• Latina BC will be IBL2 Affiliate for Danesi Nettuno

    Updated: 2009-12-31 09:20:51
    The Italian Baseball League club Danesi Nettuno announced on Wednesday on their website that the Serie A2 club Latina BC will be their IBL2 affiliate in the 2010 season. The other teams from Nettuno will remain in their respective leagues, including Nettuno 2, which will continue to participate in the Serie A2 championship (under new [...]

  • Agenzy.com Blog | New York Yankees | $54.95 – New York Yankees ...

    Updated: 2009-12-31 09:01:12
    Line the walls and grab the goggles! 162 games, 29 teams and three playoff series later - your Yankees stand alone as 'world champions.' So celebrate exactly.

  • Verlander tops White Sox in opener of doubleheader | Sports News

    Updated: 2009-12-31 09:00:02
    Justin Verlander allowed one unearned run in a six-hitter as the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1 in the first game of Friday's day-night.

  • Betting Baseball Club » 2009 Major League Baseball Playoffs ...

    Updated: 2009-12-31 08:22:08
    Betting Baseball Club. Baseball Betting Tips & Handicapping Strategies | MLB Local Team News, Scores, Odds, Game Previews, Recaps, Trades and Rumors from around the league. Baseball Betting Tips · Baseball Scores · MLB Local Team News ...

  • Bet Baseball Club » Blog Archive » Top MLB Stories of 2009 - WKRC

    Updated: 2009-12-31 08:03:06
    Check the standings - MLB …… .com, fans can track the playoff odds of their favorite teams. … how many runs each team will score, on average, against every opponent on its schedule. … MLB Baseball Team Statistics - Major League Baseball ...

  • OTC: Best Of / May 2009 | KC Confidential.com

    Updated: 2009-12-31 07:54:52
    “The Kansas City Royals are in first place. Let that wash over you for a minute. …The longer they remain relevant, the more likely you are to become familiar with one of the best pitchers in the game. His name is Zack Greinke. ...

  • December 31 Sports Birthdays - 2009 Edition; Hugh McElhenny, Heath ...

    Updated: 2009-12-31 07:01:46
    Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame. Ronald Belisario Born: December 31, 1982, Maracay, Venezuela Height: 6′ 2″ - Weight: 240 lbs. MLB baseball Pitcher (RH) Pro-career: 2009-present. Career Stats: Win-Loss 4-3; ERA 2.04; Strikeouts 64 ...

  • Cardinals and Holliday closing in on a deal | The iYankees Blog ...

    Updated: 2009-12-31 06:15:54
    Filed under YANKEES · Tagged with baseball, cardinals, free agency, free agents, i-yankees, iYankees, matt holliday, MLB NEWS, new york, <bnew york yankees, rumors, Scott Boras, st. louis, trade, YANKEES, yankees blog, Yankees Blogs, ...

  • Texas Rangers Wallpapers

    Updated: 2009-12-31 06:14:00
    Checkout these great desktop wallpapers, Texas Rangers fans! If you are a fan of the best major league baseball team, the Texas Rangers, you are going to go head over heels for these great desktop background. Labels: Baseball, Sports ...

  • TommieMedia - A look back at Minnesota's 2009

    Updated: 2009-12-31 06:12:28
    The Minnesota Twins said goodbye to the Metrodome in October, ending a memorable 28-year run that included World Series titles in 1987 and 1991. Minnesota Gopher football also left the Dome behind after 27 forgettable seasons, ...

  • 2003 World Series Video - New York Yankees vs. Florida Marlins

    Updated: 2009-12-31 06:05:00
    The youthtful Florida Marlins win their second World Series Obviously this DVD of the 2003 World Series between the Florida Marlins and the New York Yankees is destined to sit on the shelf next to the VHS of the 1997 World Series when ...

  • Mike Silva Chronicles at “Inside the Book” Part 2

    Updated: 2009-12-30 23:00:08
    Tom Tango answered Part 2 of my questions at Inside the Book. I once again want to thank Tom for engaging in what turned out to be a productive discourse. In the end, debate, opinion, and discourse is what baseball is all about. I have learned quite a bit from the last few days and [...]

