Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Overbay, Halladay, Peavy, LaRoche
2009/07/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-overbay-halladay-peavy-laroche.htmlWe're The Team To Beat looks at how Jake Peavy's injury is impacting the current trade market, driving up the price for Roy Halladay.
Doug Davis Claimed By Brewers; Deal Unlikely
2009/08/doug-davis-claimed-on-waivers.htmlDavis' projected Type B status is apparently driving Arizona's asking price…
Angels Re-Sign Bobby Abreu
2009/11/angels-resign-bobby-abreu.htmlAbreu hit .293/.390/.435 in his first year in Anaheim, driving in 100+ runs for the seventh straight season.
Could The Marlins Shop Leo Nunez?
2010/07/could-the-marlins-shop-leo-nunez.htmlMoney, unsurprisingly, would be a driving force behind any Nunez deal.
Jack Of All Trades: Rusty Staub
2010/07/jack-of-all-trades-rusty-staub.htmlMeanwhile, Staub posted an OPS+ of 117 in his four Detroit seasons, driving in 121 runs in 1978.
Royals Notes: Kendall, May, Francoeur
2010/09/royals-notes-kendall-may-francoeur.htmlMoustakas raked in the upper minors this year, hitting 34 homers, posting a 1.008 OPS and driving in over a run per game as a 21-year-old.
Quick Hits: Ortiz, Cabrera, Pujols, Astros
2011/02/quick-hits-pujols-astros-millwood.htmlCabrera was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in Florida last night.
Contract Notes: Cabrera, Feliz, Branyan
2011/02/contract-notes-cabrera-feliz-branyan.htmlThe first baseman, who was arrested and charged with driving under the influence last night, has five years and $106MM…
Offseason In Review: Chicago Cubs
2011/02/offseason-in-review-chicago-cubs-4.htmlRamirez was awful for the first two months of 2010, driving his value so far down that he didn't dare…
Quick Hits: Rowand, Cabrera, Simon, Loans
2011/02/quick-hits-rowand-cabrera-simon-loans.htmlHis arrival, of course, was delayed by last week's arrest for allegedly driving under the influence and resisting arrest.
Olney On Chipper, Sherrill, Torre, Gonzalez
2011/03/olney-on-chipper-sherrill-torre.htmlPhiladelphia sent executive Pat Gillick to see Sherrill and manager Charlie Manuel talked to him, but the left-hander wanted to play within driving distance of his father.
Chris Carpenter’s 2012 Option
2011/08/chris-carpenters-2012-option.htmlLouis, but it won't necessarily be the driving factor in the Cardinals' decision, especially since other teams might balk at…
Hideki Matsui Likely To Return To Oakland
2011/09/hideki-matsui-likely-to-return-to-oakland.htmlThat’s far from the driving force behind the team’s interest, though.
Yankees, C.C. Sabathia Agree To Extension
2011/10/yankees-extend-cc-sabathia.html“CC is the ace of our pitching staff, a leader in our clubhouse and a driving force for the Yankees in our community,” Yankees GM Brian Cashman said.
Twins Rumors: Nathan, Cuddyer, Kubel, Slowey
2011/11/twins-rumors-nathan-cuddyer-kubel-slowey.html"Money won't be the driving force" for Nathan, writes Mackey.
Tigers Notes: Cabrera, Martinez, Verlander
2011/11/tigers-notes-cabrera-martinez-verlander.htmlMorosi also credits Cabrera for putting together an MVP-caliber season after being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated during Spring Training.
Gammons On Fielder, Madson, Cook
2012/01/gammons-on-fielder-madson-cook.htmlGammons wonders whether there’s a fit for free agent Prince Fielder other than the Nationals: “Where is there a team with local media rights that Fielder could impact? And local media rights is what's driving the cars these days, as Albert Pujols knows.” However, if the Rangers get a deal done with Yu Darvish, the "Fielder watch will come into focus," especially if the Nationals back off and Prince doesn’t want to play for the Mariners.
Reds Notes: Baker, Left Fielders, Smith, Larkin
2012/01/reds-notes-baker-left-fielders-heisey-larkin.htmlHal McCoy of the Dayton Daily News talks to long-time Reds scout Gene Bennett, who was the driving force behind the Reds drafting newly-inducted Hall-of-Famer Barry Larkin.
Johnny Damon Talks Free Agency
2012/02/johnny-damon-talks-free-agency.html“It's never been a driving force for me,” he told Heyman.
Offseason In Review: New York Mets
2012/03/offseason-in-review-new-york-mets-2.htmlUZR suggests Torres is an excellent outfielder and defense was indeed a driving reason for the trade.
Rays Place Matt Bush On Restricted List
2012/03/rays-place-matt-bush-on-restricted-list.htmlBush was arrested for driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident earlier this spring.
Extension Updates: Votto, Niese, Kinsler, Greinke
2012/04/extension-updates-votto-kinsler-greinke.htmlReds president and CEO Bob Castellini was the one driving the Votto deal, ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick tweets.
First Overall Picks Without MLB Experience
2012/06/first-overall-picks-without-mlb-experience.htmlHe's on the restricted list following an arrest for driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident.
Red Sox, Jenks Talking Settlement
2012/06/red-sox-jenks-talking-settlement.htmlThe 31-year-old Legacy Sports Group client underwent two back surgeries this past offseason, and was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident this March.
Red Sox Release Bobby Jenks
2012/07/red-sox-release-bobby-jenks.htmlThe 31-year-old Legacy Sports Group client underwent two back surgeries this past offseason, and was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident this March.