Latest Sabathia Rumors
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ESPN's Buster Olney and the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt have the latest C.C. Sabathia trade rumors this evening.
Olney says the Brewers restructured their offer today. That offer is believed to include Matt LaPorta plus lesser prospects. Haudricourt suspects those prospects ...
Sabathia trade talks with Milwaukee heating up
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... said he'd be in touch with me," said Melvin, referring to Cleveland general manager Mark Shapiro. "I'm sure they've got to think through everything."
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Several names have been included in trade rumors involving the Brewers but their offer is thought to center on outfielder Matt LaPorta, their top minor-league prospect. LaPorta, currently playing at Class AA Huntsville, was the Brewers' first-round draft pick in 2007.
[UPDATE]: Buster Olney with more information on the talks:
The Brewers and Indians have had extensive ...
Bullpen's Bubble Bursting?
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Entering last night's game with the Mets, the second of a four-game series here in Philadelphia, the Phillies bullpen had a league best 2.74 ERA. Without a doubt, the success of the bullpen, led by offseason additions Chad Durbin and Brad Lidge, has been a big part of the team's overall success so far. A look at the numbers: Reliever W L ERA IP HR BB SO WHIP B Lidge 2 0 0.77 35 0 15 47 1.03 C Durbin 2 1 1.5 48 1 16 37 1.15 R Madson 1 0 3.05 44.1 3 13 34 1.17 JC Romero 4 2 2.43 33.1 4 24 30 1.5 T Gordon 5 4 5.16 29.2 3 17 26 1.62 C Condrey 1 1 4.32 33.1 4 8 18 1.47 R Seanez 3 3 2.73 26.1 0 16 18 1.48 Total 18 11 2.74 250 15 109 210 1.32 But alas, the bubble ...
Beware of Erik Bedard
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Now that the C.C. Sabathia trade is official, teams that were squashed in the bidding by the Milwaukee Brewers' Minor League depth may feel like they still have to make a big move. Erik Bedard, a left-hander that the Seattle Mariners paid a hefty price for in the off-season, is heavily rumored to be available, and despite his sub-par 2008 season, he is probably the #1 target on a lot of shopping lists. Proceed with caution with Bedard. Due to a decent 2006 season and an elite '07 season, his value is still extremely high despite not showing anything too impressive in '04, '05, or this season. Last season is aberrant, especially if you ...
