What we learned about Sox on Wednesday
ESPNBoston.com...Red Sox. We improved our long-term outlook. We've added prospects [as compensation for losing Billy Wagner] and probably will add more [if Bay signs elsewhere]. And we haven't touched our prospect...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009Epstein moved with ease
Gordon Edes, ESPNBoston.comTheo Epstein smoothly adapted his offseason plan.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009At This Hour 9pm ET: Tomlin Disappointed, Mets Persuing Relief, McGrady Debuts
SportsCenter...by the Yankees, Red Sox, Mariners and Indians as well. The Mets are looking to replace Billy Wagner and J.J. Putz who were the primary set-up men for All-Star closer Francisco...
Blog | December 15, 2009What happened to the FA bargains?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...pick up cheaply on the free-agent market. But LaTroy Hawkins (two years, $7.5 million), Billy Wagner ($7 million guaranteed) and Lyon are making teams wonder about that. And when Brad Penny, coming...
Blog | December 11, 2009Winter meetings recap
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft looks at the fantasy impact of many of the key moves during this week's winter meetings.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009Rays ink Soriano after trade with Braves
Associated PressThe Tampa Bay Rays have completed a trade with the Atlanta Braves, acquiring right-handed pitcher Rafael Soriano and signing the reliever to a $7.25 million, one-year contract.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009Slow time could soon get action-packed
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe offseason has gotten off to a slow start, but it's evident that money is available based on the contracts that free agents have already signed.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009Soriano should rack up saves with Rays
Tristan H. Cockcroft...after he stunned the Atlanta Braves by accepting their offer of arbitration even though they added Billy Wagner, Rafael Soriano found a new home with a team that provides a clearer path to the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009Sources: Braves trade Soriano to Rays
ESPN.com news servicesThe Braves have traded relief pitcher Rafael Soriano to the Rays for right-hander Jesse Chavez, major league sources tell ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009Braves drop Church to add Soriano
Associated PressThe Braves surplus of closers forced the team to part ways with outfielder Ryan Church on Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Seattle balances cash with caution
Buster OlneyA year ago, it was the Yankees who began the winter with their pockets full of cash, ready to spend on the best free agents, and after locking up CC S...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009
Pavano, 2 others accept arbitration
Associated PressMinnesota starter Carl Pavano, Atlanta reliever Rafael Soriano and Colorado setup man Rafael Betancourt accepted salary arbitration offers.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Soriano's decision 'going down to wire'
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRafael Soriano's agent said Saturday that the pitcher is giving serious consideration to accepting arbitration and returning to Atlanta for a one-year deal.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Holliday, Bay are equally productive
Peter GammonsINDIANAPOLIS -- What we don't know is what the final contract numbers will be for Matt Holliday and Jason Bay, and this shouldn't be a one-versus-the-...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 2009
Francona: I've always liked Scutaro
Gordon Edes, ESPNBoston.comFrancona: I've always been a Scutaro fan
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