Zack Greinke Requests Trade

December 18, 2010 by craig.williams  
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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 [...]

New York Yankees Look at ‘Pen

December 17, 2010 by craig.williams  
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With Cliff Lee opting for the red pinstripes of the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Yankees have put some focus on bolstering the bullpen.  According to a Jon Heyman tweet, the Yankees are close to acquiring LOOGY (Lefty One Out GuY), Pedro Feliciano.  The deal is said to be worth 2 years/$8 million with an [...]

New York Yankees Need to Make Lemonade

December 15, 2010 by craig.williams  
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Before we start, let’s get caught up to speed on a couple of signings the New York Yankees made this afternoon: Russell Martin – I don’t like Martin very much.  I blame that on his .679 and .680 OPS marks the past two seasons.  I like the move though as long as JESUS MONTERO STAYS [...]

A Plan B for the New York Yankees

December 11, 2010 by craig.williams  
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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.  [...]

Red Sox Add Another Big Piece

December 9, 2010 by craig.williams  
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The papers finalizing the Adrian Gonzalez trade are still warm, but that was just the start of Theo Epstein’s off-season plans.  Last night, Carl Crawford agreed to a 7-year/$142 million contract to play left field for the New York Yankees’ most hated rival.  The deal is the largest for an outfielder ever.  You can say [...]

Red Sox Set to Acquire Adrian Gonzalez

December 4, 2010 by craig.williams  
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The Boston Red Sox and San Diego Padres have essentially completed a deal that will send Adrian Gonzalez to Boston in exchange for a package of prospects that includes RHP Casey Kelly, 1B Anthony Rizzo, OF Reymond Fuentes and a player to be named later.  The completion of the deal is pending Gonzalez signing an [...]