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Red Sox and Cubs Finally Make Theo Epstein Move Official

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Here's what we've known for days and what seems like weeks. Finally both the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs made the announcement: effective immediately, Theo Epstein has resigned from the Red Sox in order to become the new President of Baseball Operations for the Cubs. The Clubs also have reached an agreement regarding how compensation will be determined for the Red Sox. … [Read more...] about Red Sox and Cubs Finally Make Theo Epstein Move Official

Boston Red Sox Game Rescheduled due to Hurricane Irene, New York Orders Evacuations

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Hurricane Irene is shaping up to be the kind of storm that tells us "don't make me angry, you wouldn't like me when I'm angry." This could be the first real threat to the northeast corridor since Hurricane Gloria in 1985. It's going to threaten New York City, maybe making land fall as a Category 1; and even reach Boston as a tropical storm with 80 mph winds. The Boston Red … [Read more...] about Boston Red Sox Game Rescheduled due to Hurricane Irene, New York Orders Evacuations

Will Ozzie Guillen Manage The Florida Marlins? Kenny Williams be fired?

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As the Chicago White Sox continue to let the AL Central slip away, White Sox fans are beginning to demand changes. Both General Manager Kenny Williams and Manager Ozzie Guillen are drawing the angst of White Sox Fans. With the Florida Marlins getting set to open a new stadium next season, Ozzie living in Florida in the off-season and his ties to the Marlin’s organization, could … [Read more...] about Will Ozzie Guillen Manage The Florida Marlins? Kenny Williams be fired?

2011 Baseball Season has been Bizarro World So Far

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Fans of all sports typically love to see David slay Goliath. They usually root against the haves and in favor of the have-nots. They must really enjoy attending MLB games so far, because unpredictability has been the norm in April. Albert Pujols, Justin Morneau, and the Boston Red Sox are all prime examples of conventional wisdom being useless thus far when analyzing the early … [Read more...] about 2011 Baseball Season has been Bizarro World So Far

Depth is the Key to Surviving MLB’s 162 Game Marathon

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The first priority for team management has to be the daily line-up that takes the field. This undoubtedly is the reason that position players in Major League Baseball like Albert Pujols and Alex Rodriguez have traditionally received more money over a longer term than pitchers like Johan Santana and C.C. Sabathia. While it is true that arm problems can derail a career in a … [Read more...] about Depth is the Key to Surviving MLB’s 162 Game Marathon

Chicago White Sox: Offseason Additions and Subtractions

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Going after pitcher Jake Peavy in 2009 proved that the White Sox are serious about getting their ace in what has become an ace-happy league. This is something that their rivals, cough, cough – the Minnesota Twins, have refused to do. No, Minnesota, it’s been four years, Francisco Liriano is not an ace. Of course, the deal has been a major bust so far, as Peavy cannot stay … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox: Offseason Additions and Subtractions