DERREK LEE RUMORS & GOSSIP
Milwaukee Brewers Interested In Signing Derrek Lee
All-Star first baseman Derrek Lee is still currently a free agent but that seems to change very soon. The Milwaukee Brewers are “definitely” interested in signing Lee after losing first baseman Mat Gamel to a torn ACL and placing two other starters on the 15-day disabled list.
The Brewers are quickly approaching desperation mode as they continue to lose everyday players. Alex...
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8 days ago
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8 days ago
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Don't Bother With Derrek Lee
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March 09, 2012
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March 09, 2012
Should Anyone Sign Derrek Lee?
Derrek Lee hasn’t retired just yet. According to Ken Rosenthal, Lee is looking to play during the upcoming season, but he’s looking for the “right opportunity.” Lee struggled early on last season, but managed to turn his season around upon being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates — albeit, in a very small sample. Still, Lee’s resurgence with Pittsburgh...
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March 08, 2012
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March 08, 2012
Pirates Unlikely to See a First Base Upgrade
Two pieces of news recently came out which point to the Pittsburgh Pirates missing out on a chance to land a first base upgrade. First was the talk that Derrek Lee might opt for retirement if he doesn’t get the right deal between now and Spring Training. Lee remains unsigned, and isn’t open to returning to the Pirates, who want to bring him back. The second news was the...
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January 20, 2012
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January 20, 2012
Derrek Lee Hates The Pittsburgh Pirates
RumBunter post about Derrek Lee and how he would rather retire than play for the Pirates again. WE DON'T WANT YOU ANYWAYS, JERK. Clipped from: rumbunter.com (share this clip)
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January 20, 2012
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January 20, 2012
Friday links: Blackout Policy, Derrek Lee, and more
If you, like me, live outside of an MLB market and were hoping that Major League Baseball would revise its blackout policy to make it possible for you to actually be able to watch games involving all 30 teams, you'll be disappointed this morning to see that Maury Brown is reporting that the policy will remain in effect for 2012. In my case, this means that I can never, ever watch...
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January 20, 2012
Pirates Still Interested in Derrek Lee
The Pittsburgh Pirates are still interested in Derrek Lee for first base, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Lee was offered arbitration last month, but turned down that offer a week ago to pursue free agency. He is believed to be waiting for the top options on the board to sign, hoping that will improve his market. Albert Pujols signed last week with the Los Angeles Angels, which...
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December 13, 2011
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December 13, 2011
Derrek Lee Updates: Monday
The Pittsburgh Pirates offered arbitration to first baseman Derrek Lee two weeks ago. He has until Wednesday to decide whether to accept or reject arbitration. If he accepts, the Pirates get him for one year at a raise over his $8.5 M compensation from the 2011 season. If he declines, the Pirates get a first round compensation pick in the 2012 draft, assuming he signs elsewhere...
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December 05, 2011
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December 05, 2011
Pirates Offer Arbitration to Derrek Lee
The Pittsburgh Pirates have offered arbitration to free agent first baseman Derrek Lee, and have declined arbitration offers to catcher Chris Snyder and outfielder Ryan Ludwick.
If Lee accepts arbitration, the Pirates will have him under contract for the 2012 season, with his arbitration price likely being a raise over his $8.5 M total compensation in 2011. If he declines, the...
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November 23, 2011
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November 23, 2011
2012 Free Agent Fantasy Sleepers: Hitters
The hot stove season is upon us and we're only days away from the official start of an all-out free agent frenzy. Here's a look at nine free agent hitters that could have some sleeper value should they land in the right situation.Note: Some text is taken from my 2012 Free Agent Primer series over at The Outside Corner. Player's 2012 age in parenthesis.
12-team Mixed...
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November 01, 2011
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November 01, 2011
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