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Five Predictions for 2012 MLB Season: Fan Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

GoHalos — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:51:08 +0000

The 2012 Major League Baseball season is still more than two months away. Not many things can top the end of the 2011 season that saw some fantastic finishes to the regular season as well as some of the most exciting games in the World Series.

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Five Arguments for an MLB Salary Cap: Fan Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

GoHalos — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:52:17 +0000

The collective bargaining agreement in Major League Baseball signed last November didn’t include a salary cap. Yet the league is trying to take steps towards making teams more competitive by having a draft for teams that can afford fewer high-caliber players.

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Colorado GM tries a classic Rockies approach

GoHalos — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:51:25 +0000

Dan O’Dowd turned to a collection of graybeards in pursuit of consistency that has eluded the Rockies.

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Win or lose, Ozzie Guillen’s Marlins will entertain

GoHalos — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:51:23 +0000

A $191 million spending spree bought Miami a new vibe but no guarantees entering its first season in a new ballpark.

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Bourjos is unlikely to lose Angels’ center field job to Trout

GoHalos — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:50:54 +0000

From the outside, the Los Angeles Angels are perceived by some to have a surplus of dynamic, young center fielders. Peter Bourjos has already made his first mark at the major league level, providing Gold Glove-level defense since his promotion to the big leagues in August 2010 and…

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Pujols to arrive early for spring training

GoHalos — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:51:19 +0000

Los Angeles Angels superstar Albert Pujols will be an early arrival for spring training. The $240-million man told ESPNDeportes that he plans to arrive in Tempe, Ariz. a week ahead of the reporting date for position players. “I believe it’s important [to arrive early], not…

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MLB roundup: Edwin Jackson signs with Nationals

GoHalos — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:52:08 +0000

Free agent pitcher Edwin Jackson joined his eighth organization on Thursday when he agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals. Terms of Jackson’s deal weren’t disclosed. Jackson, 28, is 60-60 with a 4.46 ERA in 10 seasons with Tampa Bay, the Dodgers, the White…

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Reports: Indians sign free agent Kotchman

GoHalos — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:51:58 +0000

Free agent first baseman Casey Kotchman has agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract with the Cleveland Indians, according to multiple media reports. He could make more based on incentive clauses, the reports indicated. Kotchman figures to share first base with Carlos Santana, whom…

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Angels GM Jerry Dipoto handwrites a response to fan’s trade suggestion

GoHalos — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:51:27 +0000

Every sports fan had has something they would like to personally express to a person in power representing their favorite team(s). Whether it be a trade suggestion, concern over player salaries, frustrations over loyalty to the manager or coach, ticket … Continue reading →

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Indians acquire INF/OF Canzler from Rays (PA SportsTicker)

GoHalos — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:55:33 +0000

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer

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