HardballTalktag:hardballtalk.nbcsports.com,2009-07-22://202010-03-19T09:45:47ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.33-enVin Scully hospitalized overnighttag:hardballtalk.nbcsports.com,2010://20.1143432010-03-19T11:57:14Z2010-03-19T09:45:47ZScully says he got up too fast, fell and bumped his head. They kept him in the hospital overnight for observation, but he'll be released this morning and the Dodgers expect him to re-join the team in time for Sunday's...Craig CalcaterraArizona House approves measure to raise money for Cubstag:hardballtalk.nbcsports.com,2010://20.1143402010-03-19T03:50:59Z2010-03-19T03:54:58ZThe Chicago Cubs are cursed? I think not. According to Carrie Muskat of MLB.com, the Arizona House of Representatives has approved a measure to raise money to keep the Cubs from moving to Florida and to "generate more than $100...Bob HarkinsIs Buchholz finally ready to stick?tag:hardballtalk.nbcsports.com,2010://20.1143312010-03-19T02:55:20Z2010-03-19T03:02:47ZIs it possible? Is Clay Buchholz all "growsed" up? It's certainly sounding like it after another strong spring outing by the confident young right-hander. And with less competition in camp this spring, the 25-year-old has his mind set on finally...Bob HarkinsMRI on Huston Street comes back "clean"tag:hardballtalk.nbcsports.com,2010://20.1143172010-03-19T00:40:29Z2010-03-19T00:42:46ZJon Heyman of SI.com reports that an MRI on the right shoulder of Huston Street came back "clean." This at least eliminates the worst-case scenario of season-ending surgery or something of that nature, but according to Heyman, the club "will...D.J. ShortGamel out at least six weeks with shoulder injurytag:hardballtalk.nbcsports.com,2010://20.1143102010-03-18T23:30:11Z2010-03-18T23:58:53ZMat Gamel was already likely facing a demotion to start the season, but according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, he'll now spend at least six weeks recovering from a "slight" tear in his latissimus dorsi, the large muscle behind the...D.J. ShortQuote of the Day: Tim Hudson on Chipper Jonestag:hardballtalk.nbcsports.com,2010://20.1142742010-03-18T22:45:20Z2010-03-18T20:17:26ZCraig CalcaterraGreat Moments in farkakte player valuation: Joe Mauer editiontag:hardballtalk.nbcsports.com,2010://20.1142822010-03-18T22:15:54Z2010-03-18T20:04:53ZMike Silva at NY Baseball Digest:The Twins could get a king's ransom from the Yankees for Mauer. Think Hughes, Joba, and Montero as cornerstones of the package. If they are concerned about development timeline of Montero, then perhaps you could...Craig CalcaterraRon Washington took greenies when he playedtag:hardballtalk.nbcsports.com,2010://20.1142842010-03-18T21:45:12Z2010-03-18T20:17:48ZNot that it's shocking or anything, but he did say so to ESPN's Pedro Gomez today. Washington's cocaine use is obviously big news, but mining the man's past like this seems of little utility. As Washington notes, "amphetamines were prevalent...Craig CalcaterraTracy Ringolsby accuses Rangers of a "cover-up"tag:hardballtalk.nbcsports.com,2010://20.1142902010-03-18T21:25:37Z2010-03-18T20:52:07ZA less-than-intellectually-inspired Tracy Ringlosby column today about Ron Washington and the Rangers [I've deleted Ringolsby's unnecessary paragraph breaks because I think readability is more important than faux drama]: Washington is an engaging personality. He has developed a strong bond with...Craig CalcaterraDontrelle Willis is probably going to make the Tigers' rotationtag:hardballtalk.nbcsports.com,2010://20.1142732010-03-18T21:05:42Z2010-03-18T20:33:22ZCraig CalcaterraOft-injured Guzman opts for shoulder surgerytag:hardballtalk.nbcsports.com,2010://20.1142752010-03-18T20:44:39Z2010-03-18T19:37:34ZAs expected, Angel Guzman has opted for season-ending shoulder surgery after meeting with Dr. James Andrews earlier this week. Guzman has a lengthy history of arm problems, including a previous Tommy John elbow surgery, and the latest injury is a...Aaron GleemanTom Hicks is getting squeezed from every directiontag:hardballtalk.nbcsports.com,2010://20.1142682010-03-18T20:16:46Z2010-03-18T19:02:29ZAs you all are probably getting sick of me reminding you, Tom Hicks is busy trying to figure out a way to make the Hicks Sports Group's creditors happy so that the Rangers sale to Chuck Greenberg and Nolan Ryan...Craig CalcaterraBrad Lidge unlikely to be ready for Opening Daytag:hardballtalk.nbcsports.com,2010://20.1142652010-03-18T19:47:15Z2010-03-18T18:30:14ZBrad Lidge told Todd Zolecki of MLB.com that he was "pretty pleased" with his 16-pitch appearance in a minor-league game this afternoon, but also admitted afterward that he's unlikely to be ready for Opening Day following offseason knee and elbow...Aaron GleemanOptimal Yankees lineup: Jeter bats 6thtag:hardballtalk.nbcsports.com,2010://20.1142612010-03-18T19:15:31Z2010-03-18T18:21:42ZSky Kalkman at ESPN's TMI blog (really?) has run the numbers, and thinks this is the optimal Yankees lineup for 2010:1. Nick Johnson2. Mark Teixeira3. Curtis Granderson4. Alex Rodriguez5. Robinson Cano6. Derek Jeter7. Nick Swisher8. Jorge Posada9. Brett GardnerMy sources...Craig CalcaterraNationals talking to Dunn's agent about extensiontag:hardballtalk.nbcsports.com,2010://20.1142502010-03-18T18:48:13Z2010-03-18T17:22:21ZNationals general manager Mike Rizzo said yesterday that he's met with Adam Dunn's agent about a contract extension since spring training started and described the talks as "amicable and upbeat": It's something we think about all the time, and we're...Aaron Gleeman