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Pinstripe Alley
1 month ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 2/7/24

Top prospect Spencer Jones invited to big-league camp
Zack Britton criticizes Yankees' communication of analytical information
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees News - 3/19/23

NJ.com | Randy Miller: Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided updates on some of the injured players that the Yankees have on their roster.First, Carlos Rodón began a throwing program and says that he feels good but still has to take the time to build up to "being a starter."Next is Harrison Bader, who is also heading in the right direction (and better than the Yankees first thought) but is still a ways away from being ready to swing a bat.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 2/18/22

FanGraphs | Jay Jaffe: It's been a bad start to spring training for the Yankee rotation with news that Frankie Montas will undergo surgery and Nestor Cortes will require extra time to overcome a bum hamstring (though the latter did throw a bullpen yesterday).Much was made of the strength of the pitching staff over the course of the offseason, where it was projected to be the game's best, but relying on Clarke Schmidt and Domingo Germán take some bites out of that potential.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 1/25/23

Sports Illustrated | Max Goodman: The Twins made a deal on Monday for Michael A. Taylor, an intriguing decision given their glut of outfield options at the moment.This decision has stoked the hot stove oven a bit with rumors about Minnesota dealing one of their current options, with the Yankees ' name ever present thanks to their left field situation.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 1/4/23

January 4th isn't a particularly exciting day in Yankees history, and this one probably won't be much better.That's the thrill of January in baseball, folks!But don't worry, we still have plenty of quality reading material at your leisure.Our only thought is to entertain you!Today on the site, Jake will opine on the Yankees ' luxury tax strategies (post-offseason spending spree), and Peter will consider the Padres' Ha-Seong Kim as a potential trade target.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 12/22/22

Wednesday was a big day for New York baseball, and not for all the reasons that we expected.Sure, Aaron Judge's nine-year contract was formally announced, and he was named the 16th captain in Yankees history.But the day started with the news that the Mets would sign Carlos Correa on a 12-year, $315 million deal.
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MLB Trade Rumors
1 year ago
Major League Baseball

The Opener: WBC, Relief Market, Voit

With Opening Day less than two weeks away, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today:
1. WBC Update The World Baseball Classic continues tonight as Puerto Rico takes on Mexico in the quarterfinals.Marcus Stroman will take the mound for Puerto Rico, while Julio Urias will start the game for Mexico.
MLB Trade Rumors
1 year ago
Major League Baseball

The Opener: Arbitration, Lefty Relief, Rays

With all pitchers and catchers for all 30 clubs set to report for Spring Training by the end of today, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day:
1. Arbitration Hearings End Today Arbitration hearings are set to come to a close today.Yesterday, went to a hearing against the Pirates, according to the Associated Press.
MLB Trade Rumors
1 year ago
Major League Baseball

The Opener: Rodriguez, Lefty Relief, Offseason Reviews

With Opening Day just four weeks away, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today:
1. Rodriguez to make spring debut for the Orioles: Top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez will be making his spring debut for the Orioles today, the team as announced.
MLB Trade Rumors
1 year ago
Major League Baseball

The Opener: Cubs, WBC, Offseason In Review

Today is the trade deadline in the NHL!If you're a hockey fan who enjoys MLBTR's content, be sure to check out the folks on our sister site, Pro Hockey Rumors, as well as their Twitter account to get up-to-the-minute coverage of today's deadline deals.While a flurry of moves is surely happening in the NHL, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today:
1. Are the Cubs on the verge of acquiring a reliever?
MLB Trade Rumors
1 year ago
Major League Baseball

The Opener: Signings, Cubs, FA Bats

With less than a month until pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today:
1. Reported signings that could be made official In last Monday's Opener, we discussed four reported signings that had not yet been made official: Corey Kluber with the Red Sox, with the Brewers, Zach Davies with the Diamondbacks, and Eric Hosmer with the Cubs.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Major League Baseball

As the Postseason Nears, the Yankees are Getting Healthy

On the brink of making history, Aaron Judge has had all eyes on him this week in his pursuit of 61 home runs this season, which would tie the American League record set by Roger Maris in 1961.
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Dodgers Nation
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Reportedly Among Teams at former All Star Closer Zack Britton's Throwing Session

