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February 8, 2009

On the Beat: More Questions and Even Less Time

by John Perrotto

Uncertainties facing NL teams, Jimmy Rollins gazes into his crystal ball, the Angels peer into their sink-hole at first base, plus news and notes from around the major leagues.

February 4, 2009

On the Beat: Slow-Mo Wheeling Dealing

by John Perrotto

The Dodgers are rebuffed again, the Yankees take their position, plus news and notes from around the majors.

February 1, 2009

Every Given Sunday: So Many Questions, So Little Time

by John Perrotto

Uncertainties facing the American League squads, Joe dissing A-Rod, plus rumors and rumblings from across the major leagues.

January 28, 2009

On the Beat: Roads Less Traveled

by John Perrotto

The Tao of Lou may involve the Rules of War, MLB Network elects the mayor of color analysts, plus news and notes from around the majors.

January 25, 2009

Every Given Sunday: Comings and Goings

by John Perrotto

The Angels intend to hold the line in Anaheim, the Obamas wear White Sox, and much more from around the major leagues.

January 21, 2009

On the Beat: Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down

by John Perrotto

An overview of the top arbitration cases, the WBC tries to avoid the ER, plus goats, news, and notes from around the major leagues

January 18, 2009

Every Given Sunday: Baby, it's Cold Outside

by John Perrotto

Macha is ready to step in with the Brewers, Manuel and Reid buddy up in Philly, the Dodgers cut Andruw loose, and more off-season news from around the majors.

January 14, 2009

On the Beat: Ruminations and Meditations

by John Perrotto

The candidates address the electorate, the Red Sox stay calm in the eye of the Yankee storm, and the Braves go in search of a new voice.

January 11, 2009

Every Given Sunday: Not Actually Getting Ink Done.

by John Perrotto

Contracts are not being offered, a pair of pitching icons change scenery, and Corky almost falls off his unicycle.

January 7, 2009

On the Beat: The Dog Days of Winter

by John Perrotto

The Nationals say good riddance to 2008, the Angels' skipper looks off into the distant future, and news and notes from around the major leagues.

January 4, 2009

Every Given Sunday: Stoking the Hot Stove Fires

by John Perrotto

The Rays hold steady, the Padres keep the faith, and the Cubs are refusing to hibernate.

December 31, 2008

On the Beat: New Helmsmen for the Mariners

by John Perrotto

Salvage in Seattle, the Reds look to cover more green, and a Happy New Year from MLB Network.

December 28, 2008

Every Given Sunday: Rickey Definitely Yes, McGwire Unfortunately No

by John Perrotto

The view of Cooperstown from La Russa-ville, the Nationals go to Plan C or D or..., Randy wants another ring, and rumors and rumblings from around the major leagues.

December 23, 2008

On the Beat: Lots of Talk, Little Action

by John Perrotto

Minor tweaking by the GM and major baiting by the players in The City of Brotherly Love, plus news and notes from around the major leagues.

December 21, 2008

Every Given Sunday: Hesitations, Retractions, and Rebuttals

by John Perrotto

Some players don't know where they want to go even after they get there, the WBC may end up with a short-roster Team USA, plus news and notes from around the major leagues.

December 17, 2008

On the Beat: Degree of Difficulties

by John Perrotto

Foot-in-mouth in the Twin Cities, the Padres pray for monetary salvation, the Mets shrug it off, and news and notes from around the major leagues.

December 14, 2008

Every Given Sunday: Expanding the Market

by John Perrotto

The big-ticket free-agent herd's been thinned just as the rest of the market's ranks expand to include non-tendered players.

December 12, 2008

On the Beat: Winter Meetings Wrap

by John Perrotto

A few big splashes in an otherwise calm pond, flipping off the coin toss, and news and notes from around the major leagues.

December 11, 2008

On the Beat: Mega-Dealing

by John Perrotto

A three-way trade nets the Mets a closer to set up their closer and plenty more for all involved, plus other Winter Meeting wheelings and dealings.

December 10, 2008

On the Beat: Winter Meetings

by John Perrotto

The Texas rotation is ready to board the Ryan Express, the O's and Reds pull a wee bit of a trade, no more shattering bats, and overdue laurels for Tony Kubek.