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Sandoval opening eyes defensively - MLB.com

2010-03-10
Sandoval opening eyes defensivelyMLB.comTwo innings later, Sandoval charged Corey Hart's slow roller and threw him out with a strong off-balance peg to first base. The next day against Colorado, ...and more »

Tribe patient while waiting on Branyan - MLB.com

2010-03-11
Tribe patient while waiting on BranyanMLB.comActa said Branyan is taking ground balls at first base and taking swings as part of a "gradual" process of gearing up for the season. ...LaPorta finding formula for successMLB.comall 12 news articles »

Braves pleased by Glaus' fast start - MLB.com

2010-03-10
Circling the Bases (blog)Braves pleased by Glaus' fast startMLB.comBut the Braves' first baseman has instead spent the first week of the Grapefruit League season doing his best Ted Williams impersonation. ...Glaus showing plate prowess in Braves campCircling the Bases (blog)all 7 news articles »

White Sox break out bats vs. A's - MLB.com

2010-03-10
White Sox break out bats vs. A'sMLB.comAthletics at the plate: Eric Chavez, while getting six innings of work at first base, collected his first two home runs of the spring -- a two-run shot in ...and more »

Ask Boswell: Nats Spring Training, Stephen Strasburg, MLB, Caps and more - Washington Post

2010-03-11
Washington PostAsk Boswell: Nats Spring Training, Stephen Strasburg, MLB, Caps and moreWashington Post*Adam Kennedy will be a defensive upgrade at second base. He made a diving play to his left that Belliard never would have reached last year. ...2010 MLB season preview: Washington NationalsThe InquisitrWe have liftoff: Strasburg shines in debutYahoo! SportsMLB: Strasburg sharp in spring debutSt. Augustine RecordWashington Post (blog)all 464 news articles »

Carter C's-ing day at Mets camp - MLB.com

2010-03-10
Carter C's-ing day at Mets campMLB.comCarter, 27, and Catalanotto, 34, are outfielders by trade, but Catalanotto has played first base in his 13-year career. Carter was taking ground balls at ...

MLB '10: The Show (PS3) - Operation Sports

2010-03-10
New York Times (blog)MLB '10: The Show (PS3)Operation SportsMinor gameplay bugs initially plagued the game out of the box, such as catchers frequently overthrowing first base on dropped third strikes, ...These 2 video games step up to the plateSan Francisco ChronicleMLB 2K10 Patch Completed For 360Pasta Padre (blog)MLB 10 The Show Review: The Game for All AmericaKotaku.com (blog)BallerStatus.com -Crave Online -VGrevolutionall 40 news articles »

Exhibition Game 9: Red Sox at Mets - Boston Globe

2010-03-11
Exhibition Game 9: Red Sox at MetsBoston GlobeThe Red Sox are working out on the field and Jason Varitek is manning first base. Youkilis and Beltre are at third, Iglesias at short with Bill Hall, ...and more »

Greinke works harder against Rox - MLB.com

2010-03-10
Greinke works harder against RoxMLB.comIn his first outing, the Rangers got just one man to first base. Greinke said he stuck to fastballs and changeups against the Rockies, throwing just one ...and more »

Nomar Didn't Need Title to Capture Boston's Heart -- MLB FanHouse

2010-03-10
He can not fathom Garciaparra playing his home games at Wrigley Field or Chavez Ravine, much less imagine him as a reserve infielder, pinch-hitter or part of a first base platoon. .... Andrew Johnson. MLB ...

Jeff Clement Tackling First Challenge -- MLB FanHouse

2010-03-07
"Ever since they told me they wanted me to focus on first base, I haven't thought about catching,'' Clement said Sunday morning. "I used to watch what other catchers did. Now I watch first basemen. I think about how to get the job done ...

MLB '10: The Show Review (PS3) - Operation Sports

2010-03-10
Minor gameplay bugs initially plagued the game out of the box, such as catchers frequently overthrowing first base on dropped third strikes, some odd physics when the ball would hit the wall, and the inability to field the ball on hits ...

SB Nation's 2010 MLB Previews: Arizona Diamondbacks, A Return To ...

2010-03-10
... will be expected to shoulder the bulk of the offensive production, along with Adam LaRoche, whose arrival as a free-agent should help plug the offensive black-hole which was first-base for the Diamondbacks last season. ...

MLB Prospect Watch: Posey Sees Time at First Base

2010-03-07
The San Francisco Giants used top prospect Buster Posey, naturally a catcher, at first base for a few innings on Saturday, notes Chris Haft in his MLB.com blog. Using Posey at 1B is an idea that Giants' manager Bruce Bochy has tossed ...

Rays LHP Price injured by shattered bat | MLB news, MLB draft news ...

2010-03-10
With no outs and Kevin Youkilis(notes) on first base for the Red Sox, AdrianBeltre's(notes) bat splintered on a pitch from Price. The barrel headed toward themound, where price deflected it with his non-pitching arm. ...

Pujols' return delayed at least 1 day | MLB news, MLB draft news ...

2010-03-10
Pujols was originally slated to play first base, then was moved todesignated hitter before becoming a late scratch against the WashingtonNationals because of a sore back. The three-time National League MVP has missedthe last three games ...

