The David Aardsma Question
This idea mainly stems from the news today that David Aardsma requested his release from the Miami Marlins:
Aardsma and #Marlins agreed that they would release him at his request if he was not in majors by May 15. That is what happened today.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) May 15, 2013
More on Aardsma: Performed reasonably well at AAA New Orleans (2.57 ERA, 9 H, 8 BB, 12...
Phillies Sign Pitcher Carlos Zambrano To Minor-League Deal
No....we're not kidding. According to Ken Rosenthal, the Phillies and Carlos Zambrano have come to agreements on a minor-league deal. Zambrano, a true character on the field and off, last pitched in the Major Leagues with the Miami Marlins last season where he went 7-10 with a 4.49 ERA. Prior...
Phillies to Sign Zambrano
The Phillies have agreed to terms with RHP Carlos Zambrano. The deal was first reported by Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal and is a minor league contract. Speculation heated up yesterday that Zambrano may have been signed by the Phillies because he had come to terms with the independent Long Island Ducks but had not yet been added to their roster.
Zambrano was 7-10 with a 4.49 ERA in...
Brewers rumors: Milwaukee offered Jean Segura contract extension
Last month, the Milwaukee Brewers offered top young
shortstop Jean Segura a long-term contract extension, his agent, Joe Klein,
tells Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
“They contacted me,” Klein said of the Brewers. “Right now,
I guess it’s in my court. But with a guy this young, it’s hard to figure out
what the right numbers would be. It would be good, be nice if it...
Chicago Cubs Sign Anthony Rizzo To Seven-Year Extension
The Chicago Cubs, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports’, have signed first baseman Anthony Rizzo to a seven-year, $41 million deal with two club options which could make the contract worth a total close to $73 million. The contract, if ran in full, would conclude after the 2019 season.
The post Chicago Cubs Sign Anthony Rizzo To Seven-Year Extension appeared first on FFLockerRoom...
Cubs sign Anthony Rizzo to seven-year deal
The Chicago Cubs have made Anthony Rizzo the face of their rebuilding efforts.
FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reports that the Cubs have signed the first basemen to a seven-year, $41 million extension. Escalators in the deal could push the total value to $73 million.
Rizzo has spent parts of three years at the major league level. Since being inserted into the Cubs starting lineup the...
Anthony Rizzo Signs Extension With the Cubs
Anthony Rizzo has signed a long term extension with the Cubs. Ken Rosenthal has the details. The deal is for at least seven years (including 2013) and $41 million, which includes what would have been Rizzo's first free agent season in 2019. In addition, it contains two club options which would bring the total contract to 9 years and $68 million, with escalators that could potentially...
Anthony Rizzo Signs Seven-Year, $41 Million Extension
The Chicago Cubs announced today that they have come to terms on a seven-year, $41 million contract with their young first baseman, Anthony Rizzo. According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the deal includes two club options that would boost the deal to nine years and $70 million.
The Cubs already have starting shortstop, Starlin Castro inked through 2019, and now may turn to right...
Umpires blow another call in Angels-Astros
A day after the umpires blew a home run call in the A's-Indians game, the officials are at it again.
In the Angels' game against the Astros on Thursday night, umpires allowed the Astros to make a pitching change without their reliever throwing a pitch.
The 11-22 Angels are now playing the game under protest.
See some of the reaction below:
I cant wait to hear umpires...
Diamondbacks' J.J. Putz doesn't require elbow surgery
Arizona Diamondbacks closer J.J. Putz exited Tuesday night's contest due to elbow stiffness, and the club placed the right-hander on the disabled list soon after. Considering it was an elbow bothering Putz the worst was assumed, but Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that he won't require surgery.
#DBacks closer J.J. Putz will not need elbow surgery. Hoping rehab will...
Nothing to Say About Angel Hernandez
I’ve often wondered what would happen if a group of umpires came together to make a call that was so obviously wrong, so over-the-top blatantly inaccurate as to be completely nonsensical. Like, what if a pitcher threw a pitch, and the batter grounded out, and the umpires signaled for an automatic double? Obviously, the defensive team’s manager would get ejected, and a bunch of...
Padres rumors: Chase Headley 'perfect' for Cubs
There's been talk that San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley is likely to be traded prior to the July 31st trade deadline. While several teams figure to be interested in the slugger, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports believes Headley would be "perfect" for the Chicago Cubs.
Rosenthal believes Headley would offer the Cubs a significant boost, joining other young...