Zack Britton was one of the best relievers in baseball for a long time, posting a 1.84 ERA in 367.1 innings from 2014-20.He struggled with effectiveness and health in 2021, ultimately having his season end early due to Tommy John surgery after a 5.89 ERA in 18.1 innings.He tried to come back late last season, but he dealt with arm fatigue in his only appearance and went back on the injured list.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Roster: Walker Buehler, J.P. Feyereisen & Blake Treinen Placed On 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Walker Buehler, J.P. Feyereisen and Blake Treinen on the 60-day injured list on Thursday.All three of the pitchers placed on the IL are expected to miss most or all of the 2023 season due to their respective injuries.The move to the IL does not affect their timeline for a return, but it did give the Dodgers 40-man roster space to make the signings of David Peralta, Jimmy Nelson and Alex Reyes official.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

Braves Spring Training open thread

One of my favorite parts of the start of Spring Training is the many pictures and videos that come out as camp officially gets underway.Atlanta Braves pitchers were scheduled to report today, although a number were in North Port a couple of days ago.Position players are scheduled to report Monday, but a large number have already shown up and are working out.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 1/20/23

Heading into the last third of January, there's much ado about nothing going on right now.Tangentially related to the Yankees at this point has been the reliever market, where Aroldis Chapman moved on to the Royals of all teams (seems most of the contenders are understandably hesitant on him), and Zack Britton held a throwing session for teams recently.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

The Yankees relief corps enters uncharted waters

I like visualizing things in chart form, even simple things.That includes how dominant the Yankees bullpen has been over the last decade.Having one of the top-five bullpens in baseball by WAR for seven consecutive full seasons is both well- and poorly- (mostly poorly) represented by the sight of a bunch of small numbers stacked on top of each other.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Previewing the Yankees' qualifying offer decisions

The Yankees ' season ended weeks ago, but their first set of offseason decisions is set to come tomorrow.November 10th is the deadline for teams to tender qualifying offers to their free agents.With 10 players hitting free agency, this stands as an important day for the Yankees, as how their particular QO scenarios work out will hold some influence over the shape of their offseason.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

The worst moments of the 2022 Yankees season

The 2022 season will stick in the memories of Yankees fans for years to come.Yesterday, we recapped the five highlights of the year.Today being Halloween, it felt appropriate to take a walk down the dark and shrouded paths in our minds and remember the five moments that will haunt our memories all winter.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 10/29/22

NJ.com | Bridget Hyland: The Yankees should be doing everything they can to retain the services of Aaron Judge, but they're far from the only potential landing spot.While media members are skeptical that the Mets will be very active in Judge's free agency case, the Giants are widely expected to pursue him, and Jeff Passan is among those speculating that the Red Sox could wade into the waters as well.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

How the Yankees bullpen successfully defied skeptics in the ALDS opener

Injuries have throttled the Yankees ' bullpen this season, especially in the second half.
MLB Trade Rumors
1 year ago
Major League Baseball

The Opener: Pham, Lefty Relief Market, Righty Bats

With a little over two months until Opening Day, here's three things we'll be keeping an eye on throughout the day today around the baseball world:
1. Pham/Mets deal to be made official Shortly after reports of 's one-year, $6MM agreement with the Mets came in yesterday, USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported that the signing will be made official today.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 12/22/22

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: The New York Yankees formally re-introduced superstar outfielder Aaron Judge yesterday morning at Yankee Stadium, as the slugger officially re-signed with the team that drafted him.As part of those proceedings, Hal Steinbrenner made official what everybody anticipated when the news of his nine-year deal broke two weeks ago, naming Aaron Judge the 16th captain of the New York Yankees.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Andrew Chafin

As a contending team, the Yankees ' No. 1 priority should be securing the signature of star outfielder Aaron Judge on a long-term contract.Everything else is secondary - albeit still important - because having the reigning AL MVP will almost guarantee that the Bombers are a playoff-caliber team.Subtract him, and it's not so obvious anymore.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Who is new Yankees reliever Junior Fernandez?

