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Carlos Pena would be Adam Dunn-like for Chicago Cubs
December 8, 2010 by George Castle
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Carlos Pena or Adam LaRoche for the Chicago Cubs? These strongmen lefty-hitting first basemen seem the Cubs’ main options to fill the gaping hole at first base. The reports du jour claim the Cubs have targeted LaRoche, while Pena’s salary might be a bit strong for GM Jim Hendry to swallow. A comparison is [...]
New York Yankees Notes: Dec. 7 2010
December 7, 2010 by craig.williams
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Here are a couple of notes from the past few days… I’m going to start with Cliff Lee first. There is buzz around the web that the Nationals are willing to offer a seven year contract to the 32 year old lefty. You could argue the legitimacy of these rumors, but we already saw the [...]
A Fool and His Money: Why Adrian Beltre Will Be 2011′s Adam Dunn
December 7, 2010 by Lewie Pollis
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In an interview last month, agent Scott Boras said he’s “never had so much interest in one player” as he has for free agent third baseman Adrian Beltre. It’s always unwise to take Boras’ hyperbole at face value, but it’s no surprise that Beltre is in demand after hitting .321/.365/.553 with 28 homers, 102 RBI, [...]
Cleveland Indians in on Nick Punto
December 6, 2010 by Lewie Pollis
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Signing Punto wouldn’t be a big splash, but it’s a move that makes a lot of sense for the team.
Adrian Gonzalez Trade Falls Through
December 5, 2010 by Lewie Pollis
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Sports Illustrated‘s Jon Heyman reported that the Adrian Gonzalez trade between the Boston Red Sox and San Diego Padres has fallen through. The deal, which would have meant the end of more than a year of trade rumors centering around Gonzalez, would have sent prospects Casey Kelly, Anthony Rizzo, and Reymond Fuentes to San Diego. [...]
Could the Cleveland Indians Sign Erik Bedard?
December 1, 2010 by Lewie Pollis
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Erik Bedard is a great fit for Cleveland—if the price is right.
Do the Cleveland Indians Really Need an Innings Eater?
November 30, 2010 by Lewie Pollis
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Security in the starting rotation isn’t always a good thing.
Derek Jeter Negotiations Illustrate Difference Between Indians’ Situation and Yankees’
November 29, 2010 by Lewie Pollis
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The Yankees won’t think twice about pursuing other top-tier free agents while shelling out as much as it takes to keep Jeter, but the Indians’ entire offseason agenda is restricted by a bad deal they made three years ago.
Derek Jeter Fiasco Getting Crazier: Yankees Captain Demands $25MM a Year
November 26, 2010 by Lewie Pollis
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Jeter is reportedly using six years and $150 million as a starting point for his new contract, demonstrating that he is perhaps the most self-deluded player in all of baseball.
Could New York Yankees Consider Jose Reyes?
November 25, 2010 by craig.williams
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Let me start this off with a disclaimer: I have not seen anything linking the New York Yankees to Jose Reyes, nor am I necessarily looking for the Yankees to acquire him. It is simply a thought that popped into my head and I have decided to throw it out to you guys. First of [...]