Category Archives: Max Scherzer

James Shields Signs Four-Year Pact with the San Diego Padres

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

It took him the entire offseason to find the right deal, but James Shields finally landed a new contract. Shields and the San Diego Padres have agreed on a four-year, $75 million pact that will allow him to pitch close … Continue reading →

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Update: Max Scherzer’s Deal with Washington Reportedly Worth $210 Million

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Mad Max is getting some mad money. The financial details of Max Scherzer’s seven-year pact with the Washington Nationals are finally rolling in and they are…unique. The contract is still – as we reported earlier – a seven-year pact, but … Continue reading →

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Mr. Scherzer Goes to Washington

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

It is official; Max Scherzer has reached an agreement with the Washington Nationals. The deal comes amid rampant speculation Sunday evening that the two-time All-Star was nearing a deal with the Nationals. At the time we knew Scherzer had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Cy Young, Denard Span, Doug Fister, Free Agency, Gio Gonzalez, Ian Desmond, Jordan Zimmermann, Max Scherzer, MLB, National League, NL East, Scott Boras, Stephen Strasburg, Tanner Roark, Washington Nationals | 2 Comments

Max Scherzer Reportedly Nearing Seven-Year Deal

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

The Max Scherzer sweepstakes may soon reach a conclusion. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports is reporting that Scherzer has a seven-year offer on the table and the Washington Nationals are believed to be in the mix, with at least one … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Detroit Tigers, Free Agency, Max Scherzer, MLB, Scott Boras, Washington Nationals | 2 Comments

Developing: Yovani Gallardo Reportedly Headed to Texas

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports is reporting that the Texas Rangers are close to acquiring veteran right-hander Yovani Gallardo from the Milwaukee Brewers. There is currently no word about who would be coming back to Milwaukee in the deal, but it … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Derek Holland, James Shields, Jurickson Profar, Max Scherzer, Milwaukee Brewers, MLB, MLB Trades, NL Central, Texas Rangers, Trade Rumors, Yovani Gallardo, Yu Darvish | 1 Comment

Cardinals Ace Adam Wainwright Begins Post-Surgery Throwing Program

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Cardinals fans – and management – can breathe a sigh of relief, their ace is on his way back. Adam Wainwright played catch yesterday for the first time since undergoing right elbow surgery in October to repair damaged cartilage. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Adam Wainwright, Baseball, Carlos Martinez, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Injuries, James Shields, John Lackey, Lance Lynn, Max Scherzer, Michael Wacha, MLB, National League, NL Central, Spring Training, St. Louis Cardinals | 2 Comments

The Price is Right: Tigers Agree to Record-Setting Contract with Lefty Ace

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

The Detroit Tigers avoided arbitration with David Price by signing the left-hander to a one-year, $19.75 million contract. The pact instantly takes the top spot at the largest one-year deal ever handed out to a player who filed for arbitration. … Continue reading →

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James Shields Reportedly has a 5-year, $110M Offer

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

Well, by golly, that sure escalated quickly. We posted earlier that Miami had joined the market for free agent starter James Shields. Despite being the number three free agent starter available, the market for Shields had been slow to develop … Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Free Agency, James Shields, Jon Lester, Max Scherzer, MLB | 2 Comments

Top 20 Remaining Free Agents, Ranked

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

It would be an understatement to say that this off-season has been hectic. This has been one of the most chaotic off-seasons that I’ve ever seen with players changing uniforms at a breakneck pace. That having been said, the calendar … Continue reading →

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Jon Lester’s Contract with the Cubs Could be Worth $180M

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Jeremiah Graves

Earlier today we reported that free agent starter Jon Lester had agreed on a six-year, $155 million with the Chicago Cubs. While the basic structure of the deal is correct, the baseball world is just learning about the additional details … Continue reading →

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Max Scherzer is Seeking a Contract Worth $200+ Million

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Jeremiah Graves

Max Scherzer and his agent, Scott Boras – because of course it’s Scott Boras – aren’t going to beat around the bush, they’re looking to get PAID this offseason. While the baseball world anxiously awaits resolution on the Jon Lester … Continue reading →

Posted in American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Cy Young, Detroit Tigers, Free Agency, James Shields, Jon Lester, Max Scherzer, MLB, MLB Winter Meetings, Scott Boras | 6 Comments

Curtis Granderson Heads to the Yankees in a Blockbuster Three-Team, Seven-Player Trade

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →