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Arbitrators May Break Corey Hart

Today marks the first day of actual baseball arbitration hearings.  Of the 44 players that exchanged salary figures with their organizations, 32 of them have come to an agreement, leaving 12 with the potential of going all the way to a hearing in St. Petersburg, Florida.  Most of those players will likely sign for a […]

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Dynasty Inks Two West Coast Pitchers In The Same Week

Right on the heels of announcing our addition of Lee Roberts to the Dynasty family, we have more good news to report.  I referred to it last night on Twitter (@Darren_Heitner), and today it is official.  Dynasty has signed Ryan Platt. Ryan Platt is a 6’1″ 195lbs right handed pitcher out of the University of […]

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Ryan Braun is Flying High

Milwaukee Brewer’s outfielder Ryan Braun recently signed an endorsement deal with AirTran Airways to be become the airline’s Milwaukee area spokesman.  The deal includes Braun appearing in AirTran advertisements and on billboards in the Milwaukee area, as well as making personal appearances for the airline. Braun is quickly becoming a star and a fan favorite […]

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MLB Teams Cashing In Without Arbitration

In just about 16 days, pitchers and catchers will be reporting in the MLB. However, with all of the excitement of a new season coming to a head, many players are cashing in with their respective ball clubs. Sometimes, though, the clubs get away with a bargain. In the MLB, if you are a scout […]

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Hoffman to the Brew Crew

41-year old closer Trevor Hoffman and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a deal which will reportedly give Hoffman $6-million this upcoming season. The contract should give the team an option for 2010. Hoffman, a long-time San Diego Padre, had his offer from the Padres withdrawn after negotiations soured. Over 16 seasons with the Padres, […]

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Who Wouldn’t Want To Be CC Sabathia’s Agent?

Instead of waiting until the team came home to meet his new teammates, Sabathia and his agent, Brian Peters of Legacy Sports, decided he should meet the Brewers on the road and hang out with them in the dugout. That initial meeting must have gone great, as CC has now helped lead the Brew Crew […]