JOHN LACKEY NEWS

Dear Media: This Isn't Helping

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From the LA Times. Article headline: Dodgers won't be pursuing John Lackey Article content: [LA's team president] said that would rule out Lackey "unless there is an effective way to make that kind of deal." In other words, the Dodgers won't try to...
>> www.lookoutlanding.com/2009/11...
 

Scouting Notes: Braves Shopping Pair of Arms, and Both Could Be Bargains

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by Frankie PiliereFiled under: Braves, Red Sox, Yankees, MLB Inside Scoop, Scout's Eye ViewOn the free-agent market, all the focus has been on John Lackey. On the trade market, the talk has been about Roy Halladay. The consolation prize for teams seeking a top-flight arm may come...
>> mlb.fanhouse.com/2009/11...
 

Lackey on Yanks: 'I'm not going to get intimidated by anybody'

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Yankees GM Brian Cashman made headlines on Wednesday by saying he didn't think the Angels had any sense of "fear" in having to face New York. On Thursday, Game 1 starter John Lackey(notes) provided a quote that backed up Cashman's initial hunch about the Halos. Asked...
>> sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blo...
 

Brewers talking with Lackey

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MLB.com reports that the Milwaukee Brewers are meeting with Steve Hilliard the agent for free agent John Lackey. Last season Lackey started 27 games finisihing with a record of 11-8 with an E.R.A. of 3.83 in 176.1 inning pitched. With the 6″6 left-hander you know what you are...
>> digitalsportsdaily.com/brewers...
 

AOL Fanhouse's Top 50 FA's

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With the free agent market officially open AOL Fanhouse has listed their top 50 free agents. Toping the list is John Lackey. You can find all the characteristics of an ace in Lackey. He has the big-game experience, has thrived in that environment, and the ability is obviously there...
>> adiehardyankeesfan.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Friday Lunch Thread - Win 101

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More photos » by Chris Carlson - AP about 15 hours ago: Fans cheer for Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher John Lackey walks to the dugout after the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners during a baseball game in Anaheim...
>> www.halosheaven.com/2009/9/...
 

Free Agent Starting Pitchers

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This week I analyzed the top free agent starting pitchers on the market, and I determined which teams might be the best fits for them.John Lackey – Lackey qualifies as a Type A free agent, which means that whichever team signs him would have to give up their first-round pick, unless...
>> texasrangerstrades.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

MONDAY ANGELS ROUNDUP: Trevor Bell To Make Start, John Lackey Gets Stopped

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More photos » by Gus Ruelas - AP Browse more photos » Up next for Angels: Monday vs. Tampa Bay - Los Angeles TimesSean O'Sullivan vs. Matt Garza Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - FOX Sports...
>> www.halosheaven.com/2009/8/...
 

DAILY HALOLINKS: John Lackey To Face Ace

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by Charlie Riedel - AP View full size photo uploaded September 5, 2009 Up next for Angels: Saturday at Kansas City -- latimes.comJohn Lackey vs. Zack Greinke Angels come to grips just in time to win -- latimes.comIt didn'...
>> www.halosheaven.com/2009/9/...
 

What Would You Do-ooh-ooh For A Hall-A-Day?

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I read yesterday on MLBTradeRumors that per Jon Heyman, the Yankees have contacted the Blue Jays about Roy Halladay. Well duh. I could have written that and had a 99.9% chance of being right. This isn't anything to salivate over or get worked up about. Not yet anyway. The Yankees...
>> boogiedownbaseball.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Quick Bits: MVP, Lackey, Kikuchi

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Here are three quick items on the day: Although Joe Mauer is considered the favorite (by far), Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira are also in contention for the AL’s MVP Award. According to Nick Cafardo (Boston Globe), if the Red Sox sign free agent John Lackey, then they could flip...
>> www.i-yankees.com/?p=1140...
 

SBN Manager of the Year Awards

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More photos » by Tony Gutierrez - AP 5 months ago: Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia, right, argues with home plate umpire Bob Davidson, left, after Davidson ejected starting pitcher John Lackey after Lackey hit...
>> www.lonestarball.com/2009/11...
 

