In what can only be described as “absurd,” the Miami Marlins are apparently upping their ante to get baseball’s prized free agent, Albert Pujols. After already nailing down former New York Mets SS Jose Reyes, they have now reportedly added another year to their offer for Pujols. According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, they have [...]
We mentioned previously that the Miami Marlins hosted free agent shortstop Jose Reyes a few weeks ago. They are trying to lure in big-name talent (especially Latino talent) as they open their new stadium next year. But, it was reported that the Marlins low-balled Reyes, offering him less than $90 million over the length of [...]
One of the bigger names out there on the market (sort of) is Milwaukee Brewers overweight first baseman Prince Fielder. He’s one of the best sluggers in all of baseball, so one would think that the Brewers will do everything they can to keep him. However, he’s supposedly looking for something in the neighborhood of [...]
Dutch-born Greg Halman, an outfielder for the Seattle Mariners in 2010 and 2011, was stabbed to death Monday in Rotterndam. His younger brother was arrested in connection with the crime. “A 24-year-old died this morning in a stabbing and we have arrested the 22-year-old brother of the victim,” a police spokesman told Rueters. Halman played [...]
You don’t see this very often. There is no surprise that Detroit Tigers fireballer Justin Verlander won the Cy Young award for the American League this season. Going 24-5 with 250 strikeouts and a 2.40 ERA will usually land you that award. However, it’s well-known that position players usually get the MVP award because they [...]
It was reported previously that the Miami Marlins had offered Jose Reyes a deal of six years at around $90 million. He’s supposedly looking for a deal north of $100 million, so that offer wouldn’t have been good enough anyway. But, Jon Heyman of SI.com is told by sources who say their offer wasn’t even [...]
Were the Miami Marlins ever really series about signing Albert Pujols when they recently hosted him for a free agent visit? Probably not. According to SI’s Jon Heyman on twitter, the Marlins offered him the nine years he wanted, but the total was well below the $200 million he rejected from the St. Louis Cardinals. [...]
We mentioned last week that Jose Reyes had visited with the Florida Marlins and that it was rumored that they offered him a huge, three-year contract. The deal was actually even huger than that! Blaow! A source tells Foxsports.com that the Marlins offered Reyes a six-year, $90 million contract. And supposedly, he’s very interested in [...]
The Houston Astros haven’t had much luck lately in the National League. They’ve been a doormat in the NL Central for a few years now. So, if you don’t have luck in the National League, just move to the American League, right? Apparently, that’s the case. According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, the new owner [...]
Many thought that with the Boston Red Sox so willing to let closer Jonathan Papelbon walk to Philadelphia, they were sold on having his replacement waiting in-house. But, according to a report, the Sox aren’t necessarily sold on Daniel Bard as the guy to step in as the ninth-inning guy. According to Dan Knobler of [...]
We mentioned earlier today that the Philadelphia Phillies were reportedly moving on from Ryan Madson and focusing their attention on Boson Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon. Well, that does indeed seem to be the case. Because Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com is reporting that the Philies have reached an agreement with Papelbon and he’ll become a [...]
We passed along a report earlier in the week that the Florida Marlins were hosting Jose Reyes and could possibly offer him a big, three-year contract. In that report, it was mentioned that the Marlins were “trying to cultivate the Latino market” as they prepare to open up their new retractable roof stadium. Well, if [...]
It was widely believed earlier this week that the Philadelphia Phillies were poised to sign a contract with Ryan Madson for four years and about $44 million. However, some reports say a deal was never in place and that Ruben Amaro backed out of the deal. Now, according to Jayson Stark on Twitter, the Phillies [...]
Stunning news Wednesday night in the baseball world. Usually at this time of year we hear about free agency and contracts being negotiated. However, we found out yesterday that Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos was kidnapped at gunpoint in Venezuela. And according to Mark Zuckerman of CSNWashington.com, the vehicle they used in the kidnapping has [...]
The New York Mets have been in a downward spiral since about 2007. Year after year, they seem to get hit with injuries and aren’t that good to begin with. Especially now, with the powerhouse Phillies and surging Braves in the division. So, one would think that it’s in their best interests to retain shortstop [...]
Perhaps the biggest offseason priority for the San Francisco Giants (besides finding out a way to rid themselves of Barry Zito’s awful pitching and huge contract) was to improve their lineup. Their pitching has always been stellar, but they have about two guys in the lineup that can hit a curve ball and one was [...]
We mentioned previously that the Atlanta Braves had shipped Derek Lowe out of town as they prepared to strengthen their team this offseason. But, it would now seem like they aren’t stopping there. We were surprised to see a report in the MLB Blogs that the Braves are listening to offers for Jair Jurrjens and [...]
We mentioned previously that there was a chance that Atlanta Braves starter Derek Lowe might not be in the team’s plans for 2012, despite the fact that they gave him a decent free agent contract just a few years ago. He has a big salary, and there really is no room for him considering his [...]
So yeah, the St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series tonight and OTR thought that we should mention it. Yep, world champs, they beat the Texas Rangers. Kinda funny we say that since no other countries were competing for this “world title.” But, anyway, David Freese played his ass off. Freese’s post-season was nothing short [...]
Anyone remember 2008? It was almost the biggest PR disaster for MLB since they had to end an All-Star game in a tie. Rain in Game 5 lasted past the fifth inning of the game with the Philadelphia Phillies holding a lead over the Tampa Bay Rays. It was pouring, but what do you do? [...]
Chicago Cubs fans must be thrilled about having a new team president that was the mastermind of two Boston Red Sox World Series titles. It’s going to be great! Wait ’til you see who you get now! Well, while Theo Epstein did some great things for the Red Sox, he hasn’t been stellar as of [...]
The Philadelphia Phillies still have “99 Problems but a Pitch Ain’t One,” but they will have less pitching in 2012. At least, as of right now they will, but the 2011 season isn’t even over yet, so that doesn’t mean much. The team has declined the options on two pitchers who at various points in [...]
Theo Epstein’s reign of terror as “the guy that finally brought these whiny fans a title or two” has officially ended. Epstein has resigned as the general manager of the Boston Red Sox and will now take over as the guy who will run the Chicago Cubs. Here is a joint press release from both [...]
There was a report recently that accused players for the Boston Red Sox of drinking beer, eating fried chicken and playing video games in the clubhouse during games. Pitcher Jon Lester sort of admitted to that on Monday, saying that he drank “ninth inning rally beer.” We translate that to mean that yes this stuff [...]
Okay, so this might take a little longer than we all thought. It seemed like the Chicago Cubs already had a deal in place for Boston Red Sox GM Theo Epstein, and that deciding on compensation was somewhat of a formality. But, no. A source tells CSN Chicago that talks have gone sour and become [...]