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St. Louis Cardinals: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
St. Louis Cardinals general Manager John Mozeliak emphasizes the importance of developing players internally to remain an annual contender. In recent seasons, homegrown talent has propelled the Cardinals – first to a World Series... More of this article »
New York Yankees: Is Mark Montgomery Bronx Bombers Closer in Waiting?
It’s not going to be quite the same thing. In 2007, Joba Chamberlain blew through the Yankees’ farm system. He was a starter with a triple digit fastball and if you were lucky enough to watch him every game and cut highlights... More of this article »
Washington Nationals: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Even after last offseason’s trade that sent catcher Derek Norris, and pitchers Tommy Milone, Brad Peacock and A.J. Cole to Oakland for left-hander Gio Gonzalez, the Washington Nationals farm system remained well-stocked, and... More of this article »
Arizona Diamondbacks Ink Cliff Pennington to Two-Year Deal
The Arizona Diamondbacks have reached an agreement with shortstop Cliff Pennington on a two-year deal to avoid arbitration worth $5 million. Pennington was acquired from the Oakland Athletics for outfielder Chris Young on October 20.... More of this article »
St. Louis Cardinals Sign Jason Motte and Avoid Arbitration
On Friday closer Jason Motte‘s agent submitted a request $5.5 million and the Cardinals countered with an offer of $4.5 million, for arbitration purposes. Today the Cardinals reached an agreement with Motte on a two-year deal... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox: Signed And Sealed Can Mike Napoli Deliver?
The Boston Red Sox officially announced the signing of Mike Napoli to a one-year deal worth $5 million. The incentive laden contract can reach $13 million, dependent on days spent on the active roster, and plate appearances. If Napoli... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays Sign Four to Minor-League Deals
The Tampa Bay Rays announced the signing of outfielder Shelley Duncan, right-handed pitchers Jamey Wright, Juan Carlos Oviedo and Juan Sandoval to minor-league deals. All four players will get invites to spring training. Oviedo, the... More of this article »
Toronto Blue Jays: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Entering the current offseason, the Toronto Blue Jays boasted one of the top farm system in the majors. With spring training drawing near, Toronto’s list of top prospects has dramatically changed after the organization implemented... More of this article »
Texas Rangers: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
After back-to-back American League pennants, the Texas Rangers saw an early exit from the AL playoffs last October. This season, the club will have a different look without outfielder Josh Hamilton and catcher/first baseman Mike Napoli,... More of this article »
Toronto Blue Jays Sign Veteran Infielder Mark DeRosa
The Toronto Blue Jays announced they have signed veteran infielder Mark DeRosa to a one-year deal worth $750,000. The deal includes a 2014 club option for the same amount. DeRosa spent 2012 with the Washington Nationals. DeRosa suffered... More of this article »
Delmon Young Signs With Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly signed right-handed free-agent outfielder Delmon Young. The deal is for one yea$750,000. As reported earlier Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has been looking to add a corner... More of this article »
Time Warner Cable Reportedly Wins Right To Televise Los Angeles Dodgers Games
The battle for television rights to carry Los Angeles Dodgers games reportedly has been won by Time Warner Cable. The Dodgers had been in discussions with Fox and TWC for months and according to Bloomberg, Time Warner... More of this article »
San Francisco Giants: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Winners of two of the last three World Series, the San Francisco Giants boast an array of core players developed in their farm system. Starting pitchers Matt Cain, Madison Bumgarner and Tim Lincecum as well as catcher Buster Posey,... More of this article »
Seattle Mariners: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
For the first time in several seasons, Seattle Mariners fans can embrace the upcoming season with excitement for the year ahead and the long-term future. The club has one of the game’s few elite starters in Felix Hernandez; it... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Sign Ben Francisco, Ryan Raburn to Minor League Deals
The Cleveland Indians have signed outfielder Ben Francisco and infielder-outfielder Ryan Raburn to minor-league deals that include invitations to major league camp. Francisco returns to Cleveland after hitting .240 with four home runs... More of this article »
San Diego Padres: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Could it be that the San Diego Padres‘ penny-pinching ways are now part of the past? Though they are not likely to even remotely resemble the current version of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Padres do have a new ownership group,... More of this article »
