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2009 SB Nation-Baseball Awards

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Athletics release Willy Taveras

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MLB.com's Jane Lee is reporting that the Athletics have released outfielder Willy Taveras. Taveras would have only created more of a logjam in the outfielder, which is why he was designated for assignment on February 1st - they day he was acquired with Adam Rosales from the Reds.

He will probably get picked up somewhere, but likely on a minor league deal. 

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2010 Philadelphia Phillies Projections

C Carlos Ruiz

.252 AVG, 8 HR, 48 RBI

1B Ryan Howard

.275 AVG, 42 HR, 143 RBI

2B Chase Utley

.282 AVG, 24 HR, 94 RBI

3B Placido Polanco

.293 AVG, 9 HR, 68 RBI

SS Jimmy Rollins

.277 AVG, 18 HR, 70 RBI

LF Raul Ibanez

.265 AVG, 21 HR, 84 RBI

CF Shane Victorino 

.296 AVG, 11 HR, 57 RBI

RF Jayson Werth

.270 AVG, 26 HR, 84 RBI

 

SP Roy Halladay

20-8 W-L, 3.22 ERA, 189 K

SP Cole Hamels

14-9 W-L, 3.74 ERA, 178 K 

SP Joe Blanton

13-10 W-L, 4.17 ERA, 133 K 

SP J.A. Happ

11-8 W-L, 4.48 ERA, 146 K 

SP Jamie Moyer

8-9 W-L, 4.92 ERA, 94 K

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BEST 2009 PROJECTION

SHANE VICTORINO

Me: .288 AVG, 11 HR, 52 RBI

Actual: .292 AVG, 10 HR, 62 RBI

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2010 MLB Preseason Projections

Here is the order for preseason projections for the upcoming season:

1. Philadelphia Phillies (02.09.10)

2. Atlanta Braves (02.10.10)

3. Florida Marlins (02.11.10)

4. New York Mets (02.12.10)

5. Washington Nationals (02.13.10)

6. New York Yankees (02.15.10)

7. Boston Red Sox (02.16.10)

8. Tampa Bay Rays (02.18.10)

9. Toronto Blue Jays (02.19.10)

10. Baltimore Orioles (02.20.10)

11. St. Louis Cardinals (02.23.10)

12. Chicago Cubs (02.24.10)

13. Milwaukee Brewers (02.26.10)

14. Cincinnati Reds (02.28.10)

15. Houston Astros (03.02.10)

16. Pittsburgh Pirates (03.03.10)

17. Minnesota Twins (03.04.10)

18. Detroit Tigers (03.05.10)

19. Chicago White Sox (03.07.10)

20. Cleveland Indians (03.08.10)

21. Kansas City Royals (03.10.10)

22. Los Angeles Dodgers (03.12.10)

23. Colorado Rockies (03.14.10)

24. San Francisco Giants (03.15.10)

25. Arizona Diamondbacks (03.17.10)

26. San Diego Padres (03.18.10)

27. Los Angeles Angels (03.21.10)

28. Texas Rangers (03.22.10)

29. Seattle Mariners (03.24.10)

30. Oakland Athletics (03.26.10)

AL Standings Predictions (03.28.10)

NL Standings Predictions (03.30.10)

AL Award Predictions (04.01.10)

NL Award Predictions (04.02.10)

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Dodgers Invite Brian Giles to Spring Training

MLB.com is reporting that the Dodgers have signed outfielder Brian Giles to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. Giles hit .191 in 61 games for the Padres last season, but is a career .291 hitter. 

Giles needs to have a good showing if he wants to break Dodgers camp. Giles is very familiar with the NL West, having played with the Padres since 2003. 

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Blue Jays acquire Dana Eveland

The Blue Jays have acquired Dana Eveland from the Athletics for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Not a terrible pick up for the Blue Jays, who hope Eveland can emerge as the hard throwing lefty the A's projected him to be. 

He is sure to compete for a rotation spot or place in the bullpen; however, he is out of options so he will have to make the team or else be designated for assignment again. 

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Nationals sign Adam Kennedy

The Nationals and free agent second baseman Adam Kennedy have agreed to a one year deal worth 1.25 million dollars plus a 2 million dollars option for 2011, according to ESPN.com.

Kennedy, an 11-year veteran with the Oakland AthleticsSt. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Angels, hit .289 with 11 home runs and 63 RBIs last season for the A's.

Kennedy turned out to be a nice fallback to Orlando Hudson, who signed with the Twins for a one year deal. The move means Cristian Guzman and Ian Desmond will share time at shortstop. 

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Tigers, Braves remain interested in Johnny Damon

Multiple sources have informed FOX SPORTS that free agent Johnny Damon is still drawing interest from the Braves and Tigers

Thus far, the Braves have taken a more passive approach than the Tigers. They would be happy to sign Damon if he "falls into their lap," one source said Friday, but are unlikely to offer him a lucrative deal. 

Both teams fit the criteria that Damon is looking for. Both teams have spring training facilities near his Orlando home and play the majority of their games in the eastern time zone. 

Damon, 36, hit .282 with a career high 24 home runs with a .365 on-base percentage in 143 games with the Yankees. The Reds are a possibility to sign him as well. 

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Report: Marlins seriously pursuing Russell Branyan

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According to sources, the Marlins are stepping up their pursuits for free agent Russell Branyan. Branyan was reportedly looking for a multi-year deal worth between 9-10 million dollars, but apparently no one was interested in paying him anywhere near that much. 

The Marlins are believed to be looking to sign Branyan on a one year, incentive-laden contract. If they sign him, it would push Gaby Sanchez back to Triple-A for another season. 

Branyan really has not drawn much interest elsewhere as of late. The Mets had some interest, but they are focusing on a catcher and may not want to spend on a first baseman as well. 

The Pirates, Orioles, and Indians could all potentially be in the first base market. 

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