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Morgan shocked, upset by suspension - MLB.com

2010-09-03
CBC.caMorgan shocked, upset by suspensionMLB.comI knocked over a catcher ... they threw the ball at me. Come on, what am I supposed to do? I have to take this and try to keep playing. ...Nyjer Morgan suspended eight games for role in Nats-Marlins brawlWashington Post (blog)MLB hands out suspensions for Nationals-Marlins brawlYahoo! SportsMLB hands out penalties for Nats-Marlins brawlSportingNews.comUSA Today -Bleacher Report -The Associated Pressall 1,242 news articles »

Fox Ready For MLB Pitching Debut - University of Central Florida

2010-09-03
University of Central FloridaFox Ready For MLB Pitching DebutUniversity of Central FloridaThe starting pitcher was Matt Fox while his battery mate was catcher Drew Butera, and the duo guided UCF to a 7-3 win over Oklahoma State in the NCAA ...and more »

Dreams come to fruition after life in Minors - MLB.com

2010-09-03
MLB.comDreams come to fruition after life in MinorsMLB.comBut it's better late than never for players like Braves catcher JC Boscan, who played 976 games over 14 Minor League seasons but always viewed the big call ...and more »

Mets promote catcher Nickeas from Minors - MLB.com

2010-09-02
Mets promote catcher Nickeas from MinorsMLB.comATLANTA -- Battling through injuries and staring down the path of a career Minor Leaguer, Mike Nickeas came close to quitting ...and more »

Teagarden, Rapada, Nippert join Rangers - MLB.com

2010-09-03
Teagarden, Rapada, Nippert join RangersMLB.comThe Rangers made a series of moves on Friday, calling up catcher Taylor Teagarden and left-hander Clay Rapada from Triple-A ...and more »

Injuries continue to mount for Marlins - MLB.com

2010-09-02
Injuries continue to mount for MarlinsMLB.comCatcher John Baker, who hasn't played since May, will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Friday. ...Murphy injures wrist recording outMLB.comall 53 news articles »

Max St. Pierre joins the Tigers after 14 years in the minors - Yahoo! Sports (blog)

2010-09-02
Max St. Pierre joins the Tigers after 14 years in the minorsYahoo! Sports (blog)Completing the tested triumvirate is new Detroit Tigers catcher Max St. Pierre(notes), who was called to Target Field on Wednesday after a trying 14 years ...and more »

Nolasco to have surgery, season over - MLB.com

2010-09-02
MiamiHerald.comNolasco to have surgery, season overMLB.comMIAMI -- Catcher Brett Hayes has a Grade 1 separation in his left shoulder, and it's likely that he will miss the remainder of the season. ...Daily Dose: Knee Surgery for NolascoRotoTimes.comMLB notes: Marlins' Nolasco out for yearRichmond Times DispatchMarlins P Nolasco done for season; Hayes separates shoulderCBS42all 79 news articles »

KC's Kendall to have season-ending surgery - MLB.com

2010-09-01
Kansas City StarKC's Kendall to have season-ending surgeryMLB.comKANSAS CITY -- Jason Kendall's tenacity and toughness are intact, but his right shoulder is not. As a result, the Royals' catcher ...Rookie May to benefit from Kendall's absenceKansas City RoyalsRoyals | Brayan Pena expected to see majority of timeKFFL (blog)Royals C Jason Kendall Done For The Year, Undergoing Shoulder SurgerySB Nation Kansas City (blog)SI.com -Richmond Times Dispatchall 70 news articles »

Dodgers Will Seek Big Bat, Catcher This Offseason: MLB Rumors ...

2010-09-02
Gurnick also writes that Los Angeles needs a starting catcher, adding that Russell Martin was a question mark even before breaking his hip. The backstop has seen his offensive production drop significantly in the last two years, ...

Twins' Fox Ready for MLB Debut with Former UCF Catcher Butera ...

2010-09-03
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MLB 2K10: My Player – Pitcher and Catcher | Sport Videos Online

2010-09-01
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Angels catcher Mike Napoli to be traded today? - MLB Daily Dish

2010-08-30
Angels catcher Mike Napoli, claimed on waivers over the weekend, has until this afternoon to be traded or simply reassigned to the team that claimed him.

Top 10 MLB Fantasy Catchers: Ten Best Fantasy Baseball Draft Picks ...

2008-02-25
Victor Martinez sits atop the list of the best fantasy catchers in Major League Baseball.

2010 MLB Profile- Future Hall of Fame Catcher Pudge Rodriguez

2010-05-13
In his 20th major league season, Washington Nationals catcher and certain hall of famer Ivan 'Pudge' Rodriguez has had a fantastic all around start to 2010.

September Call-ups make impacts and debuts

2010-09-03
With the calendar changing to September, MLB expands the rosters to a maximum of 40 players (up from 25). Contending teams usually only bring up players that will definitely be needed or veterans to help the club: a third catcher, ...

MLB Rookie of the Year - The Catchers: A Look at the Eight Players ...

2009-04-07
In 2008, Chicago Cub Geovany Soto became the first catcher in 15 years to win Rookie of the Year. All the catchers who have won the coveted honor excelled further.

Jason Kendall Set for Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery -- MLB FanHouse

2010-09-01
The veteran catcher will undergo surgery Friday to repair the "extensive tearing" discovered in his rotator cuff earlier this week. The typical recovery time for rotator cuff surgery is eight to 10 months, and Royals manager Ned Yost is ...

