Welcome to RBI Magazine’s first annual Season Preview Edition. Over the next two weeks RBI Magazine will focus on previewing each individual team for the upcoming 2009 Season. The previews will include; Key Additions, Key Subtractions, and in-depth looks at the lineup and pitching rotations. We will also be including a season outlook along with
2009 Seattle Mariners Preview
February 27, 2009 3 Comments
Last year’s Mariners were without a doubt, dollar for dollar, the worst team in the Major Leagues. Ex-General Manager Bill Bavasi’s tenure will no doubt be remembered as some of the worst general managing of all time, marked by the terrible contracts handed to Richie Sexson, Jarrod Washburn, and Carlos Silva, the awful trades he
Phillies Release Adam Eaton
February 27, 2009 Leave a Comment
The World Champion Phillies have reportedly released starting pitcher Adam Eaton, who is in the final year of a three-year, $24.5 million contract. After being sent to the Minors last year, Eaton was called back up to a Phillies roster spot in early September, but made no appearances during their playoff run. Eaton made his
Manny Rejects Dodgers Fourth Offer
February 27, 2009 4 Comments
Third time and no charm, and now the fourth time has just brought on more disappointment. According ESPN’s Jayson Stark and a few other baseball news sources, Manny Ramirez has rejected yet another offer from the Dodgers. The latest offer made on Wednesday was said to be a two-year, $45 million contract, with a salary
Dodgers Make New Offer To Manny Ramirez
February 26, 2009 Leave a Comment
Finally a Manny Ramirez deal may be closer than ever. According to multiple reports last evening and this morning, the Los Angeles Dodgers have made a new offer to Manny Ramirez. The offer is believed to be a two-year, $45 million contract, with a salary of $25 million during the first year and $20 million
Breaking: Manny Signing With The Dodgers This Week!
February 23, 2009 1 Comment
A report today from 570 AM in Los Angeles says that an agreement has been reached between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Manny Ramirez camp. The flagship AM radio station for Fox Radio is saying that it is a two year contract with an option for a third year. The official announcement is supposed
5 Best Prospects From The NL East
February 23, 2009 1 Comment
As Spring Training kicks into high gear, there will be unfamiliar names wearing numbers like 64 and 87. Those are the minor leaguers. A few of these guys will make an instant impact on their team at the highest level and for others that dream is still a few years away. Whatever each individual case
No Griffey, No Problem
February 22, 2009 1 Comment
After falling short in their attempts to sign, well, everyone, the rumors are beginning to swirl that the Atlanta Braves are now going after 36-year old Garret Anderson. This should be to no ones surprise as he is likely the best left-handed hitting outfielder still available on the free agent wire. Braves Nation was subjected
2009 AL East Preview
February 21, 2009 11 Comments
The American League East landscape changed dramatically last season as the Tampa Bay Rays finally wrestled the AL East Crown out of the hands of the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. To add insult to pinstriped misery, the Rays arrived as a legitimate World Series contender and pushed the Yankees out of post
Clay’s Choice: Jorge Campillo
February 20, 2009 Leave a Comment
For the next few weeks, I’m going to try and bang out as many articles like this as I can. Basically, I’m just going to pick out a player (usually a pitcher) that I like and talk about their potential contributions to the 2009 season. As an avid fantasy baseball manager, most of these guys
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