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Victor Martinez ACL Injury Puts Season In Doubt

Victor Martinez tore his ACL during offseason conditioning, and now he may go on to miss the entire 2012 season as a consequence.

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Jan 17, 7:29p FanGraphs: On Replacing Victor Martinez
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JEFF SULLIVAN Victor Martinez Injury: ACL Tear Could Sideline Tigers Star For Season

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"God willing, on Dec. 31, 2012,
you'll be saying goodbye to me."
- Bud Selig, 2009

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Prince Fielder Wondering If He Has Truly Free Agency

Fielder concluded the press conference by saying that he is essentially a determinist, and that he enjoys hitting baseballs.

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by Jeff Sullivan • Jan 17, 2012 6:55 PM EST

Tact

So word broke Tuesday that Victor Martinez could miss the season with an ACL tear. Here’s Dave Dombrowski, shortly after the announcement:

I’ve received numerous phone calls from agents in the last hour looking to place their players.

Three days. I thought three days was the appropriate waiting period for everything.

What do you think?

by Jeff Sullivan • Jan 17, 2012 5:45 PM EST

I Am A Steve Blass Disease Survivor

From Bill James Online:

mekl77: Bill—I remember an article by Rob Neyer saying that Clint Courtney, a 1950's catcher, had Mackey Sasser disease before Sasser and before Steve Blass disease. Said Dale Murphy had it too.

Bill James: Clint Courtney, hell; I remember in my youth Barney Gilligan had this problem. Top that one, Neyer.

Steve Blass disease affects 1 out of every 37 Americans. Get the facts. And don't be afraid to ask for help. You're not alone.

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by Jason Brannon • Jan 17, 2012 3:11 PM EST

"We welcome our new Oriole overlords." So sayeth Baltimoreans as their newly transplanted team rides in style to the home opener in a convoy of portholed 1954 Buick convertibles. Free baseballs are tossed by Bobby Young, Eddie Waitkus and Gil Coan in this original wire photo. When will the O's next generate such enthusiasm amongst the denizens of Baltimore?

What do you think?

by Jim Baker • Jan 17, 2012 2:26 PM EST