Texas Rangers Reach Agreement With David Murphy – Avoid Arbitration
The Texas Rangers have reached an agreement and avoided arbitration with leftfielder David Murphy on a one-year deal worth $5.75 million. The Rangers exchanged arbitration figures with Murphy on Friday and the two sides are about... More of this article »
Oakland A’s: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Paced by homegrown arms like Jarrod Parker, Tommy Milone and A.J. Griffin, the Oakland A’s were one of baseball’s most pleasant surprises in 2012, winning 94 games and overtaking the Texas Rangers to capture the American... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Ignited by the game’s top pitching staff, the Tampa Bay Rays were in contention to earn their fourth playoff appearance in five years last season. The reason they fell short was an anemic lineup that struggled to score runs.... More of this article »
Philadelphia Phillies: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Before 2012, the Philadelphia Phillies often shipped top prospects elsewhere to get impact players, like when they traded infielder Jonathan Villar and outfielder Anthony Gose to Houston for Roy Oswalt in 2010, and first baseman Jonathan... More of this article »
Pittsburgh Pirates: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Headlined by Gerrit Cole, who was ranked No. 5 on the Baseball News Source Top 10 Prospects List for 2013, the Pittsburgh Pirates‘ farm system that is envied by many Major League Baseball organizations. The reason why? High-ceiling... More of this article »
New York Mets: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Featuring a young core of homegrown names like David Wright, Ike Davis, Lucas Duda, Jonathan Niese and Matt Harvey, the New York Mets bolstered their farm system with two key trades that yielded right-handed starting pitcher Zack Wheeler... More of this article »
Chicago White Sox Reach Agreement With Matt Lindstrom
The Chicago White Sox have reached agreement with free-agent reliever Matt Lindstrom on a one-year deal for 2013 an option for 2014. The deal is pending a physical. Lindstrom has spent most of his career in the National League, but... More of this article »
St. Louis Cardinals Stan “The Man’ Musial dies at age 92
St. Louis Cardinals legend and Hall of Famer Stan Musial died quietly at age 92 and his St. Louis home under hospice care. Musial, who turned 92 in November, has been in declining health for the last several years, including being... More of this article »
Minnesota Twins: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Fresh off back-to-back dismal seasons that saw them lose 99 games in 2011 and 96 last year, the Minnesota Twins launched an off-season strategy to upgrade their rotation. To accomplish this, they continued their familiar habit of trading... More of this article »
Which Luke Hochevar Did The Kansas City Royals Sign?
The Kansas City Royals signed right-hander Luke Hochevar to a new deal worth $4.56 million, plus performance bonuses. Last season Hochevar made $3.51 million. Hochevar was 8-16 with a 5.73 ERA in 32 starts in 2012. Hochevar was... More of this article »
Chicago White Sox: 1983 Uniforms for Sunday Home Games in 2013
The Chicago White Sox announced that they will wear replicas of their 1983 uniforms for Sunday home games in the 2013 season. Last season, the Sox honored their 1972 team by wearing their uniforms for Sunday home games. 2013 marks... More of this article »
Pirates Reach Agreement With Garrett Jones – Avoid Arbitration
The Pittsburgh Pirates reached an agreement with first baseman Garrett Jones on one-year deal for $4.5 million to avoid arbitration. Jones made $2.25 million in 2012 after losing his arbitration case last winter. Jones .274 with 27... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox Avoid Arbitration With Jacoby Ellsbury, Six Others
The Boston Red Sox avoided arbitration with centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury agreeing to a one-year deal worth $9 million. For Ellsbury the deal represents a raise from his 2012 salary of less than $1 million. Ellsbury was limited to... More of this article »
Giants Reach Agreement with Buster Posey to Avoid Arbitration
The San Francisco Giants reached an agreement with reigning National League MVP Buster Posey to avoid arbitration with a one-year $8 million deal. Posey was arbitration eligible for the first time in his career this off-season. The... More of this article »
MLB Free Agent Pitchers: 4 Low Risk Options Coming Off Injured 2012 Seasons
The majority of the top free-agent pitchers are now off the market. In terms of starters, Zack Greinke signed with the Dodgers, Anibal Sanchez with the Tigers, Edwin Jackson with the Cubs, and Dan Haren with the Nationals. As for relievers,... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs Reach Agreement With Matt Garza – Avoid Arbitration
The Chicago Cubs and Matt Garza reached an agreement to avoid arbitration on a one-year deal worth $10.25 Million. In 2012, Garza posted a 3.91 ERA in 18 starts. Garza was the subject of trade rumors last summer until he experienced elbow... More of this article »
