Offseason 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
Igarashi agrees to $3M, two-year deal
Associated PressHoping they've found their setup man on the other side of the globe, the New York Mets have agreed to a $3 million, two-year contract with Japanese reliever Ryota Igarashi.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009Carroll agrees with Dodgers
Associated PressThe Dodgers have reached preliminary agreement with free agent Jamey Carroll on a $3.85 million, two-year contract.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009Blue Jays sign Buck, Broadway
Associated PressThe Blue Jays have signed veteran catcher John Buck to a $2 million contract for next season, and agreed to a minor league deal with right-hander Lance Broadway that includes an invitation to spring training.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009Sources: Mets monitoring Holliday talks
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineThe New York Mets remain in serious negotiations on outfielder Jason Bay, and as of Wednesday morning, their offer stood at four years, according to sources.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009Records: Assistant stopped at border
Mike Fish, ESPN.comU.S. Customs officials got onto the trail of a Canadian doctor after an assistant was found in possession of growth hormone and other drugs purportedly intended for Dr. Anthony Galea while being questioned at a border crossing into Buffalo.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Report: Mets close in on Igarashi
Associated PressA person familiar with the negotiations tells The AP that the Mets are close to completing a two-year contract with Japanese reliever Ryota Igarashi.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Minaya, Mets haven't made big splash
Associated PressIt's been a cold December for general manager Omar Minaya and the Mets.
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, 2009Report: Doctor being probed for PEDs
ESPN.com news servicesA Canadian doctor who has treated golfer Tiger Woods and others is suspected of providing athletes with performance-enhancing drugs, according to a newspaper report.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009Brewers add Wolf, agree with Counsell
Associated PressRandy Wolf has finalized his $29.75 million, three-year contract with the Brewers, who also agreed Monday to a $2.1 million deal with infielder Craig Counsell.
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
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