Zack Greinke Traded

The computer keys are still warm from my last post regarding Zack Greinke’s trade request.  Not a day later, Zack Greinke is turning in his Royal blue & white for a pitcher of brew and a cheese brat. The Royals sent their ace and franchise’s face to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for SS Alcides [...]

MLB Trade Rumors: What are the Cleveland Indians Up To?

It’s been a relatively quiet offseason for the Cleveland Indians, who have yet to make any new trades or sign any big-league free agents. But that’s not to say the Indians haven’t been providing fodder for the MLB Hot Stove. Here’s a recap of what we’ve heard over the last few weeks: -Teams are calling [...]

What Does Zack Greinke Deal Mean To The Cubs, White Sox?

It’s not often that a trade made on a Sunday morning in December impacts the happenings for both of Chicago’s baseball teams. However, Zack Greinke going from the Kansas City Royals to the Milwaukee Brewers is a deal that does just that. For starters, the American League Central became that much easier for the White [...]

Zack Greinke Requests Trade

We already knew that Zack Greinke was on the block.  However, the rumors and speculation may be coming to an end sooner rather than later.  According to Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal, Greinke has requested a trade.  Like I said, we already knew that there was a solid chance that the Royals traded Greinke [...]

Fausto Carmona Trade Talks: Who’s After Indians’ Ace?

Yesterday, we learned that Cleveland Indians starter Fausto Carmona is among the most talked-about pitchers on the trade market—perhaps even more so than Zack Greinke. With Cliff Lee now unavailable, the best free agent arm left is Carl Pavano; teams looking for an ace will have to look to the trade market. The Indians aren’t [...]

Teams Calling About Fausto Carmona

Other teams are expressing “heavy interest” in Cleveland Indians right-handed pitcher Fausto Carmona, according to FOXSports.com’s Jon Paul Morosi. Now that Cliff Lee has signed with the Phillies, the best free agent starter left on the market is Carl Pavano. As a result, teams looking for quality pitching are shifting their attentions to the trade [...]

A Plan B for the New York Yankees

For the record, I’m in the camp of people who view Cliff Lee as Plan A, B, C, D, E and F.  I think the New York Yankees should do whatever it takes to get Lee.  If that means offering more money and/or more years than anybody else is willing to offer, so be it.  [...]

Zack Greinke to Consider New York Yankees?

Up until today, I – along with most of the Empire – was under the impression that Zack Greinke did not want to pitch for the New York Yankees.  Apparently, that is not the case.  I don’t really have any particular analysis to go along with this article.  Its just a little bit of a [...]

If All Else Fails: Chicago Cubs Should Take Hard Look at Erik Bedard

I keep saying it. The Chicago Cubs need starting pitching. I have no idea where they’re going to end up looking for it, but if this team is relying on someone like Randy Wells…the Cubs are going to have some trouble next year. Sure- I love Chris Archer. I think he’s going to be a [...]

Cliff Lee: Setting the Record Straight

I have encountered a lot of noise (relative to what you would expect) against the Yankees signing Cliff Lee to a long-term deal this off-season.  Let me say this once and for all: The Yankees need to sign Cliff Lee if they plan on contending for the World Series for the next 2-3 years.  After [...]

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