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Dugout Digest – a feast of free agents

I hope all of our American readers (which honestly, is about 98% of you) enjoyed their Thanksgiving weekend. Over the past week, we've had a couple of moves, including the following… -Both Ricky Nolasco and Phil Hughes signed with the Twins. –Ryan Vogelsong re-upped with the Giants. -Expert pitch framer Jose Molina stayed with the […]

Twins continue to bolster rotation, ink Phil Hughes to three-year deal

Mere days after adding Ricky Nolasco to their rotation for four years, the Minnesota Twins have signed former Yankees starting pitcher Phil Hughes to a three-year, $24 million contract – the second largest for a free agent in club history following Nolasco's four-year, $49 million pact. Hughes has been the model of inconsistency and failed […]

Veteran starting pitcher Ted Lilly calls it a career

Former Dodgers and Cubs starting pitcher Ted Lilly has retired at the age of 37. Lilly has made a total of just 13 starts over the last two years with the Dodgers while dealing with chronic neck problems along with an injured left shoulder. Lilly spent time with the Expos, Yankees, Athletics, Blue Jays, Cubs, […]

What is TOC thankful for this year?

Here in America, it's that time of year where we give thanks before spending obscene amounts of money on Black Friday. It's been a great year for the game of baseball, and our staff is thankful for numerous aspects of it. There are plenty of different things we could have added to this list, but […]

Ryan Braun faces media for first time since suspension

For the first time since serving a 65-game suspension for his involvement in the Biogenesis scandal, Ryan Braun showed up in Milwaukee and talked face-to-face with reporters. Braun was in town as part of a Brewers Charities food drive for the Hunger Task Force, helping take donations next to Miller Park. After the event, Braun […]

Curaçao Baseball Week 2013: Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen stays humble

Kenley Jansen was so dominant as the Dodgers’ closer in 2013 that it’s hard to believe he didn’t officially take over the role until June 11. Once Don Mattingly came to his senses, the 26-year old Curaçao native finished the 2013 season with 28 saves in 32 chances, a 1.88 ERA, .86 WHIP and a […]

The Mets filmed an incredibly awkward holiday card for their fans

The holiday season is upon us, and the New York Mets are hoping their fans have a safe and happy holiday season. Of course, this video card they released might scare their fans more than anything else. Matt Harvey and Travis d'Arnaud singing offkey is one thing, but Justin Turner and Lucas Duda singing a […]

Dugout Digest – one wild weekend

I thought we were going to have an easy go of things heading into Thanksgiving. Whoops. Brian McCann is a Yankee. Jhonny Peralta is a Cardinal. Dan Haren is a Dodger. Joe Smith is an Angel. Chris Young is a Met. David Freese and Peter Bourjos have been traded for one another. We also had […]

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