Milwaukee Brewers: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Young players were pivotal in the Milwaukee Brewers‘ second-half push for a wild card berth last season. Jean Segura, the 22-year-old Dominican shortstop who was part of a package that also included pitchers John Hellweg and... More of this article »
Miami Marlins: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
A new year has brought new (and tempered) expectations for the Miami Marlins. Last offseason, the club opened the vault and spent $191 million for names like Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle, and Heath Bell, and South Beach expected to be... More of this article »
Curt Schilling’s Bloody Sock to be Auctioned
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling is selling his famous bloodstained sock that was worn during the 2004 World Series to lead the Red Sox to their first World Championship in 86 years.. The sock had been on loan with the... More of this article »
Los Angeles Dodgers: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Suddenly armed with the game’s highest payroll bankrolled by an aggressive and free-spending new ownership group that took over last season, the Los Angeles Dodgers shipped away several of their top prospects in trades. Promising... More of this article »
World Baseball Classic 2013 : Team USA’s Provisional Roster
Team USA announced its provisional roster for the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Joe Torre will manage the team and each squad must submit its final 28-man roster, including a minimum of 13 pitchers and two catchers, by February 20th.... More of this article »
Red Sox Reach New Agreement with Mike Napoli
The Boston Red Sox have reached a new agreement with free agent Mike Napoli according to Rob Bradford of WEEI. Napoli had originally agreed to sign a three-year, $39 million deal in early December, but the team discovered an issue... More of this article »
NL East: Why the Washington Nationals Will Repeat in 2013
Ninety eight wins. Only four teams have won 98 games or more since Opening Day in 2006. None of those teams did it two years in a row. The Washington Nationals are the newest potential juggernaut and a perfect storm is forming for... More of this article »
Texas Rangers Reach Agreement on Extension With Matt Harrison
The Texas Rangers have reached an agreement on a contract extension with All-Star left-hander Matt Harrison on a five-year deal worth $55 million. The deal will also include a club option for 2018 that can also be vested. Harrison... More of this article »
Los Angeles Angels: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Albert Pujols was the big news signing in Anaheim last off-season, but it was phenom Mike Trout who garnered the most attention in 2012 for the Los Angeles Angels. The 21-year-old outfielder was named American League Rookie of the... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Trade Michael Morse to Seattle Mariners in three-team deal
When the Washington Nationals re-signed first baseman Adam LaRoche, it was assumed that it would only be a matter of time before the Nats traded Michael Morse. Today the Nationals sent Morse to the Seattle Mariners in a three-team... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Even after sending uber prospect Wil Myers, and two quality starting pitchers in Jake Odorizzi and Mike Montgomery, to Tampa Bay for veterans James Shields and Wade Davis, the Kansas City Royals still have a deep and talented farm... More of this article »
Toronto Blue Jays’ Darren Oliver Set To Return for 2013
The Toronto Blue Jays announced that veteran reliever Darren Oliver will return to the team in 2013. Oliver made 62 appearances for the team in 2012, going 3-4 with a 2.06 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 52 strikeouts in 56 2/3 innings. Oliver... More of this article »
Phillies Sign Veteran Right-handers Aaron Cook, Juan Cruz
The Philadelphia Phillies signed veteran right-handers Aaron Cook and Juan Cruz to minor-league deals with invitations to spring training. Cook will compete for a spot in the back of the Phillies rotation, and Cruz will try to settle... More of this article »
MLB Salary Arbitration: Posey, Heyward, Ellsbury Headline 2013 List
Buster Posey, Jason Heyward and Jacoby Ellsbury headline a list of 133 players that filed for salary arbitration according to the Major League Baseball Players Association. Players who filed for arbitration are considered signed... More of this article »
New York Yankees Winners With Draft Pick Compensation
When Rafael Soriano signed a new deal with the Washington Nationals the New York Yankees came out winners, netting their second supplemental-round pick as compensation this off-season in the June First-Year Player Draft. New York... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays: Wil Myers Ready, Willing and Paitent
Wil Myers visited Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg Florida for the first time as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays organization. Myers was acquired in the trade with the Kansas City Royals that sent Tampa Bay right-handers James Shields... More of this article »