Raiders Sign Quarterback Jeff Garcia:

"The third time is charm for the Oakland Raiders and Jeff Garcia as they agreed Monday on a one-year contract, the team confirmed. The 39-year-old Garcia is expected to back up JaMarcus Russell, who is solidly entrenched as the starter." (ESPN)

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CC Rocked In His First Yankee Start

In his first start as a member of the New York Yankees, CC Sabathia pitched 4.1 innings giving up 8 hits, 6 earned runs, and 5 walks while striking out nobody on 96 pitches. Doesn’t look like a $180 pitcher to me, let alone $180 million.

The score is currently 6 to 2 [...]

Rangers' Offensive Fire Power Already Hot

The Texas Rangers had the best offense in the major leagues last season, and they are well on their way to repeating that performance. The scoring started in the bottom of the second inning against Cleveland Indians ace and reigning AL Cy Young winner Cliff Lee, when both Jarrod Saltalamachia and Ian Kinsler drove [...]

Bullpen Looks Fantastic for the Mets In 3+ Innings

Last season, the New York Mets bullpen was a key reason behind their collapse in the latter part of the year. The organization made bullpen their first priority when entering the off-season, which was what they needed to do. Signing Fransisco Rodriguez, who has the single season saves record, and J.J. Putz gave the [...]

CC Sabathia to Debut in Pin Stripes Despite Rains

Mark Teixeira and CC Sabathia will make their regular season debut as members of the New York Yankees today against the Baltimore Orioles and Jeremy Guthrie despite some rain in the forecasts.

Update: In his first AB as a Yankees, Teixeira flied out to center field.

Update: Brian Roberts singled off of CC Sabathia [...]

Daniel Murphy Shows Power In Opener

In his 2nd at-bat of the season, New York Mets outfielder Daniel Murphy answered questions about his ability to hit for power with a line drive homerun to right centerfield off Cincinnati Reds ace Aaron Harang. Murphy has a great ability to hit for average, and 10-15 homeruns a season makes him a versatile [...]

Raiders Sign Quarterback Jeff Garcia:

“The third time is charm for the Oakland Raiders and Jeff Garcia as they agreed Monday on a one-year contract, the team confirmed. The 39-year-old Garcia is expected to back up JaMarcus Russell, who is solidly entrenched as the starter.” (ESPN)

Ian Stewart to Start for the Rockies

In an attempt to get a left handed bat in against Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb, the Colorado Rockies have given infielder Ian Stewart the opening day start at second base.

Here are the rest of the line-ups:

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CF Ryan Spilborghs LF Seth Smith 1B Todd Helton 3B Garrett Atkins RF [...]

Astros Catching Prospect Max Sapp to Sit Out Year

General Manager Ricky Bennett of the Houston Astros has announced that catching prospect Max Sapp will likely miss this season.

From the Houston Chronicle:

Former first round pick Max Sapp, who nearly died in December in a battle with meningitis, is likely not going to play this season. Astros assistant general manager Ricky Bennett [...]

Elvis Andrus Doubles In His First Major League At-Bat

Elvis Andrus took a Cliff Lee pitch and slashed it into the right field corner for a double. Ian Kinsler singled him in.

New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds Musings

1:03: Just uploaded this image of first base umpire Angel Hernandez. You can decide what that is on his face.

12:47: Johan had a nice start to the inning, striking out Jerry Hairston Jr and Darnell McDonald. The walks to Votto and Phillips hurt his pitch count, but not the scorecard.

12:30: Harang [...]