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Boof is Bound for Boston
Boof is Bound for Boston
myteamrivals.typepad.com — The Twins were awfully busy at the winter meetings (well, busy for them), and I haven't been... able to write much about it (still on restrictions for at least another couple of weeks, though I am feeling much better). It's taken me about four days to finish this: Bonser DFA'd, traded to the ... (more) Boof is Bound for Boston
Giants Offer Multiple Players Deals
friscofastball.com — Just a quick note today guys, but, it’s being reported by Giants ace beat writer Andrew Baggardly... that the Giants have offered multiple players contracts, though, the names aren’t being released at this point as the players are still awaiting other offers. However, Baggardly does ... (more) Giants Offer Multiple Players Deals

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Yankees About To Resign Damon
Yankees About To Resign Damon
duelingcouches.blogspot.com — "The New York Yankees have begun contract negotiations with free agent outfielder Johnny Damon, major league sources... tell ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney. If the Yankees are unable to re-sign Damon, they are likely to look at free agents Mark DeRosa and Mike Cameron as options for their ... (more) Yankees About To Resign Damon
Winter Meetings: Third Base Talks
Winter Meetings: Third Base Talks
voicefromtwinsterritory.mlblogs.com — There is still no action on the Minnesota Twins' front, but there have been several rumblings in... the past day regarding the team and several players. There has been no talk of starting pitchers or second baseman, just third basemen.  With just three days to go by, indications are that the ... (more) Winter Meetings: Third Base Talks
Crown Gems: AL Central Winter Meeting News
Crown Gems: AL Central Winter Meeting News
kingsofkauffman.com — It’s just about noon on day number three of the Winter Meetings in Indianapolis. I have done... my best to collect all the AL Central related news, rumor, and action from the last day and have included it below. The Cleveland Indians have hired former Royal Jon Nunnally as their hitting ... (more) Crown Gems: AL Central Winter Meeting News
Kelly Johnson: A DeRosa Alternative
fangraphs.com — Earlier today, Erik posted on the market for Mark DeRosa . I won’t rehash that analysis with... which I substantially agree. Quick take: CHONE has him as .255/.333/.414 hitter next year, which Rally translates to -2 linear weights per 150 games. ... (more) Kelly Johnson: A DeRosa Alternative
While you were sleeping….
blogs2.startribune.com — Heard tonight that the Twins are very interested in free agent infielder Mark DeRosa. There will be... more on this in a few hours, as I’m dead tired after a night of grazing through the hotel lobby and talking to folks about Milton Bradley, Ross ... (more) While you were sleeping….
Wait could cost Cards on DeRosa
Wait could cost Cards on DeRosa
stltoday.com — Versatile player is drawing interest as Redbirds keep pursuing Holliday.... (more) Wait could cost Cards on DeRosa
Tuesday Winter Meetings tidbits
yourenotagolfer.mlblogs.com — Lots and lots of tidbits from today... * The Cardinals met with the agents from Career Sports... and Entertainment today, among others. That's the group that represents both Mark DeRosa and John Smoltz. It doesn't sound like there's any serious ... (more) Tuesday Winter Meetings tidbits
Yanks Interested In Marquis
Yanks Interested In Marquis
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — From Bryan Hoch : Yankees general manager Brian Cashman confirmed on Monday that he has spoken with... the representatives for Mark DeRosa and Jason Marquis, and adding pitching is the main goal for the Winter Meetings. Cashman flew to Indianapolis on the private jet of agents Sam and Seth ... (more) Yanks Interested In Marquis
Yanks shouldn’t fall for the DeRosa trap
Yanks shouldn’t fall for the DeRosa trap
