Braves Have Added More Than You Think

The Mets have reportedly made a low ball offer to Derek Lowe. The offer is for 3 years at $12 million per. That’s $36 million. Compare that to the $90 million over 5 years Lowe is looking for. We’re in for a negotiation here.

Rafael Furcal's return to the Dodger lineup was a good night as Los Angeles (7-3) beat the Padres (6-4) 9-1.Derek Lowe (2-1) was the story of the night, however, as he went eight innings deep, giving up just one run. The right hander looked solid most of the night, only getting himself into one tough...

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Braves have bowed out of the Jake Peavy talks. "We've moved on," Braves GM Frank Wren said. The Braves presented a very good offer to the Padres based around Yunel Escobar, but the Padres are looking for more. Sources say the Cubs remain interested, and will talk throughout the weekend.The Braves plan to pursue Ryan Dempster or Derek...

There are several different accounts of what exactly took place during a lunch the Mets hosted for Scott Boras at CitiField on Wednesday. Associated Press reported that Chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon, general manager Omar Minaya and assistant GM John Ricco met Wednesday with Boras and Mike Fiore, a member of the agent's staff. Wilpon gave the group a tour of Citi Field but...

According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, It seems that the Mets are having problems trying to figure out where there next starting pitcher is coming from. The Mets like Oliver Perez, but the Mets and Boras price tag seem to put them miles apart. The Dodgers, Reds, Brewers, and Mariners remain possible suitors to land the lefty starter. Derek Lowe still seems to be on the Mets radar...

SI.com's Jope Heyman says the Yankees are moving in on Derek Lowe, AJ Burnett and possibly Ben Sheets: The Yankees' new rotation is starting to take shape as they are also in serious negotiations with free-agent Derek Lowe. An agreement with Lowe appears likely to be finalized in coming days, as well. The sides were discussing a contract for four years and about $66 million...

With multiple sources confirming that the Mets and pitcher Tim Redding have agreed to a one-year deal, it would seem that there is no room left at the inn for Pedro Martinez -- assuming the Mets will sign Derek Lowe or Ollie Perez to be their fourth I know there are a lot of folks that ...

We’re going to Disney World! OK, so the Braves use the Disney sports complex as their spring home. But the Bucs will be there for a game tonight beginning at 6:05. That’s right folks, a night game. The starting pitching matchup is Ross Ohlendorf against Javier Vazquez. You can listen on the radio in Pittsburgh tonight on 104.7. [...]

According to Joey DeMayo and his latest report on New York Baseball Digest, suggest that the Mets will try and get two pitchers to add to their rotation. While many suspect that Jon Niese is slated to be the 5th starter, that might not be the case. The Mets are looking to add two veterans the staff... There main priority is to talk to the Big Agent, Scott Boris and find some indications...

As always we open welcome arms to the members of The Bad News Bloggers. So please so some love for Justin and another great edition of the Daily Linkin Logs.Couple of thoughts on our new (yes another) Freedom Friday Daily "Linkin' Logs"We'll be altering the format of Friday's links only slightly. Friday's lead column is completely ad hoc and could feature...

MLB could not ask for a better matchup between two of the most storied franchises in baseball history. The Chicago Cubs come into the postseason with the best balance of starting pitching, offense, defense and bullpen of all playoff teams. However, they carry the biggest weight on their shoulders in not having won a World Series in 100 years. This pressure in addition...

Offseason Movement: GM Kenny Williams made a pair of trades that could help the Sox in the near future. Williams first traded outfielder Nick Swisher to the Yankees for Jeff Marquez and Wilson Betemit, then dealt veteran pitcher Javier Vazquez to Atlanta for catching prospect Tyler Flowers and infielder Brent Lillibridge. Marquez has a chance [...]