While Aaron Judge and to a lesser extent Anthony Rizzo have dominated the Yankees hot stove this winter, the bullpen entered the postseason a bit of a question mark.Although the loss of Zack Britton and Aroldis Chapman to free agency isn't exactly a loss - and may even be counted as an improvement - the current relief corps of Clay Holmes, Wandy Peralta, Jonathan Loaísigia, and Michael King need some reinforcement if the Yankees want to continue having one of the league's premier bullpens.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Sports

Being Injured Doesn't Mean You're Not on the Team

Michael King was watching on TV when the Yankees clinched the American League East in Toronto on Sept. 27.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 6/22/22

New York Daily News | Kristie Ackert: While it had previously been reported that Aaron Judge's arbitration hearing was scheduled for today, news broke on Tuesday evening that it's actually going to be on Friday.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Zack Britton

From his acquisition through 2020, Zack Britton was a very good reliever for the Yankees.After a trade deadline deal in 2018, Britton put up a 2.14 ERA in 105.1 innings over his first three seasons in the Bronx, helping form a strong Yankee bullpen over those years.He also got to appear in 15 playoff games, after very infamously not getting used by Buck Showalter and the Orioles in the 2016 AL Wild Card Game.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Will Smith

The Yankees have a solid bullpen foundation already.You could say with confidence that it's consistently been their deepest unit for some time.The team's lineup or rotation may have down years, but the bullpen always produces.So far, New York has Clay Holmes, Tommy Kahnle, Wandy Peralta, Jonathan Loáisiga, Lucas Luetge, and Lou Trivino likely penciled in for slots, with other young guns and recovering arms (think Michael King) also in the mix.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

White Sox sign Andrew Benintendi to five-year deal

The Yankees have done a good job this offseason at checking off important items on their to-do list.They brought back Anthony Rizzo to fortify first base, and more importantly, they also convinced MVP Aaron Judge to return as well, thanks to a big nine-year contract.They took steps to improve their already-accomplished pitching staff as well, replacing Jameson Taillon with Carlos Rodón just last night, and to a less-important extent, swapping in old friend Tommy Kahnle for the likes of Aroldis Chapman, Miguel Castro, and Zack Britton in the bullpen.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees add bullpen upside by reuniting with Tommy Kahnle

Tommy Kahnle quickly became a fan favorite during his previous stint with the Yankees, and a full year recovered from Tommy John surgery finds himself back in the Bronx, signing a two-year, $11.5 million deal with New York today.The 33-year-old posted a 2.84 ERA, 2.39 xERA and 4.38 FIP, the latter number dragged by some bad home run luck in just 12 innings in 2022.
Dodgers Nation
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Dave Roberts Named Finalist for NL Manager of the Year Award

First, Trea Turner's agency drops a video about his elite defense and how he's slump-proof.Then Dave Roberts is named a finalist for Manager of the Year.It's like Monday was designed to elicit derisive laughter from bitter Dodgers fans.But like it or not, Roberts was, in fact, named a finalist for Manager of the Year, which means he's one of the top three vote-getters in the league along with Buck Showalter of the Mets and Brian Snitker of the Braves.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees 2022 Roster Report Cards: Miguel Castro

Just before Opening Day was set to take place, the Yankees made a couple of trades to shake up their roster.One netted them their All-Star starting catcher for the year, while the other brought in a veteran reliever by the name of Miguel Castro.Castro was the bigger name at that time, and it was a bit of a surprise that the Mets opted to swap relievers with their cross-town neighbors, but by the end of the year Castro's impact on the 2022 season would be a minimal one.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees send Zack Britton to 60-day IL, activate Jacob Barnes

When Zack Britton went down in August 2021 with a torn UCL and Tommy John surgery on his docket, he was hopeful that he could work his way back to the majors in time for the 2022 playoffs.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 9/23/22

MLB Trade Rumors | Anthony Franco: The Yankees have designated Miguel Andújar for assignment.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees Prospects: Week 23 minor league review

