Bobby Crosby

Backup may catch a deal

Bracing for the potential loss of veteran catcher Yorvit Torrealba, the Rockies have expressed preliminary interest in free-agent catcher Brian Schneider, who hit just .218 — including three home runs and 24 RBIs — in 59 games...

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Owner of Triple-A River Cats dies at 58

Savage brought baseball back to Sacramento in 2000 Sacramento River Cats owner Art Savage, who brought baseball back to California's capital city a decade ago, died Saturday. Savage's son, Jeff, told the Associated Press that...

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Phils to stress defense in filling bench

By Andy Martino Inquirer Staff Writer The Phillies will emphasize defense when working to improve their bench this off-season, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said yesterday. With righthanded-hitting outfielder Ben Francisco...

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Coghlan, Bailey take MLB honours

Win rookie of the year awards By Mike Fitzpatrick, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - Chris Coghlan and Andrew Bailey both agreed to change, then quickly got their chance in the majors. Coghlan, the pesky Marlins leadoff hitter,...

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Florida OF Coghlan wins NL Rookie of Year; Oakland closer Bailey takes AL honour

NEW YORK - Chris Coghlan and Andrew Bailey both agreed to change, then quickly got their chance in the majors. Coghlan, the pesky Marlins leadoff hitter, won the National League Rookie of the Year award in a close vote Monday...

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One-year wonders

By Michael Silverman Sunday, November 15, 2009 - Added 2m ago Rookie of the Year awards get handed out tomorrow. Usually, it is a great honor that provides an indicator of future greatness: see Albert Pujols (2001) or Hanley...

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Would Omar Return as a ......

player? Would the Indians swap out utility players in Carroll and Omar Vizquel? It's something to certainly consider. The Dolans would have to know Omar would get some fans to the park just, well, just because he's Omar....

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When a cigar is not just a cigar

Posted by Derek Ambrosino at 3:28am Jonathan Halket’s recent column has emboldened me. Actually, this isn’t so much of a rant as it is a piece of advice to those who may read the results of all-“expert” drafts. Internal...

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Crosby doesn't expect to return to A's

Kennedy, Nomar, Duchscherer, Tomko eligible free agents OAKLAND -- Infielders Adam Kennedy, Bobby Crosby and Nomar Garciaparra, and right-handed starters Justin Duchscherer and Brett Tomko are Oakland's other free-agent...

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Ascending A's: 'Jaw-dropping' Desme

Outfield prospect putting on a clinic at Arizona Fall League Grant Desme was taken by the A's in the second round of the 2007 First-Year Player Draft. (MiLB.com) This is the debut of "Ascending A's," a regular offseason feature...

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