Marlins may handle Johnson as Indians did Lee

Here's why the Marlins intend to keep Josh Johnson through the winter and into the start of the 2010 season, rather than trading him. He'll probably ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Josh Rupe getting a shot with Royals

The Royals signed former Rangers pitcher Josh Rupe to a minor-league this week. Count me among those pulling...

Royals trade Hulett to Red Sox

The Royals have traded infielder Tug Hulett to the Boston Red Sox for cash or a player to be named.

Sox interested in Crisp as lead-off man

...games last season with the Kansas City Royals because of an injury. The...

...2009: Coco Crisp of the Kansas City Royals bats against the Los Angeles...

Free-agency side dishes (before the turkey)

So many teams are sitting back and waiting for the completion of the Type A free-agent and possible non-tender markets that there probably won't be a ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Putting the pieces back together

Pitcher Justin Duchscherer has learned a lot about himself since undergoing treatment for clinical depression. Now he's ready to return to the mound.

...Zack Greinke #23 of the Kansas City Royals pitches to the Minnesota Twins...

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

Johnson wanted four-year deal

There will be no long-term contract for pitcher Josh Johnson with the Florida Marlins this winter, his agent said Friday.

A-Rod is first-rounder but Mauer is not

Tristan H. Cockcroft explains some of the more difficult decisions he made when coming up with his 2010 top 200 for fantasy baseball.

Lincecum repeats as Cy Young winner

Giants ace Tim Lincecum has won the NL Cy Young Award, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.

Rangers announce '10 spring training schedule

...and they'll play the Kansas City Royals at Dr Pepper Ballpark in...

Closing the market

If there's an area of depth in this winter's free agent market, it's in relievers, including relievers who have either closer experience or closer stu...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009