30 Copyright 2012, CBSSports.com http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/board/3 en-us Let's discuss what is going on in the world of baseball. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:25:30 EST MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34819301?source=rss_boards_MLB 32 pts Tue, 14 Feb 2012 1:32:22 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34819301?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34786882?source=rss_boards_MLB "Before I start this, please don't think I'm actually bitching about these things. I'm not. My job is basically to go run around in a park for a few hours each day in a costume and then get paid a silly amount for it. Easy stuff. That said, spri ... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:02:50 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34786882?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34769852?source=rss_boards_MLB I love baseball. The only thing that bothers me is that not enough good teams make the post-season. So here is my idea for a new playoff structure: ... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:35:21 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34769852?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34820377?source=rss_boards_MLB The next stop on Jose Canseco's comeback trail: Mexico. ... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:54:33 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34820377?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34820700?source=rss_boards_MLB MIAMI -- Another first is about to occur for the Marlins. ... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:43:42 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34820700?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34819643?source=rss_boards_MLB 2012 Top 101 Prospects ... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 0:49:26 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34819643?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34786358?source=rss_boards_MLB Kenny Powers is a whole new man. Oh, don't worry: In the third and final season of HBO's Eastbound & Down, which begins Feb. 19, Danny McBride's character will still have a mullet, will still be grotesque and will still lust to play in the bigs a ... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:09:34 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34786358?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34787221?source=rss_boards_MLB There are a lot of notable players who are in their prime and trying to make good on an injury-plagued 2011. Here's a partial list, and the guys I would consider to be your early comback player of the year caididates. ... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:55:35 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34787221?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34756520?source=rss_boards_MLB The Orioles officially launched a new website Wednesday centered on the team's 20th anniversary season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. ... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:57:47 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34756520?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34563690?source=rss_boards_MLB With 2011 now behind us, it's time to look forward to the 2012 MLB season. Some teams have been busy this winter, but others have been rather quiet. Here is a list of what teams in the AL Central need in order to contend in 2012. ... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 6:58:56 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34563690?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34363992?source=rss_boards_MLB Yet another failed attempt to win a World Series. Sabathia is your ace. Beyond that totally suspect. The Rays have a real starting rotation. NY finished 6 game ahead last season. Watch how fast it turns into 6 games behind in 2012. ... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:54:52 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34363992?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34826508?source=rss_boards_MLB Well Spring training nearly upon us, the season just around the corner, my question is which ball club has the best rotation, note not everyone will agree with my choice but the Angels and Phillies probably that accolade however, Texas always has str ... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:41:24 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34826508?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34821649?source=rss_boards_MLB Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports reports that the A's have signed Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle says the deal is worth $36 million over four years, beating the record six-year, $30.25 million contract that t ... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:48:40 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34821649?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34785284?source=rss_boards_MLB Sorry, NCO’s need not apply, but if you’re a youngin’ enlisted man or woman, you can get a great deal on Padres season tickets: ... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:22:27 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34785284?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34802080?source=rss_boards_MLB Whatever you do, DO NOT pay to play fantasy sports for CBSSports.com. I have been a loyal user of their fantasy site for years, and last year I finally won my Fantasy Gold baseball league, and yet I never received the $150 prize that I was suppose to ... Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:44:50 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34802080?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34779555?source=rss_boards_MLB A source told ESPN's Jayson Stark that the Angels would trade Bobby Abreu for ... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 8:05:01 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34779555?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34773962?source=rss_boards_MLB Orioles signed 1B Nick Johnson to a minor league contract. Johnson will also get a spring training invite. The oft-injured 33-year-old returned from wrist surgery last season and batted just .201/.316/.332 with six home runs, 13 RBI and a .648 OPS ov ... Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:55:13 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34773962?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34741109?source=rss_boards_MLB By - Tim Brown - Yahoo.com ... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:31:57 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34741109?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34819941?source=rss_boards_MLB Coley Michalik hits team two this offseason with a preview of the Twins ... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:55:58 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34819941?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34781739?source=rss_boards_MLB C. Mike Napoli, Miguel Montero ... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:25:37 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34781739?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34795394?source=rss_boards_MLB I am looking to get into a H2H pts league of 10-12 teams. I am a long time fantasy baseball player and have been playing since 1989. If anyone has openings please let me know. My email address is soonerforever12@yahoo.com Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:00:16 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34795394?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34752088?source=rss_boards_MLB Pats re-signed Tiquan Underwood to a futures contract along with Ross Vintrone. ... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:24:24 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34752088?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34820333?source=rss_boards_MLB Red Sox and DH David Ortiz avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $14.575 million contract. It's the midpoint between the $16.5 million salary that Ortiz requested and the $12.65 million figure that the Red Sox offered when arbitration number ... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:15:27 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34820333?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34773687?source=rss_boards_MLB The next time the Mets will become competitive again, Pete Rose will be enshrined into the Hall of Fame. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:20:31 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34773687?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34809198?source=rss_boards_MLB OK, so before I hear it is a "hokey Red Sox Thing", I am going to say again, the 4 words that I hear in February that bring the most warmth to my chilled and winter-bleary soul are NOT "I love you honey" but "Pitchers and Cat ... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:07:00 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34809198?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34774353?source=rss_boards_MLB If you were in one of my 3 Yahoo leagues last year, check the inbox of the e-mail address you used, and you should have an invite there. As always, I picked the latest weekend draft dates I could, with the season starting mid-week this year on 3/12. ... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:59:09 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34774353?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34690570?source=rss_boards_MLB New 12 Team Franchise League Needs 1 Owner. Score: 154 February 2, 2012 12:12 pm ... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:21:58 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34690570?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34756715?source=rss_boards_MLB Former Giants slugger Barry Bonds doesn't have to part ways with his baseball bats, a federal judge has ruled. ... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:06:22 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34756715?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34678244?source=rss_boards_MLB It's time to change the phrase... It shouldn't be "the Mistake by the Lake"... it should be the "Mistakes by the Lake". ... Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:38:24 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34678244?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34744624?source=rss_boards_MLB I think its a good approach in most situations. Most of the long-term free agent contracts haven't worked out very well (Wells, Werth, Crawford) and there is a good chance that many other won't work out either. Maybe if a team thinks a player would p ... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:32:22 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34744624?source=rss_boards_MLB 100 http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/cbsdm/spec/cbssportscom.gif http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/board/3 100