  • Boston Media: Sour Grapes and Pom Poms

    Updated: 2009-12-30 21:00:51
    The Boston sports media has long annoyed me. It probably dates back to my early days watching basketball and hearing Bob Ryan “wax poetic” about Larry Bird, Robert Parish, Kevin McHale, and those pesky leprechauns. Nothing made me happier then my Knicks beating the Celtics on their home floor during the spring of 1990. Two [...]

  • The Annotated Klapisch

    Updated: 2009-12-30 18:39:59
    So I can easily weigh in on the signing of Jason Bay- he will make the team significantly better in 2010, and the combo of his age, defense and the length of deal worries me medium and long-term. But I think a better way to look at the Bay deal is through the prism of everything [...]

  • For Mets, What’s Next?- What I Would Do

    Updated: 2009-12-30 17:00:03
    So Jason Bay, pending physical, will play left field and bat fifth for the Mets in 2010. I outlined the reasons why I think this is a good deal earlier today. What’s next for the Mets? Probably announcing the Bengie Molina deal, however I am sure we will start to hear more rumblings after the [...]

  • 2009 in Review: Softball European Cup and Cupwinners Cup

    Updated: 2009-12-30 16:12:04
    Looking back at a few highlights in an eventful Baseball and Softball year 2009 European Cup and Cupwinners Cup The Softball European Cup tournaments were again split in the usual European Cup for the national champions and the Cupwinners Cup. Ten teams each played in two Italian cities for the two trophies. In Legnano the Austrian club [...]

  • 2009 in Review: Baseball European Cups and Qualifiers

    Updated: 2009-12-30 15:52:11
    Looking back at a few highlights in an eventful Baseball and Softball year 2009 European Champions Cup For a second straight year the best club team in European Baseball was determined at a Final Four tournament in Barcelona, Spain. And again the winner was Danesi Nettuno. The squad, which later missed the playoffs in the Italian Baseball [...]

  • Mets Looking at Carlos Zambrano?

    Updated: 2009-12-30 14:00:16
    John Fennelly over at the Bleacher Report wrote a small blurb about the Mets having possible interest in Carlos Zambrano. Before we all go nuts and start the “rumor mill cries”, John never said they “will get Zambrano”, he said “they have interest in Zambrano” – big difference. During our initial “view of the offseason” [...]

  • Positives Outweigh Risk in Bay Deal

    Updated: 2009-12-30 11:51:39
    So “Bay Watch” finally ended yesterday with Mike Francesa breaking the story about Jason Bay signing with the Mets. This really isn’t a surprise to anyone here at NYBD, as we have been saying all offseason that Omar Minaya wanted a big bat. Matt Holliday was the target, but it turns out Jason Bay was [...]

  • 2009 in Review: Europe’s National Softball Champions

    Updated: 2009-12-30 11:03:21
    Looking back at a few highlights in an eventful Baseball and Softball year 2009 These are the national Softball champions in Europe’s leagues this year. If we made a mistake or we missed your team, let us know in the comment section or via news [at] mister-baseball.com. Austria: Dornbirn Sharx Belgium: Brasschaat Braves Bulgaria: Аkademiks Sofia Croatia: [...]

  • 2009 in Review: Europe’s National Baseball Champions

    Updated: 2009-12-30 10:21:34
    Looking back at a few highlights in an eventful Baseball year 2009 These are the national Baseball champions in Europe’s leagues this year. If we made a mistake or we missed your team, let us know in the comment section or via news [at] mister-baseball.com. Austria: SUPERFUND Wanderers Vienna Belarus: Brest Zubrs Belgium: Hoboken Pioneers Bulgaria: Blagoevgrad [...]

  • Who Patrols Death Valley in 2010?

