On this date in 2002, Scott Rolen became the highest paid player in Phillies history. The third baseman signed a one-year contract worth $8.6MM, avoiding his final season of arbitration-eligibility. Rolen was traded to the Cardinals at midseason, and his then-record salary has since been eclipsed numerous times. Here's the latest from around the web…
- Federal Baseball wrote about the impact of Rafael Soriano on the Nationals' bullpen.
- NASORB doesn't think the Mike Morse trade makes sense for the Mariners.
- Athletics Nation broke down the John Jaso pickup for the Athletics.
- A's Farm says getting Jaso was a win-now move for the Athletics.
- Yanks Go Yard wonders if Justin Upton would be worth the price for the Yankees.
- River Ave. Blues wrote about the conflict between Yankees' team policies.
- Pinstripe Pundits listed some right-handed hitting options for the Yankees.
- Rising Apple thinks Brian Wilson would be a worthy gamble for the Mets.
- Wahoo's on First wonders if the Cardinals matchup for an Asdrubal Cabrera trade.
- Blue Jays Plus looked at a possible extension for Aaron Hill.
- Lasorda's Lair believes Scott Hairston is a good fit for the Dodgers.
- A Giant Perspective wants the Giants to target Jonathan Sanchez and Jair Jurrjens.
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