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I recently completed an interview with Los Angeles Dodgers GM Ned Colletti that proved to be both interesting and enlightening. Ned was far more forthcoming than past interviews, and his answers really signal a change in philosophy if you ask me. Check out the interview here: The New Look Dodgers...An Interview with Ned Colletti

The Tampa Bay Rays have dealt outfielder Elijah Dukes to the Washington Nationals in exchange for left-handed pitcher Glenn Gibson. "We have been committed to providing Elijah the support needed to get his personal and professional life back on track," said Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman. "He has made progress, and a logical next step is a change of cities and a fresh start for him and his family."   more »

We're in the middle of winter and there's discussion of deadlines? Just goes to show there's really no off season ...   more »

Two voting committees have elected five managers and executives to the National Baseball Hall of Fame through the 2008 Veterans Committee election for managers, umpires, executives and pioneers. Managers Billy Southworth and Dick Williams are joined by executives Barney Dreyfuss, Bowie Kuhn and Walter O'Malley as Veterans Committee selections for the class of 2008. The five electees, along with any electee(s) to emerge from the Baseball Writers' Association of America vote on January 8, will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, July 27, 2008 as part of Cooperstown's annual Hall of Fame Weekend. Williams is the only living electee.   more »

CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox have acquired outfielder Carlos Quentin from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor-league first baseman Chris Carter. The White Sox also have designated left-handed pitcher Heath Phillips for assignment.   more »