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How High Will the Chone Figgins Bidding Go?
24 days ago by
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Back in September, I predicted that Chone Figgins would land a 4 year/$44 million dollar contract this winter. But given the teams that are interested in Figgins already, that number could go north of $44 million. Look at this tweet from Jon Heyman:"#mets, #phillies competing...
Hypothetically Speaking: The Victor Martinez Contract Extension
24 days ago by
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With word coming down today that the Twins and Joe Mauer are exploring the possibility of a contract extension, there has been no dialogue between the Red Sox and Victor Martinez:"Alan Nero, the agent for Red Sox catcher/first baseman Victor Martinez, said that there hasn’t...
What the Hell Were You Thinking? Aaron Rowand Edition
25 days ago by
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*Over the next couple of weeks, Jorge Says No! will take an in depth look at some of the worst contracts in baseball. We'll evaluate why the player was signed, what went wrong, and future implications of the contract. Behind every bone head decision, there has to be a reason for...
Johnny Damon, the Yankees, and Contract Extensions
25 days ago by
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Once again, we find Scott Boras pimping one of his clients. For what seems like the thousandth time this offseason, Boras talked glowingly about client Johnny Damon:"Johnny Damon is at that point where he's played 12 years and 140-games plus, and put up this remarkable career...
The Tigers Should NOT Trade Edwin Jackson
25 days ago by
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Is Edwin Jackson tradeable? Say it ain't so!"The Tigers have made Jackson available on the trade market as part of an effort to alleviate their payroll crunch, multiple major league sources told FOXSports.com.It's not clear if club president/general manager Dave Dombrowski...
Should the Mariners Guarantee Russell Branyan a Second Year?
25 days ago by
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If you were a GM, would you feel comfortable guarateeing two years to Russell Branyan? The Mariners might be, but they look a little hesitant to give Branyan anything more than a one year deal off the bat:"Branyan is coming off a 31-homer breakthrough season that was marred at...
Hypothetically Speaking: The Javier Vazquez Contract Extension
26 days ago by
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For the past few weeks, fans and baseball people have been suggesting that the Braves will trade Javier Vazquez this offseason. Even though Vazquez is coming off the best season of his career, the Braves have a surplus of starting pitching and are in dire need of a power hitter. Vazquez...
What the Hell Were You Thinking? Jeff Suppan Edition
26 days ago by
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*Over the next couple of weeks, Jorge Says No! will take an in depth look at some of the worst contracts in baseball. We'll evaluate why the player was signed, what went wrong, and future implications of the contract. Behind every bone head decision, there has to be a reason for...
The Phillies Can Be Scary Good...Right?
26 days ago by
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Even though the Phillies already have a boatload of money (almost $110 million) committed to player salaries before arbitration, that does not appear to be stopping them from making a serious run at Roy Halladay this winter. It's that kind of attitude that can separate the Phillies...
Why Would the Orioles Sign Chone Figgins?
26 days ago by
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Lost in Tim Kurkjian's piece about the offseason is this nugget about Chone Figgins and the Orioles: "Figgins had a poor postseason at the plate, but will be coveted by several teams (White Sox? Orioles?) if he gets to free agency. Chances are, the Angels won't let him...
The Market for Roy Halladay
26 days ago by
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The market for Roy Halladay is bound to heat up over the next few weeks. Yes, it finally looks as though the Jays have made the decision to at least explore the idea of trading their all world pitcher. What teams would be interested in the perennial all-star? Everybody???:“Everybody...
Should the Dodgers Trade Juan Pierre?
27 days ago by
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Now that Manny Ramirez is officially back with the Dodgers, it looks as though the Dodgers will look to trade Juan Pierre. Take it away, Dylan Hernandez:"With Ramirez back, the Dodgers can resume searching for a team to which they could deal outfielder Juan Pierre, who has two...
What the Hell Were You Thinking? Alfonso Soriano Edition
27 days ago by
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*Over the next couple of weeks, Jorge Says No! will take an in depth look at some of the worst contracts in baseball. We'll evaluate why the player was signed, what went wrong, and future implications of the contract. Behind every bone head decision, there has to be a reason for...
