Slew of signings lie ahead

...keep in mind that many free agents already have agreed to terms, from Rafael Soriano to Brandon Lyon to Henry Blanco to Alex Cora to Pedro Feliz to others -- about 29 others, according to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 13, 2009

Astros finalize deal with reliever Lyon

Reliever Brandon Lyon and the Astroscompleted a $15 million, three-year contract on Saturday.

What happened to the FA bargains?

...to be getting the most grief is Houston's three-year, $15 million contract for reliever Brandon Lyon. There were eyebrows raised over other deals given to non-closing relievers, who once upon time...

Winter meetings recap

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

CAPTION: September 13, 2009; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Brandon Lyon (37) pitches in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park. The Tigers...

One of many

A boy waits for the rumbling sound of an old blue car to climb through the maple trees, and right after he hears it he can see through the barn window...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Slow time could soon get action-packed

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.

Astros throw $15 million at Brandon Lyon

...out that he didn't really know how to build a roster. Now, when he gives Brandon Lyon a 3 year, $15 million deal, we just shrug our shoulders and say, Yeah, that's...

Lyon's overvalued contract

...properly, strikes again in the form of a 3 year/$15 million contract, as he gives Brandon Lyon an outrageous deal that seems even more outrageous when you consider how much we hear about...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009

DETROIT - APRIL 12: Brandon Lyon #37 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Texas Rangers during the game at Comerica Park...

Sources: Lyon headed to Astros

Tigers' reliever Brandon Lyon is headed to Houston, several MLB sources said Wednesday.

Starters with same agents could push prices

Chone Figgins is generally regarded as the third-best position player on the market, behind Matt Holliday and Jason Bay, and the fact that he is signi...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 2009

Deadline looming for arbitration offers

World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, Vladimir Guerrero and Randy Wolf were among the free agents who weren't offered salary arbitration, moves that enable new teams to sign them without losing draft picks.

Running with Bob Sheppard

Bob Sheppard, the longtime public address announcer for the Yankees, is stepping away from the microphone for good. I hope he enjoys whatever he deci...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 28, 2009

The market for Miguel Cabrera

The Tigers are in cost-cutting mode and they are willing to discuss a possible trade of Miguel Cabrera, writes Lynn Henning. Set aside, for a momen...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009