    Updated: 2009-12-30 00:14:45
    Bryan Hoch on MLB.com wrote recently that the Yankees might be bluffing with their left field scenario. We can debate if Brett Gardner or Jamie Hoffmann will really be in left field on Opening Day (I tend to think it’s a lot like after the ‘05 season, when they insisted that Bubba Crosby would be the [...]

  • Mike Silva Chronicles at “Inside the Book” Part 1

    Updated: 2009-12-29 23:00:59
    Those who come to the site have seen some of my battles with the advanced metric community. Recently, a site called 108 Stitches posed a question about why is there a need for a new stat called wRC+. I agreed with the authors assertion that we are in a “haze of statistics” and my belief [...]

  • Francesa: Mets Sign Jason Bay

    Updated: 2009-12-29 19:15:45
    Mike Francesa just reported on WFAN the Mets have signed Jason Bay pending a physical this weekend. He also said Bengie Molina is holding to his three year contract demands. I find this strange that Francesa has this type of confidence and Ken Rosenthal, Jon Heyman, or another writer didn’t have it first. Also to note, Matt [...]

  • Sticky: Vote in NYBD Hall of Fame Committee

    Updated: 2009-12-29 17:00:58
    Just like every other website (i.e. Dugout Central, BBTF, etc.) I want to have a Hall of Fame vote. The fast and easy way we are going to do this is to allow the listeners and readers to cast their vote. Here are the rules: 1) Poll will be open from today till next Wed at [...]

  • Comparison: 78 Guidry vs. 85 Gooden

    Updated: 2009-12-29 15:00:14
    Comparison: 78 Guidry vs. 85 Gooden I was talking about “All Time Staffs” yesterday and it got me into thinking about some top pitching performances by local legends. Author and former Yankees beat writer Phil Pepe has appeared on my show a few times. During those appearances he mentioned the two best seasons he ever saw: Ron [...]

  • 2009 in Review: Europeans impress at World Baseball Classic

    Updated: 2009-12-29 14:40:54
    Looking back at a few highlights in an eventful Baseball year 2009 2009 started Baseball-wise with the second edition of the World Baseball Classic, the high-profile invitational tournament organized by Major League Baseball. Japan and MVP Daisuke Matsuzaka defended their titles from 2006 with a 5-3 victory over Olympic champion Korea in the championship game at Dodger [...]

  • Female Baseball Players to attend Arizona Winter League

    Updated: 2009-12-29 14:34:30
    From January 24th to February 28th, 2010 the Arizona Winter League will be played. This is an independent professional Baseball instructional league, where about 170 players overall, many with minor league and college ball experience, compete for a pro contract. Among the attendees are also two female Baseball players. Tiffany Brooks and Eri Yoshida, both [...]

  • Dye Is a Great Fit for Yanks

    Updated: 2009-12-29 13:05:15
    When I talked about the Yankees need for a fifth hitter I didn’t put Jermaine Dye into the equation. With the budget, that was reiterated by Brian Cashman, I wasn’t sure he would fit into their plans. I saw more of an Austin Kearns or Reed Johnson type. Rumors have come out the Yankees are [...]

  • Patrice Briones returns to France

    Updated: 2009-12-29 11:24:20
    According to Bafinfos.com starting pitcher Patrice Briones will leave the Spanish Division de Honor club CD Pamplona to return to France. He is going to join the Nationale 1 club Pessac Panthers (2nd Division in France). In 2009 he had a 2-3 record with an ERA of 3.95 in seven games (six starts). He struck [...]

  • Audio of the Day: Tommy John

    Updated: 2009-12-29 11:00:17
    With all the talk about Jack Morris and Bert Blyleven I thought today’s “audio of the day” should be Tommy John. Tommy will never be forgotten due to the famous surgery named after him. Many forget that he pitched 26 seasons and accumulated 288 wins over his career. Despite that, he has yet to be [...]

  • Pelotero – Baseball in the Dominican Republic

    Updated: 2009-12-29 08:03:59
    You have some down time during the holidays and you’re already counting the days until Baseball returns? Maybe we can recommend a Baseball movie to you: “Pelotero – A Film in Progress” is from 2007 In the Dominican Republic baseball is experiencing a golden age. From the streets to the stadiums, the youth of the Dominican Republic [...]

