During the All-Star game last evening, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports told Joe Buck that Roy Halladay will almost certainly be traded within the next two weeks. He mentioned that Blue Jay scouts are all over the country researching minor league talent. STLToday.com reports that the Cardinals are going to make a generous run at
Papelbon Not Alone In Ripping Manny
March 12, 2009 5 Comments
When Bill Reynolds of the Providence Journal learned that Manny Ramirez was traded to the Dodgers and that he was leaving his beloved Red Sox, his very next article began with the words “The Circus Has Left Town”. From supposedly cutting across the field to use the bathroom during a game, to his signature dreadlocks,
Jason Varitek’s Socks Will Still Be Red!
January 30, 2009 1 Comment
Red Sox fans can now call their catcher “Captain Jason Varitek” once again! According to various news sources, the former Boston catcher has accepted an agreement from the Red Sox and will still be wearing “red socks” for at least one more season. Jon Heyman of SI.com is reporting both sides have reached an agreement
Red Sox Give Jason Varitek Saturday Deadline
January 27, 2009 2 Comments
After previous reports were made about the Red Sox making a formal offer to Jason Varitek that supposedly included a deadline, we now know that the former Boston catcher has until Saturday to accept or reject that particular offer. According to the Boston Herald the Red Sox have set a Saturday deadline for Varitek to
Red Sox Make Offer To Jason Varitek With Deadline
January 26, 2009 Leave a Comment
The Red Sox have made it clear that it is “now or never” for catcher Jason Vartiek. According to various news sources the Boston Red Sox have formally made an offer to Varitek, that includes a deadline. The offer is expected to be worth $8-10 million over two years including a club option for $5
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
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
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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