FWIW, this is the guy who an hour before the deadline said the Darvish deal was NOT getting done.

 

Yeah, i have yet to see reports of a Fielder signing anywhere else. Heyman just tweeted that there appears to be a final field of 4 teams in the running

Buster_ESPN Buster Olney

Worst 3 starting pitcher on BABIP in 2011 (batting average on balls in play): Ricky Nolasco (.325), Derek Lowe (.318), Edwin Jackson (.317).

 

Buster_ESPN Buster Olney

Worst 3 starting pitcher on BABIP in 2011 (batting average on balls in play): Ricky Nolasco (.325), Derek Lowe (.318), Edwin Jackson (.317).

First of all, baseball-reference shows Jackson having a .338 babip last year, so I have no idea where that number comes from. Secondly, his career mark is .314, and there's an outlier in the ".278" he put up in Detroit that seems to stand out as well, so if one were to project a babip for him, .317 might not be a bad estimate, depending on what park he winds up in.

http://jon-heyman.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/...714192/34519023

 

The Giants are talking to franchise pitchers Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain about multiyear deals, but while there are early indications they'll have a decent or better chance to lock up Cain into his free-agent years, the team seems to be focusing on deals of two years or one with Lincecum after he rebuffed an offer of at least $100 million for five years.

 

Giants people are saying only that talks are "ongoing'' with Cain, but there is said to be a fair amount of optimism they can keep Cain on a longterm deal for under $20 million a year. Cain already took one long team-friendly deal, but Lincecum, who has so far gone year to year, seems more likely to wind up with a two-year deal now rather than sign a contract into his free-agent years.

 

Cain along with Cole Hamels has been seen as one of the two pitching gems of the 2012-13 free agent class, and while teams are salivating at the thought of having a shot at Cain, people familiar with the talks see him staying in San Francisco. Meanwhile, the Giants appear to be tens of millions apart on a long deal with Lincecum after he rebuffed their offer for five years and nine figures and he countered much higher than that. It is thought Lincecum seeks a deal for seven or eight years but would be content to do a one- or two-year contract if no megadeal can be accomplished now. The Giants offered Lincecum $40 million on a two-year deal, and the sides logically could wind up in the low 40s after Lincecum requested an arbitration record $21.5 million for a non free agent and the Giants countered at $17 million for 2012.

 

Baseball people believe Cain might be able to match Cliff Lee's $120-million as a free agent if he tested the market after the year, but word is that he badly wants to stay in San Francisco. Additionally, industry experts suggest that if Lincecum could put together two more years like his first four that two years from now as a free agent he could possibly become the game's first $200-million pitcher.

BNightengale Bob Nightengale

The #Nationals are finalist for Prince Fielder, but the #Rangers and at least one other still in running, sources close to Fielder say #MLB.

 

Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal

Presence of #Orioles in Fielder derby, as reported by @Jim_Duquette, could set up O's vs. #Nationals, giving Boras leverage he needs. #MLB

 

Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal

One GM told me last night that #Rangers are on Fielder "hard" but others continue to say TEX won't go heavy on years. We shall see. #MLB

 

FarrellBall FARRELL BALL

Source: Jays have offered Prince Fielder $125 million / 5 years.. Beeston won't allow AA to go further in term... #FarrellBall

 

DKnobler DKnobler

On Oswalt, I hear the Tigers were very interested (even had Verlander call him), but he didn't want to go to Detroit. May land in Boston.

 

The same guy is still insisting Fielder is done.

 

MLBInsideNews Scott Swaim

Fielder to be in DC tonight to finalize deal.

 

The same guy is still insisting Fielder is done.

 

MLBInsideNews Scott Swaim

Fielder to be in DC tonight to finalize deal.

 

He might be right, but man go read his timeline from start to finish. He's wrong plenty of the time.

mlbtraderumors MLB Trade Rumors

Reds Sign Willie Harris

Omar Vizquel signs with the Blue Jays

mlbtraderumors MLB Trade Rumors

Orioles Agree To Terms With Wilson Betemit

Omar Vizquel signs with the Blue Jays

 

If AA is such a genius, why does he keep acquiring ex-Sox players?

Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal

Source: Cody Ross to #RedSox. #MLB

 

If AA is such a genius, why does he keep acquiring ex-Sox players?

 

You just made J4L's head explode.

MikeDiGiovanna Mike DiGiovanna

#Orioles, #Phillies, #BlueJays and #Angels pursuing RHP Francisco Cordero, who is expected to make a decision by the end of this week.

 

JonHeymanCBS Jon Heyman

most shocking development of winter: new oriole wilson betemit getting a 2-year deal (plus a 3rd yr option!). #pictures?

 

JonHeymanCBS Jon Heyman

lincecum, #sfgiants very, very close on 2-year deal for a little over $40M. avoids arb into free agency.

 

JonHeymanCBS Jon Heyman

with new deal, lincecum will make $54M over final 3 arb yrs. thats $22M more than hamels and double cain. #SFGiants

 

Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal

Cool news: La Russa to manage National League All-Stars, according to #MLB.

 

Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal

Source: Cordero to #BlueJays, pending physical. One year, $4.5M. Will set up for Santos. #MLB

 

Buster_ESPN Buster Olney

Biggest loser in Fielder deal, other than MILW:the Reds. Joey Votto now in line for $250 million-range deal after 2013. Good luck with that.

 

espn_durrett Richard Durrett

Source: Koji Uehara rejects trade to Toronto