Archive for the ‘Rumors’ Category

Oh God, Why Are They Doing This To Me?

Monday, January 2nd, 2012

The San Diego Chargers were considered a Super Bowl contender before this season and finished 8-8. This is the second-straight year the Chargers have underachieved and missed the playoffs. So, logically head coach Norv Turner should be fired, right? Now, as if to spite me, a source close to the Chargers organization ...

Tigers, Marlins Discussing Matt Garza With Cubs

Sunday, January 1st, 2012

The Detroit Tigers lost out in the Gio Gonzalez sweepstakes when the Oakland A's dealt the lefty to the Washington Nationals, but that doesn't mean the Tigers don't have other options. Detroit has apparently expressed serious interest in Chicago Cubs right-hander Matt Garza and they aren't the only ones. The Miami ...

Boston Red Sox Desperate For Starting Pitching

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

The Boston Red Sox were in the chase for left-handed starter Gio Gonzalez until the last minute, but were beaten out by a better package from the Washington Nationals. The Nats sent an impressive group of prospects to the Oakland A's in exchange for Gonzalez and now the Red Sox ...

Cubs Out Of Prince Fielder Chase?

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

As recently as a few weeks ago many thought Milwaukee Brewers free agent first baseman Prince Fielder would be headed just a bit south to play for the Chicago Cubs. In fact, once Albert Pujols signed his monster deal with the Los Angeles Angels, it looked like the Cubs were ...

Kobe Bryant Not Looking To Be Traded

Monday, December 19th, 2011

Over the past week rumors circulated that Kobe Bryant was irate that the Los Angeles Lakers had traded long-time teammate Lamar Odom and that he was going to demand a trade from the team. Those reports were apparently completely unfounded. In an extensive interview published today, the 33-year-old Bryant had the ...

Two NFL Teams Reportedly Desperate To Draft Robert Griffin III

Monday, December 19th, 2011

Robert Griffin III is having quite a month. After leading Baylor to a 9-3 record and a spot in the Alamo Bowl, the 21-year-old won the Heisman Trophy and since then his parents have reportedly been interviewing agents for the young man's inevitable jump to the NFL. When the Bears take ...

Dwight Howard: Trade Request Still Stands

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Yes, the Dwight Howard trade saga is still going on. A day after the Orlando Magic said they were no longer listening to offers for the five-time All-Star, he claimed that his request to be traded had not actually been withdrawn. Howard can opt out of his contract in July and ...

Dwight Howard Wants To Stay In Orlando Now?

Monday, December 12th, 2011

The ongoing saga of Dwight Howard's future home took another turn on Monday as he hinted that he wouldn't mind staying with the Orlando Magic. Despite everything we've heard about how the superstar center has been pushing for a trade, he may have actually changed his mind and decided that ...

Marlins Expect Answer From Albert Pujols Shortly

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

UPDATE: The Marlins are officially out of the Pujols chase, but they did sign Mark Buehrle today. The Miami Marlins have made their pitch to free agent first baseman Albert Pujols and they reportedly expect an answer from the slugger shortly. As in, before Wednesday morning. No one is exactly sure what ...

Washington Nationals Offer C.J. Wilson Six-Year Deal

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Well, the Miami Marlins made their splash in free agency by locking up shortstop Jose Reyes and closer Heath Bell, and now apparently the Washington Nationals are trying to do the same. Reports have surfaced that the Nats have gone out on a limb and offered free agent lefty C.J. Wilson ...