On this date in 2003, the Red Sox completed an unusually complicated move when they acquired Kevin Millar from the Marlins. The then 31-year-old was sold to Japan’s Chunichi Dragons and had to first clear waivers in order to finalize the deal. However, Boston intervened by claiming Millar, who decided that he would rather stay in the states anyway. Here’s this week’s look around the blogosphere..
- Lasorda’s Lair caught up with new Dodgers utility man Skip Schumaker.
- Wahoo’s On First loved the Indians’ signing of Michael Bourn.
- That Ball’s Outta Here wonders if the Phillies have the wrong strategy for their farm system.
- A’s Farm runs down Oakland’s top ten prospects.
- Monkey With A Halo wants the Angels to get in on Kyle Lohse.
- Dodgers Nation dreams of Justin Verlander.
- Did The Tribe Win Last Night weighs in on the Bourn signing.
- The Tribe Daily points out that Bourn’s arrival overshadows Daisuke Matsuzka.
- On The Way Home looks at the residual effects of Felix Hernandez‘s extension.
- Baltimore Sports and Life discussed the ZiPs projection system in this week’s podcast.
- MLB Prospect Watch explored the possible ramifications of the Fish rushing Jose Fernandez.
- MLB Injury News talks Didi Gregorius‘ injury.
- Fantasy CPR sees Freddy Garcia as a fantasy sleeper candidate.
- MLB Reports says that the A’s will regret trading Chris Carter.
- Rankings Professor has the top five first baseman under 25.
- Kingdome of Seattle Sports compares this year’s M’s to last year’s A’s.
- Rays Colored Glasses wonders what Tampa Bay could fetch for David Price.
- Puckett’s Pond remembers some guy the Twins drafted named Joe Thiesmann.
- Full Spectrum Baseball talks about a new kind of California gold rush.
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