Craig Biggio Rumors
By Mike Axisa [September 26, 2009 at 5:52pm CST]
FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal has a new Full Count video up, so let's see what he has for us... Albert Pujols is in no rush to sign a contract extension. A source "with knowledge of his thinking" tells Rosenthal that the chances of Pujols agreeing to an extension this winter are "slim and none." The reason is that Pujols wants to assess the Cardinals' long-term outlook before deciding on his future. Matt Holliday, Mark DeRosa, and Tony LaRussa are all unsigned beyond this season. Tampa Bay figures to explore the market for B.J. Upton this offseason. The Rays would be selling...
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By Tim Dierkes [November 7, 2006 at 11:40am CST]
A reader reports in with some info from Sports Radio 610 out of Houston. Apparently the Craig Biggio deal is done, at a price of $4MM plus incentives. Is a .700 OPS from a 41 year-old worth that money? That might be what the Astros are getting here. Unfortunately loyalty and goodwill do not translate to wins. In addition, Sports Radio 610 mentioned that Aubrey Huff was "close" to re-signing as well. Reportedly the deal is for three years with an option for the fourth
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