All the controversy that has surrounded Carlos Zambrano in recent years is being pushed to the side. With the Marlins, the slate is clean.
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Morneau encouraged, feels no symptoms
Twins first baseman Justin Morneau has been encouraged by his first five days in camp, as he's yet to suffer any setbacks or miss any workouts due to concussion-like symptoms.
Burnett to Pittsburgh for exam on injured eye
A.J. Burnett is bound for Pittsburgh, where on Thursday he will undergo additional medical examinations on his right eye.
Final night of '11 still resonates with Rays
Luke Scott called the final night of the 2011 season “the greatest night in baseball history,” and that seems to be the general sentiment among fans and players alike.
Report: Cards, Molina agree on extension terms
The Cardinals and catcher Yadier Molina reportedly have agreed to terms on a multiyear extension and an announcement appears to be imminent.
Mariners' system loaded for the long haul
It's time for a “changing of the guard” in Seattle. New young players, each offering hope and optimism, have arrived on the scene.
For now, at least, L.A. is truly the city of Angels
Despite Don Mattingly's assertion that Los Angeles is a Dodgers town, area fans on the fence can be forgiven if they've been swayed toward the Angels' side of things, at least for the time being.
Confident Collmenter blocks out critics
Josh Collmenter knows he probably will always have to prove himself. And as far as the D-backs right-hander is concerned, that's just fine.
Schierholtz primed to claim right-field job
This is Nate Schierholtz's time to flourish. Having spent all or part of the previous five seasons with the Giants, Schierholtz finally is likely to open the season as a regular for the first time.
Giants a good choice for Hensley
Clay Hensley, a veteran of six Major League seasons, said that he drew interest from 11 or 12 teams before signing with the Giants as a free agent on Jan. 26.
One-sided trade in '97 a boon for 'Tek, Lowe
But for a classic prospects-for-veteran trade that turned out to be incredibly one-sided, Jason Varitek and Derek Lowe might never have been cornerstones of the 21st-century Red Sox resurgence.
Clippard may be Nats' most valuable pitcher
Sometimes, it's hard for Tyler Clippard to believe what he accomplished last year. He doesn't realize how good he was until he hears it from Nationals fans.
Latos considers trade to Reds a win-win
Being traded from San Diego to Cincinnati surprised Mat Latos, but the Reds' new right-hander considers it a win-win situation.
Indians' hearts with victims of school shooting
Indians owner Larry Dolan reacted to the violence in Chardon, which is located roughly 30 miles east of Cleveland.
Figgins showing he's the man for leadoff spot
Chone Figgins went 2-for-3 with a bunt single and a sharp base hit during the Mariners' third intrasquad game of the spring on Tuesday, showing again exactly what manager Eric Wedge is looking for from the leadoff position.
New faces change the face of Sox-Yanks rivalry
Red Sox-Yankees seldom has been merely fastballs and splitters, home runs and heroes. What we won't and can't know until the weekend of April 20 is whether the annual animus has been defused by changes in high-profile personnel since the end of last season.
Angels targeting 162 games for Pujols
Angels first baseman Albert Pujols now has the DH as an option to help him stay fresh while still keeping his bat in the lineup.