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San Francisco Giants Add Bullpen Arm at Low Cost/Risk with Marc Kroon

Marc Kroon has agreed with the San Francisco Giants on a one-year deal, according to Tom Krasovic of AOL FanHouse. The deal includes an invitation to spring training. For those of you who have never heard of this guy, Kroon was ... (Continue reading)

Jeremy Hermida: Oakland Athletics Sign Outfielder to Minor League Deal

The former No. 4 prospect in baseball Jeremy Hermida signed a Minor League deal with the Oakland Athletics on Friday. Hermida, 26, has been inconsistent in his major league career so far, as his best season was back in 2007 with ... (Continue reading)

Manny Ramirez: How Long Will Manny Be Manny in Dodger Blue?

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez has been talked about being put on waivers that would probably send the veteran to a playoff contending team. He does have a full no trade clause that can prevent him from being on ... (Continue reading)

Why the San Diego Padres Are the Winners of the Three-Team Trade

The day after the San Diego Padres acquired veteran bat Ryan Ludwick, he went 1 for 2 with a run scored. It's a great start. But who came out victorious after the Padres, St. Louis Cardinals, and the Cleveland Indians ... (Continue reading)

2010 MLB Trade Deadline: Miguel Tejada Goes To The Padres

The San Diego Padres have acquired veteran infielder Miguel Tejada in exchange for pitcher Wynn Pelzer. Tejada has one year at $4.4 million dollars left on his contract, and both teams will pay $2.2 million. Tejada is still considered an everyday starter, ... (Continue reading)

Dallas Braden Throws Perfect Game Against Rays

Twenty-seven up, twenty-seven down. Oakland Athletics pitcher lefty Dallas Braden threw the 17th ever perfect game (in the Modern Era) today against the Tampa Bay Rays, and the first one on Mother's Day. It was the 2nd time the Rays had been ... (Continue reading)

No Surprise: JaMarcus Russell Released by Oakland Raiders

Former 2007 No. 1 draft pick JaMarcus Russell was released by the Oakland Raiders today.  He was signed to the richest contract ever by a draft pick: a six-year, $61 million contract. Russell played for the Raiders for three years, where he ... (Continue reading)

San Diego Padres of 2010 Another Tampa Bay Rays of 2008?

For the 2010 season, San Diego Padres General Manager Jed Hoyer took over to make the disappointing team in 2009, better. Hoyer made some decent additions, such as Jerry Hairston Jr., Jon Garland, and Matt Stairs in order bring this team ... (Continue reading)

The Player That Would Help The Padres If They Are For Real

Jermaine Dye. He was the slugging Right Fielder for the Chicago White Sox last season, but has not found a home yet due to his slow finish in 2009. Overall though, he finished the year with decent numbers: 27 HRs 81 RBIs ... (Continue reading)