http://www.newsvine.com/al-cy-young-awardNewsvine - al-cy-young-awarden-usCopyright 2013Sun, 7 Apr 2013 22:18:13 +0000Tue, 21 May 2013 19:53:18 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/05/17622114-reynolds-indians-hit-price-hard-rout-rays-13-0http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/05/17622114-reynolds-indians-hit-price-hard-rout-rays-13-0mlbsportsindiansmatt-moorecleveland-indiansraysal-cy-young-awardben-zobristkelly-johnsonmark-reynoldstampa-bay-raysjustin-mastersonalex-cobblonnie-chisenhallSat, 6 Apr 2013 01:40:37 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Friday, April 5, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Yunel Escobar tries to throw out Cleveland Indians' Michael Bourn during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach McAllister throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, April 5, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist hits in two runs with a double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Friday, April 5, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Sam Fuld, right, slides in to score ahead of the throw to Cleveland Indians catcher Carlos Santana during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Cleveland Indians catcher Lou Marson, front left, gets the out on Tampa Bay Rays' Desmond Jennings as they collide at home plate after Jennings attempted to score off a fielder's choice by Matt Joyce during the third inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays Desmond Jennings, right, steals third base ahead of Cleveland Indians third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall during the third inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, right, looks on as catcher Lou Marson, left, is evaluated by medical staff after a collision at home plate with Tampa Bay Rays' Desmond Jennings during the third inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>Cleveland Indians catcher Lou Marson, left, tags out Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Joyce at home after Joyce tagged up and attempted to score on a fly ball to end the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>Cleveland Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera, left, walks out to speak to starting pitcher Trevor Bauer as Bauer reacts after walking the bases loaded on the first three Tampa Bay Rays batters during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>Cleveland Indians catcher Carlos Santana, left, looks on as Tampa Bay Rays Kelly Johnson, right, and Jose Molina celebrate Johnson's two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price, right, and third baseman Evan Longoria (3) react after a run-scoring single from Cleveland Indians' Drew Stubbs during the second inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 7, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Lonnie Chisenhall follows through on a three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, April 7, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Mark Reynolds, right, is congratulated on his three-run home run by teammate Ryan Raburn as Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jose Lobaton, left, looks on during the third inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 7, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Justin Masterson throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Sunday April 7, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17574430-reynolds-indians-hit-price-hard-rout-rays-13-0http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17574430-reynolds-indians-hit-price-hard-rout-rays-13-0mlbsportstampa-bayraysal-cy-young-awarddavid-priceevan-longoriaWed, 3 Apr 2013 00:08:25 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price delivers to the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of an opening day baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist, right, high fives teammate Evan Longoria after hitting a home run off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jason Hammel during the fourth inning of an opening day baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria (3) throws out Baltimore Orioles' Brian Roberts after making a diving stop during the fourth inning of an opening day baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>A rake and new bases sit in a photo well before an opening-day baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) </p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price, right, and third baseman Evan Longoria (3) react after a run-scoring single from Cleveland Indians' Drew Stubbs during the second inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 7, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Cleveland Indians' Lonnie Chisenhall during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday April 7, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price, left, is removed from the game by manager Joe Maddon in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Sunday, April 7, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price (14) tags out Cleveland Indians' Mark Reynolds after catching him off third base on a hit by Lonnie Chisenhall during the second inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 7, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Mark Reynolds follows through on a double during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Indians won 13-0. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/12/17285629-david-price-picked-as-rays-opening-day-starterhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/12/17285629-david-price-picked-as-rays-opening-day-startermlbsportspricetampa-bayal-eastraysal-cy-young-awarddavid-priceTue, 12 Mar 2013 18:26:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, March 8, 2013, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/08/17240151-stephen-vogt-hits-2-run-home-run-to-lift-rayshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/08/17240151-stephen-vogt-hits-2-run-home-run-to-lift-raysmlbphilliessportstampa-bayphiladelphia-philliesraysal-cy-young-awarddavid-pricetampa-bay-raysevan-longoriastephen-vogtFri, 8 Mar 2013 21:56:21 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, March 8, 2013, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Kevin Frandsen crosses home plate after hitting a home run in the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, March 8, 2013, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria, left, waits with the ball to tag out Philadelphia Phillies' Kevin Frandsen, right, as he slides into third base off a hit by Michael Young in the first inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game, Friday, March 8, 2013, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria hits a double to score two runs in the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, March 8, 2013, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Yuniesky Betancourt, second from left, and Ender Inciarte, right, say goodbye to Tampa Bay Rays' Jason Bourgeois, far left, as they walk off the field following a spring training exhibition baseball game, Friday, March 8, 2013, in Port Charlotte, Fla. The Rays won 3-2. (AP Photo/David Goldman)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/26/17105836-price-longoria-make-spring-debut-for-rayshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/26/17105836-price-longoria-make-spring-debut-for-raysmlbsportsastrosraysal-cy-young-awarddavid-pricetampa-bay-raysevan-longoriaTue, 26 Feb 2013 22:46:12 