MLB: Mariners and Fernando Rodney Agree to Two Year 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...
View ArticleMLB: Diamondbacks and Bronson Arroyo Reach a Deal
Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images Free-agent veteran pitcher Bronson Arroyo and the Arizona Diamondbacks have reached a deal that is reportedly worth $23.5 million over the next two seasons with a...
View ArticleMLB: Texas Rangers Sign Tommy Hanson; Suk-Min Yoon Next?
Image Courtesy of Matt Kartozian/ USA TODAY The Texas Rangers and free agent starting pitcher Tommy Hanson agreed to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training on Monday. The deal is...
View ArticleMLB: Philadelphia Phillies Sign A.J. Burnett
Image Courtesy of USA TODAY The Philadelphia Phillies and free agent starting pitcher A.J. Burnett agreed to a one-year deal worth $16 million Wednesday. The news comes on the same day star lefty Cole...
View ArticleMLB: AJ Burnett Signs One Year, $16 Million Contract with the Phillies
Honestly, I can actually say that I saw this one coming. Not to “toot my own horn” or anything, but I called the Philadelphia Phillies signing AJ Burnett just after he announced that he planned to...
View ArticleMLB: A.J Burnett Signs One-Year Contract with Phillies
AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar In the wake of Derek Jeter deciding 2014 would be his final year in pinstripes, former Yankee pitcher A.J Burnett has decided to continue his career by signing a one-year...
View ArticleMLB: Yoon and Orioles Agree to Three Year Contract, Pending Physical
Image courtesy of Junko Kimura/Getty Images On the surface, according to MLB.com’s Brittany Ghiroli, it appears that Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon and the Orioles have agreed, tentatively, to a three...
View ArticleOrioles and Jimenez Agree to Four Year $50M Deal; 2014 AL East Impacts
Image Courtesy of itsaboutthemoney.net It appears the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to terms with free agent starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez. The deal is reportedly worth four years, $50 million...
View ArticleLos Angeles Dodgers: Offseason Needs and Trade Matcher
The best move for the Dodgers’ outfield might be to move Crawford for prospects. (Jayne Kamin/USA Today Sports) The Los Angeles Dodgers are a franchise that is no stranger to spending big money and...
View ArticleMLB: Homer Bailey, Reds Agree to Multi-Year Contract
David Maxwell/Getty Images The Cincinnati Reds have locked up starting pitcher Homer Bailey for six years with a contract that is reported to be worth $105 million, according to MLB.com writer Mark...
View ArticleMLB: Nelson Cruz Signs One-Year Deal With Orioles
Image Courtesy of The Associated Press On Saturday, the Baltimore Orioles and free agent outfielder Nelson Cruz agreed to a one-year deal worth $8 million. The deal is still pending the dreaded...
View ArticleMLB: Is Fernando Rodney the Last Hope for both the Orioles, Mets? Who will...
With pitchers and catchers set to report to Spring Training in just weeks, there are still teams in need of key players and the free agent pool is getting smaller by the day. The Baltimore Orioles and...
View ArticleMLB: Nelson Cruz Makes Orioles True Contenders
Image Courtesy of The Associated Press On Saturday, the Baltimore Orioles and free agent outfielder Nelson Cruz agreed to a one-year deal worth $8 million. The deal is still pending the dreaded...
View ArticleMLB: New Rule Limits Home Plate Collisions
Richard Mackson/Sports Illustrated The MLB has addressed the issue of player safety going into the 2014 season by introducing a rule concerning collisions at home plate. The new rule, announced...
View ArticleMLB: Braves, Ervin Santana Agree to Deal
Courtesy of Anthony Gruppuso/ USA TODAY Sports After Braves starters Kris Medlen and Brandon Beachy went down with injuries in Sunday’s and Monday’s games against the New York Mets respectively, it was...
View ArticleMLB: Pitcher Joel Hanrahan and the Tigers: a Perfect Match?
Joel Hanrahan (Getty Images) Rumors had been swirling around free agent pitcher Joel Hanrahan since winter. Hanrahan is a proven closer who ran into a some issues last season with the Boston Red Sox...
View ArticleMLB: Jeff Samardzija’s Trade Value This Season
Photo by Charles Cherney of the Associated Press Jeff Samardzija is undoubtedly the Chicago Cubs ace. He has been their opening day starter for the past two seasons and in 2014 he is currently posting...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Phillies Ready to Shop Jimmy Rollins
Andrew Cutraro of ESPN the Magazine In the fifth inning of Saturday’s game against the Chicago Cubs, a single to right field solidified Jimmy Rollins legacy in Philadelphia. The 3-1 single off of Cubs...
View ArticleDavid Price Possible Trade Destinations, MLB Rumors Heating Up
Image Courtesy of J. MERIC/GETTY IMAGES The Tampa Bay Rays are stuck between the proverbial rock and a hard place. They are an organization with World Series aspirations but poor play and a rash of...
View ArticleAthletics Trade for Cubs Samardzija, Hammel- World Series Favorites?
Photo by Charles Cherney of the Associated Press The Oakland Athletics have pulled an uncharacteristic move, at least in recent memory. They are currently one of the best, if not the best, teams in...
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