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Yesterday, the American League handed out its Gold Glove awards. Today, the National League handed out its Gold Gloves. LetÆs take a look at who won in the National League: C. Yadier Molina, St. Louis Cardinalsù.995 fielding percentage, 40 percent caught stealing percentage 1B. Adrian Gonzalez, San Diego Padresù.995 fielding percentage, 3.8 UZR 2B. Orlando Hudson, Los Angeles Dodgersù.988 fielding percentage, -3.3 UZR SS. Jimmy Rollins, Philadelphia Philliesù.990 fielding percentage, 2.7 UZR 3B. Ryan Zimmerman, Washington ...

Here is what I wrote about the possibility of Ken Griffey Jr. returning to the Seattle Mariners in September: ôThere has been a lot of talk recently that future Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. wants to return to the Seattle Mariners in 2010. I, for one, think this is great. Griffey has earned the right to play for as long as he wants. ôGriffey has said repeatedly that this season has ...

Not only 'tis the season for surgeries, trades, and free agency, but 'tis the season for handing out some hardware. Baseball handed out its first set of postseason awards today. The American League Gold Glove winners were announced today. LetÆs take a look at who won an American League Gold Glove in 2009: C: Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins û .996 fielding percentage, 26 percent caught stealing percentage 1B: Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees û ...

As we found out last week, tis the season for surgeries. This week there are three more surgeries set for some notable players. LetÆs take a look at who is going under the knife. Raul Ibanez û Ibanez had surgery today to fix a sports hernia. This is not surprising as Ibanez was playing in pain the entire second half of the season. This was evident by IbanezÆs rather poor second half. In the ...

Since Nomar Garciaparra was traded in July of 2004, the Boston Red Sox have had a revolving door at shortstop. It looks like in 2010, the revolving door will continue. The Red Sox have declined the $6 million option for 2010 on shortstop Alex Gonzalez. This was a no-brainer move by the Red Sox as Gonzalez isnÆt worth the $6 million salary in this down economy. This move leaves the Red Sox ...

The defending National League champions will have a new starting third baseman in 2010. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies declined the $5.5 million option for 2010 on Pedro Feliz, thus making him a free agent. Feliz hit .266/.308/.386 last year, while playing gold glove caliber defense at third base for the Phillies. This is why the Phillies are going to be good for years to come. Instead of being satisfied with what ...

Update: Josh Vitters has been scratched from tonight's game. Baltimore Orioles' 3B prospect Josh Bell will replace Vitters on the East roster. Bell was traded to the Orioles in the deal that sent George Sherrill to the Los Angeles Dodgers.á Bell is expected to compete for the Orioles' starting third base job in spring training and is a Rookie of the Year candidate in 2010. Original Post Here is what I wrote back ...

The hot stove is on FIRE!!! The champagne hasnÆt dried yet in the Yankee locker room and we have already seen Mark Teahen and JJ Hardy get traded and the Angels re-sign Bobby Abreu. This afternoon, we got some more hot stove news as two of the premier pitchers in baseball had their options picked up. One move was a no-brainer and the other move I was a little surprised by. First, the ...

Anyone who knows me knows I am a big J.J. Hardy fan. I have always liked the way he has played. So when I found out that he was traded to the Minnesota Twins today from the Milwaukee Brewers for center fielder Carlos Gomez, I thought ôWow, what a steal for the Twins.ö For the Twins to get a shortstop of the caliber of Hardy for a fourth outfielder whom manager ...

This has been a big week for surgeries around baseball. On Monday it was the New York MetsÆ Jeff Francoeur going under the knife , on Tuesday it was the Detroit TigersÆ Brandon Inge and the mother of The Ghost of Moonlight Graham having surgery, and yesterday it was the Chicago CubsÆ Ted Lilly getting repaired. According to the Chicago Tribune , the left-handed Lilly had shoulder surgery yesterday on his throwing ...