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Roto Think Tank :: 2009 A.L. Second Basemen

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:24:46 GMT

After last year's bumper crop of American League second baseman, you would expect their cost to go up in 2009. Ten Most Expensive A.L. Second Basemen 2009 And you'd be right.
Source: Sports Blogs

Pirates: GM Huntington building from the ground up

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:47:23 GMT

Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen finished fourth in National League rookie of the year voting behind winner Chris Coghlan of the Marlins.
Source: USA Today

Inbox: Analyzing Iwamura-Chavez deal

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:48:31 GMT

As the Akinori Iwamura-Jesse Chavez trade was announced just over a week ago, the e-mails started arriving in a flurry. From my sampling of your comments, the deal got mixed reviews.
Source: MLB.com

Latest from the G.M. meetings

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:28:57 GMT

The World Series may still be fresh in your mind, but MLB GMs are already focusing on next season. Thankfully, Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi are on the ground in Chicago with all the latest gossip and buzz. Note: All times listed are ET.
Source: FOX Sports

LaRoche keeps second base in mind

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:25:00 GMT

PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates' acquisition of Akinori Iwamura a week ago not only solidified second base for 2010, but it also clarified Andy LaRoche's future in the infield as well. His immediate future, at least.
Source: MLB.com

RotoRob :: The New Season Begins

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:32:04 GMT

The Pirates have surprisingly taken on Akinori Iwamura’s (left) contract. Congratulations to the New York Yankees on winning the World Series last week.
Source: Sports Blogs

Hot Rumors Follow Hot Stove as Phillies and Others Try To Improve

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:48:46 GMT

Less than a week after the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to win their 27th World Championship, the Hot Stove League has begun in earnest.
Source: Bleacher Report

Comparative Advantage: A Collaborative A's/Rays Solution

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:55:07 GMT

I've been paying close attention to trades for a few years now. And I have to say, rarely if ever have I seen a better match than the Rays and the A's right now. Each team has areas of significant strength and significant weakness.
Source: Athletics Nation :: An Oakland A's Blog

Quoted in '2B Iwamura hopes longtime losers can win soon'

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:15:16 GMT

Akinori Iwamura said in Miami Herald:

I know, of course, about Roberto Clemente and that it is a great organization

Quoted in '2B Iwamura hopes longtime losers can win soon'

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:25:02 GMT

Akinori Iwamura said in Sporting News:

It feels very good, but it's still not 100 percent ... But I proved last year I can still play at a high level. I think I can play just like I did in the World Series. It will be fine next season, completely healthy.

Photo from Getty Images

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:05:55 GMT

BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 13: Akinori Iwamura #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays sends the ball to first as Josh Reddick #68 of the Boston Red Sox is out at second on September 13, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.

Photo from AP Photo

Sat, 16 May 2009 18:06:38 GMT

Cleveland Indians' Ben Francisco (12) steals second base after Tampa Bay Rays' Akinori Iwamura, top, dropped the ball during the eighth inning of a baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla. , Saturday, May 16, 2009.

Bartolo Colon vs. Akinori Iwamura (2002)

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:39:38 GMT