It has been rumored that the Cubs and Orioles are discussing a Rich Hill trade. If I was the Orioles I would move on this as quickly as possible. Hill is a classic “change of scenery” guy. Hill will never regain his confidence as long as he is in the Cubs organization and a change of [...]
Last year the Milwaukee Brewers made the post-season for the first time since the “Harvey Wallbanger” Brewers of 1982 made it all the way to the World Series. A lot of the Brewers success last year was fueled by their starting rotation. The Brewers finished 3rd in starters era in 2008 and were led by [...]
As reported first by Jon Heyman of SI.com, Jason Varitek has re-signed with the Boston Red Sox for 1 yr $5MM deal with an option for 2010. Varitek is back where belongs. Behind the plate, catching for the Boston Red Sox. [...]
One of my favorite writers, Rob Neyer likes the Diamondbacks signing of Jon Garland. One of my favorite sites, Fangraphs.com hates the signing. So where do I weigh in with the Diamondbacks signing of RHP Jon Garland to a 1 year deal with a mutual option for 2010? I agree with Rob Neyer and like [...]
I have always considered closers like kickers in the NFL. There are 5 or 6 great ones, some very good ones, some good ones and then there are ones I wouldn’t draft for my worst enemy. By using this theory, I have ranked all 30 current closers into different divisions. The guys who you should [...]
The New York Yankees today re-signed Andy Pettitte to a 1 year, $5.5MM deal with the potential to reach $12MM if Pettitte reaches certain incentives. Pettitte returns to the Yankees as their 4th starter behind CC Sabathia, Chien-Ming Wang and AJ Burnett. He should be no higher than your 4th pitcher on your fantasy team either. [...]
