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Rumors are updated!
Sorry for the long delay, but I am starting to return to working on MLB4U.com very slowly. The site is way out-of-date information-wise and design-wise, but the rumors section will be updated with the latest whispers from around the league through the trading deadline. I will do my best to begin updating the rest of the [...]
The Last Real Season really delivers a curve in terrific look back at 1975
One time Texas Rangers beat writer Mike Shropshire used to get high before he covered games from the press box. But when writing his book, The Last Real Season, he must have been a little more sane. A meticulous look back at and around the year 1975, the book mainly follows the exploits of the [...]
2008 Predictions
Note: All the rosters on the site will be updated with the correct players, 2008 salaries and a fresh look throughout the month of April. Right now, much of the information is out-of-date or incorrect. The following entails MLB4U.com’s predictions for the 2008 MLB season. For reference, you can view our picks from last year here. [...]
Padres, Diamondbacks make their moves
The Diamondbacks moved around 12 players while adding Dan Haren to their rotation. Farther west, the Padres acquired Jim Edmonds from the Cardinals in exchange for David Freese. The Dodgers could be the next to pull the trigger if they agree to move some of their top prospects for the Orioles’ Erik Bedard. According to Bernie Miklasz of [...]
2008 Non-Tender Free Agents
The following players were not tendered contracts by Wednesday’s 9PM PST deadline. Teams had until that time to offer contracts to all unsigned players on the 40-man roster. The players below are immediately eligible to sign with any team. Arizona: Atlanta: Willie Harris Baltimore: Roberto Novoa, Cory Doyne Boston: Brendan Donnelly Chicago: Mark Prior Chicago White Sox: Andy [...]
Arbitration Deadline for Players
Seventeen free agents were offered salary arbitration by their teams prior to the 9PM PST deadline on December 1. The players had until 9PM PST on December 7 to accept or reject the offer. By accepting the offer, the players immediately were added to the team’s 40-man roster and are considered signed players for the [...]
Tigers get Cabrera and Willis for 6 prospects
The Marlins have agreed to trade Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis to the Tigers in exchange for Andrew Miller, Cameron Maybin, Mike Rabelo, Burke Badenhop, Dallas Trahern and Eulogio De La Cruz. Peter Gammons first reported the completed deal while Ken Rosenthal had the first scoop. The Marlins had been trying to drive up the price for [...]
Free Agent Arbitration Offer Deadline
The 17 free agents listed below were offered salary arbitration by their teams prior to the 9PM PST deadline on December 1. The players have until 9PM PST on December 7 to accept or reject the offer. By accepting the offer, the players immediately are added to the team’s 40-man roster and are considered signed players [...]
Rule 5 Protection Deadline
Tuesday evening is the deadline to protect minor leaguers from the Rule 5 draft. Players on the 40-man roster cannot be picked during the December 6th draft that concludes the winter meetings. Several teams have already added players over the past month, but the following is a list of players added November 19th and 20th just [...]
2008 MLB Draft Order
FIRST ROUND 1. Devil Rays 2. Pirates 3. Royals 4. Orioles 5. Giants 6. Marlins 7. Reds 8. White Sox [...]
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