  • Mets, Payroll, and Going the Extra Mile

    Updated: 2009-12-28 21:00:17
    One of the common themes over the last decade is the Mets fail to “do what it takes” in order to compete. I have been a critic of what I will call “Plan B” mentality over the years. In 2001 they failed to capitalize on their NL pennant and passed on Alex Rodriguez, a player [...]

  • Blyleven Plea Makes Case for Jack Morris

    Updated: 2009-12-28 18:00:59
    Bert Blyleven made a personal plea to the Hall of Fame voters on NBC Sports. I personally believe that Blyleven belongs in the Hall of Fame and I feel better about that logic after reading his rationale. One of the points he made in the article was the inability of a pitcher to control wins [...]

  • Rouen, Savigny pursue Anthony Piquet

    Updated: 2009-12-28 16:22:20
    The two top-ranked clubs in the French Elite League in 2009, Rouen and Savigny, are in pursuit of one of the best starting pitchers in France. The two teams, which will play in the European Cup next season, are interested in Anthony Piquet of La Guerche Hawks according to Bafinfos.com. Additionally the Lions are looking [...]

  • Eskilstuna BSC replaces Rättvik Butchers in 2010 Swedish Elitserien

    Updated: 2009-12-28 14:19:33
    There will be a new team in the 2010 lineup of the Swedish Elitserien. Eskilstuna BSC will replace the Rättvik Butchers. The Butchers, which finished in sixth place in 2009 with a 9-15 record, withdrew due to player shortage. The Eskilstuna Hammers finished in third place in the Kvalserien (promotion/relegation round for Elitserien) behind Goteborg [...]

  • FIBS.it revamps Career Stats Feature

    Updated: 2009-12-28 11:44:18
    The official website of the Italian Baseball and Softball Federation FIBS.it has revamped its career stats feature in the statistics section. Just type in the family name in the search form and press enter. You can also click on the year to find team stats. It is a great tool, if you’re interested in Italian [...]

  • A Documentary on Bill “The Spaceman” Lee

    Updated: 2009-12-28 08:59:13
    You have some down time during the holidays and you’re already counting the days until Baseball returns? Maybe we can recommend a Baseball movie to you: “Spaceman: A Baseball Odyssey” is a documentary from 2009. Spaceman: A Baseball Odyssey is a documentary about former Major League Baseball player, Bill “The Spaceman” Lee. Lee was the ultimate gonzo [...]

  • Catania Warriors form new Franchise for IBL

    Updated: 2009-12-27 17:21:22
    As already known the Italian Baseball League is going to be played in a different format with an IBL1 and an IBL2 division, so players can be transferred between the two teams throughout the season, similar to the Major and Minor Leagues in the US. The Catania Warriors will also be part of the 2010 [...]

  • Three Teams to represent Sweden in European Cups

    Updated: 2009-12-27 14:12:52
    Three teams will represent Sweden in next year’s European Cup tournaments. Swedish champion Stockholm has signed up for the Baseball European Cup Qualifier and will play either in Solingen, Antwerp, Brest or Karlovac, though the first two options are the most logical geographic-wise. Skövde and Söder will play in the Softball European Cups. Swedish champion Skövde [...]

  • Last 2009 Update on Atlanta Braves Academy in Tenerife

    Updated: 2009-12-27 11:38:03
    by www.baseballeurope.com Atlanta Braves and Spanish federation are done with their academy for 2009 Closing Ceremony of the 2009 Academy for Prospects held by the Atlanta Braves and the Spanish federation confirms that there is more to come in 2010 Atlanta Braves officials, regional and local government agree on the subject Both the mayor of Puerto de la [...]

  • The Story of Hank Greenberg

    Updated: 2009-12-27 08:53:22
    You have some down time during the holidays and you’re already counting the days until Baseball returns? Maybe we can recommend a Baseball movie to you: “The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg” from 1998 is a documentary about the Hall of Famer. The story of Baseball Hall-of-Famer Hank Greenberg as told through archival film footage and [...]

