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Still many questions about Yankees
Seeded on Wed Jan 21, 2009 6:26 PM EST (NBC Sports)
Blyleven: The Yankees have doled out $423 million this offseason on free agents CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira and A.J. Burnett. Tons of money well spent? Maybe, but coughing up all the cash does not make manager Joe Girardi's club a lock to make the playoffs.
Trade Prince? Brewers should do it now
Seeded on Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:15 PM EST (NBC Sports)
Prince Fielder and his agent Scott Boras have rejected one proposal from the Brewers on a multi-year contract and seem set on going into free agency after the 2011 season. The Brewers would be better served moving Fielder as soon as possible. Milwaukee is on the clock.
Is Andruw Jones finished?
Seeded on Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:11 PM EST (msnbc.com)
At Bat: There isn't very much interest out there in a fading player who hit 41 home runs only three seasons ago.
Red Sox get creative with free agent dollars
Seeded on Thu Jan 15, 2009 5:53 PM EST (NBC Sports)
Creative Red Sox GM Theo Epstein has added John Smoltz, Brad Penny, Takashi Saito, Rocco Baldelli and Josh Bard. That's a lot of potential production for about the cost of one season of Mark Teixeira. And it's not as if the Red Sox needed any major retooling.
Some thoughts on where Manny Ramirez will end up
Seeded on Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:18 PM EST (msnbc.com)
WHEN DOES MANNY RAMIREZ MAKE A DEAL? The longer certain Scott Boras clients wait, the more they will be rewarded (see Oliver Perez below). That appears to be the Ramirez strategy.
Smoltz on verge of joining Red Sox
Seeded on Thu Jan 8, 2009 1:03 AM EST (NBC Sports)
The Boston Red Sox are reportedly on the verge of signing a sixth starter: John Smoltz.
Dodgers offer Trevor Hoffman 1-year deal
Seeded on Wed Jan 7, 2009 9:53 PM EST (The L.A. Times)
The ninth inning at Dodger Stadium could be Trevor Time this year. As the San Francisco Giants consider trumping the Dodgers' offer to Manny Ramirez, the Dodgers have offered all-time save leader Trevor Hoffman a one-year contract to be their closer.
Rays to get Pat Burrell for two years, $16 million
Seeded on Mon Jan 5, 2009 7:16 PM EST (NBC Sports)
The Tampa Bay Rays added a big bat for the middle of their batting order, agreeing Monday to a $16 million, two-year contract with Pat Burrell.
Milton Bradley reportedly to join Cubs
Seeded on Mon Jan 5, 2009 7:08 PM EST (NBC Sports)
The Chicago Cubs and free agent Milton Bradley reached a preliminary agreement Monday on a $30 million, three-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
7 great players, forgotten in free agency
Seeded on Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:06 PM EST (NBC Sports)
Ken Griffey Jr., Pedro Martinez, Trevor Hoffman, Ivan Rodriguez, Jeff Kent, Frank Thomas and Omar Vizquel — seven players who have helped define a generation — don't have teams to play for in 2009. And it probably will stay that way for at least a few of them.
Manny, Dodgers re-open negotiations
Seeded on Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:22 AM EST (NBC Sports)
Agent Scott Boras has contacted the Los Angeles Dodgers to re-open negotiations for the services of star free agent Manny Ramirez, according to a report.
Randy Johnson, 45, to join Giants for 1-year deal
Seeded on Fri Dec 26, 2008 9:54 PM EST (NBC Sports)
The Big Unit is heading home to the Bay Area. Randy Johnson and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a one-year contract Friday, meaning the 45-year-old pitcher will go for his 300th win with a new team.
Braves done dealing with Furcal's 'despicable' agent
Seeded on Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:11 PM EST (NBC Sports)
Calling the Rafael Furcal negotiations "despicable" and "disgusting," Atlanta Braves president John Schuerholz said his team would never again deal with Furcal's high-power agent, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
MLB owners reluctant to take free agent risks
Seeded on Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:39 PM EST (NBC Sports)
The longer things continue to drag — we're a week from Christmas, and the vast majority of high-end free agents remain unsigned — the more obvious this has become: Outside of the New York teams, everybody has grown far more risk-averse than usual.
Manny Ramirez angry over lack of suitors
Seeded on Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:52 PM EST (Newsday.com)
Manny Ramirez has reportedly told friends he simply might retire rather than accept a free agent deal that isn't to his liking.
Mets add more relief, get Putz from Mariners
Seeded on Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:37 PM EST (NBC Sports)
The New York Mets obtained J.J. Putz from Seattle on Wednesday night as part of a three-team, 12-player trade that gives them a setup man for new closer Francisco Rodriguez.
Starters, not closers, cashing in
Seeded on Wed Dec 10, 2008 9:12 PM EST (msnbc.com)
If Kerry Wood were a starter, would he have to settle for a two-year deal with Cleveland?
Report: Braves, Yankees give Burnett 5-year offers
Seeded on Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:14 PM EST (NBC Sports)
Now that CC Sabathia has signed with the Yankees, the hot stove might finally start heating up. Things certainly appear to be picking up for A.J. Burnett.
Red Sox, Angels to battle over Teixeira?
Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:23 AM EST
The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels have had some entertaining battles on the field in recent seasons, with the Red Sox getting the better of the AL West power when it counts most – the playoffs. Now it appears that these teams will duke it out for Mark Teixeira.
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Free agent steals? These stars worth the risk
Tue Dec 9, 2008 1:52 AM EST
During these hard economic times, baseball general managers are looking to be thrifty. (At least that's what they're telling agents).
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Dodgers may be best option for Manny
Seeded on Tue Dec 9, 2008 1:15 AM EST (msnbc.com)
Can his agent Scott Boras generate/create any demand that surpasses the Dodgers' initial and since withdrawn offer?
To sign or not to sign: Adam Dunn
Fri Dec 5, 2008 3:14 AM EST
He's got 278 home runs and 672 RBIs in eight Major League seasons. After Manny Ramirez and Mark Teixeira, he's the best free agent hitter on the market. So why do so many people hate Adam Dunn?
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A Giant man in Giants land?
Wed Dec 3, 2008 7:16 PM EST
There seems to be a lot of fuss over CC Sabathia not running, jumping and laughing all the way to the bank with the pile of money the Yankees have offered, reportedly $140 million over six seasons.
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Tigers priority? Shore up the pitching staff
Seeded on Wed Dec 3, 2008 5:50 PM EST (NBC Sports)
On paper the Tigers had a tremendous team going into the 2008 season. They were a popular pick to win the AL pennant. But looking good on paper is one thing and playing well on the field quite another.
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