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Leading Off
What's happening in the world of Major League Baseball.
December 2007
Friday December 28, 2007
Permalink Posted by: Skeet at 10:38AM EST on December 28, 2007
Investigator George Mitchell dropped more than a few nukes on baseball's reputation with the release of his highly anticipated report. Among big-name players, Roger Clemens, Miguel Tejada and Andy Pettitte were nabbed, along with Barry Bonds, Gary Sheffield and a host of others. Practically every team is involved. Surprise users include Brian Roberts, Paul Lo Duca and Eric Gagne. The sordid details paint images of clubhouse trainers injecting star players in the buttocks with the illegal drugs. Needless to say, it ain't a pretty picture.  ... (more)
Wednesday December 12, 2007
Permalink Posted by: Skeet at 10:07PM EST on December 12, 2007
Detroit nabbed slugger Miguel Cabrera and slumping starter Dontrelle Willis from the Florida Marlins Tuesday night for six highly regarded players including future star outfielder Cameron Maybin. The move lifts the Tigers already potent lineup into one that could be the most feared in baseball. It also signals that Detroit will be a leading AL contender for the next few years. If the charismatic Willis returns to his 2005 pitching form, this will certainly be the biggest (and most celebrated) trade of winter.  ... (more)
Monday December 3, 2007
Permalink Posted by: Skeet at 12:59PM EST on December 3, 2007
The tune their playing in Nashville this week: a poor free agent market is making GMs turn to trades in an effort to improve their clubs. The big story is the Johan Santana sweepstakes, but other hurlers could be on the block. Dan Haren, Joe Blanton and Dontrelle Willis come to mind. As always, pitching is a priority. Hence, the market for outfielders has been slow to move. But Andruw Jones, Aaron Rowand and Mike Cameron are going somewhere. Infield news centers on Marlins' third sacker Miguel Cabrera. The talk is, any of the above deals could balloon into a  trade-frenzy "domino" effect.
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Saturday December 1, 2007
Permalink Posted by: Skeet at 4:00PM EST on December 1, 2007
The Yankees and Twins are reportedly exploring a potential trade involving premier starter Johan Santana. Santana has been in talks with Minnesota regarding an extension to his contract that expires after the '08 season. But the Yanks are just one team with passion for the lefty who wields baseball's best change-up. The Mets, Red Sox and Dodgers also covet a winning ticket in the Santana sweepstakes.
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