Can’t keep track of all the moves? This trade deadline was an active one so we have you covered with the complete list of every trade starting with the Tigers/Diamondbacks deal on July 18 all the way up to the non-waiver deadline of 4pm EST on July 31. Not sure how these trades will affect your…
Category: Contracts
First Busy Weekend of the Hot Stove
Coming in this morning, it was clear how much got done this weekend. Here’s a breakdown of all the happenings in case you missed any of it: – Giancarlo Stanton is extremely rich. He and the Miami Marlins have agreed to a reported 13-year, $325M contract extension. That’s a ton of years and a ton…
Hamilton In… Bourjos out?
Josh Hamilton and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have agreed to a reported five-year, $125 million contract. The signing not only keeps Hamilton off the division rival – and Hamilton’s former team – Texas Rangers, but also greatly strengthens an already potent lineup that features Albert Pujols, Mike Trout, Mark Trumbo, Kendrys Morales and…
Fun with Fielder – Possible Prince Landing Spots
We built the Pujols with Miami lineup and that didn’t happen; so, now it is time to look at Prince Fielder with all his rumored landing spots starting with the three most likely – “mystery team” Detroit, Washington and Texas. Detroit Tigers Projected Lineup with Fielder Austin Jackson, CF Jhonny Peralta, SS Miguel Cabrera, DH/1B…
Top Headlines
Carlos Pena Inks One-Year Deal with Rays First baseman Carlos Pena and the Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a one-year, $7.25 million deal. Pena, who made $10 million last year with the Cubs, came into his own while playing for the Rays from 2007-2010, hitting 144 home runs in those four seasons. A’s Reportedly Have…
REPORT: Ramirez, Damon to sport Rays colors in ’11
A report surfacing on MLB.com states that Manny Ramirez and Johnny Damon will be joining the Tampa Bay Rays for the 2011 season. Teammates in Boston, Damon and Ramirez will most likely split time between the outfield and DH positions for Tampa in 2011.
Twins, Thome Re-up and Francis, Royals Begin
Jim “Hat’s Off” Thome and the Minnesota Twins agree to a one-year, $3 million dollar deal that includes additional performance bonuses. Thome is 11 home runs shy of becoming only the eighth player in MLB history to reach the 600 home run club. Former Rockie, Jeff Francis has signed with the Kansas City Royals. Francis’…
Soriano to the Yankees
Rafael Soriano has accepted a reported three year deal worth $35 million from the New York Yankees. Along with the deal, Soriano accepts being the setup man to Mariano Rivera for at least the 2011 and 2012 seasons. In the contract, however, are optional opt-out clauses after the first two seasons which would allow Soriano to again…
Smaller Moves
Brad Penny signs with the Detroit Tigers The Angels and Alberto Callaspo agreed to terms, avoiding arbitration Relievers Will Ohman, Claudio Vargas and Sean White sign with Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Reds sign Fred Lewis and Edgar Renteria Padres and Jason Bartlett avoid arbitration by coming to terms on new deal Boston Red Sox re-sign…
Recent Large Contracts
Here are the figures of some recently signed large contracts and extensions: Adrian Beltre (1/5/11) – 6 year, $96 million Carlos Gonzalez (reported) – 7 year, $80 million Adam LaRoche (1/6/11) – 2 year, $16 million Dan Uggla (1/4/11) – 5 year, $62 million And, the Cardinals have resumed talks with Albert Pujols regarding his…
The Long Reliever 