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Tim Brown Columns / 02-2009

So far, so good for Pavano MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 267 days 16 hrs 9 mins

Yankees fans will scoff, but the oft-injured pitcher felt OK after his first spring start for Cleveland.

Dodgers extend another offer to Ramirez MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 270 days 17 hrs 9 mins

Could the third time be the charm? L.A. offers a two-year, $45 million deal with more money in 2009 than a similar offer in November.

Managers not sweating walk year MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 271 days 16 hrs 9 mins

Do managers like Washington's Manny Acta, who are in the last year of their current deals, feel extra pressure to deliver?

Tigers phenom Porcello makes case for promotion MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 272 days 16 hrs 9 mins

Right-hander Rick Porcello, 20, could make it hard for the Tigers to send him to the minors for more seasoning.

Astros take flyer on Hampton, Ortiz MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 273 days 17 hrs 9 mins

An iffy rotation could be boosted by reclamation projects Mike Hampton and Russ Ortiz.

Braves' Francoeur feels reborn at 25 MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 274 days 14 hrs 5 mins

After missing more often than not during the offseason, the Braves hope they have an in-house answer: Jeff Francoeur.

Nationals have to find some direction MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 275 days 13 hrs 9 mins

The Nats seemingly have no plan as an organization. And now their opening day starter has threatened a holdout.

Mets can't afford cheap trash talk with Phillies MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 276 days 14 hrs 9 mins

The Mets realize trash talking with the Phillies doesn't amount to much after two straight September disasters.

Brad Penny's escape from L.A. MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 279 days 20 hrs 9 mins

Pitcher says the Dodgers wanted him to pitch hurt, but the team insists he used his option year as leverage

Baltimore's big prospect worth sizing up MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 280 days 17 hrs 9 mins

Switching hitting, 6-foot-5 catcher Matt Wieters shows a lot of promise for the Orioles' future.

Smoltz is on Varitek's side of the fence MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 281 days 18 hrs 9 mins

John Smoltz left the only team he'd known, and Jason Varitek did not. Now they are Red Sox teammates.

A-Rod should follow Pettitte's example MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 282 days 19 hrs 9 mins

Andy Pettitte's advice to fellow performance-enhancing drug user Alex Rodriguez is simple: Tell the truth

Welcome to Yankees' camp chaos MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 283 days 17 hrs 9 mins

Joe Girardi is braced for a media crush and the distraction of A-Rod addressing the steroid issue.

Twins stand pat, others retool in AL Central MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 284 days 7 hrs 9 mins

Despite winning the division, the White Sox revamped their roster. The Twins, meanwhile, are staying the course.

Abreu, Angels near one-year deal MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 285 days 17 hrs 9 mins

The Angels are taking advantage of a slow mid-level outfielder's market as they near a deal with Bobby Abreu.

A-Rod hurts baseball's past, present and future MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 286 days 17 hrs 9 mins

Alex Rodriguez's admission of steroid use has left a permanent mark on the game for fans to agonize over for years.

Can D'backs produce runs, NL West title? MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 287 days 17 hrs 9 mins

The Dodgers are the reigning champs, but the D'backs still have the young talent to win a mediocre NL West.

A-Rod's next move is critical MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 288 days 19 hrs 9 mins

The way Alex Rodriguez responds to a report that he tested positive for steroids is his most crucial decision ever.

Andruw Jones close to signing with Rangers MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 288 days 23 hrs 9 mins

The fallen former Dodger will attempt to resurrect his flagging career with the Texas Rangers, sources said.

Dodgers, Ramirez at a standstill MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 289 days 15 hrs 9 mins

No one's budging – or speaking – after Manny Ramirez declined the Dodgers' one-year deal.

Could aging Angels sink in AL West? MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 289 days 17 hrs 9 mins

The Angels couldn't re-sign top free agent Mark Teixeira. Will that cost them a chance to repeat as division champions?

Dodgers sign Wolf to one-year deal MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 289 days 19 hrs 9 mins

Left-handed starter Randy Wolf, who pitched for L.A. in 2007, returns to the team on a one-year contract.

Hot Stove Daily: Arizona Diamondbacks MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 291 days 14 hrs 9 mins

An offseason of minimal additions means another season of a young offense, strong rotation and weak bullpen.

Boras: Don't play chicken with Manny MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 292 days 13 hrs 9 mins

Agent for Manny Ramirez explains turning down Dodgers' offer and says the market for his client is healthy.

Ramirez will continue waiting game MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 293 days 1 hrs 9 mins

Mercurial slugger turns down a one-year, $25 million offer by the Dodgers, who plan to keep talking to him.

Dodgers make Ramirez a one-year offer MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 293 days 16 hrs 9 mins

After several months without generating interest, Manny Ramirez gets a $25 million offer from the team he led to the playoffs.

Hot Stove Daily: Cleveland Indians MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 293 days 17 hrs 5 mins

Kerry Wood and Mark DeRosa are big additions, but rebounds from Travis Hafner and others are key for a return to contention.

Hot Stove Daily: Cleveland Indians MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 293 days 17 hrs 9 mins

Kerry Wood and Mark DeRosa are big additions, but rebounds from Travis Hafner and others are key for a return to contention.

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