Ballbug (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Henry Schulman / San Francisco Chronicle : Sabean: Bay and Holliday unlikely — Tim Lincecum's live press conference just ended. Afterward, we talked to GM Brian Sabean, who said he has not contacted agents for the two big hitters on the free-agent market, Matt Holliday or Jason Bay, and does not expect to either.
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Henry Schulman / San Francisco Chronicle : Why I picked Carpenter over Lincecum — (11-18) 21:30 PST — If Tim Lincecum wins his second consecutive National League Cy Young Award today, I will be happy for the lad. Lincecum is one of the best and most electric pitchers in the game and had another fantastic season.
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
On December 28th, 2006, the Giants signed 28-year-old lefty Barry Zito to a seven-year, $126MM contract with a full no-trade clause. At the time, it was the largest deal ever for a pitcher. Keep in mind that if Zito's 2014 option vests, his contract will end up paying $137MM. Henry Schulman and Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle wrote that the Mets and Rangers were among four...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
... and heavy on Uggla at the GM Meetings (November 9th-11th). However, Giants GM Brian Sabean told Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle Thursday that no trades were close.
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
Recently re-signed GM Brian Sabean has his work cut out for him this offseason. Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle brings us the latest on the Giants offseason: Giants brass are discussing whether or not they feel Buster Posey will be ready to play in the majors at the start of the 2010. Even if they decide he's not, Bengie Molina isn't likely to be back in San Francisco. As...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
The San Francisco Giants don't expect to pursue free agent outfielders Matt Holliday and Jason Bay, according to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle. Giants GM Brian Sabean tells Schulman that he hasn't been in touch with the agents for Holliday or Bay, and that he doesn't plan to contact them. Sabean indicated that he doesn't want the Giants used to give leverage to...
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
... additional time to work out a trade.Egrissom / Troy Renck / Craig / Jabberwocky / Luke Adams / Henry Schulman / — (11-19) 21:28 PST — Giants starter Tim Lincecum, one of baseball's most dazzling and charismatic players, made history Thursday when he won baseball's highest pitching honor, the Cy Young Award, for a second consecutive season.Tamtam / Tommy Craggs / Bryan Burwell / Jason...
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
... / : Ian / : Josh Alper / : Michael Baron / : Kyle Belanger / : Rob Bradford / : RELATED: Henry Schulman / : — Tim Lincecum's live press conference just ended. Afterward, we talked to GM Brian Sabean, who said he has not contacted agents for the two big hitters on the free-agent market, Matt Holliday or Jason Bay, and does not expect to either.Link Search: , , , and Discussion: and...
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Jayson Stark / MLB : Revenue sharing a mess — Why not just put a tax on teams that pocket the money they get from revenue sharing? — ESPN.com … The Yankees just won another World Series (as you might have heard someplace) — and we all know what that means: — The crying game is on. … Sound familiar?
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
... , , and Discussion: Matthew Pouliot / : Sam Miller / : Knuckles / : Ben Nicholson-Smith / : Henry Schulman / : — Tim Lincecum's live press conference just ended. Afterward, we talked to GM Brian Sabean, who said he has not contacted agents for the two big hitters on the free-agent market, Matt Holliday or Jason Bay, and does not expect to either.Link Search: , , , and Discussion:...
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Troy Renck / All Things Rockies : Atkins won't be released Friday when 40-man roster set — DENVER — Garrett Atkins' future remains in limbo after the club told him that he won't be released Friday when 40-man rosters set. Atkins is in final year of arbitration, and the Rockies aren't going to pay him in excess …
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA.com : 2009 NL Cy Young — Tim Lincecum Goes Back-to-Back With Tight Win — Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants was elected the National League Cy Young Award winner for the second consecutive year in balloting by the BBWAA. Lincecum had the lowest victory total over a full season …
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Luke Adams / MLB Rumors : Braves Looking For Lowe Suitors — 6:36pm: MLB.com's Mark Bowman responds to Rosenthal's report, writing that even though they view the Brewers as a potential trade partner, the Braves aren't interested in Hart. If Atlanta were to work out a deal with the Brewers or Angels …
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Carrie Muskat / MLB.com : Heilman dealt for two prospects — Cubs receive pitcher Maine, infielder White from D-backs — CHICAGO — The Cubs dealt right-handed reliever Aaron Heilman to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday for two Minor League prospects. — Heilman, 31, was 4-4 with a 4.11 ERA in 70 games in his only season in Chicago.
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.