Free Agents: Anyone You Want To Buy?

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I've been looking at the list of free agents, and I'm not seeing anyone that I'm in any rush to buy. Matt Holliday is going to cost a fortune as a hitter, as is pitcher John Lackey. Both are very good, but overpriced in the current market. So, who's left? Jason...
>> www.azsnakepit.com/2009/11...
 

How good is John Lackey...

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The Mets need a top of the rotation starter, a solid #2 to slide in behind Johan Santana. Whether they'll admit it or not, the rotation behind Santana even when it was healthy had too many variables to be considered a pitcher oriented club.Many want the Mets to sign John Lackey...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

Sources: Angels still in hunt to re-sign Lackey

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Don't rule the Angels out of the John Lackey sweepstakes just yet.
>> www.pheedcontent.com/click.p...
 

Derek Lowe for Gary Matthews Jr. Trade?

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More photos » by Kathy Willens - AP DEREK LOWE: Ugly as John Lackey, sweats like Kevin Appier ... what is not to like (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Browse more photos » A National League baseball team...
>> www.halosheaven.com/2009/11...
 

ALCS: Still a long stairway to heaven for Angels

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Angels manager Mike Scioscia managed to avoid his Pedro Martinez moment last night. He pulled bulldog starter John Lackey right before the Yankees scored six runs in the seventh inning to wipe away a four-run Angels lead in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series. Lackey...
>> weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/...
 

Scioscia Probably Cost the Angels John Lackey in Free Agency

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One of the most controversial moments from Game 5 in Anaheim on Thursday night came when manager Mike Scioscia removed starter John Lackey from the game in the 7th. Considering Darren Oliver came on in relief and gave up a 3-run double to Mark Teixeira on his first pitch and a game...
>> larrybrownsports.com/basebal...
 

Mets worried about Lackey's health...

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It sounds like the Mets are leery of John Lackey due to his past history of arm issues. While Lackey is a great competitor and solid pitcher, what he will cost in his next contract and with the seasons the Mets had I can't blame them for being leery. Of course, I think Lackey would...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

MLB Execs Think Lackey Is Coming To New York

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According to an article by Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com, a recent survey polled 20 MLB executives (general managers, assistant GMs, etc.) on a number of topics, including where they believe free agent pitcher John Lackey will sign.  They also revealed their thoughts on the possible...
>> metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11...
 

John Lackey Can Suck It and More Analysis-Free ALDS Insight

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I'll never take it for granted, this playoff business. Because I remember the dark days, before you were born, young Luke, when we'd go stretches of years without so much as a sniff of that crisp October air. When the regular season ended, we ended, and folks like Rick Miller...
>> www.survivinggrady.com/2009/10...
 

Scioscia Dodges Bullet, Angels Live to Fight On!

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More photos » by Jae C. Hong - AP about 1 hour ago: After jumping in an outfield waterfall, a fan reacts to the crowd during Game 5 of the American League Championship baseball series between the Los Angeles Angels and the New York Yankees Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in Anaheim...
>> www.halosheaven.com/2009/10...
 

Lackey to start ALCS Game 1 for Angels vs. CC

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Angels manager Mike Scioscia announced his rotation for the AL championship series on Wednesday, selecting John Lackey to start Friday night's Game 1 against CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees. Lackey pitched 7 1-3 innings to lead Los Angeles to a 5-0 win over the Boston Red...
>> www.pheedcontent.com/click.p...
 

John Lackey Twinkie Fest a Sweet Angels Homer Show

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More photos » by Mark Avery - AP Like a JEDI Mastah, I tell ya! Browse more photos » Final Score in Los Angeles of Anaheim: Angels 6, Twins 3 John Lackey had one bump in the road, Joe Mauer, and...
>> www.halosheaven.com/2009/7/...
 

Free Agent John Lackey

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As we inch closer and closer to the impending free agent signing period, rumors are picking up over some of the big name free agents. On the hitting side, we have guys like Matt Holliday and Jason Bay. On the mound, the closest thing to a superstar we have is John Lackey. Recently, reports [...]
>> www.fangraphs.com/blogs/i...
 
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