MLB
Tampa_bay_rays_e6b7
Longoria expects to healthy for spring training
Arizona_diamondbacks_vs_b771
Ryan Ludwick says Petco Park screwed up his swing
Picimg_mlb_apr_12_9bea
Rangers could be done dealing for time being
Mlb_nldsst_louis_e4c9
Holliday, Cards ready to fill void left by Pujols
Chipper_jones_dbfc
Two hitting coaches a real hit with Jones

Jeremy Affeldt signs with the Giants.....

Found November 17, 2008 on Dom D's Mets Fan Blog:
PLAYERS: Jeremy Affeldt
TEAMS: San Francisco Giants,  Cincinnati Reds

Reliever Jeremy Affeldt became the first of 171 free agents to agree to a contract, striking a two-year deal Monday with the San Francisco Giants.

The 29-year-old Affeldt pitched for the Cincinnati Reds last season, going 1-1 with a 3.33 ERA in a team-leading 74 appearances. He struck out 80 and walked 25 in 78 1-3 innings. The 6-foot-4 Affeldt, originally drafted by Kansas City in the third round in 1997, recorded a 2.23 ERA in his final 34 outings of 2008.
Original Story: http://www.ddmetsfanblog.com/2008/11/...
Yardbarker aggregates the latest sports news, rumors and gossip from around the web. We use proprietary algorithms to automatically categorize stories and associate photos with articles. If you feel an article was miscategorized, please email tagging@yardbarker.com.
THE BACKYARD
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES

Giants Scoop Up Affeldt

Via The Sports Agent Blog  |  November 18, 2008
In an effort to beef up their bullpen, the San Francisco Giants signed Jeremy Affeldt to a 2-year, $8 million deal. When asked about the deal Affeldt said, "[The Giants] came in with an offer, and it was really close to what we were looking for. The negotiation was pretty quick. They were definitely on an A-list for me. They were really wanting to get me and bring me in to help...

Affeldt signs with Giants

Via Dunn and Dunner  |  November 17, 2008
Mark Sheldon:The Reds efforts to retain three free agent veterans from their bullpen took another hit on Monday as left-hander Jeremy Affeldt signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Giants.I was hoping he would be back, but for 4 million a year I think we could find a decent replacementthat isn't as expensive.

Did the Cubs Just Whiff on a Good Lefty?

Via Cubs f/x  |  November 17, 2008
The Giants signed Jeremy Affeldt for two years, $4 million per. That's pretty dang good. Since becoming a full time relief pitcher, Affeldt has excelled - despite calling hitters' parks home. The guys at Fangraphs picked him as a bargain this offseason, and they were right. You can check out ...

Whats Left for the Cards?

Via My Sports Rumors  |  November 18, 2008
The St. Louis Cardinals have been actively searching for a left handed pitcher to bolster their bullpen. Their main target was Jeremy Affeldt, whom recently signed a contract a two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Monday. With their top option off the market, who else is there for the team to [...]

Giants Sign Affeldt

Via Eli's MLB Rumors  |  November 17, 2008
According to Ken Rosenthal, the Giants have signed lefty reliever Jeremy Affeldt to a two year deal worth 8 million dollars. Affeldt was 1-1 last season with a 3.33 ERA, a year after going 4-3 with a 3.51 ERA for the Rockies. The Giants hope Affeldt will "bridge the gap" between their starting pitchers and their closer, a spot in the bullpen that really hurt the Giants...

Daily Farm Report 11/17/08

Via Future Redbirds  |  November 18, 2008
This isn't prospect related, but where was Mo on Jeremy Affeldt?AFLShane Robinson hit another walk off single for his only hit in 5 AB.Brett Wallace doubled and walked. From a slow start, Wallace is now up to .310/.368/.575.Tyler Norrick pitched a perfect inning with one K.DominicanAmaury went ...

Dirk Kuyt: From Joke to Top Bloke for Liverpool

Via EPL Talk  |  November 17, 2008
Another weekend of Premier League action and another cracking Dirk Kuyt goal. Now who would have predicted that this time last season? Certainly not me and with good reason because his goal tally in the league last season was just five, managing 11 in all competitions for the Reds. So far this time around the [...]

Thinking About Justin Turner

Via Reds Minor Leagues  |  November 18, 2008
A look at Cincinnati Reds second base prospect Justin Turner.

Big Red Machine Signs in Ohio

Via Sports Collectors Daily  |  November 17, 2008
Autographs have been big business for the member of those 1970s Cincinnati Reds teams, but as time marches on, they realize they're just like the rest of us. Quite mortal, thank you.

HWL ends with Championship and more Winter Stats

Via Reds Minor Leagues  |  November 17, 2008
The Waikiki Beachboys won the Hawaiian League Championship last night as Yonder Alonso went 0-2 with 2 walks and Todd Frazier went 0-3 with a HBP. The Reds hitters seemed to be in the middle of their championship run as Alonso would hit .308/.419/.510 and Frazier hit .295/.375/.547 as just two ...

