The Seattle Mariners welcomed Raul Ibanez back into their family this season. As this is his third stint with the Mariners organization, he was a familiar addition to the lineup. This is now his 11th season in a Mariners uniform. He has played in both the Kingdome and Safeco Field, and Mariners fans were excited to once again see him ... Read More »
Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners have agreed to terms on a $175 million, seven-year contract that will make him the highest-paid pitcher in major-league history, according to USA Today Sports. Hernandez, the 2010 AL MVP, is in the prime of his career and one of baseball’s elite hurlers. As such, the New York Yankees were among the teams constantly ... Read More »
The San Diego Padres have signed veteran right-handed pitcher Freddy Garcia to a minor league contract, according to the team. The discussion has been that the Friars needed another starting pitcher to solidify their rotation. Garcia is an excellent choice considering he will be relatively inexpensive, but he comes to the Padres after pitching the past couple of season’s for ... Read More »
The Los Angeles Angels came into the offseason in need of depth in the starting rotation and bullpen. With the departures of Dan Haren and Ervin Santana the Angels were in need of a number three and four starter at minimum. The first move Jerry Dipoto made was trade Ervin Santana to the Kansas City Royals for a young left ... Read More »
In the past week the Angels have signed Josh Hamilton to a five year $125 million contract and traded Kendrys Morales to the Seattle Mariners for left-handed pitcher Jason Vargas. After the signing of Hamilton the discussion turned to Peter Bourjos or Mark Trumbo getting traded. As of Wednesday morning there was a possibility of five destinations for Mark Trumbo. ... Read More »
The New York Yankees may have interest in Vernon Wells for left field and DH, according to the New York Daily News. One of the stumbling blocks to a potential trade may be $42 million, the money the Angels owe Wells over the next two years. The Yankees certainly have a need for a right handed bat in their lineup ... Read More »
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