  • 2009 in Review – Swedish Elitserien – Stockholm

    Updated: 2009-12-26 17:36:20
    After looking at the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany and the Czech Republic, Mister-Baseball continues its review series with the Swedish Elitserien. Stockholm 2009 Record: 16-8 2009 Ranking: 2nd place in Elitserien after regular season. Stockholm swept its semi-final series against Karlskoga to reach the Finals and defended its title in Swedish Baseball in three games against Tranås. Mister-Baseball [...]

  • Dutch National Teamer Arshwin Asjes joins Cincinnati Reds

    Updated: 2009-12-26 15:06:52
    The Antillean right-handed pitcher Arshwin Asjes has signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization. The signing was mentioned by Honkbalsite.com and Baseball America. The 24-year-old was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 2005 amateur draft, but didn’t sign. He attended Temple University after and wasn’t selected again in 2008. Asjes joined the [...]

  • Christmas Rumors in Italian Baseball League

    Updated: 2009-12-26 13:26:13
    The Italian blog Grandslam published another set of rumors out of the Italian Baseball League on Monday. Montepaschi Grosseto: We already knew since a few weeks about the return of Kelly Ramos. Another former player of the Orioles also could come back. The 28-year-old outfielder Gino Lolli played for Grosseto in 2006 and 2007. He began [...]

  • A film about the Baseball Hall of Fame

    Updated: 2009-12-26 08:48:20
    You have some down time during the holidays and you’re already counting the days until Baseball returns? Maybe we can recommend a Baseball movie to you: The full name of this documentary is “Home Base: The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum”. Baseball has been America’s national pastime for nearly 150 years.  Founded in 1939, today’s [...]

  • 2009 in Review – Swedish Elitserien – Tranås

    Updated: 2009-12-25 17:20:51
    After looking at the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany and the Czech Republic, Mister-Baseball continues its review series with the Swedish Elitserien. Tranås 2009 Record: 19-5 2009 Ranking: 1st place in Elitserien after regular season. Tranås beat Leksand to reach the Swedish Finals, where they lost in three games against Stockholm. Mister-Baseball European Top 50 Club Ranking: 33rd Runs Scored: [...]

  • New Poll: What was your European Baseball Highlight in 2009?

    Updated: 2009-12-25 13:27:27
    Mister-Baseball is closing the year 2009 with a new poll. What was your European Baseball Highlight this year? You can cast your vote on the front page in the box below the news section. These are your choices: Netherlands upsetting the Dominicans during the 2009 World Baseball Classic: The Dutch team not one, but twice was [...]

  • Houston Astros release Jan Baldee

    Updated: 2009-12-25 10:41:53
    The Houston Astros released the Rotterdam-native Jan Baldee according to the latest set of Minor League transactions at Baseball America. The 19-year-old shortstop played 31 games through two seasons for Astros affiliates in the Venezuelan Summer League and the Gulf Coast League. He collected during his professional career just four hits total in 84 at-bats, [...]

  • The Game comes Home – A Documentary on Washington, D.C. Baseball

    Updated: 2009-12-25 08:39:07
    You have some down time during the holidays and you’re already counting the days until Baseball returns? Maybe we can recommend a Baseball movie to you: “The Game comes Home” is a documentary from 2006 about the return of Baseball to Washington, D.C. The legendary stories of Washington baseball greats Walter Johnson, Joe Judge, Clark Griffith, The [...]

  • Who has the best staff in AL East?

