Archive for the ‘Rumors’ Category

UPDATE: Marlins Sign Heath Bell

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

UPDATE: Well we said we'd keep you updated and not long after we posted this word came down that the Marlins and Bell have agreed to a three-year, $27 million contract with a vesting option for a fourth year. The deal is done pending a physical. The Miami Marlins seem to ...

Chicago Cubs Contact Albert Pujols

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

We all knew this was coming - if for no other reason than to annoy the crap out of St. Louis Cardinals fans - but the Chicago Cubs formally made contact with representatives of free agent first baseman Albert Pujols. The three-time MVP is represented by Dan Lozano and while ...

Elway, Broncos Not Sold On Tebow Long Term?

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

While there has been a ton of speculation about the future of Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow and whether or not he represents the future of the franchise, most of that chatter has come from outside sources. Broncos executive vice president John Elway has largely been mum on his plans ...

Yoennis Cespedes Could Get $50 Million

Friday, November 18th, 2011

We've mentioned before that you should get to know the name Yoennis Cespedes (or Yoenis depending on who is reporting on him) because he is set to be one of the more intriguing free agents in all of baseball this winter. Now we're starting to learn more about him and ...

Yu Darvish Has Plenty Of Suitors

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

One of the key baseball free agents this winter is Japanese starting pitcher Yu Darvish. The 25-year-old right-hander has spent the last few seasons pitching for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters and is supposed to be posted for bidding at some point this offseason. When he is, a bunch of ...

Los Angeles Angels Trying To Steal C.J. Wilson

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

One of the biggest names in this year's crop of baseball free agents is Texas Rangers left-hander C.J. Wilson. While the 30-year-old hurler has expressed a desire to stay in Arlington, a division rival may be in the process of luring him away from the Rangers. The Los Angeles Angels' new ...

Albert Pujols Talking To Miami Marlins

Friday, November 11th, 2011

We mentioned the other day that the Florida Miami Marlins were making a big push in free agency this winter and that will continue as the fish are scheduled to be the first team to meet with St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols. Pujols and his agent Dan Lozano will ...

Yoennis Cespedes Is A Hot Commodity

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

You should get to know the name Yoenis Cespedes (who is also listed as Yoennis Cespedes in some places). Cespedes is a center fielder who defected from Cuba this past summer, has become a YouTube sensation and is now talking to several teams. Cespedes is expected to be granted free agency ...

Marlins Talking To Jose Reyes

Monday, November 7th, 2011

The Florida Miami Marlins are looking to start their new era with a bang. They've already hired fiery manager Ozzie Guillen and now they are looking to make a splash in free agency as they head into their new ballpark in 2012. The Marlins are currently in talks with free agent ...

Where Will Mark Buehrle End Up?

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

Chicago White Sox left-hander Mark Buehrle will enter free agency this winter and appears ready to play the field a bit after playing his entire 12-year career on the south side. While many would like to see the 32-year-old back with the White Sox - and they are reportedly set to ...