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Tom Brady, One-Time Catching Prospect

Filed: February 5, 2012 10:00 AM CST by Matt Sullivan
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Long before he took the reins from Drew Bledsoe and led the New England Patriots to victory in the 2002 Super Bowl, Tom Brady was a talented multi-sport athlete at Junípero Serra High School in San Mateo, California. While his skill on the gridiron made him a virtual lock to attend Michigan and play QB [...]

The Miami Marlins Are Aggressively Negotiating For Yoenis Cespedes

Filed: February 5, 2012 2:01 AM CST by Joshua Casey
Filed under: Blog Featured, MLB
Rumors&Rants.com

When the Miami Marlins signed Jose Reyes and Mark Buehrle everyone in the baseball world seemed to notice. The Marlins were no longer willing to sit back and continue to be mediocre. Marlins management and ownership alike were moving the team to a new stadium and wanted to have a new attitude along with it. The new attitude would be winning, as it is with [...]

Washington Nationals Aggressively Trying To Trade John Lannan

Filed: February 4, 2012 9:37 PM CST by Joshua Casey
Filed under: Blog Featured, MLB
Daniel Shirey-US PRESSWIRE

On Thursday the Washington Nationals bolstered their, already pretty strong, starting rotation by signing free-agent pitcher Edwin Jackson to a one-year deal worth roughly $10 million. With the addition of Jackson, and only five available starting spots open, someone has to either be demoted to the bullpen or traded elsewhere, which is exactly what the Nationals are [...]

The 10 Best Closers Going into the 2012 Season

Filed: February 4, 2012 7:30 PM CST by Bryan Lutz

Cecil Fielder publicly calls out his son Prince Fielder

Filed: February 4, 2012 3:21 PM CST by Kris Hughes
Rick Osentoski-US PRESSWIRE

It’s no secret that Prince Fielder and his dad just flat out don’t get along. Prince has made a point in several interviews to note that he and his dad, Cecil, don’t speak and he doesn’t see any way that they will repair their strained relationship down the road. Given Cecil’s comments about Prince at [...]

The 10 Best Relievers Going into the 2012 Season

Filed: February 3, 2012 7:16 PM CST by Bryan Lutz
Filed under: MLB, Sabermetrics, Slideshows

Hypothetical Challenge Trade – Travis Snider for Domonic Brown

Filed: February 3, 2012 10:49 AM CST by Mark Hock
Mark L. Baer - US Presswire

**Note** This trade has not occurred, nor has it been rumoured to happen. It is simply a hypothetical trade to create discussion on the value of Travis Snider and Domonic Brown. The challenge trade is one of the most exciting swaps in all of baseball. Two players, each with their own strengths and flaws, are [...]

Rumor/Report: Texas Rangers Outfielder Josh Hamilton “Relapses” at a Local Bar

Filed: February 2, 2012 8:40 PM CST by Bryan Lutz
Filed under: MLB, Texas Rangers
Dennis Wierzbicki-US PRESSWIRE

Other sources have used the word report; however, I feel more comfortable calling it a rumor. According to Baseball Time in Arlington, Josh Hamilton isn’t completely over his past demons. Gerry Frarley, who is a reporter for DallasNews.com, said “sources familiar with the episode” saw Hamilton drink alcohol in a bar Monday night. The Rangers [...]

The 10 Best Right Fielders Going into the 2012 Season

Filed: February 2, 2012 4:49 PM CST by Bryan Lutz
Filed under: MLB, Sabermetrics, Slideshows

Sources: Washington Nationals Sign Edwin Jackson

Filed: February 2, 2012 1:24 PM CST by Michael Terrill
Dennis Wierzbicki-US PRESSWIRE

According to ESPN, starting pitcher Edwin Jackson has agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals. Jackson was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the St. Louis Cardinals mid-season last year. In 13 games with the eventual World Champions, Jackson was 5-2 with a 3.58 ERA, 51 strikeouts and 23 walks. He was [...]

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