    Updated: 2009-12-24 15:42:26

  • Troy Glaus to Atlanta Does Little for Fantasy Value

    Updated: 2009-12-24 05:57:28
    Crooked Pitch Fantasy Baseball Fantasy Football Home About Contact CP Wanna Be A Guest Blogger Privacy Policy 2009 Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Second Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Short Stop Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings 2009 Fantasy Baseball Outfielder Rankings Fantasy Football Notes Monday Dec 24 2009 Troy Glaus to Atlanta Does Little for Fantasy Value Posted by : Knox Bardeen in Fantasy Baseball tags : Chipper Jones Troy Glaus Thank you for visiting Crooked Pitch While you're here you'll find tons of valuable fantasy baseball information to help you win your fantasy baseball league . If you're new here , or haven't done so yet , you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed You can also follow Crooked Pitch on Twitter crookedpitch Thanks for visiting I’ve spent a good portion of the day thinking about the corner infield situation in Atlanta , now that the Braves have picked up Troy Glaus and announced that he would occupy first base leaving Chipper Jones to play third . base My first inclination was to scoff at this

  • Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

    Updated: 2009-12-24 00:35:40

  • British Briefing: NBL looks set to grow to 12 teams

    Updated: 2009-12-23 21:35:23
    by Joe Gray The official announcement came today from the British Baseball Federation to confirm what many people had been discussing since the league meeting on 29 November: three new teams are set to join the southern bracket of the National Baseball League (NBL) in 2010 and the four-team northern bracket is to also be reinstated. So [...]

  • 2009 in Review – Swedish Elitserien – Karlskoga Bats

    Updated: 2009-12-23 19:56:11
    After looking at the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany and the Czech Republic, Mister-Baseball continues its review series with the Swedish Elitserien. Karlskoga Bats 2009 Record: 13-11 2009 Ranking: 3rd place in Elitserien. In the semi-finals Stockholm beat Karlskoga 5-2 and 7-4 in the best-of-three series on their way to the national championship. Runs Scored: 206 Runs Allowed: 140 Best Batter: [...]

  • 2009 in Review – Alessandro Maestri – Tennessee Smokies

    Updated: 2009-12-23 14:22:40
    During the winter months we are going to look back at the performances of Europeans, who played in the United States during the 2009 season. Alessandro Maestri Birth date: 06/01/1985 in Cesena, Italy Throws/Bats: Right/Right Organization: Chicago Cubs Position: Pitcher 2009 Season: Alessandro Maestri returned to the relief corps in 2009 after being a starter one year before. In his fourth [...]

  • Tickets on Sale for 2010 European Championship; Schedule approved by CEB

    Updated: 2009-12-23 11:10:42
    The ticket sale for the 2010 European Championships in Stuttgart, Heidenheim and Neuenburg, Germany has started. You can buy tickets for all 43 games of the tournament via www.ticketmaster.de. The event will be held from July 23rd to August 1st. The highlight of the pre-sale is probably a limited edition (quantity 300) of the all-tournament [...]

  • ISF announces new Site for 2010 Softball World Championships

    Updated: 2009-12-23 10:31:26
    The International Softball Federation (ISF) announced on Monday that Caracas in Venezuela will be the host for the 2010 Women’s Softball World Championships. The tournament will be held from June 23rd to July 2nd. Originally the event was supposed to be played in Oklahoma City, USA, but a scheduling conflict with the Central American and [...]

  • 2009 in Review – Swedish Elitserien – Leksand Lumberjacks

    Updated: 2009-12-22 17:47:12
    After looking at the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany and the Czech Republic, Mister-Baseball continues its review series with the Swedish Elitserien. Leksand Lumberjacks 2009 Record: 12-12 2009 Ranking: 4th place in Elitserien. The Lumberjacks reached the top-six round with a 5-9 record in sixth place, but were able to go 7-3 the rest of the way, qualifying [...]

  • 1st Annual Award Ceremony in Serbian Baseball

    Updated: 2009-12-22 15:00:43
    Baseball Serbia will hold their first annual award ceremony on December 27 at 7pm CET in Belgrade, celebrating the 2009 season. www.baseballsrbija.com

  • Results Italian Winter League December 20

    Updated: 2009-12-22 08:16:04
    The Italian Winter League made its second stop of the 2009/2010 season in Bologna last weekend. The local teams of Athletics, Longbridge, Nuova and Fortitudo captured wins, while the clubs from Parma suffered losses. The indoor league for youth players continues on January 17, 2010 in Bologna. Results Emilia Romagna: December 20: Carpi Clippers – Autofficina Bignami Athletics [...]

