What happened to the FA bargains?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...He's been worth about $40 million over the last three years; does $18 million over the next three years really seem out of line? No, he hasn't played third base lately. But he...
Blog | December 11, 2009Finding a home for Marcus Thames
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...numb. Even a Marcus Thames item is enough to get me a little excited. So, what's next for "The River"? Free agent Marcus Thames, a popular part-time player for the Tigers in recent...
Blog | December 11, 2009Kendall signs two-year deal with Royals
Associated PressJason Kendall has signed a two-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, where he is expected to become the everyday catcher.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009Feliz expected to start for Astros
Associated PressPedro Feliz agreed to a $4.5 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros this week. He's expected to start at third base for the Astros, who finished 74-88 last season.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009Winter meetings recap
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft looks at the fantasy impact of many of the key moves during this week's winter meetings.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009My 20 years at ESPN
Peter Gammons, ESPN.comA special thanks to the countless people who made working at ESPN so rewarding.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009Rays ink Soriano after trade with Braves
Associated PressThe Tampa Bay Rays have completed a trade with the Atlanta Braves, acquiring right-handed pitcher Rafael Soriano and signing the reliever to a $7.25 million, one-year contract.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009Rangers unveil newly signed Harden
ESPN.com news servicesRich Harden looks forward to the opportunity to put his injury woes in the past and pitch 200 innings a season for the Texas Rangers.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009Friday Filberts
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...heard about American Needle Inc. v. NFL? You will, particularly when the Supreme Court hears the case next month. As Lester Munson wrote last month, it might lead to sweeping changes not just in the...
Blog | December 11, 2009Looks like Rangers to rely on young players
Jeff Caplan...it done. They had great years last year, but the key for them is to take the next step
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009One of many
Buster Olney...done, he places the column on the stack in the corner of his room, and during the next week, he'll reread it, and stare at the charts and the statistical notes, taking it all...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009
Checking Epstein's to-do list
Gordon Edes, ESPNBoston.comTheo Epstein has made progress, but still has work to do this offseason.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009No snags expected on Lowell deal
Gordon Edes...approve the deal as of late Thursday night, and may not be involved until the beginning of next week. Selig must approve any transaction involving a transfer of $1 million or more, and in this...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009Rangers are ready to rely on Harden
Jeff Caplan, ESPNDallas.comRangers players express excitement over deals made during winter meetings.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009Time to act
...to a new town and also to start putting together his 2010 team. The Cubs' roster for next season remains vacant of any new additions since season's end on Oct. 4. The Cubs GM...
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