Too many 'closers' this winter?

...left-hander Mike Gonzalez. The Rays traded for righty Rafael Soriano and the Astros signed righty Brandon Lyon and traded for righty Matt Lindstrom. Only three teams are still looking for closers -- the Tigers...

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.

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...

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.

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.

...the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. 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...

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Detroit Tigers

Insider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Detroit Tigers, who weren't supposed to be around as long as they were, then were around three more innings longer than that, and then -- well, here's to 2010!

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009

2009 Fantasy Baseball Awards

Jason Grey bestows some special awards for the 2009 fantasy baseball season.

Rivera, Nathan lead '10 relief rankings

Eric Karabell reviews each team's bullpen situation this year and previews the closer situations for 2010.

Tigers survive Twins to recover two-game lead in AL Central

Justin Verlander kept the Detroit Tigers on top in the AL Central, pitching eight innings in a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night that salvaged a split of their critical doubleheader.