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Catcher Nieves impressed with Strasburg - MLB.com

2010-03-09
ESPNCatcher Nieves impressed with StrasburgMLB.comVIERA , Fla. -- With Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg making his Spring Training debut against the Tigers at Space Coast ...MLB: Strasburg sharp in spring debutSt. Augustine RecordWashington Nationals: Stephen Strasburg vs Miguel Cabrera.Federal Baseball (blog)It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Stephen StrasburgDCist.comTulsa Worldall 396 news articles »

Blake exits with strained rib-cage muscle - MLB.com

2010-03-08
Yahoo! SportsBlake exits with strained rib-cage muscleMLB.comSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- A day after losing catcher Russell Martin for four to six weeks with a pulled groin muscle, the Dodgers saw ...Zito, Wellemeyer efficient in Giants' winSFgiants.comDaily Dose: Martin Out 4-6 WeeksRotoTimes.com2010 Los Angeles Dodgers Odds & PredictionsLocksmith Sports PicksPasadena Star-Newsall 160 news articles »

Longoria plates two, Joyce scores twice - MLB.com

2010-03-09
Longoria plates two, Joyce scores twiceMLB.comRays at the plate: Red-hot Sean Rodriguez singled, and the Rays capitalized on a pair of miscues from Orioles catcher Chad ...and more »

Martin to be sidelined four to six weeks - MLB.com

2010-03-07
ReutersMartin to be sidelined four to six weeksMLB.comPHOENIX -- Dodgers catcher Russell Martin has a pulled groin muscle and will be sidelined four to six weeks, missing the rest of ...Russell Martin Will Miss 4-6 WeeksRealGM.comDodgers C Martin out 4-to-6 weeksUPI.comDodgers Catcher Martin To Miss 4-6 WeeksKGMITrue Blue LA (blog) -Daily Camera -Honolulu Advertiserall 339 news articles »

2010 Red Sox Spring Training: Non-Roster Catcher Invitees - Bleacher Report

2010-03-09
2010 Red Sox Spring Training: Non-Roster Catcher InviteesBleacher ReportAt his best, Molina will spend the year with the Pawtucket Red Sox (AAA), post career numbers, and receive a MLB call up only if better catchers drop like ...and more »

Yanks' Cervelli OK after getting beaned - MLB.com

2010-03-06
CBC.caYanks' Cervelli OK after getting beanedMLB.comTAMPA, Fla. -- Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli suffered a concussion after being struck in the helmet by a pitch during ...Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shaun Marcum looks good in first outing in two yearsTampabay.comMarcum strong in 1st Jays outing since '08CBC.caZinicola learning the ropes with Blue JaysMLB.comMLB.comall 268 news articles »

Sore shoulder sits Saltalamacchia - TexasRangers.com

2010-03-09
Sore shoulder sits SaltalamacchiaTexasRangers.comPHOENIX -- Ranges catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia was scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against Oakland because of soreness ...and more »

MLB Network sizes up the Orioles - Mid-Atlantic Sports Network

2010-03-09
SB Nation (blog)MLB Network sizes up the OriolesMid-Atlantic Sports NetworkHart talked of catcher Matt Wieters: "This kid is special. This guy's bat will be good for a catcher, I think he'll eventually hit .300 and provide some ...SB Nation's 2010 MLB Previews: Baltimore Orioles, More Than Just Matt WietersSB Nation (blog)Orioles sign 22, renew contracts with fourMLB.comInside Spring Training | Orioles pitching staff improving after dreadful decadeTufts Dailyhotstove.com (blog)all 112 news articles »

Three-way catching battle far from settled - MLB.com

2010-03-09
Three-way catching battle far from settledMLB.comRight-hander Felix Hernandez's personal catcher for most of last season, Johnson had surgeries to repair torn labrums in both hips and another procedure on ...and more »

MLB® 10 The Show™: Catcher Mode

2010-03-10
Experience life behind the mask with MLB® The Show™'s all new 'Catcher's Mode'. Assess the situation onfield and make the tough calls as you experience life behind the mask with MLB® The Show™'s all new 'Catcher's Mode'. ...

Mets send three catchers down… | MLB Hub - Where Baseball Season ...

2010-03-09
No surprises here, the Mets have reassigned three minor league catchers to minor league camp. The only reason they were up was to get exposure to the major league guys and catch all the pitchers in camp, I'm a few pitchers will be ...

Dodgers Don't Plan To Trade For Catcher: MLB Rumors ...

2010-03-07
Ken Gurnick of MLB.com writes that Torre has faith in the rookie. The post notes that Paul Bako is likely the top remaining free agent catcher. The 37-year-old hit .224/.308/.336 in 130 plate appearances for the Phillies last season. ...

MLB® 10 The Show™: Catcher Mode | I Own Baseball

2010-03-05
Experience life behind the mask with MBL® The Show™'s all new 'Catcher's Mode'. Assess the situation onfield and make the tough calls as you experience life.

MLB 10 The Show (Video Game) | Store PlayStation 3

2010-03-09
The catcher is the brains of any defensive squad on the field, and as such MLB 10: The Show lets you test both your baseball IQ and your skills in the crouch as you call the game, one pitch at a time, from behind the plate. ...

