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Mixed reactions to new Mets

Mixed reactions to new Mets

The NY METS held a noon press conference today to announce the new arrival of two key players for the 2005 season. Exerpts from the press conference…….. First I would like to announce the signing... 

Cubs GM to resign after season

Cubs GM to resign after season

So we sat down before the Winter Meetings start with Cubs GM Will Keathley and asked him a few questions concerning some rumors floating around the internet and his plans for the future after another disappointing... 

SF builds with bats

SF builds with bats

New league with lots of custom rules; new players with widely divergent ratings and even wackier contracts; a tough division with four different winners in the league’s first four years; and above... 

Mountain-high hopes in Colorado

Mountain-high hopes in Colorado

There was nothing positive to take away from 2003. The Rockies finished 47-115, worst record in all of baseball and the franchise pushed forward with the status quo, retaining all staff. Since April, the... 

The Unhittable Rich Harden

The Unhittable Rich Harden

St. Louis, MO - On August 24, 2004, Cincinnati Reds’ pitcher Rich Hardin tossed a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals. Hardin struck out 9 batters, walking only 4. BNN sports reporter Jaque... 

Shakeup in Chicago

Shakeup in Chicago

Cubs GM Will Keathley has made it known that any player in the organization can be had for the right price. Most insiders doubt any major piece will be moved since there just aren’t enough quality... 

Vet aces lead Braves into ‘04

Vet aces lead Braves into ‘04

After just missing the playoffs last season after a late season GM change; the Braves seem to be a team that should continue to rise. The Braves are lead by future Hall of Famers in John Smoltz and Greg... 

Growing pains for young Cubs

Growing pains for young Cubs

Most teams treat newly acquired players with a little hazing and maybe make them do some stunts on road trips and such. Not the Chicago Cubs, they led a quartet of newly acquired players spend the first... 

What’s in store for ‘the Dads’?

What’s in store for ‘the Dads’?

San Diego (AP) After a disappointing 2002 finish of 77-85, the Padres finished 3rd in the divison and 24 games out of 1st. “There wasn’t really one great thing that I can put a finger on that... 

Trade demands amuse GM

Trade demands amuse GM

During, and after, the Arizona Diamondbacks 56-106 season, GM Nathan Schwinnen received several requests from veteran players who were not interested in being part of the rebuilding process. For the entire...