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/02/16291615-ap-source-price-rays-agree-on-1-year-dealhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/02/16291615-ap-source-price-rays-agree-on-1-year-dealmlbsportspriceraysal-cy-young-awarddavid-pricetampa-bay-raysWed, 2 Jan 2013 04:32:54 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - Tampa Bay Rays starter David Price throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, in this Sept. 30, 2012 file photo. The three-time All-Star and the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a one-year contract worth just over $10 million, avoiding arbitration a person with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday night Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/14/15170273-ra-dickey-david-price-win-cy-young-awardshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/14/15170273-ra-dickey-david-price-win-cy-young-awardsmlbsportsawardsnew-york-metscy-youngcy-young-awardal-cy-young-awardcy-young-awardsdavid-pricetampa-bay-raysWed, 14 Nov 2012 23:39:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - This Sept. 14, 2012 file photo shows Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price throwing against the New York Yankees in the first inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York. Price and 2011 winner Justin Verlander are among the finalists for this year's AL Cy Young Award, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012.(AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek, File)</p><p>FILE - This Aug. 5, 2012 file photo shows Tampa Bay Rays' David Price reacting to a catch by right fielder Matt Joyce on a fly ball by Baltimore Orioles' Taylor Teagarden during the second inning of a baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla. Price and 2011 winner Justin Verlander are among the finalists for this year's AL Cy Young Award, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson, FIle)</p><p>FILE - This June 13, 2012 file photo shows Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price delivers in the first inning to the New York Mets during an interleague baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla. Price and 2011 winner Justin Verlander are among the finalists for this year's AL Cy Young Award, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)</p><p>FILE - In this July 10, 2012 file photo, American League's Justin Verlander, of the Detroit Tigers, delivers against the National League during the first inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game in Kansas City, Mo. Verlander and David Price are among the finalists for this year's AL Cy Young Award, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)</p><p>FILE - This Aug. 9, 2012 file photo shows New York Mets' R.A. Dickey pitching during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field in New York. Dickey is a favorite to take home the AL Cy Young Award, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, FIle)</p><p>FILE - This Sept. 27, 2012 file photo shows New York Mets starting pitcher R.A. Dickey throwing against the Pittsburgh Pirates, enroute to his 20th win of the season, during the first inning of a baseball game at Citi Field in New York. Dickey is a favorite to take home the AL Cy Young Award, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, FIle)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/29/14146088-nady-spence-homer-in-9th-to-lift-giants-7-5http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/29/14146088-nady-spence-homer-in-9th-to-lift-giants-7-5mlbpadressportsgiantssan-franciscosan-francisco-giantssan-diego-padreshuston-streetxavier-nadynl-westal-cy-young-awardryan-braunbuster-poseychase-headleyryan-vogelsonghunter-spenceSat, 29 Sep 2012 05:35:59 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is assisted by a trainer, pitcher Ryan Vogelsong, and manager Bruce Bochy after being struck in the throat by a pitch during the second inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval lands on the elbow of San Diego Padres' Will Venable after failing to catch a wild throw from left field during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 in San Diego. Venable was advancing after a wild throw to second. The umpire is Lance Barksdale. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey is greeted at the dugout after scoring against the San Diego Padres during second inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey goes into a slide as San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley awaits a late throw during a second inning triple in a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong throws a pitch while facing the San Diego Padres during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Diego Padres pitcher Andrew Werner works the first inning against the San Francisco Giants during of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence gets a low-five from Pablo Sandoval as he crosses home plate with a three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera bobbles a hard bouncing ground ball in short left field hit by during San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 in San Diego. Posey was given a single on the play. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Francisco Giants fans show their support for Buster Posey during the Giants' baseball game against the San Diego Padres on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Logan Forsythe beats the attempted tag by San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey while scoring on a hit by Yasmani Grandal during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Chase Headley is congratulated by Chris Denorfia after hitting a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Diego Padres starting pitcher Eric Stults works the first inning against the San Francisco Giants during a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner works the first inning against the San Diego Padres during a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Diego Padres center fielder Cameron Maybin goes up high at the wall to rob San Francisco Giants' Xavier Nady of a home run during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Chase Headley points skyward after hitting a home run against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning in a baseball game in San Diego, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum throws as San Diego Padres' Everth Cabrera bats during the third inning in a baseball game in San Diego, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Chase Headley is greeted by third base coach Glenn Hoffman after hitting a home run against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning in a baseball game in San Diego, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Yasmani Grandal reacts after hitting a home run against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning in a baseball game in San Diego, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt breaks his bat as he hits an RBI single against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning in a baseball game in San Diego, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence hits a home run against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning in a baseball game in San Diego, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/16/13902090-mariners-fail-to-sweep-rangers-3-2http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/16/13902090-mariners-fail-to-sweep-rangers-3-2mlbsportsmarinerstexas-rangersseattle-marinersseattle-mariners'felix-hernandezal-cy-young-awardblake-beavaneric-thamesMon, 17 Sep 2012 01:45:22 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Blake Beavan throws to the Texas Rangers in the first inning during a baseball game on Sunday, Sep. 16, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Blake Beavan throws to the Texas Rangers in the first inning during a baseball game on Sunday, Sep. 16, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles outfielders Xavier Avery (70), Endy Chavez (27) and Nate McLouth celebrate after defeating the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Seattle. Baltimore won 10-4. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Nate McLouth homers against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Fans look on as Baltimore Orioles first baseman Mark Reynolds dives into the stands to snag a foul ball from Seattle Mariners' Jesus Montero to end the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman throws against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Hector Noesi puts his lips to the baseball as he turns away while waiting to be relieved against the Baltimore Orioles in the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners right fielder Eric Thames catches a fly ball from Baltimore Orioles' Robert Andino in the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis hits a two-run single against the Seattle Mariners to tie the game in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Fans stretch during the 14th inning of a baseball game between Baltimore Orioles and the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen, of Taiwan, throws against the Seattle Mariners in the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Miguel Olivo rounds the bases after he hit a two-run home run against the Baltimore Orioles in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners left fielder Trayvon Robinson can't catch a two-run home run by Baltimore Orioles' Adam Jones in the 11th inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners manager Eric Wedge, right, argues with umpire Ron Kulpa about the status of a foul ball in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, as Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez watches at left, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Seattle. The Orioles beat the Mariners 3-1 in 11 innings. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Franklin Gutierrez (21) is greeted at the plate by Mariners' Kyle Seager, right, after Gutierrez hit a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Ryan Dempster throws against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Geovany Soto is greeted in the dugout after he hit a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli hits a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/03/11/10644848-giants-nick-hernandez-wilson-fine-in-spring-debuthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/03/11/10644848-giants-nick-hernandez-wilson-fine-in-spring-debutmlbsportsgiantsmarinerssan-franciscoseattle-marinersbrian-wilsonfelix-hernandezsan-francisco-giants'al-cy-young-awardnl-all-starSun, 11 Mar 2012 23:15:04 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson throws to the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game, Sunday, March 11, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez throws to the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Sunday, March 11, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey grounds out during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, March 11, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Tom Wilhelmsen, right, tags out San Francisco Giants' Gary Brown after Brown was caught in a rundown trying to steal second base during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game, Sunday, March 11, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/11/15/8821397-verlander-unanimously-wins-cy-young-is-mvp-nexthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/11/15/8821397-verlander-unanimously-wins-cy-young-is-mvp-nextmlbsportsdetroit-tigerscy-youngtriple-crowndetroit-tigers'justin-verlanderal-cy-young-awardal-cy-youngTue, 15 Nov 2011 19:04:01 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this June 9, 2011 file photo, Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws a warm up pitch against the Seattle Mariners before the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit. Verlander won the AL Cy Young Award by a unanimous vote, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)</p><p>FILE - In this July 31, 2011 file photo, Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in the seventh inning of a baseball game, in Detroit. Verlander won the AL Cy Young Award by a unanimous vote, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)</p><p>FILE - In this May 7, 2011 file photo, Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander works against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning, enroute to a no-hitter, in Toronto. Verlander won the AL Cy Young Award by a unanimous vote, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darren Calabrese, File)</p><p>FILE - In this June 4, 2011 file photo, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander smiles after his defensive play on a ball hit by Chicago White Sox's A.J. Pierzynski ended the eighth inning of a baseball game, in Chicago. Verlander won the AL Cy Young Award by a unanimous vote, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)</p><p>ARCHIVO &#8212; En esta foto del 31 de julio de 2011, el abridor de los Tigres de Detroit Justin Verlander lanza contra los Angelinos de Los Angeles. Verlander ganó el premio Cy Young de la Liga Americana en forma unánime el martes 15 de noviembre de 2011. (AP Foto/Duane Burleson, Archivo)</p><p>FILE - This Feb. 21, 2011 file photo shows Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander. Verlander won the AL Cy Young Award by a unanimous vote, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)</p><p>FILE - In this July 5, 2011 file photo, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander works against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. Verlander won the AL Cy Young Award by a unanimous vote, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/16/7787574-verlander-improves-to-24-5-with-12th-straight-winhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/16/7787574-verlander-improves-to-24-5-with-12th-straight-winmlbsportstigersathleticsal-centraloakland-athleticsdetroit-tigersjim-leylandgio-gonzalezdavid-dejesusjustin-verlanderal-cy-young-awardal-central-divisionbrandon-mccarthynewcomer-doug-fisterFri, 16 Sep 2011 04:48:28 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland, left, waits on the mound as he makes a pitching change, next to first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) and second baseman Ramon Santiago (39) during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics center fielder Coco Crisp makes a sliding catch on a pop fly from Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer stands on the mound after giving up a solo home run to Oakland Athletics' Cliff Pennington during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Delmon Young (21) hits a solo home run against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' David DeJesus (12) hits a three-run home run in front of Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws to the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy throws to the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Doug Fister works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Trevor Cahill works against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Willingham, right, is congratulated by third base coach Mike Gallego after hitting a home run off Detroit Tigers' Doug Fister during the second inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Ramon Santiago, right, is congratulated after scoring against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. Santiago scored on a single by Don Kelly. