MLB NEWS
Even Yankees have spending limits
Sporting News: Not offering arbitration to Johnny Damon and Andy Pettitte are signs that the Yankees' pay pockets aren't bottomless after all.
Brewers, Rockies, Rays Interested In Zaun
21 minutes ago by
MLB Rumors
| Comments
The Brewers, Rockies, and Rays are showing the most interest in free agent catcher Gregg Zaun, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. Zaun still has an arbitration offer from the Rays, on which he must decide by Monday. However, Zaun has said he expects to...
Saltalamacchia leaves game with discomfort in arm
22 minutes ago by
Star Telegram
| Comments
Texas Rangers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia was forced to leave a game Wednesday in the Dominican winter league after complaining of discomfort in his right arm.
Placido Polanco: Man in Demand
24 minutes ago by
Bless You Boys
| Comments
More photos »
by Duane Burleson - AP
They like you, Placido Polanco. Several other teams in baseball really, really like you.
Browse more photos »
The Detroit Tigers may prefer not to have Placido...
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 2 - Jose Tabata
40 minutes ago by
BUCCO Fans.com
| Comments
| Comments
To cap off the end of the 2009 season, I'm going to be counting down my list of the top 50 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates' system. I'll be counting down one prospect per day, with an extensive recap on each player, until I reach number one. Check out the previous installments...
If I Really Had To Pick: Robinson Cano Or Dustin Pedroia?
46 minutes ago by
Bleacher Report
| Comments
Both are great. Both play in the AL east. Both would be an upgrade over most other second basemen in the league. But who's better? Let's start looking: We'll start out by compairing straight out statistics...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
M's sign international FA Jochy Ogando
50 minutes ago by
Lookout Landing
| Comments
M's sign international FA Jochy Ogando
As linked by Scrupio in the Wednesday Chatter comment thread. $275,000 bonus. I know nothing about Ogando, but I know a lot about Carlos Silva, and none of it's good, so in that regard Ogando probably isn't the worst pitcher ever...
Pirates seeking more pitching options
54 minutes ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
Add Noah Lowry, J.J. Putz and Kameron Loe to the list of free-agent pitchers the Pirates are pursuing, according to sources close to those talks. And that list surely will grow.
2 new rumors: Zaun and Harden
54 minutes ago by
Bleacher Report
| Comments
As I take a tour through the Mariner blogsphere, I have stumbled upon some nice rumors. Apparently, we are going after an affordable veteran catcher in Gregg Zaun and what could be a surprise pitcher in Rich Harden...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Polanco Talks “Serious”
1 hour ago by
Phillies Nation
| Comments
Over the past few hours, things may have gotten rather hot and heavy with Placido Polanco and the Phillies. ESPN’s Jayson Stark, along with Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, both say that the Phils may be turning their attention to Polanco on a two-year deal...
Maybe This Is What The Mayans Meant
1 hour ago by
The Musings and Prophecies...
| Comments
If the Mayan calendar holds true, and we're due for a fundamental change in 2012, maybe this was the first sign. Maybe the hints that Bud Selig is planning to retire after the 2012 season is the first hint that maybe the change that the Mayans meant was going to happen in major...
Multiple reports say Polanco is the Phillies' guy
1 hour ago by
Beerleaguer
| Comments
| Comments
A number of outlets, including ESPN and FoxSports, are reporting that talks have intensified between the Phillies and free agent Placido Polanco, who is being targeted as the team's next third baseman. Polanco, 34, won his second Gold Glove at second base this season, hitting ...
Wagner gets $7 million, 1-year deal with Braves
1 hour ago by
Sign on San Diego
| Comments
The Atlanta Braves took another major step toward solidifying their pitching staff for next season, agreeing Wednesday to a $7 million, one-year contract with closer Billy Wagner.
Pedroia to Speak in Reno
1 hour ago by
Fenway West
| Comments
Hey West Coast Sox fans, here's your chance to see Pedey speak:
Dustin Pedroia will headline the 2010 Western Nevada College Wildcats Athletics fund-raiser on Saturday, Jan. 16 at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in Reno. Tickets cost $75 until December 31, and $100 afterward...
Contreras to Japan gains momentum this week
1 hour ago by
All Things Rockies
| Comments
DENVER — The Rockies were thrilled with Jose Contreras’ impact last summer and intrigued by his future as a reliever. When he joined Colorado after a miserable season with the White Sox, Contreras found his way. He credited pitching coach Bob Apodaca for fixing his mechanics...
Indians GM speaks highly of new Rays C Shoppach
1 hour ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
Indians GM Mark Shapiro had kind words Wednesday for Kelly Shoppach, the catcher he traded to the Rays. ?I absolutely think he could be an everyday catcher,'' Shapiro said from Cleveland. "He's definitely got an upside.'' Offensively: "His greatest strength...
Players A To Z, Gordon Beckham
2 hours ago by
Baseball Musings
| Comments
Gordon Beckham. Photo: Icon SMI
Gordon Beckham plays third base for the Chicago White Sox. He finished 2009 as one of the top rookies in the American League. The most impressive thing about Beckham so far is his ability to hit at every level he’s played. The White Sox drafted him out [...]
FanGraphs Fan Projections
FanGraphs Fan Projections
So far, so good. A number of Rays positional players are beyond the 30 vote threshold. Included in the link above are Matt Joyce, Pat Burrell, James Shields, and Matt Garza; none of whom qualify yet. Let's change that.
Indians GM says new Tampa Bay Rays catcher Kelly Shoppach can be a starter
2 hours ago by
TampaBay.com
| Comments
2009 Recap: Koyie Hill
2 hours ago by
Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
| Comments
Regardless of the type of hopes you may have had for the Cubs going into 2009, if I came back from the future and informed you that Koyie Dolan Hill would start every game between July 7 and August 9, you would have to resign yourself to the fate that the Cubs would not have a good...
Hot Stove Finally Heats Up
2 hours ago by
Fenway West
| Comments
Once the arbitration announcements ended the hot stove heated up quickly with Billy Wagner going to Atlanta. The arbitration news also created new demand for players that were not offered arbitration. Yesterday I put up a post about Placido Polanco becoming a possible target for...
Wanted: Evidence of a Plan
2 hours ago by
Faith and Fear
| Comments
Let's get the caveats out of the way early on this one.
It's December 2, not even officially winter. The hot stove is barely beginning to glow. And Greg and I have long been proud to think that we don't overreact to things. As the timing of the Johan Santana trade made...
Source: Padres tab Enberg as lead TV announcer
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Dick Enberg has agreed to become the San Diego Padres' lead television play-by-play announcer, a person familiar with the negotiations said Wednesday night.
Buzz: Phillies in talks with Placido Polanco
2 hours ago by
Matthew Cerrone's Mets Blog
| Comments
The Phillies are making a very serious effort to sign free-agent infielder Placido Polanco to be their third baseman, says Jayson Stark on ESPN.com.
Similarly, FoxSports.com writes, “The Phillies are in serious talks with Polanco.”
According to Stark, the...
Related Yards
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?
Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.
