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Marlins new shortstop Reyes has dreadlocks cut on live television

2012-02-04
Along with a new uniform, Jose Reyes has a new, close-cropped look. The All-Star shortstop had his dreadlocks trimmed during a nationally televised haircut Friday on the MLB Network.

Fantasy MLB: Five Sleeper Candidates at Shortstop

2012-01-30
I've looked at some bounce-back candidates (Grady Sizemore and David Wright), some minor leaguers (Jose Rendon and Gerrit Cole), and now I want to talk one of everyone's favorite topics: sleepers. There are some solid value picks to be made this year in fantasy drafts, if...

Marlins Shortstop Jose Reyes to Cut Signature Dreadlocks on MLB Network

2012-02-03
The Marlins have a policy barring players from growing long hair. Unfortunately for Jose Reyes -- who left the Mets and signed with the Marlins in December -- he will have to abide by those regulations. As a result of signing a six-year, $105 million contract with Miami, the All-Star shortstop will have his signature dreadlocks cut on MLB Network on Friday at 6 p.m. Despite inking the superstar ...

MLB Trade Rumors: Tampa Bay Rays Would Be Wise to Trade for Shortstop

2012-01-23
The one glaring weakness for the Tampa Bay Rays this offseason is shortstop, and they would be wise to address the position. Currently sporting Sean Rodriguez and Reid Brignac , the Rays not only need to find a replacement at shortstop, they have the pieces to do so. There are murmurs that the Rays could offer starting pitchers Jeff Niemann or Wade Davis for a solid shortstop, given their ...

MLB notes: Cubs shortstop accused of assault

2012-01-07
Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro is wanted for questioning by Chicago police regarding an alleged sexual assault last fall, although no charges have been filed.

Report: Reyes' dreads to be cut on MLB Network

2012-02-01
Jose Reyes, shortstop for the Miami Marlins, will cut off his famously long hair on MLB Network on Friday, according to a tweet form his agent Chris Leible.

MLB star loses his dreadlocks

2012-02-04
Marlins shortstop Jose Reyes cut off his dreadlocks on national TV Friday afternoon. His hair will be auctioned for charity on eBay. (George Napolitano/Pool Photo via US PRESSWIRE)

Orlando Cabrera To Retire

2012-01-18
Longtime MLB shortstop Orlando Cabrera said on a Colombian radio station that he will retire from baseball, reports ElHeraldo.co. Cabrera spent 15 seasons in the Major Leagues, winning two Gold Gloves and collecting 2,055 hits along the way. The 37-year-old Colombia native signed with the Expos in 1993, made his MLB debut four years later and played for Montreal until the Red Sox traded for him ...

Jose Reyes Video: Watch Marlins Star Get Hair Cut on TV for Charity

2012-02-04
While many MLB players enjoy time away from the spotlight during the offseason, Marlins shortstop Jose Reyes has been far from low-key. Since last season, Reyes has ditched his old team, cashed some fat checks and posed nude on camera. Now he's done the unthinkable. Reyes had his trademark dreadlocks chopped off on the MLB Network Friday night, by a man identified only as Jordan from Jordan's ...

They needed a shortstop and a left fielder. They got a new uniform. The 2012 Braves, keeping priorities straight: http://t.co/ZB57qoEW

2012-02-05
They needed a shortstop and a left fielder. They got a new uniform. The 2012 Braves, keeping priorities straight: http://t.co/ZB57qoEW

Derek Jeter Signed Photo - Autographed MLB Photos: Derek Jeter the passionate starting shortstop of the New York... http://t.co/Zbgi0lN8

2012-02-05
Derek Jeter Signed Photo - Autographed MLB Photos: Derek Jeter the passionate starting shortstop of the New York... http://t.co/Zbgi0lN8

Red Sox Face Decisions at Shortstop: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo!Contributor Network) http://t.co/gix86uxo

2012-02-05
Red Sox Face Decisions at Shortstop: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo!Contributor Network) http://t.co/gix86uxo

So mlb network says that alex rodriguez is a better shortstop than derek jeter ozzie smith and cal ripken jr #pathetiic

2012-02-05
So mlb network says that alex rodriguez is a better shortstop than derek jeter ozzie smith and cal ripken jr #pathetiic

Twinkie Town 2012 Top 50...Round 49!: Twinkie Town » You selected a slick fielding young shortstop f... http://t.co/SDGf2KhU #mlb #twins

2012-02-05
Twinkie Town 2012 Top 50...Round 49!: Twinkie Town » You selected a slick fielding young shortstop f... http://t.co/SDGf2KhU #mlb #twins

Twinkie Town 2012 Top 50...Round 49!: Twinkie Town » You selected a slick fielding young shortstop f... http://t.co/1uhXDKCM #mlb #twins

2012-02-05
Twinkie Town 2012 Top 50...Round 49!: Twinkie Town » You selected a slick fielding young shortstop f... http://t.co/1uhXDKCM #mlb #twins

“@ESPNBoston: Alfredo Aceves reaches a one-year agreemenet with the Boston Red Sox http://t.co/lbJ7V5NF” Can he play shortstop and RF?

2012-02-05
“@ESPNBoston: Alfredo Aceves reaches a one-year agreemenet with the Boston Red Sox http://t.co/lbJ7V5NF” Can he play shortstop and RF?

Yunel Escobar, Stealthy All Star Shortstop Pick? http://t.co/Bp2Z1Hr6 #bluejays #MLB #YunelEscobar

2012-02-05
Yunel Escobar, Stealthy All Star Shortstop Pick? http://t.co/Bp2Z1Hr6 #bluejays #MLB #YunelEscobar

Marlins new shortstop Reyes has dreadlocks cut on live television http://t.co/IpiOukBy #MLB

2012-02-05
Marlins new shortstop Reyes has dreadlocks cut on live television http://t.co/IpiOukBy #MLB