Another strange twist for Lowell
Gordon Edes, ESPNBoston.comThe trade sending Mike Lowell to Texas has been quashed, a baseball source said Saturday night, after a physical exam by the Rangers revealed that the...
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2009Nolasco gets $1.4M raise
Associated PressRight-hander Ricky Nolasco and the Florida Marlins have agreed to a $3.8 million, one-year contract, a raise of $1.4 million.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009Offseason notebook: Outfield shuffle
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft looks at the other big moves of the week beyond the Roy Halladay-Cliff Lee trade and John Lackey signing, leading with the Hideki Matsui and Mike Cameron signings.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009An all-decade, all-value lineup card
Erik Manning, FanGraphs.comErik Manning of FanGraphs pored over every performance from an MLB player between 2000 and 2009 and created the best possible 1-9 lineup of players from that period. Odd: Carlos Delgado (2000) leads off. Cool: This team would average nine runs a game.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009
Marlins infielder has 2nd drug violation
Associated PressFormer major league infielder Gookie Dawkins has been given a 50-game drug suspension.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009Could Sox starters win 80-plus games?
Gordon Edes, ESPNBoston.comCould the Red Sox starting rotation win 80-plus games next season?
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Phils finalize deal with utilityman Gload
Associated PressRoss Gload and the Phillies finalized their $2.6 million, two-year contract, a deal agreed to at the winter meetings last week.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Scouts watch Cuban lefty throw
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazineAroldis Chapman threw a bullpen session on Tuesday in Houston in front of representatives from about 15 major league teams, according to a baseball source who attended the workout.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Nastiest pitches in baseball
Tom Haberstroh, Special to InsiderUsing Pitch f/x technology, we found the nastiest pitches -- and some of the worst -- in the game at the close of the decade.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009
Study group to examine on-field issues
Associated PressManagers Tony La Russa, Jim Leyland, Joe Torre and Mike Scioscia have been selected for a committee that could recommend expanded instant replay and playoff format changes.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009White Sox acquire OF Pierre from L.A.
Bruce Levine, ESPNChicago.comThe Chicago White Sox have acquired Juan Pierre from Los Angeles Dodgers.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Fish story: The ones who got away
Matt Mosley, ESPNDallas.comObstructed View: This fish story looks at the one who got away from Jerry.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009Capps loves Cubs, but market is hot
Bruce Levine, ESPNChicago.comMatt Capps would love to pitch for the Chicago Cubs, but the market is hot.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009Projecting a new decade of MLB stars
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball ProspectusKevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus projects the best MLB players from 2010 through 2019 (the next decade of stars). His tops include Hanley Ramirez, Justin Upton, Joe Mauer and Tim Lincecum; the list goes to 20, though, with surprises.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Nats sign Pudge to split time with Flores
Associated PressIvan Rodriguez has signed a $6 million, two-year deal with the Washington Nationals after passing a physical.
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