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Yankees widen baseball's chasm (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:52:00 PST

The Bronx is home to the Bombers, the most obscene payroll in baseball, and another World Series title.

Red Sox think it got Hermida from Marlins for a bargain (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:24:47 PST

Boston Red Sox GM Theo Epstein is apparently saying he " bought low on a player with considerable...

Marlins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:07:17 PST

Catcher Ronny Paulino gave the Marlins a welcomed boost behind the plate in 2009. Paulino says he's looking forward to returning in 2010 to improve on the strides he made sharing playing time with John Baker.

Paulino, who earned $440,000 in 2009, is one of 12 arbitration-eligible players the Marlins must deal with this winter.

"This is my first time in another organization," said Paulino, who was acquired from Pittsburgh in March after the Marlins lost out in their efforts to sign Ivan Rodriguez. "I think you get different experiences every year. It helps you for the next year to get a better approach."

Paulino batted .272 with eight homers and 27 RBIs in 80 games. He and Baker combined to hit .271 with 17 homers and 77 RBIs.

But Paulino said he believes he...

Marlins trade Hermida to Red Sox (AP)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:22:06 PST

The Florida Marlins are big on players who outperform their contract, which is why outfielder Jeremy Hermida is bound for Boston. The Red Sox acquired the former first-round draft choice Thursday for left-handers Hunter Jones and Jose Alvarez. Hermida was the 11th overall pick in 2002 but has yet to fulfill his projected potential.

Large-market teams dominate baseball this year (AP)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:07:01 PDT

Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio thought about the teams in baseball's final four this year -- all large-market clubs -- and wondered whether there would be room for his franchise anytime soon. "We don't know if that's a trend or just an aberration," he said. "The disparity among the clubs appears to be widening." Baseball's four league championship series...

Baseball's big bucks: Large-market teams open wallets, get plenty to show for it (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:44:30 PDT

PHILADELPHIA - Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio thought about the teams in baseball's final four this year - large-market clubs all - and wondered whether there would room for his franchise any time soon.

Behind A-Rod and Andy Pettitte, Yankees beat Angels to advance to World Series (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:18:37 PDT

NEW YORK - They dashed from the dugout and in from the outfield, swarming Alex Rodriguez in a sea of pinstripes only steps from his spot at third base.

Yankees beat Angels 5-2, advance to World Series (AP)

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:43:42 PDT

They dashed from the dugout and in from the outfield, swarming Alex Rodriguez in a sea of pinstripes only steps from his spot at third base. "I couldn't be more excited," he said. "I feel like a 10-year-old kid." Making it to the World Series for the first time after all those misses will do that to you.

Mike Hargrove wants to manage Cleveland again (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:12:52 PDT

The Cleveland Indians are looking for a new manager and Mike Hargrove would apparently like to be considered for...

Marlins reportedly wanted to hire Valentine in June (SportingNews.com)

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:16:28 PDT

The Palm Beach Post reports Florida Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria wanted to fire manager Fredi Gonzalez in June...

Rodriguez and Posada homer off Pavano, Yankees beat Twins for AL playoff sweep (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:47:00 PDT

MINNEAPOLIS - Alex Rodriguez finally delivered the playoff performance he needed and his talent demanded, powering the New York Yankees back to the AL championship series.

Game 3 of Phillies-Rockies postponed; delay scraps Martinez start (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:39:14 PDT

DENVER - The cold and snow in Colorado scrapped plans for Pedro Martinez's first post-season start in five years.

Baseball Today (AP)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:50:55 PDT