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Farewell, Pat
Don't blame Pat Burrell's departure on the baseball gods. Fate had nothing to do with his departure so hold those supplications and libations, please. The longest-serving Phillie no longer fits the team's plans. The only remaining question is whether or not he fits anyone else's! Unlike many ...
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Apparently The Yankees Don't Feel The Pinch But They Sure Know How to Put On The Bite
Last year Alex Rodriguez signed a ten-year $275 million contract with the New York Yankees. Earlier this week, CC Sebathia signed a seven year $161 million contract with the Yanks. This afternoon, the Yankees reportedly reached a preliminary agreement with A.J. Burnett calling for a five year ...
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Raul Ibanez, Come On Down
Those who were wondering whether or not new GM Ruben Amaro is his own man are going to have to wait a little longer. Regrettably, his first major move didn't surprise anyone, bearing all the earmarks of his mentor and senior adviser, former GM Pat Gillick. The Phillies announced they have come ...
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The Proof Is In The Trophy
The temperature has risen dramatically in the Hot Stove League with the rumors that CC Sebathia is about to sign the richest free agent contract ever awarded a pitcher. The reported figure the Yankees have put on the table is $160 million. Elsewhere, several teams are rumored to be preparing ...
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Moving On
If it wasn't clear before it is now: Jamie Moyer is no sentimentalist and neither is Ruben Amaro. When the season ended most observers assumed Moyer would re-sign with the Phils and negotiating the details would be relatively easy. Not so. Apparently ...