riveraveblues.com — Earlier today, Marc Carig tweeted that the Yanks have had initial talks with Mark DeRosa’s agent, and... plan to meet with him later this week. There’s certainly nothing wrong with kicking the tires on a player, however I hope the Yanks ... (more) Yanks shouldn’t fall for the DeRosa trap
Arbitration Results and Brad Penny
perfectknight.blogspot.com — I thought Matt Holliday would decline arbitration, but that DeRosa and/or Pineiro might accept. Holliday did indeed... decline, and so did Mark and Joel. So that's that. No one reading these words should be surprised Holliday declined. He's 26 and $cott Bora$ is his agent. He's about to become a ... (more) Arbitration Results and Brad Penny
Evening Rumors and Arbitration Deadline
Evening Rumors and Arbitration Deadline
fenwaywest.com — As Day #1 at the meetings comes to a close, several players are making their arbitration decisions... known. As expected Jason Bay has declined arbitration. The Angels are showing a great deal of interest in Bay right now but don't count the Red Sox out; they will likely match the Angel's ... (more) Evening Rumors and Arbitration Deadline
Yankees to Meet with Mark DeRosa
yanksblog.com — Mark DeRosa: Marc Carig of the Ledger reports that Brian Cashman is set to meet with the... agent of utility man Mark DeRosa. He is said to want a 3 year, $9 million dollar contract. Mike Axisa at River Ave. Blues writes that the team should not fall... (more) Yankees to Meet with Mark DeRosa
The Market for Mark DeRosa
fangraphs.com — Before the winter meetings, a couple of super-utility infielders were quickly scooped off the free agent market.... Placido Polanco signed with Philadelphia for 3 years, $18 million salary. Chone Figgins signed with Seattle at 4/$36M. Mark DeRosa’s ... (more) The Market for Mark DeRosa
Granderson, Cameron, & DeRosa…
Granderson, Cameron, & DeRosa…
zellspinstripeblog.com — Curtis Granderson- Club official from a team interested in Granderson said that he thinks the Yankees really... want the centerfielder. Mark DeRosa- According to Marc Carig of the Star Ledger, DeRosa’s agent says Yankees have had initial talks and they are planning to meet with ... (more) Granderson, Cameron, & DeRosa…
Yanks To Meet With DeRosa This Week
Yanks To Meet With DeRosa This Week
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — Marc Carig just tweeted that Mark DeRosa's agent said that the Yankees have had initial talks with... about his client, and will meet with Brian Cashman later this week. What happened to the Yankees having a quiet winter? (more) Yanks To Meet With DeRosa This Week
Ken Rosenthal Takes Dig At Mets
Ken Rosenthal Takes Dig At Mets
weretheteamtobeat.com — In his most recent article, Ken Rosenthal discusses the state of the Mark DeRosa market . He... goes on to say: "Lesser teams such as the Mets and Nationals also are interested in DeRosa, according to major-league sources. But, like so many free agents, his first choice is to play for a ... (more) Ken Rosenthal Takes Dig At Mets
Atlanta Braves Interest In Marlon Byrd Is “Strong”
Atlanta Braves Interest In Marlon Byrd Is “Strong”
tomahawktake.com — In the Atlanta Braves’ effort to find a big bat for the outfield, MLB.com’s Mark Bowman said... that the team has “strong” interest in Marlon Byrd. Earlier in the week, the Braves were evaluating Mark DeRosa. The Braves have also shown interest in Josh Willingham, Mike ... (more) Atlanta Braves Interest In Marlon Byrd Is ...
Is Figgins Really the Best Choice for Seattle?
Is Figgins Really the Best Choice for Seattle?
bringingheat.com — I’ll be frank. I think the Mariners dropped the ball again in terms of spending money on... the free agent market. Everyone knew that Figgins was going to be overpaid, but I think he was overpaid by a team that frankly needs more than another speedster to compete in the AL West with the ... (more) Is Figgins Really the Best Choice for Seattle?
