There may be no better man to target for cheap swipes than Houston’s Michael Bourn, right. Welcome back to the 2009 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit. Over the next few weeks, we will be rolling out cheat sheets with analysis, essays and the classic Top 10 Lists that Fantasy Owners Always Wanted But Were ...

Just running through the things on my mind: -Downloaded the Kindle App for the iPhone today. It was free. Love the idea, but can't read it for long stretches at a time. Be good for a ride on the PATH or sitting and waiting for something, but it's not a thing where I can read 100 pages and not go bli...

Manny Ramirez agreed to a deal with the Dodgers today after extensive negotiations. What's everyone saying about it? Here's a look at some reactions from around the game: Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports writes that no one looks good in the aftermath of this deal. Both sides made silly mistakes, but &quo...

Depending on who you believe, a contract between Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers is "close", "imminent", "very close", "on the same page" or "a done deal." So why can't we just get this over with? ESPN's crawl blazed last night with the news that Manny had agreed to a 2-year/$45 million deal, which I ...

(Because the number of people who will understand the references to modernism and baseball number in the high single digits.) The prototypical leadoff hitter should radiate self-importance.  He has one job and one job only: to get on base.  He has one style and one style only: ostentatious scrappi...

The Dodgers have extended a third offer to Manny Ramirez and they expect to hear back from Scott Boras soon, but it's never safe to assume anything with Manny. A winter's worth of rumors later- MLBTR has had over 200 posts about Manny- the wait could be over any day. Here's a look back at 10 key dev...

I thought I’d take the time to reflect upon my favorite baseball players. The only rule I’m using is that I had to watch him play and remember him, so any Big Red Machine players are out. I’m sure I saw Johnny Bench play as a child, but I just don’t remember. 10. Paul O’Neill. I never real...

What's Manny Ramirez up to as his peers report to Spring Training?  Scott Boras says he's spending his weekdays working out in Florida, but that a delicious cake like Manny "takes little frosting."  Boras also explained to Bob Nightengale of USA Today how the Dodgers will be scre...

Manny Ramirez drove the Dodgers to within three games of the World Series, but no one knows whose uniform he’ll be donning in 2009. Alright, the push is on to hammer the rest of these reports out as we gear up for the release of the 2009 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit. If you’ve missed any of the pre...

Things are finally beginning to shape out. After Raul Ibanez signed a somewhat ludicrous contract well before the glut of corner outfielders felt the constraints of the current economy, first hand, some of these cards have been drawn. Bobby Abreu signed for 1-yr/$5 mil with the Angels. Adam Dunn sig...