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[Fanhouse - AOL Sports Blog] - The Top 50 2009 MLB Free Agents

Frankie Piliere — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:32:06 GMT

... oung staff that just needs a stabilizer and help conserving the bullpen. 43. RAFAEL BETANCOURT, RP Age: 34 Throws: R Height: 6-2 Weight: 176 '09 Team: Rockies 2009 Stats: ...

[The Philadephia Inquirer & Daily News] - The Bullpen

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:38 GMT

... le risk to pay closer money over multiple years. 10 LOGICAL FALLBACKS 1. RHP Rafael Betancourt, 35, COL 2. RHP LaTroy Hawkins, 37, HOU 3. RHP Dannys Baez, 32, BAL 4. RHP J ...

[Purple Row] - The State of the Rockies: A Sane Free Agency Preview

Jabberwocky — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:57:14 GMT

... omments Read More: state of the roster , 2010 rockies , 2010 mlb hot stove , Rafael Betancourt (P - COL) , Garrett Atkins (3B - COL) , Yorvit Torrealba (C - COL) , Jose Co ...

[SI.com] - Complete list of 171 players who filed for free agency

Associated Press — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:09:01 GMT

... d Johnson, of. CINCINNATI (1) Kip Wells, rhp. COLORADO (10) Joe Beimel, lhp; Rafael Betancourt, rhp; Jose Contreras, rhp; Alan Embree, lhp; Josh Fogg, rhp; Jason Giambi, 1 ...

[Sporting News] - Hot Stove overview: Truths and half-truths of free agency, trade talk

smcneal.tsn — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:42:07 GMT

... me head-scratchers). Those who could be hurt by being an A include setup man Rafael Betancourt, second baseman Placido Polanco, outfielder Jermaine Dye, and shortstops Orl ...

[Halos Heaven] - Shore up the Pen

Angel Hawker — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:11:08 GMT

... Fuentes (P - ANA) , Vladimir Guerrero (DH - ANA) , Brandon Lyon (P - DET) , Rafael Betancourt (P - COL) , Matt Holliday (LF - STL) , Jason Bulger (P - ANA) , John Lackey ...

[Tag's Lines] - Free agency begins Friday. Who do you want?

mctaggart — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:05:51 GMT

... A Right-handed relievers Luis Ayala (32) Danys Baez (32) Joaquin Benoit (32) Rafael Betancourt (35) - Type A Chad Bradford (35) Doug Brocail (43) - Type B Kiko Calero (35) ...

[MLB - Pirates] - Pirates look for value in free agents

Jenifer Langosch — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:45:22 GMT

... relief pitchers, which this year will include Mike Gonzalez, Rafael Soriano, Rafael Betancourt, John Grabow, Joe Beimel and Fernando Rodney, among others. "Our focus is go ...

[MLB - Diamondbacks] - Fourth starter among D-backs' needs

Steve Gilbert — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:27:10 GMT

... trengthen our club." There are plenty of bullpen arms on the market, such as Rafael Betancourt and Brandon Lyon, and it seems the chances are more likely that a reliever w ...

[MLB - Rockies] - Marquis tops free-agent list for Rox

Thomas Harding — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:20:22 GMT

... point are decisions about catcher Yorvit Torrealba and right-handed reliever Rafael Betancourt, both of whom performed well in the run-up to the playoffs. The Rockies decl ...

[The Detroit News] - Breaking down the NL free-agent market

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:03:17 GMT

... 0-11) makes that a stretch. Colorado Notable free agents : RP Joe Beimel, RP Rafael Betancourt, SP Jason Marquis, C Yorvit Torrealba Needs: SP, RP, right-handed bench bat ...

[Philly.com: High Cheese] - Phillies Free Agent Preview: The Pen

David Murphy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:28:51 GMT

... e Agent, he's likely headed back to the Cubs. VII. Logical Fall-Backs 1. RHP Rafael Betancourt, 35, COL: Posted a 2.73 ERA and 1.107 WHIP in 61 appearances, 56 innings for ...

[MLB Trade Rumors] - Odds & Ends: Butler, Holliday, Counsell

Tim Dierkes — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:32:34 GMT

... sas City Royals Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Matt Holliday New York Yankees Rafael Betancourt San Diego Padres Tampa Bay Rays Texas Rangers Toronto Blue Jays This is only ...

[iYankees] - Yankees interested in Betancourt?

iYankees — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:13:18 GMT

... In Troy E. Renck’s (Denver Post) latest , he discusses veteran right-hander Rafael Betancourt , who recently became a free agent after the Rockies declined his $5.4 milli ...

[Purple Row] - Monday Rockpile: BBWAA Awards given out this week

Russ — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:28:27 GMT

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