Mark DeRosa seeking $9 million per year
Mark DeRosa seeking $9 million per year
novafantasysports.com — Update : According to ESPN Insider , Mark DeRosa is believed to be seeking a 3 or... 4 year deal at approximately $9 million per year. Fantasy Impact: DeRosa is a hot commodity on the free agent market. However, many teams view him as a super utility player. If a team views him as an everyday ... (more) Mark DeRosa seeking $9 million per year
Cardinals offer arbitration to Holliday, Pineiro, and DeRosa
Cardinals offer arbitration to Holliday, Pineiro, and DeRosa
bases.nbcsports.com — St. Louis has offered arbitration to Matt Holliday, Joel Pineiro, and Mark DeRosa while passing on Troy... Glaus. Obviously the Holliday decision was a no-brainer, but there was quite a bit of speculation that the Cardinals might pass on offers... (more) Cardinals offer arbitration to Holliday, Pineiro, and DeRosa
Grudge Match: Polanco vs. DeRosa
Grudge Match: Polanco vs. DeRosa
beyondtheboxscore.com — More photos » by Jae C. Hong - AP Browse more photos » Most of the free... agents on the market this winter have already been linked via rumor to most of the teams. The Red Sox , for example, have  ... (more) Grudge Match: Polanco vs. DeRosa
Hudson also drawing interest from Sox
fullcount.weei.com — The list gets longer by the day — middle infielders who the Red Sox are kicking the... tires on. The likes of Adam Everett, Mark DeRosa, and Adam Kennedy are all names that have surfaced in the last few days as players the Red Sox have at least ... (more) Hudson also drawing interest from Sox
Sherman on Damon and Other Options
Sherman on Damon and Other Options
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — Joel Sherman had an article in today's NY Post about Johnny Damon . He believes "the best... 2010 Yankees team has Johnny Damon. No question." But if the Yankees don't sign Damon Sherman has a list of other options. Those names include free agents Mike Cameron , Rick Ankiel , Mark DeRosa , Randy ... (more) Sherman on Damon and Other Options
Phillies Focus on Polanco, Talks Serious
Phillies Focus on Polanco, Talks Serious
zozone.mlblogs.com — Talks have become serious as the Phillies have narrowed their focus to Placido Polanco to replace Pedro... Feliz at third base. Multiple sources told MLB.com today that the Phillies have been very aggressive in their pursuit of Polanco, a... (more) Phillies Focus on Polanco, Talks Serious
Arbitration Offers
perfectknight.blogspot.com — During a recent UCB interview , when asked which Cardinals would be offered arbitration, Matt Leach (mlb.com)... replied he thought only Matt Holliday would get an offer. Here's the quote (question starts at 17:25 on the recording): "I think that this front office has shown that it has a real ... (more) Arbitration Offers
Mark DeRosa a hot commodity this offseason
Mark DeRosa a hot commodity this offseason
novafantasysports.com — Update : Mike Silverman on Twitter  reports that many teams are intersted in Mark DeRosa. The Phillies,... Red Sox, Cardinals, Twins, Yankees, Mets, Braves and Giants are many of the teams interested in the veteran but versatile player. Fantasy Impact: DeRosa is a very good clubhouse guy as ... (more) Mark DeRosa a hot commodity this offseason
Twitter / Michael Silverman: Add another name to the Re ...
Twitter / Michael Silverman: Add another name to the Re ...
twitter.com — Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! Add another name to the Red Sox-have-expressed-interest-in list: Mark DeRosa. (DeRosa WAS... offered arbitration by the Cards) #redsox about 1 hour ago from web MikeSilvermanBB Michael Silverman Footer 2009 Twitter ... (more) Twitter / Michael Silverman: Add another name to the Re ...
Odds & Ends: Kuo, DeRosa, Dye, Blue Jays
mlbtraderumors.com — With all the arbitration decisions flying around today, we haven't had time for an Odds & Ends... until now. (more) Odds & Ends: Kuo, DeRosa, Dye, Blue Jays
Time to Play the Arbitration Offer Home Game
stltoday.com — TOWER GROVE — Long about time the Thanksgiving double whammy of football and tryptophan wear off from... this weekend, the next key date in baseball’s free agency will be on the horizon. Next Tuesday is the deadline for teams to offer ... (more) Time to Play the Arbitration Offer Home Game
The Free Agent Slog
paullebowitz.com — This ain't collusion. It's worse. It's the market. In years past, the Yankees would've already signed Mark... DeRosa and Mike Gonzalez; the Red Sox, Matt Holliday; and the Angels would've made their deep strike. Now, the market is cutting players salaries massively. And it's going to get worse. (more) The Free Agent Slog
Is Mark DeRosa The Braves Best Option?
