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Parnell Endorsed By K-Rod As Mets Next Closer

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Jessica Estremera

This season Francisco Rodriguez has served as a bullpen mentor for Bobby Parnell, even endorsing the hard-throwing righty just last week. Rodriguez said this about Parnell’s closing abilities: He can do it and he knows it. I love that kid. … Continue reading →

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K-Rod May Not Close for Brewers

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Joe Janish

Though we really shouldn’t care about K-Rod now that he’s left the Mets, it’s interesting — to me, anyway — that he is going to a below-the-radar team that already has a closer, but a “no-name” one at that. I … Continue reading →

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Beltran Ok With Playing in Boston

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Jessica Estremera

Carlos Beltran is starting to sound a lot like K-Rod nowadays. He recently told the Boston Herald of his feelings toward being traded to the Red Sox. They’re in first place. It’s a no-brainer. Boston is a great team. Like … Continue reading →

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K-Rod Traded to Brewers

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Joe Janish

The fire sale has officially begun: Francisco Rodriguez has been traded to the Brewers for two players to be named later. Obviously, a team looking to contend for the postseason does not trade their closer. So, expect to see more … Continue reading →

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Francisco Rodriguez Signs with Scott Boras

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Joe Janish

Per the official New York Mets website on MLB.com, Francisco Rodriguez has ditched agent Paul Kinzer for Scott Boras. I don’t know how this can be good for the Mets. As we all know, K-Rod is only 21 finishes away … Continue reading →

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Will White Sox Call for K-Rod?

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

Way back in the early days of this past December, I suggested that the Chicago White Sox could have interest in Francisco Rodriguez. The reaction was mixed — in terms of how realistic such a trade might be. Yesterday, Christina … Continue reading →

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Will White Sox Want K-Rod?

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Joe Janish

Yesterday was the non-tendering deadline, and as a result one of the biggest names to hit the free-agent market was White Sox closer Bobby Jenks. This leaves the ChiSox without a legitimate 9th-inning man, since J.J. Putz is also a … Continue reading →

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K-Rod Activated, Mets Remain Impotent

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to The New York Times, Francisco Rodriguez has completed his two-day suspension, has agreed to participate in anger management treatment, and will return to the Mets roster today. Per The Times: In fact, the Mets were considering a more … Continue reading →

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