MLB hands out suspensions to Nats, Marlins

2010-09-03
MLB hands out suspensions to Nats, Marlins

New Dodgers catcher Barajas shakes off his nerves

2010-09-03
MLB: Newest Dodgers catcher overcomes inauspicious start at home, becomes productive in lineup.

Baseball. Twins' Fox Ready for MLB Debut with Former UCF Catcher Butera Friday

2010-09-03
It was June 4, 2004. The starting pitcher was Matt Fox while his battery mate was catcher Drew Butera, and the duo guided UCF to a 7-3 win over Oklahoma State in the NCAA Tournament. Fast forward to Sept. 3, 2010. Over six years after Fox's last college game, he is slated to make his Major League Baseball debut as the Friday night starter for the Minnesota Twins, and his catcher could be Butera.

2011 MLB All-Star Game: Why It Should Stay in Arizona

2010-09-03
The 2011 MLB All-Star game is planned to be played in Phoenix, Arizona. But a new law on immigration, SB 1070, is not mixing well with the idea. There have been plenty of protests wherever the Diamondbacks play. It has caused a huge debate about whether the game should be played elsewhere. Here are some reasons why we should leave politics separate from baseball and leave the game in Phoenix ...

MLB hands out penalties for Nats-Marlins brawl

2010-09-03
Nyjer Morgan of the Nationals was hit with an eight-game ban for his role in a brawl against the Marlins. Major League Baseball dealt out punishments for the Nationals-Marlins brawl earlier this week.

MLB will rule on Nyjer Morgan punishment Friday

2010-09-03
Major League Baseball is expected to deliver its ruling on punishment for the Washington Nationals' Nyjer Morgan on Friday, two days after Morgan was involved in a bench-clearing brawl in a game against the Florida Marlins.

Washington Nationals OF Nyjer Morgan Doesn't Understand Why He's Suspended

2010-09-03
Courtesy of Bill Ladson at MLB.com, here were Nyjer Morgan's comments this afternoon upon learning about his eight-game suspension for "three separate incidents" in the past week, including clipping St. Louis Cardinals catcher Bryan Anderson instead of touching home plate, exchanging expletives with fans in Miami after bowling over Florida Marlins catcher Brett Hayes—ending his season with a ...

MLB hands out suspensions for Nationals-Marlins brawl

2010-09-03
Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan has been suspended for eight games for his part in the Nationals-Marlins brawl Wednesday night and two other incidents this past week, Major League Baseball announced on Friday.

FanHouse: After 14 seasons, catcher gets the call

2010-09-03
What were you doing in 1997? Because Max St. Pierre was drafted in the 27th round by the Tigers that year and began his professional baseball career as a fresh-faced 17-year-old catcher in the their minor-league system.

(ucf) Baseball. Twins' Fox Ready for MLB Debut with Former UCF Catcher Butera Friday: It was June 4, 2004. The sta... http://bit.ly/9GBaK8

2010-09-03
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Cubs call up catcher Castillo: ESPN Chicago » The Cubs called up catcher Wellington Castillo from Triple... http://bit.ly/auw88X #MLB #CUBS

2010-09-03
Cubs call up catcher Castillo: ESPN Chicago » The Cubs called up catcher Wellington Castillo from Triple... http://bit.ly/auw88X #MLB #CUBS

@TouchByAM NY #Mets Catcher of the Future, Josh Tholes, Has Memories of Wrigley http://bit.ly/ch8UqV #MLB #Cardinals /via @nytimessports

2010-09-03
@TouchByAM NY #Mets Catcher of the Future, Josh Tholes, Has Memories of Wrigley http://bit.ly/ch8UqV #MLB #Cardinals /via @nytimessports

9/3 Castillo added to roster: Muskat Rablings » The Cubs recalled catcher Welington Castillo from Triple... http://bit.ly/cGshYs #MLB #CUBS

2010-09-03
9/3 Castillo added to roster: Muskat Rablings » The Cubs recalled catcher Welington Castillo from Triple... http://bit.ly/cGshYs #MLB #CUBS

What Will Rays Do With Their 3-Headed Catcher In 2011?: Rays Index » With the return of Dioner Navarro t... http://bit.ly/cy29vk #MLB #RAYS

2010-09-03
What Will Rays Do With Their 3-Headed Catcher In 2011?: Rays Index » With the return of Dioner Navarro t... http://bit.ly/cy29vk #MLB #RAYS

Cubs recall catcher Welington Castillo from Iowa: The Chicago Cubs recalled catcher Welington Castillo from Tr... http://bit.ly/cKxBso #MLB

2010-09-03
Cubs recall catcher Welington Castillo from Iowa: The Chicago Cubs recalled catcher Welington Castillo from Tr... http://bit.ly/cKxBso #MLB

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2010-09-03
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Dodgers Will Seek Big Bat, Catcher This Offseason: MLB Rumors ... http://bit.ly/b6iIGL

2010-09-03
Dodgers Will Seek Big Bat, Catcher This Offseason: MLB Rumors ... http://bit.ly/b6iIGL

Los Angeles Dodgers MLB News - Dodgers Baseball Blog » Rod Barajas ...: 34-year old righty swinging catcher Rod Ba... http://bit.ly/cS86Ji

2010-09-03
Los Angeles Dodgers MLB News - Dodgers Baseball Blog » Rod Barajas ...: 34-year old righty swinging catcher Rod Ba... http://bit.ly/cS86Ji