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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, 2009

Epstein moved with ease

Gordon Edes, ESPNBoston.com

Theo Epstein smoothly adapted his offseason plan.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

At 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, 2009

What 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, 2009

Winter meetings recap

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the fantasy impact of many of the key moves during this week's winter meetings.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Rays ink Soriano after trade with Braves

Associated Press

The 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, 2009

Slow time could soon get action-packed

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The 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, 2009

Soriano 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, 2009

Sources: Braves trade Soriano to Rays

ESPN.com news services

The 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, 2009

Braves drop Church to add Soriano

Associated Press

The Braves surplus of closers forced the team to part ways with outfielder Ryan Church on Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Seattle balances cash with caution

Buster Olney

A 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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Pavano, 2 others accept arbitration

Associated Press

Minnesota starter Carl Pavano, Atlanta reliever Rafael Soriano and Colorado setup man Rafael Betancourt accepted salary arbitration offers.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009

Soriano's decision 'going down to wire'

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Rafael 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, 2009

Holliday, Bay are equally productive

Peter Gammons

INDIANAPOLIS -- 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-...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 2009

Francona: I've always liked Scutaro

Gordon Edes, ESPNBoston.com

Francona: I've always been a Scutaro fan

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009