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OSR Software Upgrade

By cfeedback, on February 27th, 2009

We’re switching over to some new blogging software, WordPress. Please bear with us while we update the style and work on some various issues. [...]

Buzz: Marlins rumors

By MogulMonster, on February 22nd, 2009

I’ve been informed of rumors speculating that the Marlins may be shopping starting pitcher Earl Krause in exchange for pitching prospects.

Krause, the former first overall draft pick in 2012, had disappointed ever since, with a career ERA of 5.07 with just 39 wins. Opposing batters are hitting .281 against him this season, despite his very good [...]

Interview with Scrappers’ GM raysman1

By MogulMonster, on February 22nd, 2009

Just a few minutes ago, I talked with the Scrappers’ GM raysman1, discussing pitching, Azumabito Suzuki, Claudio Selan, and the team’s future, amongst other topics.

OSR: Hey Carl, and thanks for taking a few minutes of your time to answer a few questions for the Outahere Sports Review.
raysman1: No problem.

OSR: So, first of all, you look to [...]

2020 Amateur Draft results

By MogulMonster, on February 20th, 2009

Round one:

1. NYM – Brandon Oldenburg SS
2. MON – Darrel Hills OF
3. BOS – John Schmidt SP
4. POR – Joey Jones SP
5. SFG – Eddie Sanchez SS
6. CIN – Orion Pomerleau RP
7. LAA – Steve Sage SP
8. DET – Andy Dunn 1B
9. MIL – Rey Marino SP
10. LAD – Zack Reber SP
11. MON – Alberto [...]

Sale of Philadelphia

By cfeedback, on February 20th, 2009

Sources close to the league have told OSR that a sale of the Philadelphia franchise may be close to being completed. Its also rumored that the new owner has had a good deal a previous experience in the league.

With the legendary SrMeowMeow recently returning to take back the reigns of Cleveland, that doesn’t leave a lot [...]

2020 Amateur Draft Official Order

By MogulMonster, on February 19th, 2009

The official order for the 2020 amateur draft can be found here.

I would expect there to be some changes to the order later today, due to trading of draft picks, so look [...]

2020 Amateur Draft is Upon Us

By MogulMonster, on February 19th, 2009

The 2020 amateur draft is scheduled to take place tomorrow, February 20th, at 8:00pm EST, barring any changes. Rumors are still flying that the drafting order may change drastically in the next 24 hours or so, as draft picks seem to be the hot commodity this season.

OSR will keep you updated with the official draft order [...]

Draft pick madness

By cfeedback, on February 18th, 2009

It seems like activity in trading draft picks is at an all time high. The list of traded picks is mind boggling to look at. Both Detroit and Montreal have been active on this front, with Detroit trading up to the 8th overall pick and Montreal managing to snag both the 2nd overall and the 11th [...]

Teams selling, but is anyone buying?

By cfeedback, on February 13th, 2009

Quite a few big names in the Outahere trade market this year, with teams such as these all looking to deal MLB talent:

Kansas City is pondering a full rebuild, but are rumored to have received little interest so far.
The Chicago White Sox are already in rebuild mode, looking to deal established talent.
Cleveland is trying to [...]

Rule 5 Draft completed

By MogulMonster, on February 5th, 2009

Here are the results for the 2020 Rule 5 Draft.

04: POR – (32) Selan, Claudio PHI 2B12: ATL – (33) Knight, Bob BAL RP13: DET – (39) Guttierrez, Luis LAD 1B14: HOU – (39) Bonsall, Silas WSN RP19: MON – (37) Eggen, Brad BAL LF26: CLE – (36) McLaverty, Chad [...]

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