http://www.newstin.com/us/MATT_HOLLIDAY Organizing the News Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/90933388 Beat reporter Mark Bowman answers Atlanta fans' questions If the Braves are in need of a middle infielder, their first choice would be shortstop Rafael Furcal. (AP) After all the promising talk that we've heard over the past... Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:17:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/90933388 2008-12-01T20:17:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/90912148 A's can secure compensation if left-hander signs elsewhere The Athletics declined Alan Embree's $3 million option for next season. There's simply no room for designated hitter Frank Thomas in the wake of last month's trade that... Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:10:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/90912148 2008-12-01T19:10:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/90923139 (If you’re looking for the latest Daily Fix column, it’s here.) (15 each) AL Tigers 49 Red Sox 38 Indians 17 Yankees 14 Angels 12 Mariners 3 Blue Jays 1 MLB Photos via Getty Images The Mets dismayed their fans, and Fix readers,... Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:00:44 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/90923139 2008-12-01T23:00:44Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/90717091 Designated hitter's future with club to be more clear Monday Frank Thomas has indicated he would like to play again for the A's. (M. Spencer Green/AP) Designated hitter Frank Thomas is the A's only arbitration-eligible free... Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/90717091 2008-11-30T14:00:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/90599013 by Jeff Moore, Dugout Central Updated: November 29, 2008, 3:00 PM EST Comment With Thanksgiving — a day in which the full limits of our kitchen stoves were pushed to the test — having come and gone, it is only appropriate the... Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:00:50 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/90599013 2008-11-29T20:00:50Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/90448551 The impact of Mike Mussina's retirement cannot be understated. They also have great expectations in 2009 for pitcher Phil Hughes , who was 0-4 with a 6.62 ERA last year. But for now, the bulk of the left field playing time for... Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:40:01 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/90448551 2008-11-28T16:40:01Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/90564255 Bob Sellars writes, ``I don't understand (the decision with Matt) Holiday. What good does it do the club to say that they are going to build a team from within, but trade them when they develop into all-stars and get a little... Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:59:51 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/90564255 2008-11-28T19:59:51Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/90388699 With in-house raises, the Rockies' roster, as it stands now, projects to have at least a $5 million salary bump despite the trade of Matt Holliday and his $13.5 million 2009 salary to Oakland. Closer Huston Street, who came... Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:54:17 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/90388699 2008-11-28T05:54:17Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/90209106 So many things to be thankful for, so little space. The Dude's list is much briefer than usual this year, which reminds me that I'm thankful for texting. The Dude is a Niners fan - and the Rockies' new reliever. I believe... Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:40:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/90209106 2008-11-27T06:40:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/90072587 Physical football, hard-hitting hoops, skating off the edge, and more. NFL Urlacher getting grief for son's Cinderella diapers Bears tough guy Brian Urlacher is apparently pretty open-minded: He puts his 3-year-old son in... Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:27:08 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/90072587 2008-11-26T15:27:08Z