Astros finalize deal with reliever Lyon
Associated PressReliever Brandon Lyon and the Astroscompleted a $15 million, three-year contract on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2009Dodgers frozen, and falling behind
Buster OlneyThe wind here in Indianapolis shook light poles, and the snow rode the same horizontal plane as a Lincecum fastball. Winter meetings, indeed. But insi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Marlins just wanted something for Lindstrom
Keith Law...away from contact with it. The Astros' bullpen has been depleted by the presumed loss of Jose Valverde to free agency as well as the loss of LaTroy Hawkins, so Lindstrom helps. But if...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009
Marlins deal Lindstrom
Associated PressThe Astros have reached a deal to acquire Matt Lindstrom from the Marlins. He is flying to Houston for a physical, sources told ESPN's Peter Gammons.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 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, 2009Why Pineiro will get his payday
Buster Olney...arbitration, Tracy Ringolsby reported Sunday night, and we will learn later Monday whether Rafael Soriano and Jose Valverde will take arbitration from the Braves and Astros, respectively. By doing this, those pitchers ensure themselves...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009
Soriano'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, 2009The Yankees' case for Halladay
Buster OlneyThe Yankees, Mets and Red Sox have spent more money in free agency over the past decade than any other teams, as ESPN's esteemed Mark Simon notes: Bi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
What Wagner brings to Braves
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...least nice to know that the Braves won't be doing something incredibly stupid like signing Jose Valverde to a 3 year, $30 million contract. If Wagner's reasonably healthy, he'll make another...
Blog | December 02, 2009What Wagner brings to Braves
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotWhat Wagner brings to Braves
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Deadline looming for arbitration offers
Associated PressWorld 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.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Chapman's next step
Jorge Arangure Jr.In late July, Aroldis Chapman and Edwin Mejia appeared to be best friends together on a European vacation. Soon after Chapman's defection from the Cub...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009
The market for Miguel Cabrera
Buster OlneyThe 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
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