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Chicago Cubs Make Trade

Halladay and Downs hit DL; Frasor is odds on fave for saves while Downs is out

As Downs is one of only three closers that I have in my money league, I promptly snagged Frasor.

Nobody has caught more games than Pudge Rodriguez

Barry Bonds says he's ready to make a comeback---- in Hollywood

I have the perfect role for Ba-Bo: A movie revolving around steroids and baseball, since you know there s going to be a ton of films on this subject in the upcoming years. Or, better yet, he can play himself in "The Barry Bonds Story"... :) :)

Pedro Martinez may sign soon with Tampa Bay

There s not much to go with here since Pedro s best years are well behind him.

AJ Burnett gets kicked out of a Barnes & Noble after swearing on his cell phone

Pretty much a given, considering this is a Yankee pitcher in Boston.

From the Bloggers Are Idiots File: Blogger suggests Ibanez is juiced

Raul plays in Citizens Bank and has been a solid run producer for the last few years... ridiculous notion in this era. Guy could hit 35-40 HRs and we have to assume he is juiced? Call me when he gets to 65.

Listen to this week's Fantasy Face-off show where I join Kevin and do my best to make up for Brian Joura's absence

We talk about the latest news in baseball, including Jason Bartlett s breakout, Yankees put Wang in the rotation, and will David Wright hit 30 HRs this year?

Big Unit gets win #300 - now trade him in fantasy, says ESPN

Tribe sends Carmona down; Hafner brought up

Hafner probably gets limited playing time... Carmona is just one, big sad story.

Tommy Hanson makes his season debut on Saturday

I don t see any reason to wait and see here... get him up if you can.

Braves release Tom Glavine

This is a pretty sad way for a guy to end his career with a team he helped become a real contender. Without Glavine, the slogan "America s Team" would ve never been coined.

There's a new romance brewing between Kate Hudson and A-Rod

There are also rumors that she follows him on the road, sort of like Jessica Simpson does with Tony Romo. A-Rod may end up as K-Hud s next baby daddy, but I see this as another strikeout for a guy so obsessed with himself.

Matt Holliday wants to be traded to a contender if the A's don't make it to the postseason

After October, expect the Yankees and Red Sox to start with the opening bids.

Tony LaRussa sues Twitter after an imposter uses an account under his name

About time someone does this. Unfortunately, there are tons of other Tweeters out there posing as celebrities, so this case isn t likely to go to far.

Pirates trade Nate McClouth to the Braves

Turner Field is the WORST homerun ballpark in the majors right now, so this kills me for fantasy purposes as I have Abreu and Peralta who both only JUST hit their 2nd HRs of the season today.

Moonlight Graham's Fantasy Forecast: Shagging Flies

Top 10 MLB Players in the Military

Many major leaguers served their country in the military. While some served basically by playing baseball there was no shortage of those who saw active combat around the globe. So here are just 10 of hundreds who distinguished themselves in service.

Do Steroids Kill Brain Cells?

Top 10 Fantasy Seasons Wearing Glasses

Does it seem odd to see Brian McCann wearing glasses now? MLB has a long history of players who wore specs and here are 10 great seasons by 10 different players who wore glasses.

Canseco was beaten up by a 7'2 Korean kickboxer in his Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) debut

Even the roids wouldn t have helped him this time. This could be the end of Jose s MMA career. :) :) There s always another season of The Surreal Life. :)

BaseballGeeks 4.18: Manny's Baggy Pants

Rob and Gregg discuss the latest news in baseball with their fantasy-baseball-colored sunglasses On the agenda: Manny, Ryan Zimmerman, Ethier and more

Ervin Santana and John Lackey are coming back this week

Ervin is starting tomorrow... take note daily leagues. Ervin was one of the best pitchers in all of baseball last season.

Dbacks sack Bob Melvin... rumor mill has bgeeks favorite A.J. Hinch as likely replacement

AJ Hinch is the reason why I do not like getting young, hyped players in a fantasy draft... and the Dbacks decide to make him manager? If you're a Dbacks fan, folks, somehow the words "AJ Hinch" don't translate into victory for me. :)

Manny Ramirez suspended 50 games for violating drug policy

Performance-enhancing drugs. It was just a few weeks ago when Jaydawg put up the link where Jose Canseco joyfully announced that he was "90% sure" that Manny took steroids. Once again, vindication for Jose. And, sadness for all of Dodgerdom. And, a killing blow to my already depleted NL only league that relies on him. And, a death blow to Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp and the entire Dodger squad that was still reeling giddily from their MLB home record last night. Disappointment isn't a good enough...