Should the Brewers Sign John Lackey?
27 days ago by
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I'm skeptical, but Buster Olney is more optomisitic than I:"Remember, it was only a year ago when Milwaukee offered CC Sabathia a $100 million deal, so the Brewers clearly are prepared to pay big dollars for a big-time starting pitcher. And they have a clear need: Even with...
Did the Twins Make a Mistake by Picking Up Michael Cuddyer's Option?
27 days ago by
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$10.5 million for Michael Cuddyer in 2011! Rob Neyer is not a fan:"Cuddyer is a good hitter but a subpar outfielder, resulting in a player who is, at his best, worth less than $10 million. Granted, considering the $1 million buyout, the Twins essentially have committed to spending...
Twins Acquire JJ Hardy
November 06, 2009 by
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It didn't take long for the Brewers to make the trade everybody saw coming. "The ticker tape was still falling in Manhattan on Friday when the Brewers dealt shortstop J.J. Hardy, a staple of trade rumors this year, to the Twins for speedy center fielder Carlos Gomez. The Brewers...
Jeremy Hermida: Classic Theo Epstein
November 06, 2009 by
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Last offseason, GM Theo Epstein opted against making a big splash in free agency and instead decided to make a number of "low risk, high reward" signings. Epstein went out and signed John Smoltz, Brad Penny, Takashi Saito, and Rocco Baldelli to 1 year contracts with plenty...
Hypothetically Speaking: The Josh Johnson Contract Extension
November 06, 2009 by
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Will the Marlins sign Josh Johnson to a contract extension? MLB.com's Joe Friscaro sure thinks so:"I think the Marlins will sign Josh Johnson to a long-term deal. As hard as it was to see Beckett and Mike Lowell get traded, the Marlins received Hanley Ramirez in return. Ramirez...
What Should the Nationals Do this Offseason?
November 05, 2009 by
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As Alden Gonzalez notes, the Nationals will have some payroll flexibility this offseason. Rejoice!?"The day after the end of the World Series marks the unofficial beginning of the offseason and the official start of free agency, which means it's decision time for Major League...
Mark Teahen to the White Sox: Where's the Upside?
November 05, 2009 by
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Are the trade winds 'brewin in Chicago? You be the judge:
"While the Yankees and Phillies continued to wage their World Series battle Wednesday night, the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals were making a trade. The Daily News learned the White Sox have agreed to send...
Hypothetically Speaking: The John Danks Contract Extension
November 05, 2009 by
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The White Sox tried to sign John Danks to a contract extension last year, but Danks wisely held off. Now Danks is looking for a long term deal and has put himself in a great position to land a significant contract should the White Sox try to extend Danks:"It would be nice to have...
What the Hell Were You Thinking? Travis Hafner Edition
November 04, 2009 by
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*Over the next couple of weeks, Jorge Says No! will take an in depth look at some of the worst contracts in baseball. We'll evaluate why the player was signed, what went wrong, and future implications of the contract. Behind every bone head decision, there has to be a reason for...
Hypothetically Speaking: The Josh Beckett Contract Extension
November 04, 2009 by
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With Josh Beckett set to become a free agent at the end of the 2010 season, it looks as though Beckett and the Red Sox are ready to start talking contract:"Josh Beckett, who was in Boston to be honored for his commitment to Children’s Hospital, told WEEI.com that he and his...
What Team is Trading For Akinori Iwamura?
November 03, 2009 by
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It looks like the Rays are on the verge of trading Akinori Iwamura, but no one seems to know the other team involved:"Just got back to New York and heard from an industry source who's not with the Rays that they are on the verge of completing a trade of 2B Akinori Iwamura...
Joe Morgan on Coveted Free Agents
November 03, 2009 by
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Classic Joe Morgan. Even when I agree with him, I get a good laugh. Simple, simple, simple:AR(MN): Who do you think will be the most coveted free agent this offseason?Joe Morgan(11:14 AM):There are a lot of free agents out there. Matt Holliday is one of the guys. A lot of teams looking...
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