With spring training right around the corner and all of the major free agents signed and ready to go with their respective teams, I thought it would be interesting to see which teams have positioned themselves for a playoff run in 2012. Obviously things are going to change from now to Opening Day, but it’s [...]
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote that Ryan Madson would be best served signing a one-year deal and then hoping the market opens up next year for him. Madson headed my advice and signed a one-year deal late last night. Madson signed a one-year, $8.5 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds according to Jon [...]
Roy Oswalt, who had a 3.69 ERA, 6.0 K/9, and a 45.1 Ground Ball Percentage with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2011, is now telling teams he will accept a one-year deal according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN. If I was a GM in need of a pitcher, I would jump on him like I jump [...]
The Philadelphia Phillies have re-signed SS Jimmy Rollins to a three-year contract worth around $33 million according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com. The deal also includes a vesting option for a fourth year for $11 million. When this deal was announced on Saturday, it really came as no surprise. I mean, what other options did [...]
I love sneaky good signings. The Philadelphia Phillies signed LHP Dontrelle Willis to a one-year contract that could be worth around $1 million according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN. At first glance, when you look at Willis’ overall numbers, this appears to be a head-scratcher. Willis finished the 2011 season with the Cincinnati Reds with [...]
According to Jon Morosi of FOXSports.com, the Philadelphia Phillies have acquired INF Ty Wigginton from the Colorado Rockies for the infamous Player To Be Named Later or cash. Wigginton hit .242/.315/.416 with 15 HR’s and eight SB’s in 446 PA’s for the Rockies in 2011. I really like this move by the Phillies. Sure, the [...]
