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May 2008 Archives
How Much Are Last Year's Free Agents Worth Right Now?
It is not uncommon for free agent classes to immediately appear overpaid, but due to combinations of injuries and under-achievements, last year's class has been dreadful during the first two months of 2008.

Umpire Says Replay Coming To MLB Parks
A liaison between Major League Baseball and its umpires claims that instant replay is coming to MLB parks, according to a report on ESPN.

Bret Boone Retires For Good
After fourteen Major League seasons, infielder Bret Boone is calling it quits for good, according to The Associated Press.

Report: Sosa To Retire After 2009 WBC
Sammy Sosa, still without an offer to play, will retire from after the next World Baseball Classic, according to published reports on ESPN.

Utley, Chipper, Cubs Top Early NL All-Star Voting
The Phillies' Chase Utley received the highest number of votes among NL players in All-Star balloting figures, which were released Tuesday by MLB, and reported by Yahoo.

Starting All-Stars Based Off FIC, Version 1.0
The initial All-Star fan voting returns are coming in and the starting lineups that take the field at Yankee Stadium on July 15th will likely be far different than who is most 'deserving'.

Berkman Remains On Top Of RealGM Player Rankings
At RealGM, we use the Field Impact Counter (FIC) to objectively measure how effectively players are performing and then use the Reina Value to evaluate their financial worth.

MLB Suspends Baker, Girardi And Joyner
Bob Watson, Vice President of On-Field Operations for Major League Baseball, today made the following discipline announcements: Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker has been suspended for two games and fined an undisclosed amount for his inappropriate actions, which included making contact with Umpire Eric Cooper, during the seventh inning of his Club’s game last night against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park in San Diego.

Source: MLB Might Try Replay In Fall League
Major League Baseball is thinking about trying out some form of instant replay in the Arizona Fall League this year, according to ESPN.

Report: U.S. Government May Subpoena 104 Players
The United States Government may subpoena as many as 104 Major League players in connection with the BALCO steroid distribution case after attorneys obtained positive drug test results from 2003, according to a report on ESPN.

Free Agent Minor Leaguer Jackson Suspended
The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that free agent Minor League player Aaron Jackson has received a 50-game suspension for testing positive for a drug of abuse in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

Girardi, Randolph To Serve As AL All-Star Coaches
Joe Girardi of the Yankees and Willie Randolph of the Mets have been asked to serve as coaches for the All-Star game in New York on July 15.

MLB Owners Unanimously Ratify Drug Rules
Baseball owners unanimously ratified tougher drug testing rules on Thursday, according to The Associated Press.

Bonds Now Facing 14 Perjury Charges
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Clemens Not Welcome On U.S. Team
Roger Clemens isn't welcome on the United Stats Olympic baseball team, according to The Associated Press.

Players' Union Concerned Over Lack Of Offers To Bonds
The players’ association has expressed concern to the commissioner’s office over the lack of offers to Barry Bonds, asking for information about the free-agent market, as reported by the Associated Press.

Furcal Up To 4th In New Player Rankings
At RealGM, we use the Field Impact Counter (FIC) to objectively measure how effective players are performing and then use the Reina Value to evaluate their financial worth.

Cubs Take Top Slot In New RGM Team Rankings
At RealGM, we use the Field Impact Counter (FIC) to objectively measure how effective teams are performing.

Clemens Says Sorry To Friends And Family For 'Mistakes'
Following a week of numerous affair rumors, Roger Clemens has ended his silence and apologized to both his family and friends for what he called "mistakes in his personal life," according to the New York Daily News.

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