Moonlight Graham's Fantasy Forecast : Young Pitchers Leading Way To The Top

MLB's probe of Arod will include 'pitch-tipping'

Now this really ticks me off... pitch-tipping has been in baseball as long as the baseball itself has. Baseball is a game of trying to gain advantage. Tipping is the pitcher and coach s fault, bottom line. This has witch hunt all over it, and it really ticks me off.

Dodgers 12th home win in a row ties MLB record

Maybe even better news is the fact that Jeff Weaver looked VERY solid...

Continuing the sore hammy theme, Posada hits the DL

I don t own him, but if I did, I would be having nightmares of a shortened season like last year...

Evan Longoria named AL player of the month

BaseballGeeks 4.17: Long on Longoria

Rob and Gregg look at the latest news in baseball, the top 10 pitchers who are due for some great stats, and more...

Carlos Zambrano put on the 15-day DL with sore hammy

Carl Crawford steals 6 to tie the MLB record for steals in a game

Many are talking 100 Sbs for Crawford this year? Is it possible?

BaseballGeeks 4.16: Rob goes solo

Rob looks at the latest news in baseball entering week 4... slorry for the late post!

Mets Pitchers Need To Throw More Strikes

Here I break down how important throwing strikes is by examining the Mets pitchers in Saturday�s game against the Phillies.

Denise Richards gives one of the worst renditions of 'Take Me Out To The Ballgame' at Wrigley Field

Memo to Denise Richards: Stick to acting

'Put the Young Man Behind the Plate!'

Report: Arod used steroids with the Yankees

Yank teammates allegedly called Arod "Bitch Tits" (fight club reference).

A-Rod might return from the D.L. in ten days

Until his return, expect A-Rod to continue flirting with the man in the mirror. :) :)

Looking for a cure to insomnia? The baseball draft goes prime time

Really. Who wants to watch this?

Jacoby Ellsbury steals home as Boston sweeps the Yanks

Go Sox!

Hanrahan is out as Nationals' closer... closer by committee, but rumor mill is churning Joe Beimel

Of course, Beimel has to come off the DL first...

Dexter Fowler ties rookie record for steals in a game with 5

After reading a number of articles, I guess it s a running joke that Chris Young allows a ton of SBs. And, that he did in this game as he got rocked around at Coors. Last time a rookie stole 5 SBs in a game? 10 years ago... this is a sign ofgreat things to come for Fowler, who was invited to spring camp with the expectation that he wouldn t see much time in the Majors until next year.

Top 10 Reasons Johan Santana Will Regress Revisited

This winter, many people in the blogosphere were concerned about Santana. Of course, Santana has been phenomenal in his first four starts of 2009. While it is too soon to declare victory, I do think we can re-visit the concerns of many fantasy players and see how Santana is faring so far this year.

Cliff Lee has already lost as many games (3) as he did last season

I don t think his Cy Young was a fluke, so expect Clee to turn things around in his next few starts.

B.J. Ryan goes on the DL... Scott Downs or Jason Frasor?

I go with Downs... and this could be exactly what my money league needs!

Cole Hamels removed from game after getting hit by Prince Fielder line drive

And, you know I m definitely thinking the FIP stat just might be genius as it would have predicted Carmona s 2008 regression... as well as Cole s thus far. Is Cole going to be okay even if he isn t hurt from this line drive?

BaseballGeeks 4.15: Getting their Acta together

Rob and Gregg look at the latest news in baseball, including surprising closer performances, the topsy turvy standings, Coors Field East, and more...

BaseballGeeks 4.14: For Nick, Harry and The Bird

Just realized that I forgot to post this up last week... oops! This week in geek we discuss the sad losses suffered by Major League Baseball in week 1, and we look at the latest news in baseball

Be Patient (And Keep Your Fingers Crossed)