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Jermaine Dye Becomes a Free Agent

Stephen Kersey — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:55:19 +0000

The Chicago White Sox have bought out the contract of Jermaine Dye for a little less than $1 million. As a result, Dye has become a free agent. The veteran outfielder will likely be one of the most sought after players in baseball free agency.

Last year, Dye didn’t live up to expectations with the White Sox. He hit only .250 with 27 homers and 81 RBIs. In 2008, he hit .292 with 34 homers and 96 RBIs.

Throughout Dye’s career he has had many ups and downs. When teams take a look at him during the offseason, he may land a big contract from a team that hopes that Dye has a few more of those up seasons.

There’s even a possibility that Dye will return to the White Sox. He’s a popular player in Chicago and the team will likely have a need for either an outfielder or a DH.

At 35, Dye probably won’t be able to land a long-term contract. That said, getting or three-year contract isn’t out of the question.

Jermaine Dye - Chicago White Sox (Image: Zuma Press)

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Baseball Players Most Likely to be Traded

Stephen Kersey — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:21:47 +0000

The baseball winter meeting is underway and that means a lot of baseball news is sure to generated in the next week. Which players are most likely to be traded during the winter meetings?

1. Jermaine Dye, Chicago White Sox
The White Sox seem to be dangling Dye to any team that will listen. One rumor that has grown legs suggests that the White Sox are considering trading Dye to the Cincinnati Reds for pitcher Homer Baily.

2. Jeremy Hermida, Florida Marlins
The Marlins have already made a lot of moves to help save money in forthcoming years. Moving Jeremy Hermida would do just that. And better yet, the Marlins could get a lot in return for Hermida.

3. Miguel Tejada, Houston Astros
The Astros need to dump salary in order to go after free agents. One way to dump salary would be to find a taker for Miguel Tejada. Although he’s coming off of a so-so campaign, a lot of teams could use a shortstop.

4. Gerald Laird, Taylor Teagarden, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Texas Rangers
The Rangers have a ton of catching prospects. Considering that they have a lot of holes on their roster, look for them to trade at least one of the catching prospects. The best bet has the Rangers trading a catcher for pitching help.

5. Ryan Ludwick, St. Louis Cardinals
Coming off of a career season, a lot of teams are interested in Ryan Ludwick. The Cardinals also seem willing to move him for the right pieces. Those two aspects combine to make Ludwick a hot name at the winter meetings.

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Hottest Hitters in Baseball – July Edition

Stephen Kersey — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:27:34 +0000

C Russel Martin – Martin playing his best ball of the season.
1B Ryan Howard – Low OBP but producing when he gets contact.
2B Ian Kinsler – Kinsler is the spark of the baseball’s best lineup.
SS Hanley Ramirez – Best shortstop (player?) in the game.
3B Alex Rodriguez – A-Rod is making headlines everywhere.
OF JD Drew – Drew finally living up to the hype.
OF Jermaine Dye – Playing great for White Sox.
OF Grady Sizemore – On pace for career best season.

Is Hanley Ramirez the best player in baseball?

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Who Am I?

Geoff Young — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:37:25 +0000

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Thought I’d try something a little different. Depending on how much participation we get, this may become a regular feature. To the clues:

I was born in 1964.
I attended the University of Arkansas and was a first-round pick.
I hit 20+ homers in a season three times in my 11-year career.
I never made an All-Star team.
My teammates included Doug Drabek, Jermaine Dye, Esteban Loaiza, Terry Pendleton, and Mike Sweeney.

Who am I?

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