Rangers guarding against losing Russell Wilson in Rule 5 draft What started out as a fun publicity stunt and lucrative merchandising opportunity has taken a more serious and perhaps even ridiculous turn. The Texas Rangers, who selected Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson in the Triple-A phase of the Rule 5 draft last season after he was left unprotected by the Colorado Rockies, are … [Read more...]
Giants say they’re out of the Jon Lester sweepstakes
Giants say they're out of the Jon Lester sweepstakes SAN DIEGO — Are we any closer to a decision from free-agent pitcher Jon Lester? Maybe, but we can't say for sure. But we do know that one team has been trimmed from his list of suitors. The San Francisco Giants are out, according to Bobby Evans, their assistant general manager. Speaking to reporters Tuesday night at MLB's Winter … [Read more...]
Phillies need to be ‘wowed’ to trade Cole Hamels
Phillies need to be 'wowed' to trade Cole Hamels SAN DIEGO — It's December and Ryne Sandberg already seems a bit tired of the question, because with the Philadelphia Phillies, it's the only question. How is this team going to get better? "Well, first of all," Sandberg said Tuesday during his media session at the MLB Winter Meetings, "I just see after the last couple seasons, and primarily … [Read more...]
BBWAA to recommend expanding Hall of Fame ballots from 10 to 12
BBWAA to recommend expanding Hall of Fame ballots from 10 to 12 With some type of change needed to help mitigate what has become a loaded Hall of Fame ballot, the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA), which conducts the vote each season, will be making a strong push for a notable change to the Hall's voting process. During a meeting on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings in San Diego, … [Read more...]
Done Deals: Drew Butera goes to Anaheim in rare Dodgers-Angels trade
Done Deals: Drew Butera goes to Anaheim in rare Dodgers-Angels trade This is The Stew's running list of trades and signings that happen during baseball's Winter Meetings. We'll keep updating this post as the news happens. For more chatter and rumors, be sure to check out our Winter Meetings tracker. TUESDAY Angels acquire Drew Butera in trade with Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers and Los … [Read more...]
Cubs get their catcher, acquiring Miguel Montero in trade with D-backs
Cubs get their catcher, acquiring Miguel Montero in trade with D-backs Chicago is the center of the baseball universe right now, as Yahoo Sports' Tim Brown wrote Tuesday. So, Miguel Montero, come on down, you're the next guy coming to the center of the universe. It's the Chicago Cubs making a trade this time, acquiring Montero, the catcher they needed, from the Arizona Diamondbacks. It's a … [Read more...]
Done Deals: Drew Butera goes in Anaheim in rare Dodgers-Angels trade
Done Deals: Drew Butera goes in Anaheim in rare Dodgers-Angels trade This is The Stew's running list of trades and signings that happen during baseball's Winter Meetings. We'll keep updating this post as the news happens. For more chatter and rumors, be sure to check out our Winter Meetings tracker. TUESDAY Angels acquire Drew Butera in trade with Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers and Los … [Read more...]
Around the League: Fantasy Risers: AL West
Around the League: Fantasy Risers: AL West Tuesday, December 09, 2014 Over the past several weeks, the Rotoworld staff has been highlighting players whose fantasy value is on the rise headed into the 2015 season. We've been breaking them down by division. The National League East, National League Central, National League West, American League East and American League Central have already been … [Read more...]
Jeff Samardzija traded to White Sox, as A’s continue to shuffle roster
Jeff Samardzija traded to White Sox, as A's continue to shuffle roster SAN DIEGO — The Oakland Athletics were the most interesting players on the first day of MLB's Winter Meetings, trading Brandon Moss to the Cleveland Indians in the morning, then steering the evening chatter by setting up a trade to send Jeff Samardzija to the Chicago White Sox. Such is the Oakland way, as we've seen time … [Read more...]
Lester sorts $150M-range bids as call looms
Lester sorts $150M-range bids as call looms Decision day looms for Jon Lester with a deal expected soon. (USATSI) SAN DIEGO -- The Jon Lester sweepstakes are winding down to a close, and the star free agent lefthander is said to have multiple six- and seven-year opportunities, with a near certainty he'll exceed $150 million and a possibility he could get close to $170 million. There is no … [Read more...]