Fresh off of winning their second World Series in three years, the San Francisco Giants have come to terms with Jeremy Affeldt, re-signing the left-hander to a three-year, $18 million. Considering how high the Dodgers set the bar for signing serviceable but replaceable relievers, the Giants did well enough in keeping the total amount far […]
The Boston Red Sox have inked backup catcher — and one of the more underrated players in baseball — David Rossto a two-year, $6.2 million deal. Ross, who turns 36 in March, is coming off of another solid season, batting .256/.321/.449 to go along with solid defense in limited action. And despite getting less than […]
I was quite high on Esmil Rogers when Cleveland claimed him on waivers from the Rockies in mid-June, writingat the time that the right-hander “should prove to be a fantastic buy low option for the budget-conscience Indians, as (he) has consistently outperformed his ugly numbers.” And Rogers, despite a career 6.77 ERA prior to the […]
The Kansas City Royals looked to bolster a flawed rotation on Wednesday, by acquiring former All-Star right-hander Ervin Santana from the Angels in exchange for minor leaguer Brandon Sisk. Santana, who’s $13 million option was exercised by the Angels, is coming off of the worst year in his career, posting a 5.16 ERA and totaling […]
Dave Cameron — of FanGraphs fame — posted a rather intriguing article on ESPN Wednesday morning entitled: 5 AL Moves That Need to Happen. (Warning, it’s part of ESPN’s Insider.) It’s nothing more than conjecture, something to pass the time prior to the beginning of free agency. But it’s a good read, typical of Cameron. […]
Los Angeles Dodgers GM Ned Colletti continues to add credence to the old saying that it’s easier to spend other people’s money. Just months after acquiring more than $250 million in contracts from the Red Sox, Colletti continued to be penny wise and pound foolish, signing serviceable backend reliever Brandon League to a three-year deal […]
With the start of the World Series, free agency is just days away – potentially. Officially, it starts immediately the following the final game. So who are the top free agents and where are they going? Here’s a look, numbers 25 through 1. (50-26 here) #25.) Joe Blanton, SP Masked by an unsightly ERA, […]
With the start of the World Series, free agency is just days away – potentially. Officially, it starts immediately the following the final game. So who are the top free agents and where are they going? Here’s a look, numbers 50 through 26. #50.) Kelly Johnson, 2B Johnson’s always shown solid walk rates throughout his […]
On the heels of perhaps the biggest trade rumor that will surface during the offseason, the Diamondbacks, A’s and Marlins pulled off another shocker, agreeing to send three-time All Star closer Heath Bell and Cliff Pennington to Miami while Oakland lands center fielder Chris Young and the Marlins get prospect Yordy Cabrera. Miami, according to […]
Not even to the World Series yet and the rumor mill is in full force, this time linking Alex Rodriguezto the Marlins in a potential offseason trade that, ironically, started out as a joke between Yankees president Randy Levine and Miami owner Jeffrey Loria. And, of course, the story is already getting legs. According to […]
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