Category Archives: Free Agency

Chien-Ming Wang: The Arm That Isn’t Available…Yet

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Chien-Ming Wang is a member of the World Champion New York Yankees, for now. The 29-year-old right-handed starter is eligible for arbitration this winter and the Yankees have until the December 12 deadline to offer him a contract for next … Continue reading →

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Call Me Crazy, but Leo Mazzone Should Be the Twins’ Top Free Agent Target

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

The Minnesota Twins figure to be quite busy in the coming months. The primary focus of this offseason will be inking the club’s franchise player—and future American League MVP—Joe Mauer to a long-term deal. Additionally, the front office will be … Continue reading →

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As Twins’ Season Ends, GM Smith’s is Just Beginning

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

The Minnesota Twins magical run is over. After falling to the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series, the players can now head home for the winter and the front-office—lead by General Manager Bill Smith—can begin the work … Continue reading →

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Off the Mark: Grudzielanek’s Comeback with Minnesota is Over

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Veteran second baseman Mark Grudzielanek’s attempt to revive his career with the Minnesota Twins has come to an end. Minor league director Jim Rantz announced that the Twins had released Grudzielanek after Sunday’s game for Class AA New Britain. Through … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Twins: Free-Agents Arms Still Available

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

The Minnesota Twins currently sit just 2 ½ games back of the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central. The division figures to—once again—play host to one of the best pennant races in all of baseball with the aforementioned Twins … Continue reading →

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B.J. Ryan: A Gamble Worth Taking

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

The Toronto Blue Jays released former closer B.J. Ryan prior to Wednesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. As a result, the two-time All-Star is now a free-agent and can be signed for a prorated portion of the league minimum … Continue reading →

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Twins Set Sights on Free Agent Targets

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Yesterday I took a look at five players the Twins could logically target in trade talks. Today it is time to look at some of the remaining free agent options still on the market that could help the Twins reach … Continue reading →

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Better Late than Never: Twins Sign Crede

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

It’s about damn time. After sitting idle for most of the offseason, the Minnesota Twins finally addressed the most glaring hole on the team’s roster by inking former White Sox third baseman Joe Crede to an incentive-laden, one-year contract. According … Continue reading →

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Salvaging the Dodgers’ Offseason

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Step one: end negotiations with Manny Ramirez. Step two: sign Orlando Hudson and before the ink has even dried on that contract, sign an outfielder with some pop, perhaps Ken Griffey or Garret Anderson. The Dodgers’ offseason has been, for … Continue reading →

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It’s a Dunn Deal

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

It finally happened. Adam Dunn, he of the five consecutive 40-homer seasons, has found a new home in Washington DC. Dunn reportedly signed a two-year, $20 million deal with the Nationals, presumably to play first base and hit cleanup … Continue reading →

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Angels Adding Abreu?!

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

According to reports, the Los Angeles Angels are nearing a one-year deal with free-agent outfielder Bobby Abreu. If these rumors prove to be true this will be a win-win-win for all parties. Bobby Abreu would gain a chance to join … Continue reading →