Tag Archive: Ryan Dempster

NL East: Phillies Sign Cole Hamels, Dodgers Acquire Hanley Ramirez

Early this morning, the Phillies made a big move by signing Cole Hamels to a contract extension. The deal is reportedly six years and worth $144 million. With the Phillies selling, Hamels was one of the pieces that could have been traded but now that won’t be the case after he signed this extension. Here are …

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Morning Links: July 24, 2012

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Here are this morning’s Mets links: The Mets imploded in the 10th innin last night, losing 8-2 to the Nationals to drop to 47-49. Chris Young pitched well and Ike Davis tied it up late, but Pedro Beato got rocked in the top of the tenth. (Post, Box Score) Sandy Alderson told reporters before yesterday’s …

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NL East: Braves And Cubs Agree On Dempster Deal, Marlins Trade Infante, Sanchez

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We are just eight days from the MLB trade deadline and things are starting to heat up. Deals are now being made as teams try to build a team for the stretch run. Here are some news, notes, and rumors from around the NL East: The Braves and Cubs agreed on a blockbuster trade today, …

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NL East Rumors: Marlins Could Be Sellers, Braves Could Extend Prado, Nationals Eyeing Pitching

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We are just 14 days away from the July 31 trade deadline, and rumors are quickly heating up. Here are some notes from throughout the NL East. The Marlins could become sellers if they do not improve their record by the trade deadline. According to Buster Olney, if the Marlins decide to sell, no one …

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Morning Mets Links: 7.7.12

News: Mets lose to Cubs, 8-7, as comeback attempt falls short- NJ.com Mets expect Bay back for Nationals series- New York Post Andres Torres is day-to-day with back pain- MetsBlog.com Ryan Dempster to start vs. Mets- ESPN Chigaco Opinion: Few tougher than Tejada with two strikes- ESPN New York Person of the Week: Mets’ RA …

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Series Preview: Mets Get Rematch With Cubs

Tonight, the Mets begin a three-game series with the Cubs at Ciri Field. First pitch is at 7:10. Since we last left the Cubbies, they have played… surprisingly better. They took three against the Astros (is that an accomplishment?) and also played well against Atlanta in a four-game set. These are the same old Cubbies, …

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Series Preview: Mets Go To Chicago To Play The Worst Team In Baseball

The Mets begin a three-game set with the Cubs in Chicaco tonight at 8:05 The Cubs have been the worst team in baseball this season. Their .333 winning percentage is the worst in the MLB, and they are a team full of under-performing, overpaid veterans. This team’s so bad, it’s only a matter of time …

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