Scott Boras is known for being very vocal about his clients, sometimes upsetting many within the sports business in the process of doing so. The Los Angeles Dodgers wish they could spark some dialogue between themselves and Boras right about now, and stop worrying about who will fill an open spot in the Dodgers outfield […]
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The world champion Philadelphia Phillies have avoided arbitration with ace pitcher Cole Hamels. The Phils have given Hamels a 3-year, $20.5 million contract. The contract will reportedly give Hamels $4.35 million this season, $6.65 in 2010 and $9.5 million in 2011. In addition, a couple of incentives have been included in this contract: If Hamels […]
The Boston Red Sox and Kevin Youkilis have agreed to a 4-year deal worth more than $40 million with an optional fifth year, on Thursday. By agreeing to this deal, the Red Sox avoided an arbitration hearing for Youkilis. In 2008, Youkilis hit .312 with 29 homeruns and 115 RBIs. Youkilis also won the Hank […]
A while back, I reported that the Atlanta Braves were making a big effort to fill some holes in their pitching rotation. Well, it looks like they have been doing work. The Braves and Japanese pitcher Kenshin Kawakami agreed to a 3-year deal. While in Japan, Kawakami won 112 games in 11 seasons. Last year, […]
Brad Penny and the Boston Red Sox finalized a deal Friday which will have Penny in Boston for 1-year, giving him $5-million. Last season was Penny’s worst ever. He was on the disabled list for two months with shoulder tendinitis and bursitis. Penny went 6-9 with a 6.27 ERA. Nevertheless, the BoSox were able to […]
41-year old closer Trevor Hoffman and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a deal which will reportedly give Hoffman $6-million this upcoming season. The contract should give the team an option for 2010. Hoffman, a long-time San Diego Padre, had his offer from the Padres withdrawn after negotiations soured. Over 16 seasons with the Padres, […]
Pat Burrell, the hard-hitting, ex-slugger of the defending world champion Philadelphia Phillies now has a new home: the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays and Burrell have agreed to a 2-year, $16-million deal. It is also reported that Burrell will donate a portion of his contract to the Rays’ Baseball Foundation which is the official charity […]
Right now, we are right in the thick of the MLB salary arbitration filing period, which will last until January 15. During this time, players with three to five years of major league experience (there is an exception for certain players with two years experience – “Super Twos”) can file with the hope that a […]
Center fielder Milton Bradley has a new home nowadays. The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a 3-year, $30-million contract with Bradley. In order to make some room for Milton, the Cubs have to finalize the deal that will send Jason Marquis to the Rockies for Luis Vizcaino. Last year, Bradley batted .321 with 22 home […]
After the Boston Red Sox failed to sign Mark Teixeira, you could imagine that they had some money lying around. The Red Sox used some of that flow and agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Brad Penny. The contract is worth $5 million for 1 year with another $3 million available if Penny pitches 160 […]