Cubs, Zambrano closing in on five-year deal

1 04 2007

Rosenthal: Cubs, Zambrano closing in on five-year deal (FOX Sports)

Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the Chicago Cubs and righthander Carlos Zambrano are nearing a five-year pact that is estimated to be in excess of $80 million.


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It’s officially baseball season

1 04 2007

In Philadelphia, it’s officially baseball season. Thanks Deadspin!

Pat Burrell says the Red Sox are number one

PLAYBALL!!!


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Your meaningless 2007 MLB predictions

1 04 2007

Over the past few weeks, we’ve given you previews of the AL (Central, East, West) and NL (Central, East, West). They were long-winded profiles of all the major league clubs, hilighting roster changes, question marks and quick hits on the team.

In this space, we’ll wrap it all together with completely meaningless predictions you can call us out on in late September.

So without further ado, your 2007 MLB predictions…

More after the jump »


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Hitting the snooze bar, 4.01.07

1 04 2007

News and notes on this April Fools, baseball’s official start…

Thorpe says he’ll be cleared of dope allegations (AP/Yahoo! Sports) Swimmer confident that tests, scientific evidence will clear him.

Gators get by UCLA with ease (USA Today Sports)  Florida on the cusp of back-to-back titles.

Ohio State gets by Georgetown (AP/USA Today)  Oden gets into early foul trouble, but OSU sets up a BCS title game rematch, hoops style.

Memphis allows Arkansas to speak with Calipari (AP/ESPN) Very, very interesting as Frank Broyles tries to leave his school with a solid coach after he retires.

Sosa comeback complete, added to Opening Day roster (AP/SI) John Donovan of SI also gives his take on the development.


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