Is Mark DeRosa The Braves Best Option?
tomahawktake.com — The Atlanta Braves are showing some interest in Mark DeRosa, who hit 23 dingers this year and... hit for .250. He once was a Brave, and the Braves are showing interest again because he can play several different positions well. The Braves may also have interest in Josh Willingham, a player I ... (more) Is Mark DeRosa The Braves Best Option?
Phillies targeting Adrian Beltre
Phillies targeting Adrian Beltre
novafantasysports.com — Update : According to the Bucks County Courier Times , the Phillies are targeting free agent third... baseman Adrian Beltre. However, Beltre is represented by Scott Boras who is believed to be seeking a four-year deal. Fantasy Impact:  The Phillies are likely looking for a two-year to ... (more) Phillies targeting Adrian Beltre
NY State of Mind?
NY State of Mind?
nleastchatter.com — It seems we are all in the dark as to how the Mets are going to spend... their money this off-season. One day, we are major players for Roy Halladay and John Lackey, the next we are limited to spending only $20 mill. If there is anything evident about what’s going on behind closed doors in ... (more) NY State of Mind?
Morning Notes: Gonzalez, Gomes, DeRosa
Morning Notes: Gonzalez, Gomes, DeRosa
mlbnotebook.com — Mark Gonzales has the scoop on a potential three-way deal that would send Adrian Gonzalez to the... White Sox, Paul Konerko to the Angels, and prospects to the Padres. Mark Whicker of the OC Register thinks that while Konerko is a good fit in Anaheim, the Angels may be inclined to keep their ... (more) Morning Notes: Gonzalez, Gomes, DeRosa
Lackey, DeRosa . . . Or Both?
Lackey, DeRosa . . . Or Both?
centerfieldgate.com — CFG writer and droog DWilly ( here he is , in case you’ve forgotten), is pessimistic about... the possibility the Nats will sign Belinski free agent pitcher John Lackey : “The Red Sox will be in the mix and they’ll bid him up, but only to make sure the Yankees don’t get ... (more) Lackey, DeRosa . . . Or Both?
An Open Letter to Ruben Amaro Regarding Third Base in 2010.
An Open Letter to Ruben Amaro Regarding Third Base in 2010.
myteamrivals.typepad.com — Mr Amaro, Thank you helping to bring championship caliber baseball back to Philadelphia. After much long suffering... of bad teams, bad management, no player development, a cheap front office, and sitting by ourselves at games, you have managed to retake Philadelphia as one of the best baseball ... (more) An Open Letter to Ruben Amaro Regarding Third Base in 2010.
GM Amaro: Phillies have $15 million to spend on third base, pitching help
GM Amaro: Phillies have $15 million to spend on third base, pitching help
bases.nbcsports.com — Talking to The News Journal's Scott Lauber, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. on Wednesday listed third base... and bullpen help as his top priorities this winter, adding that he didn't expect his team's payroll to exceed $140 million by much... (more) GM Amaro: Phillies have $15 million to spend on third ...
DeRosa would deliver marginal upgrade at best
DeRosa would deliver marginal upgrade at best
beerleaguer.com — FOXSports, citing a Major League source, has listed the Phillies as the favorites to land Mark DeRosa.... Despite a 23-homer season, expectations should be tempered. In a nutshell, here’s the problem with Mark DeRosa: we’ve seen him before and didn’t ... (more) DeRosa would deliver marginal upgrade at best
Free Agent Primer: What To Look For This Offseason
Free Agent Primer: What To Look For This Offseason
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — With the free agent signing period just a mere 12 hours away, here is a free agent... primer on this year's batch of free agents. (more) Free Agent Primer: What To Look For This Offseason
Around the Yankee Universe: Mark DeRosa, anyone?
