Some interesting developments in the American League Central the last 24 hours. The biggest move was a serious head-scratcher. The White Sox have extended the contract for left-handed starting pitcher John Danks, who was strongly believed to be on the trading block as GM Kenny Williams tries to rebuild the franchise. Guess we were mistaken, … Continue Reading →
What comes first: The Marlins’ announcement that Mark Buehrle has agreed to a four-year deal worth, $58 million, according to ESPN.com. Or the announcement that hte Marlins’ will charge $1,800 for a bleacher ticket in 2012. The crazy spending spree continued today as the Marlins locked up another one of their targets: Buehrle, the free-agent … Continue Reading →
This was a new situation for the Marlins. In winter meetings past, they’ve taken the stage to talk about players they’ve traded away, Tigers slugging first baseman Miguel Cabrera among them back in 2007. On Monday, though, they were front and center announcing the addition of star closer Heath Bell. It’s expected to be the … Continue Reading →
Well, now, that’s a familiar start to baseball’s winter meetings. Last year, hours before the four days of wheelin’ and dealin’ officially got under way just outside Orlando, the Nationals stunned the baseball world by signing outfielder Jayson Werth to a seven-year, $126 million deal. The deal is as minboggling today as it was a year ago today. … Continue Reading →
Arrived a few hours ago in Dallas, where all you Detroiters will be happy to know the weather is no better than when I left DTW. It’s cold. It’s rainy. In Texas. If I didn’t know any better, I’d have thought Justin Verlander was pitching tonight. It should be a fun four days here at the … Continue Reading →