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Category Archives: American League
Joe Mauer Tops Minnesota Twins All-Decade Team
As the first decade of the 2000s comes to a close, it seems like a fine time for a little reflection. The Twins have arguably been one of baseball’s best franchises during the past decade. Largely under the watch of … Continue reading
Mike Cameron Signs with Boston and Ends the Jason Bay Era
Jason Bay? Nope. Matt Holliday? Pass. The Boston Red Sox balked at the sticker price on the two marquee left fielders on the market and went a different route by reportedly signing veteran center fielder Mike Cameron. The signing—which is … Continue reading
John Lackey to Sign with the Boston Red Sox
The never-ending game of one-upmanship continues. The Boston Red Sox are reportedly on the verge of inking the top pitcher on the market, John Lackey, to a five-year, $85 million contract. Reports out of Boston claim that Lackey took a … Continue reading
Posted in AL East, American League, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Free Agency, John Lackey, MLB
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Minnesota Twins: Non-Tenders Provide New Free Agent Targets
Minnesota Twins general manager Bill Smith just got a reprieve. After sitting idly by and watching a number of the club’s offseason targets sign elsewhere in the past two weeks, Smith now has a second chance at making some major … Continue reading
MLB’s Winter Meetings: Winners and Losers
Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings have officially come to a close. What we saw this week was a lot of talking and very little action from most teams, but a few intrepid general managers forged headlong into the free agent … Continue reading
Posted in AL West, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, Free Agency, Jack Zduriencik, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MLB Trades, National League, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers
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Rich Harden Signs with the Texas Rangers
The (AL) West just got wilder. Rich Harden has reportedly signed a one-year deal, worth a guaranteed $7.5 million, with the Texas Rangers. The Rangers will pay him $6.5 million in a base salary for 2010, plus $2.5 million in … Continue reading
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Texas-Sized Trade: Rangers Deal Ace, Millwood to Baltimore
Kevin Millwood is headed east to Baltimore after the Orioles and Rangers made a splash in the trade market today. The Rangers receive former closer, Chris Ray and a player to be named later in the swap. Ray, 27, closed … Continue reading
Curtis Granderson Heads to the Yankees in a Blockbuster Three-Team, Seven-Player Trade
The New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, and Arizona Diamondbacks have reportedly completed a blockbuster trade that has seven players switching teams. All-Star center fielder Curtis Granderson goes from the Tigers to the Yankees. Pitcher Edwin Jackson goes from the Tigers … Continue reading
Seattle Mariners Ready to Play with the Big Boys
The Seattle Mariners mean business. General Manager Jack Zduriencik is entering just his second offseason at the club’s helm, but clearly has the franchise headed in the right direction. Last offseason, he engineered a number of low-risk, high-reward deals and … Continue reading
Miguel Sano Officially Signs with the Minnesota Twins
It’s official…finally. More than two months after initially agreeing on a deal with a $3.15 million bonus, Miguel Sano is officially a member of the Minnesota Twins organization. Sano’s application for a work visa was approved Friday by the U.S. Consulate in … Continue reading
2010 All-Free Agent Team – American League
This year 171 players filed for free agency. Of the 171 total free agents, 72 are from the American League and 99 are from the National League. Unlike last year’s class of free agents, only a select few in this … Continue reading
Minnesota’s Free Agent Targets Become Clearer Following Arbitration Deadline
Twins general manager Bill Smith had better have the Pohlad’s checkbook ready. As Tuesday night’s 11 p.m. deadline for teams to offer arbitration came and went, it officially sounded the real opening bell on free agency. Don’t get me wrong, … Continue reading
Carl Pavano Receives Arbitration Offer from Minnesota
The Twins have reportedly offered Carl Pavano arbitration. Minnesota had until Tuesday’s 11 p.m. deadline to offer the right hander arbitration for next season, but chose to do so early. The decision makes sense as Pavano qualifies as a Type … Continue reading
Dustin Pedroia May Play Shortstop for Red Sox
The Red Sox may no longer need a shortstop. Just one day after I went on a lengthy diatribe regarding Boston’s inability to find a suitable shortstop, the club has reportedly found a solution. The solution is … Continue reading
Boston Blunder: Red Sox Continue to Strike Out in Pursuit of Shorstops
The Boston Red Sox need a shortstop. It’s as simple as that. It’s time for the club to forget about acquiring ace Roy Halladay or a slugging first baseman like Adrian Gonzalez or Miguel Cabrera. The Red Sox number one … Continue reading
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