Discussion: Phillies’ Search For A Lefty Reliever
2010/12/discussion-phillies-bullpen.htmlHideki Okajima is another attractive available relief option but with strong interest from the Mets and other clubs, he could…
Poll: Should The Red Sox Trade Papelbon?
2010/12/poll-should-the-red-sox-trade-papelbon.htmlBoston probably can't expect equal talent in return for the pricey pitcher, but with Bobby Jenks now in the fold…
Quick Hits: Law’s Top 100, Mahar, Sisk
2011/01/quick-hits-laws-top-100-sisk-wells-garcia.htmlWhile the Angels have picked up a reputation for adding pricey outfielders in recent years, they have a highly touted, cheap one on the farm in Mike Trout.
Mets Notes: Reyes, Alderson, Perez, Castillo
2011/02/mets-notes-reyes-alderson-perez-castillo.htmlSherman wonders, will the Mets spend big on the 13th pick and in the international free-agent pool? If they're in contention, will they have the financial flexibility to add a pricey player? If they're out of contention, will they try to offload the big contracts of Carlos Beltran and Francisco Rodriguez? With the Mets mired in a cycle of bad publicity due to the Madoff scandal, Luis Castillo and Oliver Perez (particularly the latter) might be released in hopes of appeasing an angry fan base, writes Steve Popper of the Bergen Record.
Quick Hits: AL West Grades, O-Cab, Scott, Hernandez
2011/02/quick-hits-al-west-grades-scott-hernandez.htmlThe loss of Cliff Lee hurts Texas, as does its mishandling of a good asset in Michael Young, although Adrian Beltre was a nice if pricey add.
Make Or Break Year: Aramis Ramirez
2011/02/make-or-break-year-aramis-ramirez.htmlRamirez probably doesn't have much room for decline this season with respect to the chances of the Cubs picking up that pricey option, as it'd be hard to justify paying a third baseman that much money after two down years as he heads into his age-34 campaign.
Offseason In Review: San Diego Padres
2011/02/offseason-in-review-san-diego-padres-1.htmlThe Padres' relatively pricey new-look middle infield of Hudson and Bartlett should provide better performance on both sides of the…
Offseason In Review: Baltimore Orioles
2011/03/offseason-in-review-baltimore-orioles-3.htmlThe Orioles again took the plunge on a pricey reliever, even with Mike Gonzalez still on the roster as a…
Rosenthal On Teahen, Linares, Red Sox
2011/03/rosenthal-on-teahen-linares-red-sox.htmlAt the moment, the veteran is little more than a pricey utility man, though he could serve as insurance for…
NL Central Notes: Pudge, Chapman, Szczur
2011/03/nl-central-notes-pudge-chapman-szczur.htmlThe Nationals are known to be shopping one of their catchers, but Kilgore thinks Rodriguez's $3MM salary in 2011 may be too pricey for Houston, though the 'Stros have said they would add payroll for the right catcher.
Trade Candidate: Francisco Rodriguez
2011/04/trade-candidate-francisco-rodriguez.htmlHe could probably be acquired without giving up much in return, but between his pricey 2012 option and limited (10 teams) no-trade clause, it won't be easy.
Quick Hits: Vazquez, Mets, Brewers, Rays, O’s
2011/05/quick-hits-rays-beltran-rose.htmlWithout extra cash to commit to pricey free agents, clubs like Tampa are rarely encumbered by poorly producing, highly compensated veterans, Sherman explains.
Yankees Notes: Soriano, Colon
2011/05/yankees-notes-6.htmlThe latest on the club: A third MRI on Rafael Soriano's elbow has prompted the Yankees to send the pricey reliever to see Dr.
Potentially Available Starting Pitchers
2011/06/potentially-available-starters.htmlThough he's under team control through 2013, his salary is already close to $4MM and he could get pricey in arbitration.
Draft Links: Royals, Pirates, Phillies
2011/06/draft-links-royals-pirates-phillies.htmlThe Pirates' indecision about which pricey college player to take select at No.
Quick Hits: Rays, Pena, Phillies, Dodgers, Royals
2011/06/phillies-dodgers-royals.htmlThe Phillies "are making inquiries on established and pricey veterans" as they search for a right-handed hitting outfielder, reports ESPN's…… We covered this topic on Monday, under the impression that pricey players were not a fit
Cubs To Determine Deadline Approach
2011/06/cubs-to-determine-deadline-approach.htmlIt appears likely that the 30-44 Cubs will become sellers, in which case some pricey veterans could become trade bait.
AL East Notes: Orioles, Red Sox, Francona
2011/10/quick-hits-red-sox.htmlKubatko asked manager Buck Showalter if the club might go against their grow-the-arms philosophy and sign a pricey free agent starter and the skipper left the door open to the possibility.
Offseason Outlook: Miami Marlins
2011/10/offseason-outlook-florida-marlins.htmlThe Marlins may achieve temporary media relevance with Guillen and a couple of pricey free agents, as they look to go all-in for the opening of their new stadium.
Phillies Links: Howard, Contracts, NL East
2011/10/phillies-links-howard-contracts-nl-east.htmlThe Phillies have about $113MM in commitments for next season, but Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Madson, Brad Lidge, and Roy Oswalt can all become free agents (Lidge and Oswalt have pricey options).
Offseason Outlook: Milwaukee Brewers
2011/11/offseason-outlook-milwaukee-brewers-3.htmlThe smart move at third base just might be hoping McGehee bounces back from a dismal season, because the market is bleak outside of the potentially pricey Aramis Ramirez.
Blue Jays, Marlins Interested In Ryan Madson
2011/11/blue-jays-marlins-interested-in-ryan-madson.htmlHeyman tweets that the Marlins could stick with Oviedo since the free agent closing market may be too pricey…
NL West Notes: Saunders, Dodgers, Giants
2011/11/nl-west-notes-saunders-dodgers-giants.htmlHowever, Kuroda may be too pricey for the Dodgers, who also like Jeff Francis. The Dodgers will have a new owner before long, so Mike DiGiovanna of the LA Times asks baseball people what qualities a good owner has.
Prince Fielder Rumors: Monday
2011/12/duquette-cautiously-confirms-interest-in-fielder.htmlFielder is too pricey to fit into the Dodgers' plans, writes Bill Shaikin of the L.A.
Extension Candidate: Madison Bumgarner
2011/12/extension-candidate-madison-bumgarner.htmlThat might seem pricey now, but another strong season will push the required guarantee past $30MM.