Grady Sizemore: Sizing up the Market
Free-agent outfielder Grady Sizemore expects to be completely healthy by the start of Spring Training and is keeping his options open for 2012. On Monday, the Indians announced they were declining...
View ArticleCuban Stars: Cespedes, others to hit free-agent market
The free-agent market will receive a boost when a large group of players from Cuba become eligible to sign with Major League clubs before the end of the year. Outfielders Yoennis Cespedes, 26, and...
View ArticleDodgers reportedly eyeing Kennedy
In need of a versatile presence for their infield with the departure of Aaron Miles, the Dodgers have contacted Adam Kennedy’s representatives, according to MLB Trade Rumors. Kennedy has Southern...
View ArticleAngels the frontrunners for C.J.?
That’s the word from late Monday night, where Bob Nightengale of USA Today tweeted that the Angels “have emerged as favorites for C.J. Wilson.” The Halos were reportedly meeting with Wilson’s agent...
View ArticleTigers trade Perry to Nationals for Balester
Hours after the Tigers’ signing of Octavio Dotel left Ryan Perry as a man without a role, he became a former Tiger. Detroit sent the former first-round pick to the Nationals Friday night in exchange...
View Article12/29 Matt Garza hot topic
Could the Cubs deal Matt Garza? They are apparently still listening to teams interested in the right-hander. The Cubs are most likely looking for a package similar to what the Padres received from the...
View ArticleDipoto: Angels “very unlikely” to sign Madson
Contrary to swirling Internet rumors — and essentially a process of elimination — the Angels are “very, very unlikely” to sign free-agent closer Ryan Madson, general manager Jerry Dipoto told The Los...
View ArticleNats appear to be in the market for a starter
WASHINGTON — If what the Nationals and GM Mike Rizzo are saying remains true, and they will actually shut down ace right-hander Stephen Strasburg when he hits 160 innings this season, the club will...
View ArticleHaren’s market leaning East
Former Angels starter Dan Haren, who was bought out of his 2013 option for $3.5 million, is drawing heavy interest from several teams, most of them residing in the East coast. Haren’s most aggressive...
View ArticleAngels still not sounding confident on Greinke
The Angels continue to sound like a club that isn’t counting on resigning Zack Greinke. Obviously, things can change very quickly, and Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto has a recent track record of...
View ArticleNats acquire OF Hairston from Cubs
The Nationals have added a right-handed bat to their bench, acquiring outfielder Scott Hairston from the Cubs in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Ivan Pineyro. The Nationals hope that...
View ArticleScherzer to MLB Network: No talks on contract extension
Max Scherzer made an appearance on MLB Network’s Hot Stove morning program and talked on a wide range of topics, from new manager Brad Ausmus to what went awry in the playoffs. He said Ausmus called...
View ArticleNats reportedly interested in Samardzija
The Nationals have made a habit of going after big-name starting pitchers the last two seasons, and could do so again this winter. Names like Max Scherzer and David Price have been floated, but the...
View ArticleCubs eyeing Kurt Suzuki
As the Cubs look for another catcher to work alongside Welington Castillo, CSN Chicago‘s Patrick Mooney reports they’re interested in Kurt Suzuki. Rather than making a splash and going for free agents...
View Article11/17 Roundup
When a team is looking to improve on one facet of its club, it helps when it has a surplus in another area. Read ahead in today’s Hot Stove roundup to find out which club is in such a situation, and...
View Article11/24 Samardzija rumors
Cubs pitcher Jeff Samardzija struck out 200 over 200 innings in his first full season as a starter, and has drawn interest from teams looking for a young pitcher, especially one who would be under team...
View Article12/2 Roundup
The Nationals, looking to bounce back from last season’s disappointing finish, had been quiet this offseason — until Monday. That’s when general manager Mike Rizzo announced his entry into the Hot...
View ArticleReport: Cano and Yankees still far apart on deal
The number that Robinson Cano is seeking for his newest contract continues to drop in media reports, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he and the Yankees are any closer on a deal. Yahoo!‘s Jeff Passan...
View Article12/9 Cubs, Nationals talking
The Cubs are looking for bullpen help and one name they are believed to be interested in is Nationals’ right-hander Drew Storen. In four seasons with the Nats, the right-hander has a 3.40 ERA in 232...
View ArticleNationals acquire Blevins from A’s
The Nationals filled their need for a left-handed relief pitcher on Wednesday, acquiring Jerry Blevins from the A’s for Minor League outfielder Billy Butler. Blevins made 67 appearances for the A’s...
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