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The View From The Bleachers (Free subscription) | 06/11/2008
When we acquired Derrek Lee from the Marlins, in one of the biggest heists in Cub trade history, we were told that he was a slick fielder with more power than Mark Grace. For the most part, that's been true. Unfortunately, somewhere in the mix we were duped into believing some weird hype that he... To read the rest of the post, be sure to visit us at www.viewfromthebleachers.com
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The View From The Bleachers (Free subscription) | 23/10/2008
What They Said Before the Season: Ron Shandler - “It took another half-season for power to return; luckily high 1H h% propped up his value while we waited. 2H surge (and 7 HR/164 PX Sept.) gives hope for still more power recovery. Return to 40 HR level not out of the question” My... To read the rest of the post, be sure to visit us at www.viewfromthebleachers.com
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Zoner Sports (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago
I saw this over at Pete Marasmitch and thought I would have some fun with it for some of our Chicago players. The anagram bot must have a brain. Some of these are uncanny. Derrick Rose= Kid Sorcerer Andres Nocioni= Senior and icon Larry Hughes= Harsher, ugly Luol Deng= Dull gone Derrek Lee= Elder reek Kyle Orton= Loony trek Brian Urlacher= Launch [...] No related posts.
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ESPN (Free subscription) | 20/11/2008
... that I probably overlooked a lot of the stuff they did. I appreciated it, but with Mike Lowell, Derrek Lee, Alex Gonzalez, Juan Pierre, I expected it." That might be the ultimate testament to the importance of great defense: you notice it only when it's not there. The more Beckett thought about the question, the more effusive he got. You know what? The confidence he had in his defense did...
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MLB (Free subscription) | 17/11/2008
The Cubs' Aramis Ramirez, Geovany Soto and Derrek Lee all received votes in the National League Most Valuable Player balloting, announced Monday by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
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SI.com (Free subscription) | 17/11/2008
... Arizona---14Adrian Gonzalez, San Diego---13Matt Holliday, Colorado---13Prince Fielder, Milwaukee---11Derrek Lee, Chicago---10Carlos Beltran, New York---10Tim Lincecum, San Francisco---9Jose Reyes, New York---3Jose Valverde, Houston---3Stephen Drew, Arizona---2Nate McClouth, Pittsburgh---1Points on 14-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basisNEW YORK (AP) -- St. Louis Cardinals slugger won his second NL MVP...
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Top Ten Chicago Sports (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008
By Danny Sheridan I’ve wanted to do this list for quite some time, and what better time than right now, coming off what Zach Martin termed “one of the lamest Chicago sports weekends in recent memory.” So, with apologies to Derrek Lee/Chris Young and Robin Ventura/Nolan Ryan, here are ten memorable Chicago fights that I’d pay good money to see a rematch of. 10. Tigers vs. White Sox (2000) A day...
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Sports2Debate (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008
... be right back where they were. My concern is where they were fortunate this year, no injuries. Derrek Lee is susceptible, Soto is coming off his first full year, Wood was very healthy considering his resume, and Dempster pitched more innings than ever, history doesn't treat the year after a bullpen to rotation move very well.
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Ducksnorts (Free subscription) | 06/11/2008
Congrats to Adrian Gonzalez for winning the first Gold Glove Award of his career. Although I’m thrilled for Gonzalez, who according to my eyes is a fantastic first baseman, I have mixed feelings about this choice from a group that essentially throws darts and hopes for the best. Albert Pujols (superior hitter) and Derrek Lee (bigger [...]
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San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 06/11/2008
... Padres first baseman to win the award, Gonzalez outpointed deft fielders such as Albert Pujols, Derrek Lee and Mark Teixeira, who have five Gold Gloves among them. “ I am surprised with the candidates out there – Pujols, Lee, Teixeira,” Gonzalez said. “ I thought it might be tough for me to get something like this. It' s rewarding, especially against the competition out there and knowing...
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MLB (Free subscription) | 06/11/2008
The AFL Hall of Fame was created in 2001 to honor the league's top alumni, both players and managers, who went on to achieve success in the Majors. Rollins joins Garret Anderson, Jermaine Dye, Nomar Garciaparra, Jason Giambi, Shawn Green, Roy Halladay, Todd Helton, Torii Hunter, Derek Jeter, Derrek Lee, Troy Percival, Mike Piazza, Albert Pujols and Alfonso Soriano in the Hall.
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MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 30/10/2008
The Kansas City Star and MLB.com report that the Marlins are close to trading 1B Mike Jacobs to the Royals for pitching prospect Leo Nunez. Cubs 1B Derrek Lee has a no-trade clause and is not likely to be traded, suggests a reporter for the Daily Herald in Chicago. According to FoxSports.com, the Padres and Braves are [...]
