D-backs agree to terms with 22 players
(TUCSON, Ariz.) – The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today they have agreed to terms on one-year contracts for the 2010 season with 22 pre-arbitration players and renewed the contracts for right-handed
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Fantasy Baseball: Players to Love, Players to Leave
Every year you draft that one player who you think will be the key to winning your league. You sit at your draft and you wait. And wait. And wait. You don’t want to overreach, but you know that if you are right about this guy, you just got a ticket to the championship. Finally, you decide to bring him up. Last year it was probably Cameron Maybin,
2010 Season Preview
Despite Quiet Ownership, Marlins Look to Make Some Noise
The Florida Marlins released their promotion schedule last week and
Indians Prospects Almost Ready For Tribe Rebirth
The Cleveland Indians endured a terrible 2009 season. Picked by many to be a contender in the American League Central Division, the Indians finished the
Chicago’s 2010 Hopes Rest on Peavy
Of all teams, the Chicago White Sox had one of the most perplexing off-seasons. As is always the case with General Manager Ken Williams, the White Sox
Justin Upton Ready to Become Next Star
Spring Training is a great time of year. It is a time where all teams have hope and when every prospect is said to be the next Albert Pujols. This offseason,
Features By Gary Armida
The Obsession with Joba Chamberlain’s Every Pitch
Playing Baseball in New York certainly has its advantages. If a player does well, the ancillary benefits of the media market certainly will make him more
Can Hamels Improve?
If there is one thing that a poor playoff performance can do, it can quickly color the public’s perception of a player’s worth and fortitude. One only
Either Chamberlain or Hughes Should Be Ticketed to Scranton
It seems like every spring the Yankees are plagued with the same question: what do they do with Joba Chamberlain? In reality, the Yankees have handled
New Faces, New Places, High Pressure
Pressure. It is a word synonymous with professional sports. It is what separates the professionals from the weekend warriors. The word takes on different
Channeling Harry Doyle with Billy Campione
As Print Opportunities Wither, Digital Media Blossoms
Fantasy Baseball
Fantasy Baseball: Late Round Fodder
If you need someone to tell you that Albert Pujols, Hanley Ramirez, Tim Lincecum, and Felix Hernandez are great first round picks in a fantasy draft, you
Building Your Fantasy League Rotation
Perhaps the most difficult aspect to assembling a fantasy baseball team is configuring the pitching staff. Fantasy owners generally face the same difficulties
Win Your Fantasy Baseball League By Knowing your Owners
Trading is the second key to winning your fantasy league. Trading players is probably what draws people to fantasy sports as most imagine themselves as
Winning Your Fantasy Baseball League: Draft Day
So, the big day has finally arrived; the day that determines your life for the remainder of the year. No, it’s not a wedding or a job promotion.
Pitching Perspectives with Rick Peterson
Arms Race the Last Hope for Small Market Teams
Baseball is in the midst its information age. Never before has the sport used data to drive its decisions. Increasingly, more and more teams are utilizing
Pitching Perspectives with Rick Peterson: The Biomechanics of Pitching
Bridging the Gap Between Potential and Peak Performance It was in 1989 that Rick Peterson’s professional coaching career came together. Coach Peterson
Pitching Perspectives with Rick Peterson: Conditioning for the Amateur Pitcher
Bridging the Gap Between Potential and Peak Performance “60 percent of the amateur pitchers surveyed complained of chronic elbow pain”,
The GM's Office with Jim Duquette
The GM’s Office with Jim Duquette: Last Days of Spring Training
During the final days of Spring Training, teams are forced to make crucial decisions while trimming the roster to 25 players. Organizations must balance
The GM’s Office with Jim Duquette: An Introduction to Scouting Pitchers
For fans, the Baseball role hardest to identify with is that of the General Manager. A fan sees the players, coaches, and managers everyday; they get to
Guest Columnist Features
With Slim Contention Hopes, Jays Should Trade Halladay
Editor’s Note: FCP is proud to welcome River Avenue Blues’ own Joseph Pawlikowski as a guest columnist. 4 Comments • Read this story »
Interviews
The Ballad of the Utility Infielder
Everyone has a ballplayer that left an impression on them when they were growing up. For some that player was a superstar who led the league in every conceivable
Voting for Haren: A Conversation with Will Carroll
A Passion for the Game: Victor Rojas of MLB Network
The 2009 season already has some memorable storylines with many yet