Rezaei inks deal with Persepolis

Via Persian Football Dot Com  |  November 17, 2008
PTV - FormerLivorno defender Rahman Rezaei has signed a six-month contract withPersepolis hoping to save the club from mounting crises. "I have signed a six-month contract with Persepolis but I am stillwaiting for my International Transfer Certificate (ITC)," Rezaei saidon Wednesday."I am really ...

Giants Must Affeldt the Need

Via Bugs & Cranks  |  November 18, 2008
The Giants bullpen in 2008 for some reason reminds me of the making of the Pink Floyd song, "The Great Gig in the Sky". In recording the song, the Floyds told vocalist Clare Torry to record various takes at differing volumes and pitches, not worrying about following any melody. Then the band would use these [...]

Hey, It Could Happen: The 2009 San Francisco Giants

Via FullCountPitch.com  |  November 17, 2008
By Gary ArmidaStrange things can happen in the world of baseball. A team with a $200 million dollar payroll can miss the playoffs. A team who never had a winning season can make it all the way to the World Series. Those two examples come from 2008. 2007 had the Colorado Rockies while 2006 had [...]

More O's Roster Moves; Front Office Replacement; Ripken Trip Ends; Scott Boras

Via Oriole Post  |  November 18, 2008
There were quite a few happenings today with the media via media reports -- they're aren't huge moves; nevertheless, we've got activity going on.The Orioles added five guys to the 40-man roster -- pitche Brad Bergesen, right-handed pitcher David Hernandez, right-handed pitcher Chorye Spoone, ...

MacDougal, Cruz & Affledt......

Via Mets Fever  |  November 18, 2008
In discussing the make up of the Mets bullpen this year, Omar will be looking for strike out pitchers. The Mets have identified that last years pen had too many contact/finesse pitchers in the pen. It seems that Brian Stokes, Bobby Parnell and Eddie Kunz will get long looks in spring training ...
THE MLB HOT 40
1
AJ Burnett
Pirates Should Trade For Burnett
2
David Ortiz
Your Morning Dump...where the Sox sit down at the arbitration table with Ortiz.
3
Prince Fielder
Cecil Fielder publicly calls out his son Prince Fielder
4
Roy Oswalt
The Roy Oswalt Situation
5
Jose Canseco
Jose Canseco signs with Mexican team
6
Mike Napoli
Texas Rangers Sign Mike Napoli to One-Year, $9.4 Million Deal
7
Albert Pujols
2011 World Series Wrapup, Look Ahead to Post-Pujols Cardinals
8
Jon Garland
Indians, Garland agree to contract
9
Josh Hamilton
Rangers don't expect Josh Hamilton to report the spring training late
10
Brian Cashman
Brian Cashman Stocks Up on Yankees Perfume for Valentine's Day
11
Bryce Harper
This Bryce Harper Bowman Platinum Bat Plate card will fetch a pretty penny
12
Derek Holland
Would you look at Derek Holland!
13
Jeremy Guthrie
New Rockies pitcher Jeremy Guthrie taking questions for “Fan Mail”
14
Miguel Cabrera
Cabrera reportedly slimming down
15
Ryan Braun
Ryan Braun Drug Case Close To A Ruling?
16
Stephen Drew
Will Drew be ready opening day? Nobody knows
17
Asdrubal Cabrera
Cleveland Indians Sign SS Asdrubal Cabrera for One Year, $4.55 Million
18
Clayton Kershaw
Kershaw's Two Years 19 Million Is Simply A Band-Aid
19
Brian Wilson
The Giants Don’t Need Brian Wilson
20
Adam Wainwright
Adam Wainwright Player Projection No. 60
21
Lucas Duda
What Will We See Out Of Lucas Duda in 2012
22
Ozzie Guillen
Ozzie Guillen is Trying to Downplay Yoenis Cespedes To Other Organizations
23
Matt Holliday
Super Bowl a real Holliday for Cards star
24
Chipper Jones
Two hitting coaches a real hit with Jones
25
Jesus Montero
Trade Finalized between Mariners and Yankees for Pineda and Montero
26
Cole Hamels
MLB Rumors: Phillies President Says Extending Hamels Contract Isn’t Difficult
27
Nelson Cruz
Report: Rangers, Cruz working on new deal
28
Ryan Ludwick
Ryan Ludwick says Petco Park screwed up his swing
29
Tim Lincecum
San Francisco Giants Can Do Without Tim Lincecum
30
Ike Davis
New York Mets Could Have Something Special In Ike Davis
31
Zack Greinke
Player Profile #48: Zack Greinke | SP | MIL
32
Sandy Alderson
Was It a Good Idea for Sandy Alderson to Join Twitter?
33
Russell Branyan
New York Yankees May Have Found A DH In Russell Branyan
34
Jason Bay
Jason Bay Sees 30-Homer Seasons Ahead, Scout Disagrees
35
Gerrit Cole
36
Theo Epstein
Your Morning Dump... Where the Epstein drama is nearing its end
37
Evan Longoria
Longoria expects to healthy for spring training
38
Derek Jeter
Ageless Jeter first in camp — again — lending his guidance as he preps for stellar 2012
39
Casey Kotchman
Casey Kotchman!
40
Paul Konerko
Player Profile #50: Paul Konerko | 1B | CHW
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.