  • Yankes trade Melky for Vazquez

    Updated: 2009-12-22 05:47:07

  • GB Softball National Team wins British Airways Contest

    Updated: 2009-12-22 00:20:03
    by BaseballSoftballUK, www.baseballsoftballuk.com GB WOMEN’S TEAM WINS BRITISH AIRWAYS CONTEST! Monday, December 21 — Thanks to help from friends, relatives and people from the British and international softball and baseball communities, the GB Women’s Fastpitch Team has won the British Airways “Great Britons” contest — and the prize is 16 desperately-needed free flights to the ISF World [...]

  • 2009 in Review – Swedish Elitserien – Sundbyberg Heat

    Updated: 2009-12-21 17:41:16
    After looking at the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany and the Czech Republic, Mister-Baseball continues its review series with the Swedish Elitserien. Sundbyberg Heat 2009 Record: 12-12 2009 Ranking: 5th place in Elitserien. Sundbyberg reached the top-six round as the third seed, but won only three games after and dropped out of the playoff ranks, missing the semi-finals [...]

  • Prospects in 2009 – Gregory Halman – West Tenn Diamond Jaxx

    Updated: 2009-12-21 15:09:57
    During the winter months we are going to look back at the performances of Europeans, who played in the United States during the 2009 season. Gregory Halman Birth date: 08/26/1987 in Haarlem, Netherlands Throws/Bats: Right/Right Organization: Seattle Mariners Position: Outfield 2009 Season: Gregory Halman’s prospect stock lost a little bit value in his fifth professional season. He batted a mere .210 [...]

  • Roberto De Franceschi returns to Danesi Nettuno

    Updated: 2009-12-21 11:50:39
    One of the best players ever in Italian Baseball League history returns to his roots. The 44-year-old Roberto De Franceschi is leaving De Angelis Godo after three years to join Danesi Nettuno. The veteran who is the all-time leader in games played (1,348) and hits (1,536) in Italy is going to play his 27th season [...]

  • Astros Valencia strengthen Roster for 2010 Season

    Updated: 2009-12-21 08:38:26
    After winning just one game in the past two seasons in the Spanish Division de Honor, the Astros Valencia try to strengthen their roster for 2010. Manager Joan Garcia, who also is the Spanish scout for the Seattle Mariners, brings in outfielder Pedro Mendez and first baseman Sandel Cuevas to improve an offense, which just [...]

  • 2009 in Review – Swedish Elitserien – Rättvik Butchers

    Updated: 2009-12-20 17:44:06
    After looking at the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany and the Czech Republic, Mister-Baseball continues its review series with the Swedish Elitserien. Rättvik Butchers 2009 Record: 9-15 2009 Ranking: 6th place in Elitserien. The Butchers reached the top-six round as the number-five seed, but missed the semi-finals by a deficit of three games. Runs Scored: 99 Runs Allowed: 161 Best Batter: [...]

  • Prospects in 2009 – Loek van Mil – New Britain Rock Cats

    Updated: 2009-12-20 15:29:19
    During the winter months we are going to look back at the performances of Europeans, who played in the United States during the 2009 season. Loek van Mil Birth date: 09/15/1984 in Oss, Netherlands Throws/Bats: Right/Right Organization: Minnesota Twins Position: Pitcher 2009 Season: Loek van Mil began the year still rehabbing after having suffered a torn ligament arm injury preparing for [...]

  • Jose Luis Salazar leaves Tenerife Marlins for CB Sant Boi

    Updated: 2009-12-20 13:12:35
    Spain’s second representative in the 2010 European Cup CB Sant Boi keeps busy during the offseason. They bring in catcher Jose Luis Salazar from the Tenerife Marlins. The 35-year-old got his Spanish passport this summer. He batted .398 (OBP .433/SLG .423) with three doubles, 22 runs scored and 18 RBI in 34 games in 2009. [...]

