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The Red Sox: Low Risk/High Reward Strategy
The impact of a down economy has been felt throughout the MLB, there's no denying that. The Red Sox however, are attempting to use that to their advantage. With signings like Brad Penny, Takashi Saito and John Smoltz, Boston is looking to potentially add "All-Star" type depth to their roster...
Which offseason method is better: Red Sox or Yankees?
Much has been made of the Red Sox' offseason approach, especially in contrast with the Yankees' baseball stimulus package. Jayson Stark of ESPN wrote an article that nicely summarizes the two rivals' move. "For $423 million, the Yankees obviously got some nice pieces," said one scout. "But in...
C.C. Sabathia, Part XVII
From the L.A. Times: The official said the Giants are interested in CC Sabathia, the ace pitcher who grew up in the Bay Area. The official would not confirm whether the Giants had offered a contract to Sabathia but said they would need to make other moves before they could sign him. While I'm not...
C.C. Sabathia to take a hometown discount?
Maybe, according to the New York Daily News. No editorial for this one. Just a poll. Thus endeth the rumor/transaction posts for today. There are three more below this one. SHOULD the Giants sign Pat Burrell? WOULD Sabean consider trading for Jorge Cantu? DID the Giants make a mistake with Edgar...
C.C. Sabathia Rumors: You know you're at least a little curious....
According to a source close to a high-level official familiar with the negotiations who also has MLB Trade Rumors bookmarked, the Giants are thinking about offering a six-year contract to C.C. Sabathia. Henry Schulman says the Giants have at least asked about Mark Teixeira, though it’s...
We Got Sabathia
In a handful of threads on this site, just about every angle of the Sabathia deal has been picked apart. But, since I am a Brewers blogger, it would seem weird if I let this pass without substantial comment. First off, go read Two-Fisted Slopper's recap of the press conference, including this...
Report: C.C. Sabathia Traded to Brewers
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: But believe me, folks, that's a deal. All that other stuff is formality. All I know so far is that top prospect Matt LaPorta is in the deal. I was told two lower-level minor leaguers also are included. The Brewers refused to include another top prospect such...
Friday's Crystal Callix
Did the Brewers have a game yesterday? Hmm, must not have noticed. The biggest news this morning, courtesy of Ken Rosenthal, is that Matt LaPorta is officially on the trading block, and that Alcides Escobar might be packaged with him to acquire C.C. Sabathia. That price sounds a little steep to...
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