Last Barry standing falls MLB
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It's going to be a long season for the post-Bonds Giants, who are still waiting for returns on their $126M investment.
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Tim Brown Columns / 03-2008
With Santana, Mets ease September pain MLB
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The Twins held on to free agent Johan Santana too long, and the Mets made the right offer at the right time.
Division Tour: NL East MLB
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Adding Santana has enabled the Mets to forget their collapse and temper the Phillies' enthusiasm.
Division Tour: NL Central MLB
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Baseball's weakest division presents a rare chance for the Cubs to break a century-long World Series drought.
Division Tour: NL West MLB
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Bye, bye Barry Bonds, and hello to even more pitching in a division known for its abundance of strong arms.
Division Tour: AL East MLB
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The Red Sox have eclipsed the Yankees as king of the Northeast corridor – and that's not likely to change soon.
Division Tour: AL Central MLB
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With last season's ALCS implosion behind them, the Indians are ready to battle the Tigers for another division title.
Division Tour: AL West MLB
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Acquiring ace Erik Bedard could lift the M's to the level of Vladimir Guerrero and the Angels in the AL West.
Hope is eternal for Cubs in spring training MLB
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Clubs get a fresh start during spring training, but the Cubs are one step closer to 100 years of futility.
Angels, K-Rod cool in game of chicken MLB
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Contract talks between K-Rod and the Angels haven't been hostile. But they're not seeing eye-to-eye.
Spring ends the sting for Hoffman MLB
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The all-time saves leader blew two to end last season, but the Padres gladly give him the ball again.
Gagne puts cap on HGH questions MLB
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The Mitchell Report evidence was strong, but the new Brewers reliever dodged questions in two languages.
Giants press forward, sans Bonds MLB
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Former teammates say they don't miss the slugger, who is working out and awaiting a call from anyone.
Stottlemyre takes on a healthy challenge MLB
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Longtime pitching coach is with the Mariners after two years away from the game and nine battling cancer.
Crosby must play catch-up MLB
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The talented A's shortstop has missed so much time because of injuries that he still has plenty to prove.
Hillman primes the Royals to A-A-O MLB
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Trey Hillman expects to win championships with the Royals by developing an attitude to adjust, adapt and overcome.
Lackey back to school MLB
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A blown-off Algebra final has caught up to the Angels' John Lackey – more than eight years later.
Too many Angels in the outfield MLB
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Guerrero, Hunter, Matthews and Anderson give the Angels more than they need, and none want to DH.
Lohse, Patterson, Bonds part of home team MLB
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A lot of big names – and players who mistakenly believed they were big names – are still sitting on their couches.
Edmonds seeks spring rebirth MLB
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Jim Edmonds tries to move beyond injuries and give the Padres a full season of stellar defense and a power bat.
Fukudome is fitting in just fine MLB
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Even if the Japanese OF doesn't bring the Cubs their first World Series title in 100 years, he's fun to be around.
Rockies insist 'we're still underdogs' MLB
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The Rockies aren't making a big show of last season's dream run in the playoffs. But they've moved on.
Jeter continues to set the bar for consistency MLB
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Ignoring his critics, the ageless shortstop still gives the Yankees maximum effort and steady performance.
Mientkiewicz tries to hang on in four places MLB
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Veteran first baseman has three other positions to learn in order to make the Pirates' roster.
Santana sharp against Red Sox MLB
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Johan Santana was strong, but other Mets were gimpy in a telling exhibition that drew a record crowd.
Lasorda still at home in Dodger blue MLB
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Tommy Lasorda takes the spring training reins for a week and charges right back into his role as manager.
A new chapter MLB
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Joe Torre might be exactly what the Dodgers need – and vice-versa.
America's pastime MLB
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No matter how often baseball hits the pavement, it keeps going in spite of itself.
Tidying up in Tampa MLB
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The Rays and Yankees played nice Saturday for the first time in three meetings this spring.
Who's on third? MLB
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The White Sox and Dodgers both have question marks at third base. Perhaps both wait on Joe Crede's status.
Rangers' deep thoughts MLB
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Texas is hopeful its starting pitching can put past depressing outings behind it.
Hendry makes closing argument about Wood MLB
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Cubs GM gets defensive over a sound decision, giving injury-prone, hard-throwing right-hander the ninth inning.
Canseco's latest claim strains credibility MLB
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Jose Canseco goes after Alex Rodriguez this time, but his candor is beginning to wear thin.
Bedard's grace period over MLB
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After a mediocre spring, Erik Bedard has just days to locate some urgency – and his fastball – before opening day.
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