Triple-A Scranton is making an incredible run at a division crown after falling to a big deficit early in the season, while Double-A Somerset received some big-name cameos this week from rehabbing major leaguers.
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He will almost certainly start next season in High-A, and could be fast tracked to Double-A by mid-season if his play remains strong.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

2022 Yankees Least Valuable Player: Aroldis Chapman

The term "value" is tossed around an awful lot in the baseball world.The most important individual award even has the word in its name.The exact meaning of it is heavily disputed, however, and there are a lot of ways to interpret it, all of which can be at least partially correct.Thinking about value in the negative direction is no different.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 10/2/22

New York Post | Greg Joyce: Zack Britton worked his tail off to get back to the majors in the hopes of contributing to some postseason success for the Yankees, but unfortunately it just wasn't meant to be.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees 8, Orioles 0: Nestor dominates, hitters punish O's

Yankees lefty Nestor Cortes made his final start of the regular season today, and it was one to remember.He overwhelmed Baltimore, allowing only a single hit and striking out 12 batters.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 9/21/22

ESPN | Jeff Passan: As we all know by now, Aaron Judge hit his 60th home run on Tuesday night.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

The path to pinstripes for Anthony Volpe in 2022

Do you hear that?
Knock, knock, knock.
It's a noise we've heard twice in the past month, once for Oswaldo Cabrera, once for Oswald Peraza.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 8/25/22

CBS Sports | Mike Axisa: Zack Britton began a rehab assignment with the Low-A Tampa Tarpons yesterday, less than a calendar year since undergoing Tommy John surgery.
WTOP News
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

Red Sox and Yankees meet, winner claims 3-game series - WTOP News

New York Yankees (72-42, first in the AL East) vs. Boston Red Sox (56-59, fifth in the AL East)
Boston; Sunday, 7:08 p.m. EDT
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 6/4/22

NJ.com | Brendan Kuty: We got a slew of injury updates yesterday.Josh Donaldson returned from a shoulder issue, of course, and was in the starting lineup at third base.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 10/1/22

Last night wasn't super fun at Yankee Stadium, as Aaron Judge was pitched around and held homerless while the Yankees ' offense could only manage a solo short porch special by Oswaldo Cabrera in a 2-1 loss in Baltimore.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox: Jameson Taillon vs. Michael Wacha

After a blowout win to wrap up a quick two-game set against the Pirates, the Yankees are moving on to a new series tonight as the Red Sox come to town.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees 1, Orioles 2: Baltimore stays alive, keeps Judge, Yanks in check

As a team, the Yankees didn't exactly have a ton to play for other than just adding another win to the total.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees activate DJ LeMahieu, option Tim Locastro

The Yankees keep getting good news on the injury front.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Blue Jays fan Frankie Lasagna just misses catching Aaron Judge's 61st home run ball | CBC News

Fans wait for autographs before the Blue Jays host the New York Yankees in the team's last regular season series at Rogers Centre on Sept. 28, 2022.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Sports

Maris Would Be 'Tickled to Death' to Be Matched by Judge

Aaron Judge tied Roger Maris's American League record with his 61st home run of the season, and Maris's former teammate Bobby Richardson sees many parallels.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 9/25/22

NJ.com | Brendan Kuty: Zack Britton had an ugly return to the mound on Saturday, walking three and being charged with a run, but ultimately this was an appearance about process, not results.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees 7, Red Sox 5: No 61, but the magic number is three

Well, it didn't come today either.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees prospects: Patriots score nine runs without an extra-base hit

Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: W, 4-3 at Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

On bullpen volatility and managing the unmanageable

The Yankees have built a reputation for bullpen excellence.Ever since Mariano Rivera rose to prominence decades ago, the team has almost always sported a strong relief unit.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees prospects: Bader homers in third rehab game

Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: W, 4-1 vs. Worcester Red Sox
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 9/15/22

It was a close contest as always, but the Yankees walked out of Fenway with a pair of wins that they desperately needed.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 170: Judge Finally Gets Some Help

