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Friday's poll: Who should the Angels re-sign, John Lackey or Chone Figgins?

L. A. Times Dodgers Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday

Dodgers won't be pursuing John Lackey (Bill Shaikin/Los Angeles Times)

Ballbug (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times : Dodgers won't be pursuing John Lackey — Despite needing help in the pitching rotation, the club isn't looking to sign the veteran ace. President Dennis Mannion rules out ‘any outlandish-type decisions.’ — Dodgers President Dennis Mannion said the team isn't planning to pursue free-agent pitcher John Lackey.

Heyman: Free-agent Market & Who’s Who

MetsBlog (Free subscription) | yesterday

Jon Heyman of SI.com says people at the MLB Owners Meetings in Chicago are saying the Mets will not be big players for either Blue Jays RHP Roy Halladay or RHP John Lackey. …well, that’s nice, but i am far more concerned with whether the Mets owners think they’ll be big players for halladay or lackey… In [...]

Mets roundtable discussion, part five: Second-tier pitchers on the free-agent market - - NJ.com

Amazin' Avenue (Free subscription) | yesterday

Mets roundtable discussion, part five: Second-tier pitchers on the free-agent market - - NJ.com And the exciting conclusion of our five-day blogger roundtable at NJ.com. Today's question: If the Mets do not sign John Lackey, which other free-agent pitcher do you think would be the best fit for them?

…as the clock strikes midnight, let the madness begin

Zell's Pinstripe Blog (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

With the strike of madness, let the bidding for John Lackey, Jason Bay, Matt Holliday begin! Though this year, the Yankees aren’t as likely to spend more money than most 3rd world nations do in a year. Given, this year, the Yankees have are in a slight different position after handily putting away the Phillies [...]

Dear Media: This Isn't Helping

Lookout Landing (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

From the LA Times . Article headline: Dodgers won't be pursuing John Lackey Article content: [LA's team president] said that would rule out Lackey "unless there is an effective way to make that kind of deal." In other words, the Dodgers won't try to sign John Lackey unless it makes sense for them, and unless they can get him at what they perceive to be a fair and decent deal. So, the Dodgers...

Thursday Night Open Thread: Bay Declines Boston's Offer

Sliding Into Home (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

- Jason Bay has declined Boston's first offer, a 4-year deal worth around $60 million. Here's more from Jon Heyman : Boston's offer to Bay was believed to be for four years and "close to $60 million,'' according to sources. Bay thus will join star outfielder Matt Holliday and ace pitcher John Lackey as the biggest free agents on this year's market. The exclusive period for incumbent teams expires...

• Free agent Bay nixes Sox's initial offer - SI.com
• Bay declines intial offer from Red Sox - SI.com
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Report: Braves Attempting to Move Derek Lowe

Talking Chop (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

From Ken Rosenthal , we learn that the Atlanta Braves have had what seems like several conversations with teams about trading starting pitcher Derek Lowe , but they have had little luck finding a taker: The Braves' most extensive discussions concerning Lowe have been with the Brewers about a trade for outfielder Corey Hart , according to one source. But the Brewers are not sure they would want Lowe...

Braves Looking For Lowe Suitors

MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

The Atlanta Braves are shopping Derek Lowe, but not having much success so far, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. Rosenthal suggests that Lowe's contract situation (he'll make $15MM in each of the next three years) and his 2009 struggles (4.67 ERA in 34 starts) are discouraging teams' interest in the right-hadner. The Braves, however, are still optimistic, believing that John Lackey is the...

Bay Rejects Boston's 4/60 Offer

The Joy of Sox (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Not a surprise , as Theo Epstein said . He may end up back in Fenway, but at age 31, Bay wants to see what is out there in the free agent waters. Terry Francona held court on a number of matters, including Bay: He has earned the right to be a free agent. This is his first time, and he wants to see it through. You know we're going to be a major player. We always are. Do I hope it gets done? Yeah. The...

Dodgers Don't Plan To Pursue Lackey

MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

They may be looking for starting pitching , but the Dodgers don't plan to pursue John Lackey, according to Bill Shaikin of the LA Times. Team president Dennis Mannion told Shaikin that the team has reservations about making a big free agent commitment. "You can't ignore the fact the economy will be level at best for next year," Mannion said. "We're not going to make any outlandish-type...

An Uneasy Thanksgiving Coming Up For Edwin Jackson?

Bless You Boys (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Trade rumors surrounding Edwin Jackson aren't going away. They may even be picking up heat. USA Today 's Bob Nightengale posted the latest rumblings he's been hearing on his Twitter feed : Keep and eye on developing three-way trade talk with Tigers and Mariners and mystery team involving M's Brandon Morrow and Dets Jackson If anything, this corroborates what Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal reported...

Arte Can't Afford Both Figgy and Lackey

Halos Heaven (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Blogger Bill Shaikin managed to get a few comments from Arte Moreno on his "Fabulous Forum" blog: LINK - to - BLOG Some Highlights: Can't afford both John Lackey and Chone Figgins Nope to Matt Holliday Maybe to Jason Bay Vladimir Guerrero ? Loves Vlad, no answer yet. Five and Six Year contracts are for suckahs!

Shore up the Pen

Halos Heaven (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Alright, so I know most of the discussion so far about the offseason has involved our free agents ( John Lackey , Chone Figgins , Vladimir Guerrero , and Darren Oliver ), big hitting free agents ( Jason Bay & Matt Holliday ), and trades (anyone remember a discussion about Curtis Granderson ?), but there has not been much discussion about other free agents on the market which could really help our...

Angels Could Pursue Bay, Not Holliday

MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Angels owner Arte Moreno told FOX Sports that he can imagine pursuing Jason Bay, but not Matt Holliday if the club's free agents sign elsewhere. The Angels still have interest in bringing back John Lackey, Chone Figgins and Vladimir Guerrero, but Moreno acknowledged to FOX Sports that the club can't likely afford all three.

Millwood pitches Rangers to 11-3 win over Angels

burgess67h67 | 10/16/2009

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Chris Davis homered and drove in three runs, Julio Borbon triggered a six-run sixth inning with a go-ahead RBI single and the Texas Rangers beat the playoff-bound Los Angeles Angels 11-3 on Thursday night. Kevin Millwood (13-10) recorded his third complete game of the season and 20th in 375 career starts, giving up two earned runs and seven hits in his season finale and tying a season...

Baseball Betting: American League Championship Series – Online Sportsbook

jockson | 10/13/2009

It’s been a while since the New York Yankees made a World Series and you need to go back nine years since they captured one, but both the sports betting public and fans alike are having a difficult time seeing anyone beating them this year. The Yankees had the best record in the entire regular season at 103-59 and swept the Minnesota Twins 3-0 in their American League Divisional Series. It won’t be...

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