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Bees Knees: Torn Meniscus Takes Beesley From Phils
PHILADELPHIA-- Len Beesley, the ever-present right fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies, is essentially out for the season, due to a torn meniscus.
Beesley, who filled the speedy leadoff role the Phillies had for him when they dealt Troy Tulowitzki and Preston Mattingly to get him, was hitting .340 with a .413 OBP, 87 runs scored, and 51 stolen bases, was hurt in the Phils' 8-6 win over New York on Saturday.
He tore the meniscus while running the bases in the six-run third inning for the Phils. John Sewell replaced him.
The Phils are said to be looking at outside options to fill the roster spot opened by Beesley's injury. It is also expected that Paul Goldblatt will take over the everyday playing ro...read more.
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Indians Trade Review
The Indians have laid back in the trade market over the last season or so. After being very aggressive on the trade market before the start of the 2018 season there was just nothing that made GM John Mercier jump to the phone and start calling other GM's. These was the normal interest in the normal untouchable guys, but other than that, nothing. So let's review those trades of 2018.
First Trade: Indians and the New York Yankees
The Indians had a log jam at both Catcher and Third Base. With a deal waiting in the wings to acquire 3B Evan Longoria, and 1B Leon Webber being extremely talented offensively 3B Juan Mendoza was finding himself without a home. Catcher Jesus Flores, who was drafted by Mercier in the f...read more.
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The state of the Dodgers
Its been a big week for the LA Dodgers. GM Pete Grassi and head scout Ned Colletti had meetings all weekend to discuss the state of the franchise. The needs were easy to see. The team was last or next to last in almost every offensive category in the NL but was pitching very well. As a result, the Dodgers went out looking for offense. A change in philosophy by the team involving future draft picks also allowed the Dodgers flexibility in offers they could make. Grassi and Colletti had decided that if the right young player became available, they would deal picks as they are always, especially in the eMLB, a crap shoot. So why not move these picks in order to obtain established talent? The following unfolded after this change in thinking. read more.
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This and That part 2!
**CRASH***
'AS the sound of the trash canister smashes into the wall of Seattle's owner Keene Gionest's office'
"GOD DAMN IT! Another dead end with another co called 'rebuilding' club." "Bill, Fausto, what the hell is problem. We are so close. Just 1 or 2 more pieces and we could do it!"
Scout Bill Bavasi "The draft last season really has people worried about the value of draft picks these days. I have tried to explain to clubs that the draft is always a crap shoot. Nothing is a guarantee. All of us have hits and misses...no club is perfect. I will admit that last season's draft might have been the worst overall draft I've seen; but I would contend that this seas...read more.
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Rumors! This and That!
Seattle Daily Current
Article Written by
Vic "The Truth" Current
As the winds of winter continue to swirl in Seattle, WA.; so are the winds of change rumored to be about the AL West leading Mariners.
The Mariners have a lack lust 38-37 record. The Mariners hitters have only shown glimpses of what Mariners faithful dreamed of in the off-season. Travas and Horsley are the tablesetters for the Mariners. However, players like OF Kearns, Weaver, Hinton and IF Diaz have not lived up to the hype since being brought in.
Over the past week, veteran CF Josh Hamilton was aquired to help stregthen the Mariners defense and help provide a spark to the Mariners offense that has only shown glimps...read more.
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