The Top 300 Prospects | FanGraphs Baseball

2010-03-09
Los Angeles Angels | Top Prospect: Hank Conger, Catcher (AA). National League West Colorado Rockies | Top Prospect: Christian Friedrich, Starting Pitcher (A+) San Francisco Giants | Top Prospect: Buster Posey, Catcher (MLB) ...

MLB 10: The Show – Catcher Calling the Game – PlayStation.Blog

2010-02-16
In MLB 09: The Show, the catcher had the same basic responsibilities as any other fielder: Field balls in your area, cover your base. The only thing unique to the catcher was the task of throwing out base stealers. ...

2010 Fantasy MLB Catchers ~ Breakouts, Busts and Sleepers ...

2010-02-26
Fantasy Baseball, Football, Hockey and Basketball.

hotstove.com / archive » Today on Hot Stove TV: Former MLB Catcher ...

2010-02-26
Hot Stove TV - LIVE on HotStove.com Hot Stove TV: MLB Alum Brent Mayne. Join us LIVE today at 1PM EST as hotstove.com founders Paul Rubillo and Tom Reese talk with former Major League catcher Brent Mayne! ...

Catcher Nieves impressed with Strasburg (Major League Baseball)

2010-03-09
Catcher Nieves impressed with Strasburg

Position Primer: Catcher (Yahoo! Sports via Yahoo! Sports)

2010-03-09
Someday soon catchers could rule the fantasy universe, but for now it remains a threadbare contingent.

MLB experts bat around ideas on improving the game (USA Today)

2010-03-09
Eight baseball men, representing virtually every facet of the game, gathered in the twilight for a roundtable discussion on ways to improve the national pastime.

Electronic Shirt Analyzes Pitcher's Throw (Discovery Channel)

2010-03-10
Just in time for Spring training. This electronic shirt analyzes a baseball pitcher's throw. That could keep the athletes in good form and reduce injuries, which cost the MLB organization $54 million a year in salary losses. The shirt was ...

MLB Notebook: Blalock agrees to minor league deal (Tulsa World)

2010-03-10
Former Tulsa Driller Hank Blalock will get an opportunity to rekindle his career with the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB: San Francisco 2B Freddy Sanchez eager to return (Honolulu Advertiser)

2010-03-09
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — San Francisco second baseman Freddy Sanchez has begun taking swings off a tee and considers himself ahead of schedule as he recovers from a procedure on his non-throwing left shoulder.

MLB appoints new umpire supervisors (Major League Baseball)

2010-03-06
MLB appoints new umpire supervisors

MLB previews: The best and worst of the AL Central (Covers.com)

2010-03-08
Could we see a third consecutive season with a one-game playoff for the AL Central title? It’s certainly possible with the Minnesota Twins , Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox all appearing evenly matched heading into 2010. Cleveland is i...

Briefs: Rangers get strikeout guy Ramirez from Yanks (CBS Sports)

2010-03-09
Tuesday's MLB news briefs: The Texas Rangers have acquired right-hander Edwar Ramirez from the New York Yankees for cash.

RT @Pro_Athletes: Boston Red Sox catcher Dusty Brown @Dusty_Brown_ added on http://Twitter-Athletes.com MLB Baseball Players section

2010-03-10
RT @Pro_Athletes: Boston Red Sox catcher Dusty Brown @Dusty_Brown_ added on http://Twitter-Athletes.com MLB Baseball Players section

mlb Stassi expected back at minor camp (source: CBS News): Max Stassi, the A's 18-year-old catcher, homere... http://bit.ly/bvQv2P baseball

2010-03-09
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2010-03-09
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#Baseball Catcher Nieves impressed with Strasburg http://bit.ly/9Qnrip #Sports #MLB

2010-03-09
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MLB News Update: Catcher Nieves impressed with Strasburg #baseball http://bit.ly/c0c2FR

2010-03-09
MLB News Update: Catcher Nieves impressed with Strasburg #baseball http://bit.ly/c0c2FR

#OAK #Athletics prospect catcher Max Stassi exited #Tuesday game against the #TEX #Rangers due to a right (knee) contusion. #fyi #MLB

2010-03-09
#OAK #Athletics prospect catcher Max Stassi exited #Tuesday game against the #TEX #Rangers due to a right (knee) contusion. #fyi #MLB

Jake Fox / Fox started at catcher in the A's game against the Rangers. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jake_Fox/824036 #MLB

2010-03-09
Jake Fox / Fox started at catcher in the A's game against the Rangers. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jake_Fox/824036 #MLB

Max Stassi / Athletics prospect catcher Max Stassi exited Tuesday's game against the Rangers due to a right http://bit.ly/aO8Anx #MLB

2010-03-09
Max Stassi / Athletics prospect catcher Max Stassi exited Tuesday's game against the Rangers due to a right http://bit.ly/aO8Anx #MLB

@Ronnie2K "Truck the catcher", 150hr for "Bat & Ball" avatar award, "day in the life" MLB Today game played; Check out http://bit.ly/9sXmag

2010-03-09
@Ronnie2K "Truck the catcher", 150hr for "Bat & Ball" avatar award, "day in the life" MLB Today game played; Check out http://bit.ly/9sXmag