher.

Major League Baseball is discussing doing away with a pension fund for team’s non-uniformed personnel, including the scouts and front office members, writes Adam Rubin for ESPNNewYork.com. According the website’s sources, owners attempted to revoke this pension plan last year but it was voted down. This year, however, owners will have a second vote, intended to be kept secret, at an owners meeting in May. Interestingly enough, this will not affect employees of the Minnesota Twins, as the ballclub was one of four MLB teams to opt out of the plan. While this may seem galling for an industry making over $8 billion annually to put the screw job to scouts who average less…

ESPN is saying Lohse is going to Brewers on 3-year/$33 Million deal (with an additional million available in bonuses). I'd say that's better than the $13.3 for one year qualifying offer. And miles and miles better than what it seemed likely he'd get at this point. Wonder how long it will take him to be ready to start.