Talking Injuries with Will Carroll of Baseball Prospectus
The Hot Stove season may well be remembered for teams’ sudden fondness of financial responsibility. Spring Training, meanwhile, may be remembered
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Rockies and Helton agree to contract extension
The Colorado Rockies and first baseman Todd Helton announced this morning that they have agreed to a two-year contract extension. The franchise all-time leader in nearly every offensive category, Helton
Nationals Roster Moves
he Washington Nationals today re-assigned left-handed pitcher Victor Garate, right-handed pitchers Logan Kensing, Joel Peralta and Ryan Speier, catcher Derek Norris and outfielder Jerry Owens to minor-league
White Sox make three roster moves
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Prior to today’s game at Oakland, the Chicago White Sox reassigned catchers Miguel Gonzalez and Josh Phegley and outfielder Jared Mitchell to minor-league camp. With the moves,
Commissioner’s Office Voids Waiver Claim of LHP Jay Marshall
OAKLAND, Calif. – The Commissioner’s Office announced today that the New York Mets January 8 waiver claim of left-handed pitcher Jay Marshall has been voided and Marshall has been returned
Tony Clark Joins MLBPA as Director of Player Relations
New York, NY, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 – Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Michael Weiner today announced that former 15-year Major League veteran Tony Clark has been
Indians Finalize 40 Man Roster
CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Indians today announced the club has agreed to terms with the remaining thirty-two (32) unsigned members of the club’s 40-man roster. Today the Indians announced
Mariners Roster Moves
PEORIA, Ariz. — Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager Jack Zduriencik announced the following roster moves at the Mariners Major League spring camp on Wednesday: Optioned
Garciaparra Retires as a Red Sox
FORT MYERS, FL-The Boston Red Sox today signed shortstop Nomar Garciaparra to a minor league contract. Immediately following the agreement, Garciaparra announced his retirement. The announcements were
Dodgers, Baseball World Mourn the Passing of Willie Davis
Dodger owner Frank McCourt made the following statement today regarding the passing of former Dodger outfielder Willie Davis. “Willie Davis went from a local talent at Roosevelt High School to a
Rangers acquire RHP Edwar Ramirez from New York Yankees for cash considerations
The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has acquired righthanded pitcher Edwar Ramirez from the New York Yankees for cash considerations. Ramirez has been added to the team’s major league
Orioles Complete 40 Man Roster Signings
The Orioles today announced that they have agreed to terms with 22 players on one-year contracts and renewed the contracts of four players for 2010. The list of players recently signed includes:ROBERT
Red Sox Complete Signings
FORT MYERS, FL-The Boston Red Sox today announced that the club has agreed to terms with 13 players on the Major League roster on one-year contracts for the 2010 season. No further terms were disclosed. The
A’s Agree to Terms with All Pre-Arbitration Players
The Oakland A’s have agreed to terms with all 29 pre-arbitration players on their 40-man roster on one-year contracts for the 2010 season, the club announced today. The list includes LHP Brett Anderson,
Alderson to Oversee Reform in Dominican Republic Operations
Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced today that he has appointed longtime baseball executive Sandy Alderson to serve as a consultant to Major League Baseball, focusing on the implementation
Twins Sign Blackburn to 4 Year Deal; Complete Remaining 40 Man Roster Signings
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have signed right-handed pitcher Nick Blackburn to a four-year, $14 million contract. The deal also includes an $8 million
Mets sign Kiko Calero
The New York Mets today announced that they have signed righthanded pitcher Kiko Calero to a minor league contract with an invite to Spring Training. Calero, 35, pitched for the Florida Marlins last year
Rangers Complete 40 Man Roster Signings
Surprise, Ariz. — The Texas Rangers announced this morning that the club has signed the following 14 players to contracts for the 2010 season: Andrus, Elvis SS Arias, Joaquin INF Cruz, Nelson OF Davis,
Royals Sign Butler, Callaspo
SURPRISE, AZ — The Kansas City Royals announced today that the club has agreed to terms on 2010 Major League contracts with first baseman Billy Butler and infielder Alberto Callaspo. Consistent with
Cardinals Complete 40 Man Roster Signings
JUPITER, Fla. — The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have signed all 24 of their pre-arbitration eligible players to one-year contracts for the upcoming 2010 season. The Cardinals now
