Dirtlocker scoring posts for Johan Santana

Minnesota Twins: OFF-SEASON RIGHTS and WRONGS (via ArmchairGM)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Garrett Atkins, Jason Bartlett, Michael Cuddyer, Adam Everett, Carlos Gomez, Brendan Harris, Torii Hunter, Garrett Jones, Jason Kubel, Mike Lamb, Mike Lowell, Craig Monroe, Justin Morneau, Johan Santana, Carlos Silva, Jason Tyner, Rondell White, Delmon Young, Joe Torre, Brian Cashman

I wrote this piece in September, changed a few things, commented on others: As we look at the end of the Minnesota Twins' 2007 season, there are some bright spots that we hope will carry over. Some things are near locks such as Jason Kubel's strong finish has probably assured him the 2008

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Phils Get Hosed by Baseball Prospectus, Arlen Specter Fights Back (via ArmchairGM)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Kris Benson, Chad Durbin, Adam Eaton, Pedro Feliz, Tom Glavine, Brad Lidge, David Murphy, Brett Myers, Jimmy Rollins, Aaron Rowand, Johan Santana, Kerry Wood, Larry Fitzgerald, Rodney Harrison, Bud Selig, Roger Goodell

I broke my coffee mug this morning. Not just any mug, but my favorite. The handle had a significant chip in it and was clearly ready to fall, but I didn't look at the signs. All of it was in front of my eyes and I just ignored it. And then it broke. Of course, I'm lying to you, I actually

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THE 'ROID REPORT FOR THE WEEK OF FEB. 10 (via Epic Carnival)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Roger Clemens, Matt Herges, Andy Pettitte, Alex Rodriguez, Ivan Rodriguez, Johan Santana, Gregg Zaun, Jose Canseco

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Lil' Boss Says Baseball ‘Singled Out' Over Steroids (via Sports By Brooks)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Johan Santana

Hank Steinbrenner needs to learn to keep his mouth shut. First, the Baby Boss openly admitted that the Yankees were jonesin' for Johan Santana - which could have violated MLB tampering rules. And now Hank needs a hanky, as he cries foul over baseball being 'singled out' over steroids. In a chat with the ASSOCIATED PRESS, [...]

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Mets hope new ace Santana rebuilds shattered psyches (via CBS Sportsline)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Johan Santana

The Mets suffered a historic collapse last season and those memories won't go away anytime soon. Enter Johan Santana, winner of two Cy Young awards. Now equipped with one of the best, the Mets can look forward, not back, Scott Miller says.

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Mets are fired up to get first look at new ace (via Fox Sports)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Johan Santana

The Mets are fired up about spring training this season. Mike Vaccaro says Johan Santana's presence is the reason why.

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Beltran: Mets are 'the team to beat' (via Sporting News)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Johan Santana

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- Johan Santana's first workout with the New York Mets had his teammates ...

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Beltran calls out Phils (via CBS Sportsline)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Carlos Beltran, Johan Santana

Johan Santana's first workout with the New York Mets had his teammates all pumped up -- even quiet Carlos Beltran.

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Jon Heyman: Making the grades (via Ball Hype)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Roger Clemens, Pedro Martinez, Johan Santana

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Time to finally put down the gavel, and to pick...

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Fantasy Baseball 2008 (via ArmchairGM)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Garrett Atkins, Carlos Beltran, Lance Berkman, Ryan Braun, Eric Byrnes, Miguel Cabrera, Carl Crawford, Adam Dunn, Prince Fielder, Curtis Granderson, Vladimir Guerrero, Matt Holliday, Ryan Howard, Bobby Jenks, Derek Jeter, Chipper Jones, Ian Kinsler, Carlos Lee, Derrek Lee, Russell Martin, Victor Martinez, Justin Morneau, Magglio Ordonez, David Ortiz, Jonathan Papelbon, Jake Peavy, Brandon Phillips, Albert Pujols, Hanley Ramirez, Aramis Ramirez, Manny Ramirez, Alex Rios, Mariano Rivera, Francisco Rodriguez, Alex Rodriguez, Jimmy Rollins, Johan Santana, Gary Sheffield, Grady Sizemore, Alfonso Soriano, Ichiro Suzuki, Troy Tulowitzki, B.J. Upton, Chase Utley, Brandon Webb, David Wright, Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Torre, Jose Reyes (SS)

It's that time of year again when the smell of grass; yells for popcorn, hotdogs, and beer; and the cheering of fans fill the air in ball parks all across the nation. It's the time of year when the great American past-time comes back to the faithful everywhere. Yet, even though there is nothing

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NY Mets refuse to be out-motivated by Phillies (via Bugs and Cranks)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Pat Burrell, Pedro Martinez, Johan Santana

By now, you may have heard about the custom Pat Burrell 'Man or Machine?' T-Shirts that were made for the Phillies as a light-hearted motivational tool/tribute to The Bat's recent induction into the 'U' Hall of Fame. Well, not to be outdone, the 1-upping Metros caught wind of this gimmick and promptly went out to [...]

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C.C. Sabathia vs. Johan Santana (via Yardbarker)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: C.C. Sabathia, Johan Santana

Who would you rather have, C.C. Sabathia or Johan Santana? One is pitching to earn a new contract. The other just signed a fat deal. Pitchers and catchers reported today, so it's time to start blogging baseball, people!

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First Step to One-Name Status (via NY Times)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Johan Santana

Time stopped at the Mets’ training facility when Johan Santana pitched off a mound near the team’s spring training clubhouse on Thursday.

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Star Pitcher Says Mets Have Room for Another (via NY Times)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Johan Santana

With Johan Santana gone for the day, Pedro Martínez resumed his role as the center of attention at Mets’ spring training.

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Pitchers and catchers start to check in (via Ball Hype)

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

Dirtlocker points for: Roger Clemens, Philip Hughes, Andy Pettitte, Johan Santana, Joba Chamberlain

Had a chance to speak to Phil Hughes and Joba Chamberlain so far this morning. Hughes, as always, was measured and confident. He said he was shocked at the revelations about Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens but still feels the same way about them personally. He also brushed off the idea that there is more pressure on him now because he wasn't traded for Johan Santana. 'It ...

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