Wow, I didn't realize the Braves were this down on him already.

 

His velocity dropped almost 2 MPH last year. Bad mechanics, injury waiting to happen.

His velocity dropped almost 2 MPH last year. Bad mechanics, injury waiting to happen.

 

Yeah, I just saw that... something is wrong

 

Jerry Crasnick ‏@jcrasnick

 

Tommy Hanson's average fastball velocity from FanGraphs: 92.7 mph in 2010, 91.2 in 2011, 89.7 in 2012. #braves #angels

Yeah, I just saw that... something is wrong

 

Jerry Crasnick ‏@jcrasnick

 

Tommy Hanson's average fastball velocity from FanGraphs: 92.7 mph in 2010, 91.2 in 2011, 89.7 in 2012. #braves #angels

 

Hanson changed his mechanics for the better last year, which may have had something to do with the velocity drop. Nevertheless, his mechanics just aren't good, even after he's tweaked them.

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DKnobler ‏@DKnobler

 

Tigers announce Daniel Schlereth non-tendered, becomes FA.

 

Coop project?

DKnobler ‏@DKnobler

 

Tigers announce Daniel Schlereth non-tendered, becomes FA.

 

If nothing else, signing him would help the Sox get more attention from ESPN.

 

If nothing else, signing him would help the Sox get more attention from ESPN.

 

No thanks.

Hanson changed his mechanics for the better last year, which may have had something to do with the velocity drop. Nevertheless, his mechanics just aren't good, even after he's tweaked them.

Like I said, he also was dealing with shoulder issues, and those are always worrisome.

 

Astros Claim Phil Humber

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [November 30 at 4:14pm CST]

 

The White Sox announced that the Astros claimed right-hander Phil Humber off of waivers. Humber had been a non-tender candidate in Chicago.

 

Humber pitched in 26 games for the White Sox this past season and threw a perfect game against the Mariners in April. However, he finished the season with a 6.44 ERA, 7.5 K/9 and 3.9 BB/9 in 102 innings. The 29-year-old had a projected salary of $1.1MM.

Read more at http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/#orGR4hHYxjSlID0M.99

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JIM BOWDEN ‏@JimBowdenESPNxm

 

James Loney deal with the Rays is for $2m base with $1m in incentives bonuses

Evan Grant ‏@Evan_P_Grant

 

Geovany Soto has agreed to a one-year contract with the Rangers, pending a physical.

Jayson Stark ‏@jaysonst

 

A dozen teams have checked in on Brandon Webb, an intriguing spring invite waiting to happen. Will throw for teams down the road. Stay tuned

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi

 

Intra-division trades are not all that common during offseason, but keep an eye on Asdrubal Cabrera and Tigers. Price would be high, though.

 

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi

 

Source: Asdrubal Cabrera has 6-team no-trade clause, covering Yankees, Red Sox, Tigers, Nationals, Giants, Mets. @MLBONFOX

Buster Olney ‏@Buster_ESPN

 

Jayson Stark reporting that Padres are close to signing Jason Marquis.

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi

 

Intra-division trades are not all that common during offseason, but keep an eye on Asdrubal Cabrera and Tigers. Price would be high, though.

 

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi

 

Source: Asdrubal Cabrera has 6-team no-trade clause, covering Yankees, Red Sox, Tigers, Nationals, Giants, Mets. @MLBONFOX

 

That's an odd list of teams for a NTC. Lots of northeast teams, but then the Tigers and Giants are thrown in there.

That's an odd list of teams for a NTC. Lots of northeast teams, but then the Tigers and Giants are thrown in there.

 

It is the biggest money, and most aggressive teams out there. It gives him and his agent more power over where he goes.

That's an odd list of teams for a NTC. Lots of northeast teams, but then the Tigers and Giants are thrown in there.

Well who actually wants to go to Detroit.

MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors

 

Red Sox Close To Deal With Mike Napoli

MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors

 

Red Sox Close To Deal With Mike Napoli

 

Alex Speier ‏@alexspeier

 

Confirmed: Napoli deal with #redsox is 3 years.

@JonHeymanCBS: #tigers a few weeks ago offered anibal sanchez $48M, 4 yrs. Agent told them that offer would insult anibal. Seeks 90M/6

Brad Lidge is retiring.

Bob Dutton ‏@Royals_Report

 

#Orioles and #Mariners show strong interest in #Royals DH Billy Butler. Could see Seattle as a fit; hard to see a match with Baltimore.

Jayson Stark ‏@jaysonst

 

Sources say #Mets have gotten "serious" about trading R.A. Dickey as soon as this week. #Rangers & #Royals seen as most logical fits.

Jayson Stark ‏@jaysonst

 

Sources say #Mets have gotten "serious" about trading R.A. Dickey as soon as this week. #Rangers & #Royals seen as most logical fits.

Wonder how the knuckler would play in Texas

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal

 

Sources: Pagan close to re-signing with #SFGiants.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal

 

Sources: Pagan close to re-signing with #SFGiants.

 

jon greenberg ‏@espnchijon

 

Angel Pagan just got $40 million over four years. Not one of Jim Hendry's best trades.