Offseason notebook: Arms on the move
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft looks at the fantasy implications of some pre-Christmas moves, including the Blue Jays acquiring Brandon Morrow, and the Nationals getting Matt Capps and Jason Marquis.
Story | Conversation | December 24, 2009Are Angels finished dealing?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotReally, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim? For two years...
Blog | December 24, 2009At This Hour 9pm ET: Brady Speaks, Angels Close A Deal, Bobcats' Chandler Out
SportsCenter...Sunday. Leon Halip/US Presswire Angels Sign A Closer Former Detroit...closer Fernando Rodney and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a...
Blog | December 23, 2009Oliver signing could impact Wilson
Ben RogersI like the Rangers addition of bullpen vet Darren Oliver. The 39-year-old is still very effective and will no doubt have a meaningful role in the comi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009Angels overpay for underperforming Rodney
Keith LawThe Angels do need another reliever to help cover the seventh and eighth innings along with Kevin Jepsen, or...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009
Angels, Rodney complete contract
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFormer Detroit Tigers closer Fernando Rodney and the Los Angeles Angels have come to terms on a two-year contract worth $11 million.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009Oliver back in familiar environment
Associated PressDarren Oliver said Wednesday he feels like he's come full circle after agreeing to a $3.5 million, one-year contract with a club option for 2011.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009The true MVP of the '00s
Dave Cameron, FanGraphs.comDave Cameron of FanGraphs explains why, as the decade draws to a close, Albert Pujols is not the game's most valuable player.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009
Oliver passes physical, signs with Rangers
Richard DurrettThe Texas Rangers announced that free agent reliever Darren Oliver has passed his physical and has signed with the team. Sources told ESPN.com's Jerr...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 22, 2009Oliver officially joins Rangers' bullpen
Associated PressReliever Darren Oliver and the Rangers finalized a $3.5 million, one-year contract that includes a club option for 2011.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009Sources: Angels in talks with Rodney
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Angels are in serious discussions Tuesday with free-agent reliever Fernando Rodney, a source said.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009A few more thoughts on Darren Oliver
Richard DurrettThe 39-year-old reliever is scheduled to come into Arlington for a physical today. If all goes well, he will join the Rangers. A source said he'll mak...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 22, 2009The internal trade deadline
Buster Olney...left to deal with a very small field: the Yankees, Red Sox, Phillies and maybe -- maybe -- the Angels or Dodgers. Not exactly a situation that teems with trade leverage. As Anthopoulos began the process, he...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 22, 2009
Yankees only MLB team hit with tax
Associated PressThe New York Yankees were hit with a luxury tax of nearly $25.69 million Monday, the penalty for once again crossing the payroll threshold in baseball's collective bargaining agreement.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009What would Darren Oliver bring?
Richard Durrett...last three seasons in the Los Angeles Angels bullpen and left-handed hitters...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 21, 2009