Baseball Reflections, a baseball blog dedicated in providing its readers about baseball statistics and baseball analysis, will conduct an interview with RP Chad Durbin from the World Champion Phillies tomorrow morning January 21, 2009. Peter Schiller , the owner and author of Baseball Sabermetrics told RBI Magazine that the interview is expected to be posted
The REAL Reason Your Team Is Not Shopping This Offseason
January 19, 2009 Leave a Comment
Wondering why your team is not making a mad last ditch run to shore up a needed position on your team via free agency? Well, the economy is the overwhelming issue at hand, but that is not the only reason. First we’ll examine the overall economic factors. Just look at the current free agent class,
Phillies Sink Cole Hamels To Three Year Deal
January 17, 2009 2 Comments
The Phillies left-handed ace has signed a three year extension worth $20.5 million according to various MLB sources this morning. According to the New York Post, Hamels will receive $4.35 million in 2009, $6.65 million in 2010 and $9.5 million in 2011. If Hamels is able to win the Cy Young Award, the pitcher can
Tampa Bay Rays Well Equipped For 2009 Season
January 16, 2009 Leave a Comment
The Tampa Bay Rays were stellar during last season’s playoff run and they have been nothing short of fabulous this offseason. RBI Magazine has learned from various news sources that last year’s American League Champions have agreed to terms with relief pitchers Grant Balfour and right-hander Lance Cormier. Cormier who played with the Orioles in
Phillies Re-Sign Greg Dobbs; One Down Seven To Go
January 16, 2009 Leave a Comment
The Philadelphia Phillies have successfully avoided arbitration with one out of eight players by signing Greg Dobbs to a two year, $2.5MM contract according to Phillies.com. Over the past two seasons, Dobbs has led the majors in pinch-hit RBIs. Dobbs tallied 9 home runs and 40 RBIs in 22 pinch hits for the Phillies during
Red Sox Owner To Meet With Jason Varitek
January 16, 2009 Leave a Comment
Jason Varitek and the Boston Red Sox are still trying to plug out an agreement according to multiple MLB sources. The Boston Globe is now reporting that Varitek may meet with club owner John Henry as early as tonight to discuss the catcher’s future in a Red Sox uniform. Varitek and agent Scott Boras are
Red Sox Agree to 4-year Contract With Kevin Youkilis
January 16, 2009 Leave a Comment
Six weeks after the Red Sox signed Dustin Pedroia for what seemed to be an eternity (until 2014), the Red Sox have finally locked up the first base side by signing Kevin Youkilis for 4 years and a contract worth almost $42 million. Youkilis who will turn 30 this season, was said to have the
Brewers Trash Idea Of Adam Dunn, Priced Too High?
January 16, 2009 Leave a Comment
After chasing down Trevor Hoffman and winning the bidding war against the Dodgers, the Milwaukee Brewers recently signed the well needed pitcher for two seasons that included a club option in 2010. Now a few weeks later, the rumors about the Brewers being interested in free agent Adam Dunn have been shot down right out
Mets Expected To Zero In On Oliver Perez
January 13, 2009 Leave a Comment
Now that Derek Lowe has officially been snatched off the radar, the Mets are now expected to zero in on starting pitcher Oliver Perez. During the past two season Perez won 25 games for the Mets and has recorded 355 strike outs total. According to few recent reports the Mets general manager Omar Minaya has
Derek Lowe Accepts 4 Years $60MM From Braves
January 13, 2009 Leave a Comment
According to multiple MLB news sources this morning, Derek Lowe has accepted a formal offer from the Atlanta Braves possibly worth 4 years, and $60MM. Reportedly the two sides and agent Scott Boras seemed to be engaging in serious discussions for almost 4 days. RBI Magazine first heard the story about a possible offer from
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