  • French Rumors: New Players for Montpellier, Savigny. Coaching Change in Toulouse

    Updated: 2009-12-20 00:11:29
    Bafinfos.com reported this week in the side notes of an article about a few transfers, which could go down in the French Elite League. Stade Toulousain: There is the possibility that the manager of the French Junior National Team Gerardo Leroux takes over coaching responsibilities in Toulouse. He led the French Juniors to a third-place finish [...]

  • Nick Johnson returns, Damon done

    Updated: 2009-12-19 19:23:33

  • 2009 in Review – Swedish Elitserien – Goteborg Hajarna

    Updated: 2009-12-19 15:41:56
    After looking at the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany and the Czech Republic, Mister-Baseball continues its review series with the Swedish Elitserien. Goteborg Hajarna 2009 Record: 4-10 2009 Ranking: 7th place in Elitserien. Goteborg missed the top-six round by a deficit of a single game in the standings. Runs Scored: 87 Runs Allowed: 131 Best Batter: Joey Schwartz. He batted .351 [...]

  • Cincinnati Reds re-signs Alexander Smit

    Updated: 2009-12-19 11:03:57
    According to Baseball America’s most recent Minor League transactions, the Dutch left-hander Alexander Smit has resigned with the Cincinnati Reds. The contract of the 24-year-old ran out at the end of the 2009 season after his seventh year in professional baseball. He had signed with the Minnesota Twins organization in 2002 for a European record [...]

  • Second Stop for Italian Winter League on Sunday

    Updated: 2009-12-19 09:46:30
    The Italian Winter League, a national indoor tournament for youth players, continues on Sunday with the second event of the Emilia Romagna competition. The games will be played at the Centro Universitario in Bologna. Schedule: 08:50 Carpi Clippers – Autofficina Bignami Athletics 09:55 Crocetta Kids Banca Monte Parma – Carpi Clippers 11:00 Longbridge Bologna – Crocetta Kids Banca Monte [...]

  • Jays' Odds 'n Ends: Four 20-Game Winners on Roster

    Updated: 2009-12-18 16:30:35
    Just got a call that the Ramon Castro transaction, reported in some places as a sure-fire free-agent, one-year deal, $1 million contract with the Jays is not happening. That moves Raul Chavez back up to the No. 2 role behind...

  • Gone-zilla

    Updated: 2009-12-15 12:22:53

  • Jays' Buck Stops Here

    Updated: 2009-12-14 14:14:08
    The pending Blue Jays' one-year, $2 million contract offer to catcher John Buck reached mere hours after the 29-year-old was non-tendered by the Kansas City Royals may have been helped along considerably by a four-game series that the righthanded hitter...

  • Jays Sign Four -- Including Car Jumping Gathright

    Updated: 2009-12-13 19:00:28
    The Jays responded quickly, within hours after the non-tender deadline, re-signing backup catcher Raul Chavez to a minor-league deal. The 36-year-old who impressed with his throwing arm in limited action will be invited to major-league camp and is a likely...

  • How bad does Damon want to stay in NY?

    Updated: 2009-12-12 16:56:47

  • Rule 5 Draft Can't Keep Anthopoulos in Indy

    Updated: 2009-12-10 16:41:47
    Just as he had slid stealthily through the lobby on Sunday night without being noticed upon his arrival, Jays' GM Alex Anthopoulos equally as quietly slipped out of Indianapolis on Thursday morning even before the Rule 5 draft at which...

  • Damon may be left out in the cold

    Updated: 2009-12-10 14:41:43

  • Winter Meetings: And Now the End is Near

    Updated: 2009-12-10 02:24:03
    Following is a list of most of what was accomplished or officially announced Wednesday. *The O's acquired starter Kevin Millwood from the Rangers along with cash considerations for reliever Chris Ray and a player to be named later, likely to...

  • Andy is back for 1 more

    Updated: 2009-12-09 22:29:25

  • Yankees land Curtis Granderson in 3 way deal

    Updated: 2009-12-09 04:24:11

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