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera (24) walks in the dugout as four of the six main banks of lights went out during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, right, is tagged out at home plate by Oakland Athletics catcher Landon Powell during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Doug Fister works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. Fister pitched the Tigers to the AL Central title, beating the Athletics 3-1 to secure the club's first division title in nearly a quarter-century. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Doug Fister works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. Fister pitched the Tigers to the AL Central title, beating the Athletics 3-1 to secure the club's first division title in nearly a quarter-century. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Jose Valverde, right, lifts catcher Alex Avila as they celebrate on the mound after the Tigers clinched the AL Central Division title at the end of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Jose Valverde celebrates on the mound after the Tigers clinched the AL Central Division title at the end of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. Valverde finished for his 44th save in as many chances this season and his franchise-record 45th in a row overall. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Brandon Inge, right, wearing a snorkle, and another Detroit player douse themselves after the Tigers clinched the AL Central Division title at the end of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>A Detroit Tiger celebrates after clinching the AL Central Division title at the end of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Jose Valverde celebrates on the mound after the Tigers clinched the AL Central Division title at the end of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. The Tigers defeated the Athletics 3-1. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland, center, waits to be interviewed after Detroit clinched the AL Central Division title at the end of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Gio Gonzalez works against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Willingham (16) scores past Detroit Tigers catcher Omir Santos during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. Willingham scored on a sacrifice fly hit by Kurt Suzuki. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera reacts after lining into a double play during the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Rick Porcello works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander watches the baseball game against the Oakland Athletics from the dugout during the third inning on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws to the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of an MLB baseball game on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)</p><p>Detroit Tigers closer Jose Valverde celebrates after getting the Oakland Athletics Josh Willingham, left, to pop up for the final out to preserve the 3-0 Tigers win in an MLB baseball game on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Austin Jackson is congratulated after hitting a solo home run against Oakland Athletics pitcher Guillermo Moscoso in the sixth inning of an MLB baseball game on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. The home run broke up the A's no-hitter. (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)</p><p>Oakland Athletics pitcher Guillermo Moscoso throws to the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of an MLB baseball game on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)</p><p>Oakland Athletics pitcher Guillermo Moscoso throws to the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of an MLB baseball game on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/07/25/7165709-weaver-loses-game-to-verlander-temper-with-tigershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/07/25/7165709-weaver-loses-game-to-verlander-temper-with-tigersmlbangelssportslos-angeles-angelsmike-sciosciajered-weaverjustin-verlanderal-cy-young-awardTue, 26 Jul 2011 03:43:22 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Angels' Bobby Abreu watches his two-run home run off Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Vinnie Pestano in the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 25, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Bobby Abreu celebrates in the dugout after a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Monday, July 25, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Dan Haren pitches against the Cleveland Indians in the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 25, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis (13) is congratulated by third base coach Dino Ebel while rounding the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, July 29, 2011, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starter Tyler Chatwood pitches against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of a baseball game on Friday, July 29, 2011, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Detroit Tigers starter Rick Porcello pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in the third inning of a baseball game on Friday, July 29, 2011, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, July 31, 2011 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starter Jered Weaver pitches against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, July 31, 2011, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Dallas Bolster, right, of Dundee, Mich., gets a fist-bump from Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, July 31, 2011, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/05/02/6573904-prado-braves-beat-brewers-2-1-for-4-game-sweephttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/05/02/6573904-prado-braves-beat-brewers-2-1-for-4-game-sweepmlbbravessportsbrewersatlanta-bravesmilwaukee-brewerschipper-jonesalex-gonzaleztim-hudsondavid-rossnate-mclouthal-cy-young-awardmartin-pradoyovani-gallardojair-jurrjenstommy-hansonbrandon-beachyTue, 3 May 2011 01:51:32 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>iAtlanta Braves shortstop Alex Gonzalez (2) drives in three runs with an RBI double in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Atlanta on Monday, May 2, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>U.S. Army specialist Ashley Manghan, Shreveport, La., salutes while sisters Edie Vantrease, center, of Snellville, and Sharon Vantrease, of Ringgold, support the troops during the national anthem at the Milwalkee Brewers Atlanta Braves baseball game at Turner Field in Atlanta on Monday, May 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal & Constitution, Curtis Compton) MARIETTA DAILY OUT; GWINNETT DAILY POST OUT </p><p>Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla (26) can't get a ball hit for a single by Milwaukee Brewers catcher Wil Nieves (33) in the third inning of a baseball game in