Kunj is back on the PSA Podcast and thankfully, the Yankees have done their best over the past several days to assuage some doubts that their mini-winning streak last week wasn't merely typical Twins nonsense.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 9/12/22

Outfielder Harrison Bader made his Yankees organization debut yesterday afternoon with a rehab outing with Double-A Somerset; also appearing in that game were a trio of relievers - Zack Britton, Miguel Castro, and Aroldis Chapman.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Zack Britton, Scott Effross, and the Yankees' valuable bullpen depth

It's a hard time to think of positive things to talk about with respect to the second-half Yankees, but one thing that fans can all take comfort in is the bullpen.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees prospects: Week 22 minor league review

The Yankees' High-A and Low-A affiliates will be playing meaningful games over the last week of the season.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 9/4/22

It's Sunday, and the Yankees will play a baseball game this afternoon.There is technically a chance they'll win it.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees Prospects: Week 21 minor league review

Three of the Yankees four affiliates won their weekly series and remained in contention for a playoff spot.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees Social Media Spotlight: Zack Britton comments on early departure from rehab appearance

Since the start of the pandemic, we have kept you posted on what the Yankees have been up to on social media.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

The Yankees bullpen' depth is now of utmost importance

In the last two days, the Yankees have placed both Scott Effross and Albert Abreu on the 15-day injured list.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Yankees potential trade target: Scott Barlow

If one looks at the list of Yankees relievers who have missed time with injury this year, they would find a lot of names between those who are currently physically unable to play and those who have underperformed according to preseason expectations.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Unheralded Yankees relievers are coming up big

Even after losing Chad Green, Jonathan Loáisiga, and Aroldis Chapman for a significant period of time, the Yankees ' bullpen remained (and remains) a top unit.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

The Yankees should be wary of King and Holmes' respective workloads

The Yankees bullpen has been stellar all season.Before action began on Monday, it was third in MLB in WAR with 3.4, fourth in ERA with 2.95, and third in FIP with 3.19.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 6/7/22

New York Post | Andrew Marchand: The longtime radio voice of the Yankees, John Sterling, is going to be heard a lot less in the second half.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 5/27/22

Associated Press: The Yankees surprisingly signed three-time All-Star Matt Carpenter to a major league contract on Thursday afternoon.
WHIZ News
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

Yankees host the White Sox on home winning streak - WHIZ News

Chicago White Sox (19-20, second in the AL Central) vs. New York Yankees (29-10, first in the AL East)
New York; Sunday, 3:05 p.m. EDT
South Side Sox
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

No-Fly Zone, with Aaron Bummer

One hot topic among White Sox fans to start the season has been the rollercoaster Aaron Bummer has taken us on in his first three appearances of 2022.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 5/21/22

ESPN | Kiley McDaniel (subscription required): When Aaron Judge turned down the Yankees ' seven-year, $213.5 million extension offer prior to the start of the season, it represented a massive bet that he could produce a dynamite walk year performance that would push his earning power into a new stratosphere.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 5/3/22

FanGraphs | Jake Mailhot: After a nine-game win streak that included sweeps of the Cleveland Guardians, Baltimore Orioles, and Kansas City Royals, the Yankees vaulted to the top of FanGraphs' rankings.
Pinstripe Alley
2 years ago
New York Yankees

Yankees 2022 Season Preview: Chad Green

It was not a universally popular move when the Yankees traded relief pitcher Justin Wilson, who was coming off a strong season for the team, for a pair of young pitchers that had yet to make their major league debuts.
Pinstripe Alley
2 years ago
New York Yankees

Yankees news: The lockout continues with one day until MLB's deadline

Associated Press | Ronald Blum: With one day left to negotiate before regular season games are lost, there is still no deal to end the lockout.
Pinstripe Alley
2 years ago
New York Yankees

Hal Steinbrenner's outsized role in the lockout

Dick Monfort may be the head of MLB's labor committee, but if you're looking for the actual most powerful owner in the game, he's the guy sitting beside Monfort this week in CBA talks - Hal Steinbrenner.
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