According to multiple MLB news sources this morning, Derek Lowe has received a formal offer from the Atlanta Braves possibly worth 4 years, and $60MM. Reportedly the two sides and agent Scott Boras seem to be engaged in serious discussions. ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick reports indications are that he’s leaning strongly toward signing with Atlanta, a
Sabermetrics 101: Runs Created
January 12, 2009 1 Comment
Runs Created or RC is a tool created by Bill James in an attempt to calculate how many runs an individual player creates for his team. If you follow James, then you probably know of RC already, but if you don’t and you are tired of the same old stats then you may want to
Braves Will Make Offer To Derek Lowe
January 10, 2009 1 Comment
After a meeting that reportedly lasted several hours, and a sales pitch from Chipper Jones, the Atlanta Braves and Derek Lowe may have become closer than ever to working out a deal that may determine Lowe’s future possibly in a Braves uniform. The meeting which was held on Thursday afternoon, was said to last almost
Phillies Looking At Nomar Garciaparra
January 10, 2009 6 Comments
According to multiple MLB sources The World Champion Phillies may be interested in signing right-handed hitter Nomar Garciaparra if the infielder is willing to continue his career. Garciaparra who played with the Dodgers last season hit .264 and tallied 8 homeruns total with 25 RBI’s in his plate appearances off the bench. The Phillies lefthanded
John Smoltz Headed To Boston; Lowe To Atlanta?
January 8, 2009 Leave a Comment
Rumors and news about possible signings and contract specifics have been circulating like “wild fire” this morning. The Boston, MA (Sports Network) and the Seattle Post are reporting that right-hander John Smoltz is headed to the Red Sox. Smoltz who spent his entire Major League career with the Atlanta Braves had under gone a season
Brewers Hoffman Deal Very Close
January 8, 2009 2 Comments
Breaking News: 11:26 P.M. EST: Multiple reports have now said that Hoffman and the Brewers have agreed on a 1-year deal. The Milwaukee Brewers have apparently surpassed the Los Angeles Dodgers’ offer and a deal is in the making with ace closer Trevor Hoffman. The deal with the Brewers would most likely be for one
Brewers Make Offer And Sign Trevor Hoffman
January 7, 2009 Leave a Comment
After losing Derek Lowe and with the return of Manny Ramirez looking like a strikeout, Dodgers fans now need to take a deep breath and hope that Trevor Hoffman accepts an offer made by the Dodgers this morning. According to multiple MLB News Sources the Dodgers and Brewers have made offers to Trevor Hoffman. The
Pat Burrell Takes $16MM From Rays
January 5, 2009 8 Comments
Pat “the bat” Burrell has officially left the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies and has successfully negotiated a two-year deal worth $16MM with last year’s runner-up, the Tampa Bay Rays. Burrell who is 32 years old, batted .250 for the World Champion Phillies last season, and tallied 33 homeruns and 86 total RBIs overall in 2008.
Rays Close In On Deal With Pat Burrell
January 5, 2009 1 Comment
According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the Tampa Bay Rays and outfielder Pat Burrell are getting closer and closer to reaching a deal possibly worth two years and $16MM. Burrell who is 32 years old, batted .250 for the World Champion Phillies last season, and tallied 33 homeruns and 86 total RBIs overall in
Five Teams Interested In Ken Griffey Jr.
January 4, 2009 Leave a Comment
Five teams are reportedly interested in one of the most forgotten free-agents this offseason-Ken Griffey Jr. Griffey who just turned 39 years old, batted an uncharacteristic .249 last season. His low performance last year has been attributed to a knee problem that was caused when Griffey fell over a shoe enclosure in the Red’s clubhouse
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