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GOODYEAR, Ariz -- Dusty Baker has been here before. It's not the first time he's heard people say he and his general manager don't see eye to eye on a particular issue. As manager of the Chicago Cubs, Baker was accused of playing over-the-hill vetera...

Blog | March 08, 2013

The Cincinnati Reds have been searching for a leadoff hitter since Dusty Baker took over as Reds manager back in 2008. For five years the search proved fruitless. They've tried everything and everyone, just look at the list: Jerry Hairston, Corey...

Blog | February 19, 2013

The Toronto Blue Jays might have signed the most undervalued free agent position player from this year's class when they inked outfielder Melky Cabrera to a two-year, $16 million deal. Melky was in line for a four-year deal in the $50 million range b...

Blog | November 26, 2012

Big league managers have a hard enough time contending with things they can control, let alone things they can't. A 162-game season is never a cakewalk, but when there are distractions and concerns early in the season, it doesn't portend for smooth s...

Blog | April 19, 2012

One of the charms of Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington is his rapport with his players and his ability to stay loose, even under extreme pressure. He always seems to be smiling, shaking hands or laughing. Reds manager Dusty Baker is much the same ...

Blog | October 13, 2011

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired veteran first baseman Derrek Lee and cash from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for minor league first baseman Aaron Baker. The Pirates made it clear they wanted to improve their offense, but not at any expense, ...

Blog | July 31, 2011