Is it Possible for Yankees' fans to Justify their Reception of Cano?

Could the fans of the New York Yankees really justify calling former Yankees’ second baseman Robinson Cano a “sell out” on his first game back at the new Yankee Stadium Tuesday night? Boos are one thing, they will always happen in situations like this. Although it was pretty classy for the Boston Red Sox to put together a video tribute for Jacoby Ellsbury who left the team for not only more money but to compete with their bitter rivals. Shouldn’t he too be considered a “sell out” by the Boston fans? Plus, can’t Yankee fans spot that he sold out to go to their team? Apparently not. For Yankee’s fans to chant “You Sold Out” at anyone is bordering on the side of amusing.

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Smoak Named Seattle's Everyday First Baseman by McClendon

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Justin Smoak was unequivocally given the job of being the Seattle Mariners' number one first baseman by the team's manager, Llyod McClendon. It is the same type of job security he has given to his best hitter, Robinson Cano, who will be hitting third in the Mariners lineup and to his ace pitcher, Felix Hernandez.

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AL West Recap: March 1st

Texas Rangers 2 at Oakland Athletics 2, in 9 innings

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Phoenix, AZ - After a 34 min rain delay, Cactus League play between the Athletics and Mariners began Saturday. With Sonny Gray on the mound for Oakland and Martin Perez set to pitch for the Rangers the A's struck first against Perez. Perez gave up one run, one hit, two walks and had one strikeout in 2 innings of work.. The the A's only run, until the bottom of the 9th, came on a single by designated hitter Yoenis Cespedes. Gray, who also worked two innings, gave up two hits, two walks and struck out two.

The Rangers 2 runs were driven in by Jurickson Profar and Jared Hoying in the seventh inning. In the bottom of the 9th A's prospect outfielder Billy Burns, acquired this off-season in a trade with the Washington Nationals, scored on an infield error. Burns, who was a late substitute for Coco Crisp, had two hits, two stolen bases and two outfield assists.  He threw out Engel Beltre at third to stop a Texas rally in the first and threw out Hoying at the plate to keep the score from being 3-2.

The game, which could have gone ten innings, was ended in a tie due to the weather.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 3 at Seattle Mariners 5

Houston Astros 1 at Detroit Tigers 5

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Russell Wilson will Suit Up Monday for the Texas Rangers

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Super Bowl Champion quarterback Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks will be working out with the Texas Rangers come Monday. Wilson was taken by the Rangers in this year’s Rule Five Draft during the winter meetings in December. Rumors have been circulating since the Super Bowl about whether or not Wilson would make an appearance at the Rangers’ spring training camp in Surprise, AZ.

It was first reported that Wilson would attend spring training as a moral booster for the team, to keep the camp in a “winning atmosphere.” Since that first report Wilson’s agent has gone back and forth on what the Seahawks quarterback would decide to do regarding his second sport. Wilson’s intentions were made clear as he tweeted on February 20, 2014,

“@DangeRussWilson Hey @Ranger fans…See you at “Surprise” Arizona on March 3! #SpringTraining.”

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MLBN's Face of MLB Competition Down to the Final Four!

If you haven't heard about it yet then you must not have a Twitter account. MLB Network's (MLBN) Face of MLB is a bracket-style competition that faces off each of the fan voted "face of the franchise" players against each other. The competition is now down to the Final Four: David Wright of the New York Mets, Eric Sogard of the Oakland Athletics, Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners and Jose Bautista of the Toronto Blue Jays.Not who you thought it would be, huh? While Wright and Hernandez may be big names, not one of the teams is a team that gets a lot of press on a regular basis. First are two east coast teams, both usually overshadowed by the New York Yankees and then there are two American League West teams. Let's face it, not many in the eastern U.S. stay up late to watch the A's battle the Mariners!

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Mariners, Rodney Agree to 2yr Deal

The Seattle Mariners have come to terms on a two-year $14 million deal with free-agent closer Fernando Rodney today. The deal includes incentives that could bring the right hander's salary up to $15 million in 2014.

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The news, first reported by ESPN and Grantland's Jonah Keri, silences the many rumors that have been swirling around Rodney for weeks. He'd been linked to the Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, New York. Mets and other teams, but only recently to Seattle. Quite a few teams are still actively looking for and in need of a closer. Seattle wasn't desperately in need of bullpen help which makes this a bit of a surprise.

The Mariners could have easily used Danny Farquhar who will likely be pushed back into the set up role. Farquhar hasn't had much success in Major League Baseball posting a 13.50 ERA in 3 games with Toronto in 2011. In all fairness he hasn't had much of a chance to prove himself. He did not pitch in 2012 being selected off of waivers first by the Oakland Athletics and then later that year by the Yankees. He was then sent to Seattle as part of the Ichiro Suzuki trade. He had a bit more success in 46 games with the Mariners last season. He posted a, much lower, 4.20 ERA in 2013. So Farquhar does absolutely have potential which explains the Mariners lack of desperation to add to their bullpen strength.

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Suk-min Yoon to Orioles? Where Does That Leave Remaining FA Starters?

After watching pitcher Suk-min Yoon last week out in California it appears the Baltimore Orioles were impressed about what they saw. The Orioles have reportedly made an offer to right-hander, proving how serious they really are about the young Korean. As the Orioles are one of the main teams still shopping for a starter but seem to have found one, what does this signing mean for free agents Ervin Santana, Ubaldo Jimenez, AJ Burnett and Bronson Arroyo?

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Of course there are still teams looking for starting pitching. The Yankees have expressed a desire to possibly add another starter. Considering how much they have spent this off season, a little more money spent for them is definitely not an issue.

The Toronto Blue Jays are absolutely still looking. Yoon had also been reportedly linked to the San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers so if he accepts Baltimore’s offer than does leave options for Santana, Jimenez and Arroyo.

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My First Solo Article for SportsUnbiased.com!

Please take a look! It would really help me out if you checked it out on the site! The title is : 2013 Oakland Athletics: Why They Will Win the AL West 

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