Atlanta on Monday, May 2, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens (49) works against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning of a baseball game in Atlanta on Monday, May 2, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo (49) works against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game in Atlanta Monday, May 2, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>A current image of weather radar is displayed on the large television screen at Turner Field during a rain delay before the Milwaukee Brewers-Atlanta Braves baseball game at Turner Field, Tuesday, May 3, 2011, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)</p><p>Atlanta Braves acting pitcher coach Dave Wallace, left, talks with manager Fredi Gonzalez while in the dugout during a rain delay before the Braves' baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Turner Field, Tuesday, May 3, 2011, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)</p><p>Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tommy Hanson (48) work in the first inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader baseball against the Milwaukee Brewers in Atlanta, Wednesday, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Marco Estrada (41) works against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of game one of a double header baseball game in Atlanta Wednesday day, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones (10) scoops up a ground ball from Milwaukee Brewers' Jonathan Lucroy (20) in the fourth inning game one of a double header baseball game in Atlanta Wednesday day, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder (28) celebrates a solo home run with Milwaukee Brewers third base coach Ed Sedar (6) in the fourth inning of game one of a double header baseball game Atlanta Braves in Atlanta Wednesday day, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Atlanta Braves' Martin Prado (14) drives in two runs with a base hit in the fourth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers in Atlanta, Wednesday, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Atlanta Braves left fielder Martin Prado (14), right, celebrates with first base coach Terry Pendleton (9) after driving in two runs with a base hit in the fourth inning of game one of a double header baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Atlanta Wednesday day, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tim Hudson (15) works in the first inning of the second baseball game of of a double header baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Atlanta Wednesday day, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Atlanta Braves center fielder Nate McLouth (13) greeted by martin Prado after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning of the second baseball game of of a double header baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Atlanta Wednesday day, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Atlanta Braves center fielder Nate McLouth (13) gestures to the crowd after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning of the second baseball game of of a double header baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Atlanta Wednesday day, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zack Greinke (13) works in the first inning in the second baseball game of of a double header baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta Wednesday day, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zack Greinke (13) works in the first inning in the second baseball game of of a double header baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta Wednesday day, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Atlanta Braves shortstop Alex Gonzalez (facing camera) celebrates after scoring on a Martin Prado two-run base hit in the fourth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers in Atlanta, Wednesday, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tommy Hanson (48) is tagged out by Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy (20) as he tries to score on a Chipper Jones ground ball in the third game one of a double header baseball game in Atlanta Wednesday day, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Atlanta Braves first baseman Eric Hinske (20) is greeted at the dugout by his teammates after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Atlanta Thursday, May 5, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Nyjer Morgan (2) is tagged out by Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla (26) as he tries to steal second base in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Atlanta Thursday, May 5, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon Beachy (37) works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Atlanta Thursday, May 5, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Shaun Marcum (18) works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta Thursday, May 5, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks (23) and right fielder Corey Hart (1) chase a ball hit for a double by Atlanta Braves Martin Prado in the first inning of a baseball game in Atlanta Thursday, May 5, 2011. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/12/20/5683534-greinke-likes-attitude-of-brewershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/12/20/5683534-greinke-likes-attitude-of-brewersmlbsportsbrewersgettingmilwaukee-brewersgreinkezack-greinkeal-cy-young-awardThu, 1 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE-In this June 29, 2007 file photo,Kansas City Royals pitcher Zack Greinke throws in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Kansas City, Mo. Greinke was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday Dec. 19, 2010. The Royals will receive Odorizzi, shortstop Alcides Escobar, outfielder Lorenzo Cain and another player from the Brewers. Cain's agent, Joshua Kusnick, confirmed on his Twitter account that his client is going to Kansas City and indicated that another client, minor league pitcher Jeremy Jeffress, could become the additional player. The Brewers also are expected to get shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt from the Royals. (AP Photo/Dick Whipple,File)</p><p>Newly acquired Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Zack Greinke talks to the media in the team clubhouse Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>Newly acquired Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Zack Greinke talks to the media in the team clubhouse Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>Newly acquired Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Zack Greinke talks to the media in the team clubhouse Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p><p>Newly acquired Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Zack Greinke, left, looks around the team clubhouse Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/11/18/5489419-king-felix-seattle-ace-hernandez-wins-al-cy-younghttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/11/18/5489419-king-felix-seattle-ace-hernandez-wins-al-cy-youngmlbsportstampa-baycy-youngfelix-hernandezal-cy-young-awardal-cy-youngcc-sabathiadavid-priceThu, 18 Nov 2010 19:01:21 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - This June 30, 2010, file photo shows Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez pitching during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Hernandez has been chosen the AL Cy Young Award winner, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)</p><p>FILE - This Sept. 17, 2010, file photo shows Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez in action in a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, in Seattle. Hernandez has been chosen the AL Cy Young Award winner, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)</p><p>FILE - This July 10, 2010, file photo shows Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez reacting after striking out New York Yankees' Brett Gardner for the final out of a baseball game in Seattle. The Mariners won 4-1. Hernandez has been chosen the AL Cy Young Award winner, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.(AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)</p><p>FILE - This May 18, 2010, file photo shows Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez in action against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game, in Oakland, Calif. Hernandez has been chosen the AL Cy Young Award winner, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.(AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>FILE - This Oct. 3, 2010, file photo shows Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez tipping his cap to the crowd after being introduced during a baseball game between the Mariners and the Oakland Athletics, in Seattle. Hernandez has been chosen the AL Cy Young Award winner, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)</p><p>FILE - This is a 2010, file photo showing Seattle Mariners baseball player Felix Hernandez. Hernandez has been chosen the AL Cy Young Award winner, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/09/18/5131679-fister-pitches-mariners-to-2-1-win-over-rangershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/09/18/5131679-fister-pitches-mariners-to-2-1-win-over-rangersmlbsportsrangersmarinerstexas-rangerscliff-leeseattle-marinersfelix-hernandezal-cy-young-awardal-west-leading-texas-rangerstommy-hunterdoug-fisterSat, 18 Sep 2010 04:45:49 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez throws in sixth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez throws in fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez throws in fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers' David Murphy strikes out swinging in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki lays down an infield bunt-single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher C.J. Wilson throws against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers' pitcher Cliff Lee throws in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners during a baseball game in Seattle, on Saturday, Sept.18, 2010. (AP Photo/Kevin P. Casey)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Jeff Francoeur connects for a two-run base hit in the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners during a baseball game in Seattle, on Saturday, Sept.18, 2010. (AP Photo/Kevin P. Casey)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Vladimir Guerrero is congratulated after scoring in the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners during a baseball game in Seattle, on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010. (AP Photo/Kevin P. Casey)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Jason Vargas throws in the first inning against the Texas Rangers during a baseball game in Seattle, on Saturday, Sept.18, 2010. (AP Photo/Kevin P. Casey)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Ryan Langerhans safely reaches second base on a ground out hit by Mariners' Josh Wilson as Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler makes the throw to first base in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010 in Seattle. Wilson was out at first. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Tommy Hunter throws as Seattle Mariners' Ryan Langerhans heads for second base in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Vladimir Guerrero reacts to being tagged out at second base as he tried to stretch a single into a double in a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/05/21/4328715-rockies-beat-up-greinke-in-11-7-win-over-kchttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/05/21/4328715-rockies-beat-up-greinke-in-11-7-win-over-kcmlbsportsroyalsrockiesjose-guillenjason-giambicolorado-rockieskansas-city-royalszack-greinkeal-cy-young-awardSat, 22 May 2010 03:00:58 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Kansas City Royals designated hitter Jose Guillen (6) rounds second base after hitting his second home run of the baseball game during the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies Friday, May 21, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)</p><p>Colorado Rockies second baseman Clint Barmes (12) misses a ground ball off the bat of Kansas City Royals' Alberto Callaspo during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, May 21, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)</p><p>Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brian Bannister (19) works against Colorado Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 21, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)</p><p>Kansas City Royals designated hitter Jose Guillen (6) hits a two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jason Hammel during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 21, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)</p><p>Kansas City Royals'Willie Bloomquist (8) climbs the outfield fence to try and catch a home run ball off the bat of Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 23, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)</p><p>Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki (2) hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, May 23, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)</p><p>Colorado Rockies center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) climbs over the outfield wall to retrieve his glove during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, May 23, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Teammate Seth Smith (7) watches the effort. Fowler lost his glove trying to catch a fly ball off the bat of Kansas City Royals' Jose Guillen who ended up with a triple on the play. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/04/04/4114398-mariners-dont-expect-lhp-cliff-lee-back-until-mayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/04/04/4114398-mariners-dont-expect-lhp-cliff-lee-back-until-maymlbsportsmarinersleecliff-leeseattle-marinersal-cy-young-awardSun, 4 Apr 2010 17:48:11 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Seattle Mariners' Cliff Lee, who is undergoing platelet-rich plasma-injection therapy for an abdomen strain, stops to sign autographs prior to a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Sunday, March 28, 2010 in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Cliff Lee, left, and Ken Griffey Jr. lean on the dugout railing waiting for the start of a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Sunday, March 28, 2010, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>FILE - In this March 5, 2010, file photo, Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Cliff Lee throws a pitch during simulated game in a baseball spring training workout in Peoria, Ariz. Mariners ace Cliff Lee was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with an abdominal strain, an expected move given the 2008 AL Cy Young Award winner's health troubles this spring. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2009/12/12/3625437-bradley-to-seattle-and-silva-to-cubshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2009/12/12/3625437-bradley-to-seattle-and-silva-to-cubsmlbsportsrdpbaseballtoronto-blue-jayscliff-leeseattle-marinerschicago-cubshideki-matsuicy-young-awardmike-cameronmilton-bradleyroy-halladaymike-macdougaljonny-gomesal-cy-young-awardcarlos-silvaal-cy-youngjack-custgarrett-arkinsSun, 13 Dec 2009 01:49:05 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this April 8, 2009, file photo, New York Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang works in the first inning of a baseball game with the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards in Baltimore. Wang Chien-ming became a free agent when the New York Yankees failed to offer a contract for next season by Saturday night's deadline. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2009 file photo, Oakland Athletics' Jack Cust tosses his bat during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Cust became a free agent on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, when the Oakland Athletics failed to offer him a 2010 contract. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2009 photo, Toronto Blue Jays starter Roy Halladay throws to first to get Boston Red Sox's Joey Gathright on a grounder to the mound during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston. Halladay was in Philadelphia on Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, to take a physical for the Phillies, according to a person with knowledge of the situation, a necessary step before the teams complete a potential blockbuster trade involving the former Cy Young Award winner. The person spoke Monday on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the teams had not made any announcement. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)</p><p>FILE- In this Oct. 22, 2009 photo, Los Angeles Angels' John Lackey throws during the first inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship baseball series against the New York Yankees in Anaheim, Calif. Lackey and the Boston Red Sox have reached a tentative agreement on a five-year contract, according to media reports. Lackey, the top pitcher on the free-agent market after eight seasons with the Angels, was in Boston for a physical on Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, according to reports. His addition would give the Red Sox a strong rotation that includes Josh Beckett and Jon Lester. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2009 photo, New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui watches his two run RBI double during the fifth inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies in New York. A person familiar with the negotiations says World Series MVP Hideki Matsui and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $6.5 million, one-year contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because details of the deal had not been finalized and the Angels hadn't made an announcement. The agreement was subject to Matsui passing a physical, the person said. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Newly acquired Boston Red Sox outfielder Mike Cameron buttons up his new jersey during a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009. Cameron, who batted .250 with 24 homers and 70 RBIs for Milwaukee last year, could replace left fielder Jason Bay in the outfield if Bay, a free agent, signs elsewhere as expected. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>New Philadelphia Phillies baseball pitcher Roy Halladay, right, poses for photographs with Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. during a baseball news conference in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009. Halladay was traded to the Phillies on Wednesday in part of a four-team trade that sent Cliff Lee to the Seattle Mariners. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)</p><p>Newly-acquired Boston Red Sox pitcher John Lackey, right, shakes hands with manager Terry Francona during a baseball news conference at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 200, Lackey finalized a five-year contract with the Red Sox, a deal worth $80 million to $87.5 million .(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p><p>Japanese slugger Hideki Matsui, a two-time All-Star and the 2009 World Series Most Valuable Player with the New York Yankees, poses on the field after the Los Angeles Angels announced the signing of Matsui to a one-year contract, at Angels Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>New Philadelphia Phillies baseball pitcher Roy Halladay, right, makes remarks during a baseball news conference as Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. looks on in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009. Halladay was traded to the Phillies on Wednesday in part of a four-team trade that sent Cliff Lee to the Seattle Mariners. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) </p><p>New Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay speaks to members of the media during a baseball news conference in Philadelphia, on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009. Halladay was traded to the Phillies on Wednesday in part of a four-team trade that sent Cliff Lee to the Seattle Mariners. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)</p><p>FILE - This is a Sept. 14, 2009, file photo showing Florida Marlins' Nick Johnson, right, rounding the bases after hitting a two-run home run off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Todd Wellemeyer, left, during the fourth inning of a baseball game in St. Louis. Nick Johnson is returning to the Yankees, a move that likely will end Johnny Damon's time in New York after four seasons. A person familiar with the negotiations says Johnson has reached a preliminary agreement on a $5.5 million, one-year contract.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)</p><p>FILE - This is an Aug. 26, 2009, file photo showing Chicago Cubs' Milton Bradley watching his two-run home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Livan Hernandez, during the third inning of a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Watching the play is Washington Nationals catcher Wil Nieves. Mercurial outfielder Milton Bradley was traded to the Seattle Mariners from the Chicago Cubs on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, for expensive and underperforming pitcher Carlos Silva. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)</p><p>FILE - This is an April 25, 2009, file photo showing Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Carlos Silva working against the Los Angeles Angels in the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. Mercurial outfielder Milton Bradley was traded to the Seattle Mariners from the Chicago Cubs on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, for expensive and underperforming pitcher Carlos Silva. (AP Photo/Mark Avery, File)</p><p>Newly signed Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mike Gonzalez answers questions during a news conference, Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, in Baltimore. The former Atlanta Braves left-hander agreed to a two-year deal with the Orioles. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2009/09/30/3332433-sweeneys-two-run-single-keys-mariners-4-2-winhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2009/09/30/3332433-sweeneys-two-run-single-keys-mariners-4-2-winmlbsportsathleticsmarinersoakland-athleticsseattle-marinersseattle-mariners'felix-hernandezmike-sweeneyal-cy-young-awardbrandon-morrowWed, 30 Sep 2009 05:04:10 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr. watches his three-run home run along with Oakland Athletics catcher Kurt Suzuki during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez throws to Oakland Athletics' Rajai Davis in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr. hits a three-run home run against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning during a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr. rounds the bases on his three-run home run against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning during a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Brandon Morrow throws against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning during a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics center fielder Rajai Davis catches a fly ball hit by Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki as left fielder Eric Patterson gets out of the way in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Oakland Athletics catcher Kurt Suzuki heads toward third base in an attempt to run down Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki in the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in Seattle. Suzuki was eventually tagged out at home by Daric Barton. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2009/09/25/3318051-greinke-goes-7-royals-beat-twins-4-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2009/09/25/3318051-greinke-goes-7-royals-beat-twins-4-1mlbsportsroyalstwinsal-centralminnesota-twinskansas-city-royalsmichael-cuddyerzack-greinkeal-cy-young-awardyuniesky-betancourtdenard-spanSat, 26 Sep 2009 03:32:01 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Minnesota Twins' Michael Cuddyer (5) beats the tag at third by Kansas City Royals third baseman Alex Gordon (4) as he advances on an error after stealing second during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>Minnesota Twins' Michael Cuddyer (5) is congratulated by Jose Morales (58) after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>Minnesota Twins' Denard Span drives the ball into center for a three-run triple in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Delmond Young, Matt Tolbert and Nick Punto scored on the triple. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)</p><p>Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer drives the ball to center for a RBI double in the eight inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. The Twins won 11-6. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)</p><p>Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer (7) is tagged out at the plate by Kansas City Royals catcher Brayan Pena as he tries to score on a Michael Cuddyer hit in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)</p><p>Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke throws the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)</p><p>Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Francisco Liriano throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2009/07/31/3096632-sanchez-shines-in-first-game-with-sfhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2009/07/31/3096632-sanchez-shines-in-first-game-with-sfmlbphilliessportsgiantssan-franciscosan-francisco-giantsnational-leaguecliff-leephiladelphia-philliesbarry-zitoal-cy-young-awardfreddy-sanchezmccovey-covetim-lincecumpablo-sandovalfamer-willie-mccoveyFri, 31 Jul 2009 05:04:11 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval celebrates after hitting a solo home run off of Philadelphia Phillies' Rodrigo Lopez in the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, July 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Jonathan Sanchez pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, July 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard hits an RBI-double to score Chase Utley off of San Francisco Giants' Jonathan Sanchez in the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, July 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Cliff Lee pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the fifth inning in San Francisco, Friday, July 31, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Cliff Lee pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the second inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Friday, July 31, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Cliff Lee works against the San Francisco Giants in the fifth inning in San Francisco, Friday, July 31, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum works against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Joe Blanton pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Freddy Sanchez, left, celebrates after scoring the Giants' fourth run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the fith inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009. At right is Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz. Sanchez scored from second after the Giants' Pablo Sandoval reached on an error. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Barry Zito throws against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2009/07/29/3088250-phillies-get-cy-young-winner-lee-from-indianshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2009/07/29/3088250-phillies-get-cy-young-winner-lee-from-indiansmlbphilliessportstradeindiansworld-seriesassociated-presscliff-leephiladelphia-philliesindians-tradeal-cy-young-awardben-franciscoWed, 29 Jul 2009 19:03:02 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE -- This is a June 25, 2009 file photo showing Cleveland Indians pitcher Cliff Lee throwing in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game in Pittsburgh. Looking for a top starter to bolster their so-so rotation, the Philadelphia Phillies are pursuing reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)</p><p>FILE -- This is a 2009 file photo showing Cleveland Indians baseball player Cliff Lee of the Cleveland Indians baseball team. Looking for a top starter to bolster their so-so rotation, the Philadelphia Phillies are pursuing reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee. The defending World Series champion have offered the Cleveland Indians a package of players for Lee, a baseball official familiar with the trade proposal told The Associated Press on Wednesday July 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)</p><p>FILE -- This is a June 29, 2009 file photo showing Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Cliff Lee joking from the dugout during a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, in Cleveland. Looking for a top starter to bolster their so-so rotation, the Philadelphia Phillies are pursuing reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)</p><p>Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Cliff Lee, right, talks with left fielder Ben Francisco during a baseball game with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, July 29, 2009. The Philadelphia Phillies acquired Lee from the Indians, who traded the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner for the second straight season, a baseball official said Wednesday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2009/07/29/3087327-lee-ready-to-help-phillieshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2009/07/29/3087327-lee-ready-to-help-philliesmlbphilliessportsleenational-leaguecliff-leephiladelphia-philliesal-cy-young-awardreigning-al-cy-young-awardWed, 29 Jul 2009 15:53:50 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post