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Cardinals | Might lessen Chris Carpenter's workload
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:09:56 -0800
St. Louis Cardinals SP Chris Carpenter tallied 270-plus innings in 2011, and the team has considered lessening his early load. He has throw 508 innings over the past two seasons.
Cardinals | J.C. Romero, Marc Rzepczynski are lefty specialists
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:09:22 -0800
St. Louis Cardinals RPs J.C. Romero and Marc Rzepczynski constitute the left side of the team's bullpen heading into spring training. RP Kyle McClellan might also be in the mix, especially for his success against left-handed hitters, if he isn't dealt in the spring.
Cardinals | Allen Craig yet to run or swing bat
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:09:03 -0800
St. Louis Cardinals OF Allen Craig (knee) has yet to run or swing a bat since his surgery in November to repair a fractured right patella. The injury caused Craig's right thigh to atrophy, and he has mostly been working to strengthen the area since the surgery.
Cardinals | Tyler Greene enters with part of 2B to lose
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:08:38 -0800
St. Louis Cardinals SS Tyler Greene heads to spring training with at least a piece of second base as his to lose. 2B Daniel Descalso is expected to represent the lefthanded-hitting option at the position, and 2B Skip Schumaker is projected for a super-utility role.
Yankees | Ivan Nova might be slotted as No. 2 starter
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:15:05 -0800
New York Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild indicated Friday, Feb. 10, that SP Ivan Nova might be slotted as the team's No. 2 starter behind ace SP CC Sabathia. "(Nova) had a fine year for us, so he could be in that spot," Rothschild said.
Yankees | Larry Rothschild won't pinpoint where Michael Pineda fits
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:12:08 -0800
New York Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild wouldn't indicate where SP Michael Pineda fits in the team's rotation when asked Friday, Feb. 10. It is assumed Pineda will be the No. 2 starter to begin the year. "He's a young kid so I don't know if we want him coming out second or if it's beneficial to have somebody else do it," Rothschild said. "(P Ivan Nova) had a fine year for us, so he could be in that spot."
Yankees | Francisco Cervelli favorite for backup job
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:11:05 -0800
New York Yankees C Francisco Cervelli (concussion) enters the season as the favorite to be the team's backup catcher to C Russell Martin following the trade of C Jesus Montero to the Seattle Mariners. Cervelli said his symptoms following his concussion in September are gone. "Doctors said work hard and I feel good," Cervelli said Friday, Feb. 10. Cervelli will be trying to hold off prospect C Austin Romine for the job.
Yankees | A.J. Burnett has friend in Francisco Cervelli
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:10:41 -0800
New York Yankees C Francisco Cervelli had great things to say about SP A.J. Burnett, who is rumored to be on the trading block. "I love A.J., man," Cervelli said Friday, Feb. 10. "A.J. is one of the best guys on the team and like I said, we don't control that, we just go out there and play baseball and he's part of the Yankees and he's part of the team. Gotta respect every decision.
Yankees | David Robertson not worried about future
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:10:05 -0800
New York Yankees RP David Robertson is viewed as the likely heir apparent to RP Mariano Rivera for the closer duties once the future Hall of Famer decides to retire. Robertson isn't worrying about that at the moment. "Well, Mo hasn't left yet and I don't think he's going anywhere," Robertson said Friday, Feb. 10. "The guy's unbelievable. I'm not going to worry about that. That's something out of my control. I just play for the team and try to win."
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:07:20 -0800
Updating a previous report, the Kansas City Royals signed C Manny Pina to a one-year, $480,425 contract Friday, Feb. 10. OF David Lough was signed for one-year, $480,000, 1B Clint Robinson will get one-year, 480,000, and OF Derrick Robinson will receive one-year and $480,000.
Orioles | Dan Duquette issues apology to KBO
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:06:21 -0800
Baltimore Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette issued an apology to the Korea Baseball Organization regarding P Seong-Min Kim. "On behalf of the Orioles organization, I offer a sincere apology to the Korea Baseball Organization and the Korea Baseball Association for the club's unintentional breach of protocol in failing to tender a status check in the process of signing Seong-Min Kim. The Orioles respect Major League Baseball's recruiting policies and the governing bodies and people that contribute to the growth of baseball around the world."
Giants | Angel Villalona has not yet been granted work visa
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:05:54 -0800
San Francisco Giants 1B Angel Villalona has not yet received final approval for a United States work visa. The team is hopeful he'll get his visa in time to report with hitters Feb. 24.
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:05:21 -0800
Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster talked about his future, as he prepares to report with pitchers and catchers in Arizona for spring training next week. Dempster will turn 35 in May and make $14 million in his walk year. It's uncertain if he'll fit in with the team beyond 2012. "I've thought about that a lot," Dempster said. "As you get older and you get near the end of contracts, you kind of wonder. But at the same time, when I signed on with the Cubs my first time, I was hurt and I had a chance (to) sit there on the bench and kind of watch it all play out in 2004. (I've) had a couple of different opportunities to sign back and I've thought I want to be here and win."
