Mar

4

Manny Re-Signs With Dodgers

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March 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Kenny Ken-Ken Rosenthal reports that Manny Ramirez and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed on a two-year, $45 million deal. The signing puts an end to circus-like negotiations that started and stopped with the Dodgers.  Manny got to miss the hard part of Spring Training where they make you run and stretch.
Related: Scott Boras increased [...]

Dec

22

MLB: Teixeira Losing Suitors

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December 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Anaheim Angels have withdrawn their 8-year offer to free agent Mark Teixeira.  Not that I can blame them, Teixeira and his agent (asshole) Scott Boras seem intent on driving up the market for the first baseman.  The Boston Red Sox appear to be the frontrunner for Teixeira at this point.
The Washington Nationals remain in [...]

Dec

8

MLB Winter Moanings: Dye to Reds Off?, Furcal Declines Millions, I Hate Scott Boras and You Should Too

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December 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Each morning after I get out of bed, I tell myself; “today is the day that we’ll see some free agent action in baseball”.
My life is filled with disappointment.
With the winter meetings kicking off today in Las Vegas there should be a frenzy on the horizon. Here are some notes from the past few days:
A [...]