Category Archives: 12-13 Offseason

Indians Sign Mark Reynolds

According to Brittany Ghiroli, the Cleveland Indians have signed Mark Reynolds to a one-year contract. Not that the Mets were ever interested, though the Yankees might have been. In other news, the Dodgers signed another pitcher — Korean lefthander Hyun-Jin … Continue reading

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Phillies Get Young and Older, Greinke Returns to LA

A few moves were made after the Winter Meetings’ conclusion, including one that made the Phillies both Young-er and older, as well as Zack Greinke‘s return to Los Angeles, but not to the Angels.

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Is R.A. Dickey Better Than Joe Blanton?

The headline seems silly, doesn’t it? But how much better is he? I believe I’m asking a fair question, based on

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Revere Rides to Philly and Winter Meetings Wrap-up

The winter meetings are over, and a few more moves were made since the last update. First off, the Phillies acquired

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Yankees Without a 3B and Other Hot Stove Updates

With Alex Rodriguez expected to miss a chunk of 2013’s first half, it was assumed that the Yankees would plug Eric Chavez into the third base hole, and maybe pick up Jeff Keppinger as a secondary option. Just one problem … Continue reading

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R.A. Dickey On The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

In case you went to bed early, below you can see the “circuitous” R.A. Dickey on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Jon Stewart’s too-fitting opening was: “The Cy Young Award, New York obviously embraces you, uh, this tremendous story, … Continue reading

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Nats Sign Dan Haren and Other News

The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with Dan Haren for one year and $13M. Haren described his decision thusly: “The deciding factor in coming to Washington was winning,” Haren said in an e-mail. “I don’t think there’s a team … Continue reading

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Hey Sandy…DO SOMETHING!

Dear Sandy Alderson: Hello from Pennsylvania. How is the weather down in Nashville? You are there right? If you are, how about y’know, maybe getting the Mets some new players? You need at least two outfielders, another catcher and a … Continue reading

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