What's Eric Gagne's injury status? I'm pretty sure he's a free agent with the Dodgers declining his option.

 

That would be an interesting pickup.

In theory he should be able to pitch this year. But again, that's in theory, and since the moment his injuries first started cropping up he hasn't been anywhere near the same pitcher he was beforehand.

 

It could be worth a gamble, but it depends on who else is offering him what money.

In theory he should be able to pitch this year. But again, that's in theory, and since the moment his injuries first started cropping up he hasn't been anywhere near the same pitcher he was beforehand.

 

It could be worth a gamble, but it depends on who else is offering him what money.

or who is representing him...

I'd imagine Gagne wants a shot to close. If he does, I see Cleveland and Boston all over him.

 

If he doesn't care about that, the Sox could be a suitor for him.

The Phillies have signed a 2 year deal with Free Agent Third Baseman Wes Helms.

 

Free agent Wes Helms has agreed in principle to a two-year contract with Philadelphia to be the Phillies' everyday third baseman, ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports.

 

The deal is worth approximately $5.5 million and includes an option for a third year.

 

Abraham Nunez started 74 games at third base for the Phillies this season. David Bell was the everyday third baseman until Philadelphia traded him to Milwaukee on July 28. Nunez got the majority of the playing team after Bell was dealt.

 

Presumably, this ends whatever speculation there was about Fields or Crede being moved to Philly.

Big Frank about to sign with Toronto, according to ESPN.

Big Frank about to sign with Toronto, according to ESPN.

Disgusting

Big Frank about to sign with Toronto, according to ESPN.

 

wow

Wonder if Toronto is actually dumb enough to pony up significant guaranteed money for 2 full years?

 

Kinda makes you wonder if something like Garcia/Vazquez, Anderson, Broadway for Vernon Wells, reliever could be something that might get done?

I think it would be lovely if the Cubs and Jason Marquis come to terms..

The Dodgers are close to re-signing Nomah

 

Bill Mueller has retired, and will take a job in the Dodgers front office. I wouldn't be terribly surprised to see him wind up as a hitting coach somewhere someday.

 

Backup IF Alex Cora signed a 2 year deal with the Red Sox.

Edited November 18, 200619 yr by Balta1701

The Reds agreed to a deal with lefty Mike Stanton.

 

Nomah signed a 2 year deal with the Dodgers.

 

Moises Alou is supposedly close to signing with The Mets.

The Dodgers are close to re-signing Nomah

 

Bill Mueller has retired, and will take a job in the Dodgers front office. I wouldn't be terribly surprised to see him wind up as a hitting coach somewhere someday.

 

Backup IF Alex Cora signed a 2 year deal with the Red Sox.

 

Don't know why LA brought Nomar back when they have Loney who can stay healthy, wouldn't be that much of a downgrade, and makes the league minimum.

Don't know why LA brought Nomar back when they have Loney who can stay healthy, wouldn't be that much of a downgrade, and makes the league minimum.

 

Loney's playing RF

 

They kinda, you know, lost JD Drew

Loney's playing RF

 

They kinda, you know, lost JD Drew

 

pirates blog info on Casey Rogowski:

 

http://buccoblog.mlblogs.com/my_weblog/200...y_rogowski.html

pirates blog info on Casey Rogowski:

 

http://buccoblog.mlblogs.com/my_weblog/200...y_rogowski.html

Marte for Rogowski!

The cubs have reportedly offered Jason Schmidt a 3 year 44 million dollar contract.

 

IMO if the sign Schmidt, they are the favorites in that division. Schmidt shoudl bring 200 innings, almost 200 k's and a sub 4 ERA to the North Side.

Cubs fans also think that a package of Murton+Prospects would net them Manny.

Dracula could be signing with the Cubs.

 

I smell crosstown payback for plunking AJ.

I am surprised the Sox aren't being mentioned as a connection to VWells. That could be a great fit, with the Jays needing a pitcher to replace Lilly, and the Sox wanting a CF.

I am surprised the Sox aren't being mentioned as a connection to VWells. That could be a great fit, with the Jays needing a pitcher to replace Lilly, and the Sox wanting a CF.

 

He's going to cost a fortune after next season, and I can't see how we'd be able to fit him in our budget in the future.

From about a week ago. I suppose something could happen..

We could afford it if we ditched Garcia and Possibly Vaz.

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Cubs fans also think that a package of Murton+Prospects would net them Manny.

Yea, but White Sox fans think... Oh wait.

 

Congratulations, Nomar.

 

http://people.aol.com/people/article/0,26334,1563617,00.html

Yea, but White Sox fans think... Oh wait.

 

Congratulations, Nomar.

 

http://people.aol.com/people/article/0,26334,1563617,00.html

 

I seem to recall some Red Sox homerism from somewhere ... can't quite put my finger on it. Hmmm. Where did I read that?