Here is the latest hot stove buzz circulating around MLB over the last day or so:
Prince Fielder is not interested in signing a short-term deal.
The Rockies are interested in SS Ryan Theriot.
The Yakult Swallows have signed OF Lastings Milledge.
Carlos Beltran offered to sign with the Yankees for the same deal he recently signed with the Cardinals.
The Rockies interest in OF Cody Ross depends on their ability to trade OF Seth Smith.
The Pirates are looking to sign a starting pitcher.
Via Washington Times
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December 29, 2011
ANALYSIS/OPINION Landing left-handed starter Gio Gonzalez was a big move for the Washington Nationals, addressing one of two major goals as outlined by general manager Mike Rizzo. Prince Fielder wouldn't address Rizzo's second objective — an outfield bat, preferably in center field and atop the lineup. But the rotund first ...
Via Seattle Times
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December 28, 2011
There was a rumor flying around yesterday, as has been the case for much of this winter, about where the Prince Fielder talks currently sit. The rumor had Fielder's agent, Scott Boras, possibly considering a shorter-term, three-year deal for his client.
That one just doesn't pass the proverbial smell test. If anything, Boras would probably lower the yearly dollar amount...
Via MSNBC
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December 27, 2011
According to Peter Gammons of MLB Network and NESN, several general managers think Prince Fielder could get a three-year deal worth $26 million per season.
Via Fox Sports Southwest
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December 26, 2011
This is not a typical offseason.
The week between Christmas and New Year's Day tends to be quiet in the baseball industry, when front offices sit empty and trade chatter is silenced.
That's not necessarily the case this year. A number of factors the new collective bargaining agreement, the availability of Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder, Yu Darvish's protracted posting...
Via mlb.com
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December 26, 2011
A 101-win year that saw the arrival of Zack Greinke and Tony Plush and the departure of Prince Fielder ended with a bombshell when Ryan Braun failed a drug test.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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December 28, 2011
Agent Scott Boras told Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports that Prince Fielder hasn’t signed because the process of acquainting MLB owners with the first baseman and his many accomplishments has been time consuming. As always Boras has some memorable quotes, so let's move on to some highlights from his talk with Rosenthal:
“It takes a bit longer because these are ownership...
Via Friarhood
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December 27, 2011
Padres endure year of challenge, change - Padres.com
"It was a year of change for the Padres in 2011, as after winning 90 games in 2010 the club slipped to last place in the National League West, struggling to score runs without All-Star first baseman Adrian Gonzalez while also failing to replicate any of the mojo they had the previous season."
Could John Moores...
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