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Rangers still trying to move Michael Young?
ESPN.com's Buster Olney is reporting that the Rangers are still trying to move infielder Michael Young. Despite conflicting reports that denied recent attempts made by the Rangers to unload Young, ESPN.com has learned that he is drawing enough interest for the Rangers to listen. The Rockies...
Lance vs. Larry: Imitation is Flattery
Since crafting my previous graphic analyzing how Lance Berkman's performance at Minute Maid Park would translate to Busch Stadium, I've had a pesky thought stuck in my mind: is Lance Berkman the next Larry Walker? Check out the graphic below, and read the analysis after the jump. wWAR...
Royals sign Jeff Francis to one-year deal
The Royals have signed pitcher Jeff Francis to a one-year deal worth a guaranteed 2 million dollars, with the opportunity to earn an additional 2 million dollars. Francis, 30, has a 55-50 record with a 4.77 ERA in six seasons with the Colorado Rockies. He went 4-6 with a 5.00 ERA last season in...
Free agent Jeff Francis drawing interest?
Free agent pitcher Jeff Francis is drawing interest from at least five teams on the open market, according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick. The Mets, Nationals, Pirates, Rangers, Yankees, and Blue Jays have shown varying degrees of interest in the southpaw. Francis, whose best year came in 2007 when...
Rockies eyeing several free-agent pitchers?
According to the Denver Post, the Rockies are looking to add at least one starting pitcher this offseason along with Jorge De La Rosa, if they can come to a deal. The Rockies will reportedly call Jake Westbrook, Jon Garland, and Hirorki Kuroda about contracts for the 2011 season, but the...
Marlins' Dan Uggla rejects four-year offer
Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla rejected the teams four-year deal worth 48 million dollars, according to FOXSPORTS.com. Uggla, 30, had the best statistical year of his career posting a .287 average and 33 home runs in 159 games, tying a career high in games played. The Marlins have made Uggla...
Rockies interested in Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez?
The Rockies have interest in Rockies catcher/first baseman Victor Martinez, according to the Denver Post. Martinez hit .302 with 20 home runs and a .351 on-base percentage in a contract season. Martinez owns a career .300 average, and has averaged 21 home runs in seasons where he has compiled at...
Rockies will have tough time signing Jorge De La Rosa
Rockies pitcher Jorge De La Rosa is a free agent and has more value than he has in the past after compiling a 34-24 over three seasons. The Rockies thought they may have an easy time signing him, but the way the market is shaping up, with De La Rosa being one of the top available pitchers, they may...
Blue Jays to interview Rockies coach Don Baylor
The Blue Jays were granted permission to interview Rockies hitting coach Don Baylor for their vacant managerial position, according to SI.com's Jon Heyman. Baylor has previously managed with the Rockies and Cubs, but has not held the title since 2002. Still, Baylor is regarded as a players manager...
Marlins may finally deal Dan Uggla
Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla is reportedly seeking a five year extension worth 55-60 million dollars, according to the Miami Herald. Uggla, who is on pace to set career highs in batting average and OBP, also has hit 30 home runs for the fourth straight season.<!-- BEGIN WIDGET --> G...
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