Rosenthal On Padres, Norris, Profar, Miller
2013/06/rosenthal-on-padres-norris-profar-miller.htmlWould I stamp him as a difference-maker? Not a definite.” Norris has been connected to the Pirates, Giants and Orioles in trade speculation and I profiled him as a trade candidate last month.
Analyzing The Cubs’ International Expenditures
2013/07/analyzing-the-cubs-international-expenditures.htmlThat would be enough to cover the remaining difference and keep the Cubs from incurring limitations on next year's spending.
Matt Garza Rumors: Tuesday
2013/07/matt-garza-rumors-tuesday.htmlThe difference is that Sanchez was coming off three consecutive healthy seasons.
Trade Market For Starting Pitchers
2013/07/trade-market-for-starting-pitchers.htmlHe's under contract for next year, and would jump to the top of the short list of potential difference-makers.
The Advantages Of Smaller Agencies
2013/07/smaller-agencies.htmlWhile Munsey made a strong impression on the the left-hander and his family, ACES was able to boast a lengthy client list full of All-Stars, and that ultimately made the difference in a close call.
West Notes: Ramirez, Giants, Zito, D’Backs
2013/08/west-notes-ramirez-giants-zito-dbacks.htmlThe Diamondbacks won't rush to promote top prospect Archie Bradley this season unless they're in the thick of things and he can make a difference, writes MLB.com's Steve Gilbert.
Would An August 15 Deadline Have Made A Difference?
2013/08/would-moving-deadline-to-august-15-have-mattered.htmlPhillies Notes: Manuel, Rollins, Lannan, Halladay
2013/08/phillies-notes-manuel-sandberg-rollins-lannan-halladay.htmlAll of those little things that nobody thinks makes a difference." Indeed, Sandberg has already announced his presence by calling out veteran shortstop Jimmy Rollins, Gelb reports.
Red Sox Notes: Crawford, Ramirez, Beckett, Ellsbury
2013/08/red-sox-notes.htmlOne source familiar with the talks said that Boston would done the deal straight up, but the problem was the difference in salary.
Quick Hits: Sabathia, Red Sox, Indians, Cardinals
2013/08/quick-hits-sabathia-red-sox-indians-cardinals.htmlThe talent gap between Peavy and Capuano is significant, and MacPherson argues that the trade with the Dodgers made the difference in acquiring Peavy this time.
Quick Hits: Walker, Mets, Padres
2013/09/quick-hits-walker-mets-padres.htmlThe difference between Xander Bogaerts and Derek Jeter mirrors the differences between the Red Sox and Yankees franchises in general, Joel Sherman of the New York Post writes.
Rosenthal On Gardenhire, McCann, Saltalamacchia
2013/09/rosenthal-on-1.htmlThe difference is critical for Ruben Amaro & Co.
AL West Notes: Donaldson, Trumbo, Wedge, Astros
2013/09/al-west-notes-donaldson-trumbo-wedge-astros.htmlWedge cited a difference between his vision for the team and the vision of GM Jack Zduriencik, president Chuck Armstrong and CEO Howard Lincoln.
Offseason Outlook: Colorado Rockies
2013/10/offseason-outlook-colorado-rockies.htmlWilton Lopez regressed sharply after a career year in Houston and even though one would be inclined to pin that difference on the move to Coors Field, his home/road splits in 2013 were mostly similar.
NL Central Notes: Reds, Cubs, Beltran, Pirates
2013/10/nl-central-notes-reds-cubs-beltran-pirates.htmlMiklasz notes that, in comparison, Cardinals GM John Mozeliak chose to stand pat, and it could be a difference-maker now that the two are squaring off in the NLDS.
Jeff Baker Elects Free Agency
2013/10/rangers-designate-jeff-baker-for-assignment.htmlThe move doesn't make a huge difference in the Rangers' plans as Baker is set to hit the open market this winter.
NL Notes: Cardinals, Dodgers, Puig, Asche, Franco
2013/10/nl-notes-cardinals-asche-franco.htmlThe difference between the two clubs in the NLCS was the Cardinals' power arms, Saxon asserts, and most of them were drafted out of college.
Offseason Outlook: Cincinnati Reds
2013/10/offseason-outlook-cincinnati-reds.htmlThe Reds would have to make up the difference between Phillips and Uggla elsewhere on the diamond, and that wouldn't be easy.
Offseason Outlook: Cleveland Indians
2013/10/offseason-outlook-cleveland-indians.htmlEven if not, the Indians could well make up the difference with slightly better performances from Swisher, Bourn, Chisenhall and Cabrera (if he's still around), along with a full season of Salazar.
Arbitration Breakdown: Craig Kimbrel
2013/10/arbitration-breakdown-craig-kimbrel.htmlSimilarly, for a hitter, we can see how much an MVP adds to salary and how many home runs a hitter would need to belt to make up the difference.
Offseason Outlook: Oakland Athletics
2013/10/offseason-outlook-oakland-athletics.htmlThe Blue Jays may be willing to absorb the $4MM difference in salaries in a straight-up trade for Anderson or Oakland would have to become creative by including additional player(s) and/or international bonus slot money.
Free Agent Profile: Jason Vargas
2013/11/free-agent-profile-jason-vargas.htmlI waffled between a three-year, $27MM deal and a three-year, $30MM deal for Vargas, so I'm splitting the difference and predicting a three-year, $28.5MM contract.
Central Notes: Bruce, Phillips, Arroyo, Johan
2013/11/central-notes-bruce-phillips-arroyo-johan.htmlIt might not have made a difference, but the Red Sox weren't showing any indication that they were ready to…
Starting Pitching Notes: Scherzer, Nats, Miller, Tanaka
2013/11/starting-pitching-notes-scherzer-tanaka-saunders.htmlVolstad is cheap and young, and DiGiovanna says that the club may not see much difference between him and the club's pricier, pre-existing options.