Cubs | Open to signing Matt Garza to long-term deal
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:04:56 -0800
Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said the team is open to signing SP Matt Garza to a long-term deal at some point after avoiding an arbitration hearing with the pitcher. "It was a long (arbitration) process, but we talked to Matt a number of times since and we're happy we didn't have to go into a hearing room with him," Hoyer said. "He's a great pitcher and a guy we're going to talk to him about being part of our future, for sure. We need more guys like Matt, not less, and if we can work something out we'll certainly have those discussions."
Cubs | GM says Carlos Marmol's 2011 season was unacceptable
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:04:19 -0800
Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said that the performance of RP Carlos Marmol in 2011 was unacceptable. However, he remains confident Marmol will bounce back. "I don't think what happened last year is acceptable," Hoyer said. "I think there's nothing more demoralizing to a baseball team than to win for 2:45 and then lose in the last 10. I think that happened a lot last year. If you look back, this guy has had some dominant years. Everyone said the slider wasn't quite the same last (year). Hopefully there are some mechanical things we can do to get that back."
Astros | Marwin Gonzalez has tools to be everyday player
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:03:48 -0800
Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said Friday, Feb. 10, that Rule 5 pick SS Marwin Gonzalez possesses the tools to be an everyday player. "Marwin is going to be an interesting guy to take a look at," Luhnow said. "When you get a guy in the Rule 5, you don't automatically hand him the position. Marwin's got the tools to be an everyday shortstop down the road. It's nice that maybe he has the flexibility to maybe allow him to be a utility guy this year. If you have to carry him on the roster, you don't want to overexpose him."
Astros | Jordan Lyles will get chance to win rotation spot
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:03:25 -0800
Houston Astros SP Jordan Lyles will be given a chance in spring training to win a rotation spot. "If (Jordan) comes to spring training, just like any of the other young players, and has a great spring and proves that he deserves a spot in the rotation or the starting lineup, they'll win those spots," general manager Jeff Luhnow said Friday, Feb. 10.
Astros | Wandy Rodriguez important piece of roster
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:03:02 -0800
Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said Friday, Feb. 10, that SP Wandy Rodriguez is an important piece of the team's roster, and he said there is no reason to think of the team without him. "He's not only been an Astro, but he knows the guys here and he knows the staff, and he's going to win some ballgames for us," Luhnow said. "That's why he's definitely an important part of our plan."
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:01:37 -0800
The Pittsburgh Steelers will not bring back WR Hines Ward, according to sources. Ward has one year and $4 million left on his current contract. Ward has said he might be open to playing elsewhere in 2012, but he might not get a chance until his deal is restructured.
Buccaneers | Mike Sullivan named offensive coordinator
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:35:34 -0800
Updating a previous report, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers named New York Giants quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan as their new offensive coordinator Friday, Feb. 10. "We are very fortunate to add someone like Mike Sullivan to lead our offensive coaching staff," head coach Greg Schiano said. "He is a man of character and a complete football coach, who fits with the kind of football team we are building here."
Steelers | Long-term deal for Mike Wallace might be difficult
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:35:00 -0800
The Pittsburgh Steelers would like to give WR Mike Wallace, a restricted free agent, a long-term contract extension. However, the tight salary cap situation will make that difficult.
Giants | Mario Manningham expected to cash in
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:34:25 -0800
New York Giants WR Mario Manningham, a pending free agent set to hit the market March 13, is expected to cash in nicely on his key 38-yard reception on the team's winning drive in Super Bowl XLVI. It's uncertain if he'll be re-signed, or join another team. However, some other franchises have a few reservations about Manningham, not the least of which is a perception that he isn't a real good route-runner and freelances a bit too much.
Falcons | Sean Weatherspoon might see more nickel situations
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:33:53 -0800
Atlanta Falcons LB Sean Weatherspoon might see more time in the middle in "nickel" situations in 2012. He is viewed as being very good against the pass.
Falcons | Curtis Lofton seen as liability in third-down situations
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:31:55 -0800
Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan wants to remove LB Curtis Lofton out of the team's "sub" third-down coverage schemes, as he is seen as a liability in third-down situations. Re-signing the superb two-down linebacker is a priority for the team, however. Lofton is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent March 13.
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:31:30 -0800
The Dallas Cowboys might switch DL Jay Ratliff, a seven-year veteran and four-time Pro Bowl defender, to end in 2012. He isn't a prototypical 3-4 scheme nose tackle, and the team wants a bigger presence against the run in the middle of their line.
