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Hideki Matsui Reports

There was a throng of Japanese media at the GM Meetings, seemingly in the hunt for Hideki Matsui news the majority of the time. NPB Tracker's Patrick Newman has more today, after yesterday's Red Sox report was misinterpreted and repeated around the web... One report has Theo Epstein talking about how David Ortiz is his DH, making Matsui an unlikely match. There's word that the Rays could look into Matsui if they move Pat Burrell. The Angels could make sense, while the Mets would only if they convince themselves Matsui can play the field. Newman likes the White Sox and...   Continue Reading

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Heyman's Latest: Holliday, Lackey, Bay, Trades

Jon Heyman has a new column up at SI.com, so let's dive on in... Scott Boras said on Sunday that the Cardinals have not made any proposals in an effort to retain Matt Holliday, and Heyman says "the chances for Holliday to remain a Cardinal look slim at this point." A source familiar with the situation said the Angels offered John Lackey an extension earlier this year worth less than $40MM over three years on top of 2009's $10MM salary, so if they wish to re-sign him now, they'll have to completely rethink their original stance. The Red Sox are...   Continue Reading

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Heyman On Damon, Scutaro, Red Sox

The latest from SI's Jon Heyman... The Yankees are interested in re-signing Johnny Damon, and may be willing to offer two years and $16MM. Heyman believes the White Sox and Giants will be among the other suitors. Heyman says the Reds "could do worse" than Marco Scutaro at shortstop. The Reds first-round pick (#12 overall would be protected), but they probably don't have the payroll space to add Scutaro unless they subtract a big salary. The Red Sox could look to trade Mike Lowell or David Ortiz, if they acquire two hitters this winter.   Continue Reading

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Ortiz Wants To Play Three Or Four More Years

David Ortiz thinks he can be the offensive "force" Theo Epstein wants him to be and he hopes to prove it for years to come. Big Papi told John Tomase of the Boston Herald that he has "another three or four good years" in him and he wants to spend them in a Red Sox uniform. As much as he'd like to remain in Boston, Ortiz, who could be a free agent as soon as next winter, says he understands it might not be possible. "If you don’t sign with somebody, someone else will sign you," he said. "That’s how...   Continue Reading

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Red Sox Rumors: Bay, Drew, Bard

Red Sox GM Theo Epstein appeared on WEEI's Dennis & Callahan show this morning; let's take a look. Epstein admitted the Red Sox need a contingency plan in case Jason Bay leaves, but he still believes "[Bay] wants to be here, and we want to keep him and take a shot." Epstein says J.D. Drew has been worth "a tick more than $14MM per year," due to his offense, defense, and baserunning. FanGraphs has the best-known public player valuation system, and they say Drew has averaged $14.93MM in regular season value over 2007-09. The Red Sox GM was not trying...   Continue Reading

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Red Sox Notes: Bay, Ortiz, Saito

Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald covers a handful of Red Sox topics in his latest column. Here are some of the highlights: Silverman expects Jason Bay and the Sox to haggle more about the length of a new contract than the dollar amount. Bay will want to guarantee himself a minimum of four or five years, while the Red Sox would rather stick to three years, plus an option. Matt Holliday is an alternative to Bay, but he'll likely be looking for six years and more money per season than Bay. Plus there's no guarantee Holliday can thrive in...   Continue Reading

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Theo Epstein Talks 2010

4:21pm: MLB.com's Ian Browne has more from Epstein and Bay. Epstein noted that discussions to date have been "under the radar screen and underreported even after the fact," and he hopes to keep them that way. Bay continued to speak highly of the Red Sox while adding the caveat that he'll test the market. 3:30pm: Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe was one of many reporters at today's press conference with Red Sox GM Theo Epstein and manager Terry Francona. Let's take a look at a few hot stove highlights: The Red Sox are penciling in Clay Buchholz for the...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Rays, Astros, Ortiz, Coffey

Some links for Friday morning... Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times reports that the Rays are nearing deals with several top draft picks, including first rounder LeVon Washington. Richard Justice of the Houston Chronicle doesn't expect the Astros to lower their 2010 payroll by more than about 15%, though attendance is declining steadily. Just like old times. As Adam Kilgore of the Boston Globe reports, David Ortiz is struggling again. How does a 22nd round pick sign for $1MM? Cameron Coffey showed improved stuff this spring, but even he had no intention of signing until the Orioles came at...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Indians, Ryan, Red Sox

More links for the afternoon... The Indians drafted two players named Kyle Smith, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Mark Shapiro still says he's hoping for a resurgence from the Indians, according to Jorge L. Ortiz of USA Today. Dean Jones Jr. of the Baltimore Sun reports that the Orioles selected Mike Flacco, the brother of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe. The family connections don't stop there. As Chad Finn of the Boston Globe reports, the Red Sox chose Michael Yastrzemski, Carl's grandson. Charlie Nobles of MLB.com writes that Brendan Ryan is playing well, maybe well enough to become the Cardinals'...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Padres, Fukumori, Ortiz

Some links for Tuesday morning... Today's chat will be at 2pm CST. Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times reports that the Padres know they have to win if they want to stop management from trading players away. Adrian Gonzalez says it's too early to tell how long he'll remain a Padre. Patrick Newman at NPB Tracker passes on a report saying Kazuo Fukumori will be released by the Rangers. He made four appearances for them last year, but hasn't pitched in the majors this season. It's not his eyes, after all. David Ortiz can see just fine according to John...   Continue Reading

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