Too many 'closers' this winter?

...already have found closers. The Braves signed left-hander Billy Wagner. The Orioles signed left-hander Mike Gonzalez. The Rays traded for righty Rafael Soriano and the Astros signed righty Brandon Lyon and traded...

Do O's need $6 million closer?

In the wake of the news that Mike Gonzalez and the Orioles have agreed on a two-year, $12 million contract, let's revisit R...

The Orioles: Look out in 2011, people

If the Baltimore Orioles were going to sign a closer, better Mike Gonzalez than Jose Valverde or Fernando Rodney; they are both inferior options and, in Valverde's case...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Gonzalez, O's reach agreement

Free agent left-hander Mike Gonzalez has reached preliminary agreement with the Baltimore Orioles on a guaranteed two-year, $12 million contract, a baseball source said. The deal is subject to Gonzalez passing a physical exam.

Granderson price too high for Sox

...two spots open in the bullpen, but indirectly responding to their reported interest in free agent Mike Gonzalez and Rafael Soriano, who accepted arbitration from the Braves but is on the trading block, reminded...

Braves drop Church to add Soriano

The Braves surplus of closers forced the team to part ways with outfielder Ryan Church on Tuesday.

Pavano, 2 others accept arbitration

Minnesota starter Carl Pavano, Atlanta reliever Rafael Soriano and Colorado setup man Rafael Betancourt accepted salary arbitration offers.

Soriano's decision 'going down to wire'

Rafael Soriano's agent said Saturday that the pitcher is giving serious consideration to accepting arbitration and returning to Atlanta for a one-year deal.

Offseason Notebook: Braves' new 'pen

Tristan H. Cockcroft mines recent offseason baseball activities for the fantasy implications of each move.

Braves, Saito agree to contract

The Braves have made another move to strengthen their pitching staff, agreeing to a one-year contract with right-handed reliever Takashi Saito.

Deal to pay Wagner $7M in 2010

The Atlanta Braves have reached agreement on a one-year contract with veteran reliever Billy Wagner.

Sox source: Bay still prime target

Jason Bay's agent was making no predictions on when his client will sign.

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.

July 8, 2009; Chicago, IL, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Mike Gonzalez (51) delivers a pitch during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The...

Those who favored King Felix and Verlander

The AL Cy Young Award went more or less as expected, with the very deserving Zack Greinke of the Kansas City Royals running away with it, nabbing 25 o...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009