Pirates rumors: Gerrit Cole could be coming soon
Scouts who have watched Pittsburgh Pirates top pitching prospect Gerrit Cole pitch tell Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports that "he could go now" directly into the team's starting rotation. While Pittsburgh is likely to give veteran arms -- including Francisco Liriano, Charlie Morton and Jeff Karstens -- shots at the rotation first, it appears that Cole could soon push...
Astros rumors: Can Houston afford to trade pitching?
As the Houston Astros continue their complete and total rebuilding effort, there is speculation that they could look to sell off even more veteran talent this summer. While names such as Bud Norris and Lucas Harrell have been tossed around, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports isn't sure if the Astros can afford to deal any of their arms considering the current state of their rotation...
Angels rumors: Should Halos trade Mike Scioscia?
After once again spending big this offseason, the Los
Angeles Angels are off to a disappointing start. There are questions
surrounding all aspects of the team’s game – specifically the starting rotation
– leading to speculation that Mike Scioscia’s run in LA could be coming to an
end. Considering the value that Scioscia still holds across MLB, Ken Rosenthal
of FOX Sports...
Blue Jays rumors: Toronto could trade anyone
If the Toronto Blue Jays’ disappointing season continues and
they elect to sell this summer, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports believes
right-handed starting pitcher Josh Johnson could become the team’s most obvious
trade candidate. However, Rosenthal notes that Toronto will have the ability to
move virtually any player they’d like to trade.
While the Blue Jays brought...
Padres rumors: Chase Headley likely to be traded by July 31
There has been a significant amount of trade talk
surrounding San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley, and the rumors only
figure to increase from now until the trade deadline. Considering Headley doesn’t
want to talk contract until after the season, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports
believes he’s likely to be traded prior to the July 31st deadline.
The Padres are...
Video: Bryce Harper and Denard Span talk with Ken Rosenthal after Saturday's win
Unfortunately, Ken Rosenthal was not on the receiving end of a Gatorade shower (à la Julie Alexandria) during his postgame interview with Bryce Harper and Denard Span on Saturday at Nationals Park. Video above. Key takeaways include:
Harper on Denard Span: "Today was his day, he played unbelievable out there and he saved the game for us."Span on rating the degree...
Ken Rosenthal reports Mariners to acquire Aaron Harang
Mariners to acquire Aaron Harang?
FOX MLB Reporter & senior baseball writer at the MLB Network Ken Rosenthal just tweeted that the M's are close to acquiring pitcher Aaron Harang.
https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/322403037878579201
He says the Rockies and the Mariners are working through final details, including approval from commissioner's office.
...
Tons Of Empty Seats In Yankee Stadium As They Lose 8-2 To Boston On Opening Day
Okay, I am not your typical Yankee hater. I respect the organization for what it is, but sometimes it is kind of funny to see a team of their stature struggle. They have many key players on the DL to start the year on an already aging roster. I do not see big things out of the team from the Bronx this season, and it did not start well on Opening Day, as they lost to the Boston...
Opening Day
Pic by Ken Rosenthal, via Deadspin. Normally, I would never repeat something I saw on the frequently hilarious and widely read Deadspin, but in this case: I CALL ON EVERY YANKEE BLOG TO RUN THIS PICTURE EVERY DAY.
Yankees fans stick around Yankee Stadium for 9th inning to support team on Opening Day
Or not.
The Yankees were losing the game 8-2 to their hated rival Red Sox when this picture was taken by Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal, but really? Not a good look.
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Cardinals get relative bargain, sign Wainwright to five-year, $97.5 million extension
Ken Rosenthal has reported that the St. Louis Cardinals have signed the ace of their pitching staff, Adam Wainwright to a five-year, $97.5 million contract extension:
Sources: Wainwright, #STLCards in agreement on five-year, $97.5M extension that will run from 2014 to '18.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) March 27, 2013
That's a lot of money for the Cards...
Dodgers have some tough decisions to make about opening day roster
The Dodgers have 38 players remaining in Major League camp after releasing reliever Mark Lowe on Sunday. The number has to be down to 25 by the time the Dodgers open the season on April 1 at Dodger Stadium against the Giants.
There are clearly locks for the roster (Kemp, Kershaw, et al), and some who weren't locks just as recently as a couple weeks ago (Uribe).
There are...
Wells excited to join Pinstripes
Vernon Wells is definitely excited about joining the New York Yankees.
Within two hours of Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi reporting the veteran outfielder , currently with the Los Angeles Angels, in on the verge of a deal to land in the Bronx as a new member of the Yankees, Wells tweeted:
Thankful and Blessed!
#Pinstripes
-- Vernon Wells (@VernonWells10) March 24, 2013 Though...
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