Around the Yankee Universe: Mark DeRosa, anyone?
pinstripealley.com — Here are a few stories worthy of discussion today Around the Yankee Universe. Infielder Mark DeRosa's glove... could be good fit Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News is suggesting that the Yankees pursue DeRosa, the veteran utility man. If the Yankees bring back Johnny Damon , DeRosa ... (more) Around the Yankee Universe: Mark DeRosa, anyone?
Phils to take time to make right moves
Phils to take time to make right moves
mlb.mlb.com — By Todd Zolecki / MLB.com 11/19/09 1:00 AM EST PHILADELPHIA -- Free agency begins on Friday, but... don't expect a flurry of activity immediately. The Phillies are in the market for a third baseman and bullpen and bench help, but they are not expected to ... (more) Phils to take time to make right moves
Phils Dump Figgins; Court DeRosa for the Rebound
Phils Dump Figgins; Court DeRosa for the Rebound
thatballsouttahere.com — First of all, his name isn’t anywhere near as funny-sounding. Secondly, he hit .250 for the Cardinals... in 2009, and struck out more than ever in his career (121). ”This team’s already got a strikeout artist,” said Ryan Howard and his 186 SO in 2009. ”And his name is me.” (more) Phils Dump Figgins; Court DeRosa for the Rebound
Baseball Free Agency Starts Friday
Baseball Free Agency Starts Friday
waitingfornextyear.com — It is amazing how dates like this can sneak up on you when your expectations are nil.... The Indians were semi-active last season in free agency. They went out and signed Mark DeRosa, Carl Pavano, and Kerry Wood. This season? Not so much. At this point, it is tough for me to even sit here [...] (more) Baseball Free Agency Starts Friday
Don’t Cry, But Mark DeRosa Isn’t Coming Back
Don’t Cry, But Mark DeRosa Isn’t Coming Back
bleachernation.com — For those Chicago Cubs fans holding out hope that the team would take interest in signing free... agent Mark DeRosa - you’re going to have to get used to disappointment. Of the Dodgers’ interest in DeRosa, Grunewald said, “The interest is mutual.” But the agent said that ... (more) Don’t Cry, But Mark DeRosa Isn’t Coming Back
Here's an inexpensive version of DeRosa...Little Cat
Here's an inexpensive version of DeRosa...Little Cat
metsfever.blogspot.com — The Mets appear to be in the market for a super utility player, whether it's Chone Figgins... or Mark DeRosa they seem to be looking for a player who will provide a solid bat and over 100 games in a season at several different positions. The problem with either of those players is that they ... (more) Here's an inexpensive version of DeRosa...Little Cat
Mets interested in DeRosa
Mets interested in DeRosa
metsfever.blogspot.com — Mark DeRosa is a 34 y/o right handed hitting super utility, despite not having a primary position... DeRosa has played 100 games or more in the last seven of eight years. He has over 300 games at 2B and 3B, 150 games in right field, over 100 games at SS, 50 games in left field and 20 games at ... (more) Mets interested in DeRosa
DeRosa the Favorite at 3rd?
DeRosa the Favorite at 3rd?
misterballz.blogspot.com — The Phillies have reportedly put free agent Mark DeRosa atop their wish list to fill the team's... void at third base. Reports state DeRosa could sign with Philadelphia by the end of the week. The 9 year Major League veteran, grew up in New Jersey and graduated from the University of ... (more) DeRosa the Favorite at 3rd?
Cubs not among teams pursuing DeRosa
chicagobreakingsports.com — The Los Angeles Times reports: The agent for Mark DeRosa says the Dodgers are one of a... dozen teams interested in signing his free-agent client, but -- perhaps surprisingly to fans in Chicago -- the Cubs aren't one of them. Agent Keith Grunewald ... (more) Cubs not among teams pursuing DeRosa
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