MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago
According to Buster Olney of ESPN.com, “Teams are being aggressive in pursuit of Randy Wolf.” In a report for SI.com last week, Jon Heyman said the Mets are expected to make a play for Wolf. …from what i can gather, just like Jason Marquis, Jon Garland and Doug Davis, teams are likely to offer wolf something around a two– year deal, worth roughly $8 million or so [...]
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Brewers re-signed rehabbing lefty Chris Capuano, according to Anthony Witrado of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Capuano had his second career Tommy John surgery in May of 2008. He was non-tendered after that season and re-signed on a minor league deal, but setbacks limited him to nine minor league innings this year. The Brewers are expected to sign a pair of starters from a free agent pool that...
AZ Snakepit (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
I've been looking at the list of free agents, and I'm not seeing anyone that I'm in any rush to buy. Matt Holliday is going to cost a fortune as a hitter, as is pitcher John Lackey . Both are very good, but overpriced in the current market. So, who's left? Jason Bay ? Chone Figgins ? For pitching, Randy Wolf or Rich Harden ? Maybe Mark DeRosa as a utility player? I'm just not seeing any quick fixes...
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
LANCASTER, Texas, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- HyperCube LLC, a leading competitive tandem services provider, today announced that its Chief Technology Officer, Doug Davis, has been appointed to the Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council (CSRIC). The CSRIC is a federal advisory committee established to provide recommendations to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure...
Lone Star Ball (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Happy birthday to J.D. Smart, who turns 37 today. Smart is an Austin native and former UT pitcher who was drafted by the Expos in the 4th round of the 1995 draft. He saw some time in the pen for the Expos in 1999, but without much success, and after becoming a minor league free agent after the 2000 season, he signed a minor league deal with the Rangers . Smart ended up appearing in 15 games in 2001...
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Regarding the Brewers' search for starting pitching, we heard yesterday that John Lackey is unlikely while Jarrod Washburn and Doug Davis are possibilities. Today, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has further details. Brewers GM Doug Melvin didn't seem to rule out Lackey, saying: "It depends what they’re asking for. I don’t know if it could fit or not. I might have...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has the latest on the Brew Crew's off-season maneuvering.... As reported earlier today, the Brewers are expected to pursue veteran starters Jarrod Washburn and Doug Davis. Scott Boras, Washburn's agent, said that he hadn't met with Brewers management yet, but expected the team to "resume their interest" (via Twitter). Haudricourt tweeted that...
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
In their roundup of the talk at the GM meetings, Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi at FOX Sports report that the Milwaukee Brewers aren't likely to land John Lackey. While the report notes that the Brewers need starting pitching, it suggests they're much more likely to pursue lesser free agents such as Jarrod Washburn and Doug Davis. Milwaukee was in the hunt for C.C. Sabathia last offseason, making...
Sliding Into Home (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
Here are the rankings via AOL Fanhouse : Players with * have 2010 options in current contract Type A free agents (with former team): Jason Bay, OF, Boston Rafael Betancourt, RP, Colorado* Orlando Cabrera, IF, Minnesota Johnny Damon, OF, Yankees Octavio Dotel, RP, White Sox Jermaine Dye, OF, White Sox* Chone Figgins, IF, Angels Mike Gonzalez, RP, Atlanta John Grabow, RP, Cubs Kevin Gregg, RP, Cubs LaTroy...
Baseball Crank (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
The NY Post has the full list of possible free agents this offseason . The Mets have only one free agent they may have concerns about losing, and that's Delgado. Really, all decisions about 2010 flow from Delgado - they can try to stick with the hand they have and keep him, bring in another veteran for at least a stopgap, or just go younger. The first base options aren't superstars, but Adam LaRoche...
Chaos Theory (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
"Exhibit A: To my alarm, an urgent call from Doug of the Davis Police Department warned me of my roommate's disappearance the other night. This was about 10 minutes before my "missing" roommate skipped through the door after returning from...
Spaghetti Gazetti (Free subscription) | 10/24/2009
S tafford Borough Council is to make car parking free in the run up to Christmas. The council has chosen two key afternoons before the big day to waive parking charges for motorists. The decision to scrap the fee comes at a time when businesses up and down the country are still struggling from the effects of the recession. It is hoped the move will encourage more people to shop in the town and be a...
Fake Teams (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
by Jack Dempsey - AP Is J.A. Happ a one year wonder? View full size photo uploaded October 22, 2009 Yesterday I posted an article discussing the pitchers with the best FIP, or Fielding Independent Pitching, which aims to give fantasy/roto owners a clearer picture of how well, or not so well, a pitcher performed in 2009. Today I give you the pitchers whose FIP was higher than their ERA in 2009, who...
Spaghetti Gazetti (Free subscription) | 10/19/2009
A taste of Italy is coming to Stafford next month when a specialist market hits the town. Stafford Borough Council have brought in an Italian Food Market for a two-day stint during the first week of November. There will be around 18 stalls selling traditional Italian food from cheeses to sweets and from pasta to bread. All the foods on sale are imported from producers in Italy. The event takes place...
Bluebird Banter (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
There isn't a ton of Jay news out there but some folks are still talking about the team. A week in and Alex Anthopoulos (how long until I can spell his name without having to check to make sure I'm right') has done some hiring and firing . Former director of player development Dick Scott and former major league scout Rob Ducey both lost their jobs in organizational shuffling announced in a series of...
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