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A's plan to get younger, not load up on veterans

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:33:59 GMT

Last offseason, the Oakland Athletics added free agent veterans in first baseman Jason Giambi, shortstop Orlando Cabrera and infielder Nomar Garciaparra. This offseason will be different.
Source: Sporting News

Boston Red Sox Shortstop Situation Is a Big

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:31:40 GMT

This is nothing new to Red Sox fans. Ever since fan favorite Nomar Garciaparra was traded away in 2004 on the final day of the trading deadline, the shortstop position has been a revolving door.
Source: Bleacher Report

Look back at all of 2009's magic

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:23:00 GMT

It began with Spring Training, the World Baseball Classic, Opening Day pageantry and the unveiling of two New York pantheons, Ken Griffey Jr.'s return to Seattle, Gary Sheffield's 500th career homer, Jacoby Ellsbury's steal of home, Randy Johnson's 300...
Source: MLB.com

Sports of Boston :: Missing Nomar: The Red Sox Shortstop Search Continues

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:11:45 GMT

Fourteen players have started at shortstop since the beginning of the 2004 season: Nomar Garciaparra, Pokey Reese, Cesar Crespo, Ricky Gutierrez, Mark Bellhorn, Orlando Cabrera, Edgar Renteria, Royce Clayton, Alex Cora, Alex Gonzalez, Julio Lugo,...
Source: Sports Blogs

Here's the Catch: Jorge Posada & Jason Varitek

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:05:46 GMT

Throughout baseball history, there have been a number of memorable positional rivalries that have unfolded within broader team battles.
Source: The Baseball Analysts

The Ghost of Moonlight Graham :: The Revolving Door Continues: Red Sox Decline Option On Alex Gonzalez

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:42:25 GMT

Since Nomar Garciaparra was traded in July of 2004, the Boston Red Sox have had a revolving door at shortstop. It looks like in 2010, the revolving door will continue. The Red Sox have declined the $6 million option for 2010 on shortstop Alex Gonzalez.
Source: Sports Blogs

A's In 2010: Power Upgrade Needed

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:47:26 GMT

Last winter, A's General Manager Billy Beane actually went on a "shopping-spree" and acquired Matt Holliday via trade with the Rockies. Then he got Jason Giambi, Orlando Cabrera, and Nomar Garciaparra via free agency.
Source: Bleacher Report

Crosby doesn't expect to return to A's

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:24:17 GMT

OAKLAND -- Now that baseball's postseason is over, it's time to fire up the Hot Stove.
Source: MLB.com

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Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:49:58 GMT

BOSTON - JULY 28: Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Jim Rice is congratulated by Nomar Garciaparra #5 of the Oakland Athletics before Rice's number retirement ceremony at Fenway Park July 28, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Nomar Garciaparra's return to Fenway Park July 6th 2009

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:41:42 GMT

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Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:19:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 16: Nomar Garciaparra #1 of the Oakland Athletics takes batting practice prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 16, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.