Mike Sweeney Retirement Rumors: Will retire if not on MLB roster ...

2010-03-10
Sweeney is primarily a designated hitter with the occasional play at first base. The DH position is occupied by Ken Griffey Jr. in addition to Milton Bradley. First base is being manned by Casey Kotchman and Ryan Garko, so Sweeney has a ...

Kevin Millar Trying to Break Another Curse With Cubs - MLB - NESN.com

2010-03-10
When you look at Kevin Millar's numbers, nothing really jumps out at you. Physically, he looks more like a guy you'd sit next to you at a bar and watch a game with than a guy who would start at first base in that game. ...

MLB: Rockies, Helton agree to 2-year extension (Honolulu Advertiser)

2010-03-11
TUCSON, Ariz. — The Colorado Rockies and Todd Helton agreed today to a two-year, $9.9 million contract extension that runs through the 2013 season. The first baseman also agreed to defer $13.1 million of his $19 million salary in 2011 over a 10-year period beginning in 2014, the team said.

MLB preseason: Twins top Cards 7-6 on Valencia’s homer in 8th (The Fargo Forum)

2010-03-11
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Minnesota third base prospect Danny Valencia hit the go-ahead home run in the eighth inning and the Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 on Tuesday.

MLB Notebook: Yankees' Rivera throws first BP session (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

2010-03-08
New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera threw 34 pitches in his first batting practice session Monday in Tampa, Fla.

Ethier launches first homer of spring (Major League Baseball)

2010-03-10
Ethier launches first homer of spring

Game Review: MLB 2K10 (Baller Status)

2010-03-10
Aside from Sony's highly praised MLB: The Show , baseball fans haven't had the best options when it comes to playing video game versions of America's favorite past time. While 2K Sports' 2009 version of MLB 2K didn't receive the most favorable reviews, 2K10 boasts some vast improvements and additions over the previous version, making it a much better experience...

Clement looks like a natural at first (Major League Baseball)

2010-03-09
Clement looks like a natural at first

MLB Notebook: Garciaparra retires with Red Sox (Tulsa World)

2010-03-11
Nomar Garciaparra has retired as a member of the Red Sox.

Ankiel belts first Royals homer (Major League Baseball)

2010-03-09
Ankiel belts first Royals homer

MLB Notes: Nathan's year in doubt (Omaha World-Herald)

2010-03-09
The Minnesota Twins suddenly have a glaring concern about closing games for the first time since Joe Nathan took over in 2004. Tests on Nathan's right throwing elbow have revealed a significant tear in the ulnar collateral...

Garret Anderson will try to play first base for Dodgers... http://fan.ac/5y8 #MLB #LosAngeles

2010-03-10
Garret Anderson will try to play first base for Dodgers... http://fan.ac/5y8 #MLB #LosAngeles

Matt LaPorta / Laporta (hip/toe) played three innings at first base and went 0-for-1 in his only at-bat http://bit.ly/bEE5DO #MLB #CLE

2010-03-10
Matt LaPorta / Laporta (hip/toe) played three innings at first base and went 0-for-1 in his only at-bat http://bit.ly/bEE5DO #MLB #CLE

Eric Chavez / Eric Chavez, starting at first base, hit a pair of homers Wednesday against the White Sox. http://bit.ly/ampAGu #MLB #OAK

2010-03-10
Eric Chavez / Eric Chavez, starting at first base, hit a pair of homers Wednesday against the White Sox. http://bit.ly/ampAGu #MLB #OAK

RT @truebluela: Mattingly said Garret Anderson is ready to play, and "We'll see about first base" (Anderson: 0 MLB gms at 1B) #Dodgers

2010-03-10
RT @truebluela: Mattingly said Garret Anderson is ready to play, and "We'll see about first base" (Anderson: 0 MLB gms at 1B) #Dodgers

Mattingly said Garret Anderson is ready to play, and "We'll see about first base" (Anderson: 0 MLB gms at 1B) #Dodgers

2010-03-10
Mattingly said Garret Anderson is ready to play, and "We'll see about first base" (Anderson: 0 MLB gms at 1B) #Dodgers

Mike Aviles / Aviles (elbow) will make his first start in a Cactus League game on Wednesday at second base, http://bit.ly/bUIYo3 #MLB

2010-03-10
Mike Aviles / Aviles (elbow) will make his first start in a Cactus League game on Wednesday at second base, http://bit.ly/bUIYo3 #MLB

Jeff Clement / Clement has improved defensively at first base during camp but is hitting .077, the Pirates' http://bit.ly/cxicpY #MLB #PIT

2010-03-10
Jeff Clement / Clement has improved defensively at first base during camp but is hitting .077, the Pirates' http://bit.ly/cxicpY #MLB #PIT

Garret Anderson / Anderson worked at first base Tuesday, MLB.com reports. [...] http://bit.ly/bZDADf #MLB

2010-03-09
Garret Anderson / Anderson worked at first base Tuesday, MLB.com reports. [...] http://bit.ly/bZDADf #MLB

Garret Anderson / Anderson worked at first base Tuesday, MLB.com reports. http://bit.ly/bZDADf #MLB #ANA

2010-03-09
Garret Anderson / Anderson worked at first base Tuesday, MLB.com reports. http://bit.ly/bZDADf #MLB #ANA