Knobler: Lincecum draws durability question, not HOF
Tim Lincecum bags his second straight NL Cy Young Award. And that will get the Giants ace in the HOF conversation. But that's not the concern, says Danny Knobler: It's whether the wiry, 25-year-old will hold up.
Scioscia, Tracy win Manager of the Year awards
For his deft touch during a trying season, Mike Scioscia won the AL Manager of the Year award on Wednesday for the second time. Jim Tracy of Colorado was selected for the NL honor.
Save This Franchise! Act like a big-market team, Mets
Dr. Larry Dobrow is back to Save some Franchises. First on the patient list? The New York Mets, who bumbled their way through an injury-riddled 2008. First step to recovery? Spend like you're in New York.
Cubs sign reliever Grabow to two-year contract
Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs .
Busy Indians add seven players to 40-man roster
The Cleveland Indians have added pitchers Kelvin De La Cruz of Class-A Mahoning Valley and Jeanmar Gomez of Double-A Akron and five other minor leaguers to their 40-man roster.
Nats add ex-M's manager, others to coaching staff
The Washington Nationals have hired former Seattle Mariners manager John McLaren as bench coach, Jim Lett as bullpen coach and Dan Radison as first-base coach.
Selig says he'll try to tighten playoff schedule
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig says he's working on tightening up the playoff schedule next season so there will be fewer off days between games.
Nats say No. 1 pick Strasburg has left knee injury
The Washington Nationals say No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a twisted left knee and is being scratched from his start in the Arizona Fall League championship game.
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