Yes, that's right, Ned's still trying to figure out ways to ruin...err...improve the team.The Dodgers are apparently interested in using their best trade chips to acquire Manny Ramirez from the Red Sox or Brian Roberts from the Orioles.If that wasn't bad enough, the Dodgers are still looking to   more...
Original Story: http://www.firenedcollettinow.com/2008/0....

Today's Newark Star-Ledger talked about the Los Angeles Dodgers and their frantic search for a short stop, there is one name on that list thou that is very, and I mean VERY surprising. That name is Michael Young of the Texas Rangers. Now why is this surprising?
Original Story: http://mysportsrumors.com/blog/2008/07/2....

"NEW YORK -- A total of 106 players filed for salary arbitration Jan. 12 (x-free agent who accepted arbitration). Players and teams exchanged proposed salaries Tuesday if they couldn't come to agreement on a 2007 contract."For those who care...It's actually an interesting list if not just to see   more...
Original Story: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story....

Both Ken Rosenthal and Jayson Stark say that the Dodgers deny having any interest in acquiring Ramirez.Joe Christensen and Ken Rosenthal report that the Dodgers are not interested in Everett, and Rosenthal says the Dodgers are unlikely to acquire Jack Wilson at this point.
Original Story: http://www.firenedcollettinow.com/2008/0....

Pre-season shortstop rankings for the American League has been posted at Crooked Pitch.
Original Story: http://www.crookedpitch.com/194/2008-ame....

The last player that Houston went to arbitration with was Daryl Kile in 1997. Linked are the 2007 salaries for the entire Astros lineup. They are weighing in at a hefty $93.257 Million heading into the upcoming season.
Original Story: http://www.crawfishboxes.com/story/2007/....

Ok, with Denard Span being sent down to AAA and Joe Nathan being inked to a 4 year, $47 M payday, the Minnesota Twins opening day roster is rounding into shape. Here are my predictions for the upcoming season. The opening day lineup will look like this:1. Carlos Gomez, CF2. Joe Mauer, C3. Michael   more...
Original Story: http://www.thegoldseat.com/2008/03/25/mi....

According to Richard Justice on his SportsJustice blog:"I'm told Drayton McLane ordered Purpura to trade Brad Lidge. I got this information from an official with another team. I would expect the Astros to deny it."Justice also mentions that Roger Clemens is pushing Drayton McLane for help, who has   more...
Original Story: http://blogs.chron.com/sportsjustice/arc....

Below are three teams and the possible players/deals on the table for shortstop Miguel Tejada, who is signed for $13 million through 2009.Angels offered Ervin Santana and Erick Aybar.Astros offering a combination of Brad Lidge, Adam Everett, and Jason Lane. Morgan Ensberg could also be involved.   more...
Original Story: http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/58257....

Earlier today the Twins signed Adam Everett to a one year contract. Increasing the number of sub-par offense and slightly better than average fielding players to the Twins. Now Everett and Punto can have contests to see which one can tread along the .200 average line and still be an everyday   more...
Original Story: http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/arti....

The mystifying Sidney Ponson rebounds from a pair of mediocre outings to deliver his first complete-game victory since April 24th, 2005 - and against his former club, no less.
Original Story: http://mvn.com/mlb-rangers/2008/05/22/pa....