RBI Magazine has learned from mulitple news sources that the Red Sox have begun negotiations with last year’s Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek. The Boston Globe is reporting that Varitek’s agent Scott Boras and Red Sox officials are still “exchanging ideas” even after their recent troubles. Jason Varitek is a Type A free agent who
Mets Could Offer Derek Lowe $18MM Per Year
December 23, 2008 Leave a Comment
Multiple MLB sources and Mets.com are now reporting that the Mets may make a run at acquiring pitcher Derek Lowe. Once again, agent Scott Boras is at it, this time with Derek Lowe. RBI Magazine has learned from multiple reports that Lowe is seeking atleast $18MM per year. The Red Sox who just lost an
Red Sox Say No Way To Mark Teixeira
December 19, 2008 Leave a Comment
RBI Magazine has learned that the Red Sox made a drastic attempt to sign Mark Teixeira yesterday morning in Texas. Red Sox officials boarded a plane and flew to meet with Teixeira and his agent Scott Boras. According to MLB.com, during the meeting Red Sox officials examined the other possible deals that Teixeira was previously
Yankees May Offer Manny $50 Million
December 17, 2008 1 Comment
Many news sources including the New York Daily News that spoke to a few baseball officials say that the Yankees may be interested in seeking a two year deal worth $50 million with Manny Ramirez. The New York Daily News was also told by this “so-called” baseball official that the Yankees want Manny because they
Phillies Re-Sign Jamie Moyer
December 15, 2008 Leave a Comment
The Phillies announced this afternoon that they have successfully negotiated and re-signed left-handed pitcher “Jay-Mo” Jamie Moyer. Moyer who just turned 46 years old, won 16 games for Philadelphia this past season and played a major role in the Phillies Championship run. Currently a dollar figure has not been announced but the contract is for
Yankees Are Chasing After Manny
December 14, 2008 1 Comment
“Manny” New York Yankee fans would love to see Manny Ramirez play baseball in the Bronx. The unrealistic thought of Manny in a Yankees uniform may not be so unrealistic for long. According to multiple news sources like the Bleacher Report the Yankees will give everything they have to acquire Manny Ramirez if they can
Dodgers Inch Closer To Deal With Casey Blake
December 9, 2008 Leave a Comment
According to multiple MLB baseball sources, the Dodgers are inching their way closer to signing a 3-year $17 million deal with third basemen Casey Blake. As a matter of fact, some news sources say the deal is complete. However, the Dodgers have not confirmed that information nor have they scheduled an official announcement of the
What’s In Store For CC Sabathia?
December 8, 2008 Leave a Comment
One of the most prominent free agents during this year’s off season is still uncertain of where he will play in 2009. CC Sabathia who has multiple offers currently on the table, had a meeting scheduled with the Yankees last night. The Yankees have offered Sabathia $140 million over a six year period, but he
Jason Varitek Expected To Reject Arbitration
December 6, 2008 1 Comment
Catcher Jason Varitek may be forced to make a career-changing decision come midnight this Sunday, December 7th. The long-time Boston catcher will be faced with the decision of either accepting or rejecting the Red Sox’ offer of arbitration. If Varitek decides to decline the offer and the Red Sox fail to sign the catcher, they
Phillies Make Offer To Derek Lowe
December 4, 2008 Leave a Comment
According to Boston.com and a few other MLB news sources, the Philadelphia Phillies apparently have made an offer to free agent pitcher Derek Lowe. It is not currently clear who else is interested in making an offer for Derek Lowe but the Phillies may be leading the charge. Many sports fans are expecting the Red
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