Tommy Viola ‏@Tommy_the_V

 

Looks like former @KnightsBaseball slugger Lastings Milledge signed a three-year deal with the Yakult Swallows (Japan). Good luck Lastings!

DKnobler ‏@DKnobler

 

Cubs announce 1-year deal with Ian Stewart

I think it was a great move by NYM to trade him.

I can't disagree with you. The Mets got two very good prospects. Given the state of their team and the landscape of the AL East, trading Dickey made sense.

 

The Jays are in the opposite situation, and going "all-in" to try and stop their postseason drought from reaching 20 years. Their rotation needed another reliable starter and they got the best one available.

JIM BOWDEN ‏@JimBowdenESPNxm

 

According to a source the Marlins would have interest in a Ricky Nolasco -for- Peter Bourjos type deal

So, I'm definitely going to be interested to see how Dickey plays now that he's in the AL East and whether or not he's a creation of the NL.

 

But, if he gives a similar performance to last year, the money he's being paid now will be a bargain. That's a division winning move if he can repeat that season or close to it.

A's to sign SS Nakajima from Japan.

 

RH Reliever Santiago Casilla signs with Giants for 3/$15.

Mark Feinsand ‏@FeinsandNYDN

 

Source: Dodgers shopping Andre Ethier. If they deal him, they could be in the mix for Nick Swisher.

The lack of ANY White Sox rumors over the past.....2 weeks or so has been really, really, painstakingly boring. Not even the winter meetings really gave us anything other than that Floyd, De Aza, and Viciedo were discussed.....

So, I'm definitely going to be interested to see how Dickey plays now that he's in the AL East and whether or not he's a creation of the NL.

We only have a 71-inning sample, but in the last three years against the AL, Dickey is 7-0 with an ERA under 2.00. So there's at least not a minor red flag. He may benefit his first season simply from most players never facing his knuckleball before.

MLB ‏@MLB

 

OFFICIAL: @Phillies, LHP John Lannan agree to 1-year, $2.5 million contract that includes performance bonuses.

Enrique Rojas/ESPN ‏@Enrique_Rojas1

 

Source: Jose Veras and #Astros agree one year $1,85 million contract. 2014 option of $3,25 M. $150K compensation. $2 million guaranteed.

RT @twithersAP Progressive Field lights are on and Nick Swisher's face is on scoreboard as team tries to land FA

 

It sounds like a move to sway a high school recruit, not a professional athlete, but then again, such pandering seems to fight Swisher's personality to a T.

RT @twithersAP Progressive Field lights are on and Nick Swisher's face is on scoreboard as team tries to land FA

 

It sounds like a move to sway a high school recruit, not a professional athlete, but then again, such pandering seems to fight Swisher's personality to a T.

 

lol

 

paul hoynes ‏@hoynsie

 

Jim Tressel went to lunch with Nick Swisher to help recruit him for #Indians

lol

 

paul hoynes ‏@hoynsie

 

Jim Tressel went to lunch with Nick Swisher to help recruit him for #Indians

 

 

wat

wat

Swisher went to Ohio State, so it makes some sense. He also had messages from Matta and Meyer, so it's probably not as pathetic as when Jerry Krause greeted free agents at O'Hare with Benny the Bull, the Lovabulls and a hug.

Swisher went to Ohio State, so it makes some sense. He also had messages from Matta and Meyer, so it's probably not as pathetic as when Jerry Krause greeted free agents at O'Hare with Benny the Bull, the Lovabulls and a hug.

 

I suppose, I had forgotten that Swisher went to Ohio State. Still, it seems so juvenile.

 

Maybe they can get the football team out and he can sell his World Series rings for more tattoos..?

MLB ‏@MLB

 

OFFICIAL: @Phillies, LHP John Lannan agree to 1-year, $2.5 million contract that includes performance bonuses.

That could be a real steal. Lannan has never really gotten a shot like he deserves.

Swisher went to Ohio State, so it makes some sense. He also had messages from Matta and Meyer, so it's probably not as pathetic as when Jerry Krause greeted free agents at O'Hare with Benny the Bull, the Lovabulls and a hug.

 

Well that explains a lot.

Well that explains a lot.

 

Dual sport athlete. Baseball and lacrosse.

Dual sport athlete. Baseball and lacrosse.

How is that possible? They are played at the same time in the Spring.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/feeling-numbn...51013--mlb.html

 

''I think it's important for me to grieve leaving New York,'' he said Tuesday. ''I had a proverbial home there. I had a home among fans. I had a home in an organization. I had a lot of success there, and I think it's important for me to be sad about that for a moment before I move on to the next feeling.''

 

RA Dickey really is one of my favorite players in the MLB, and he's an incredibly interesting person.

Dual sport athlete. Baseball and lacrosse.

 

 

Lacrosse? That explains even more.

I suppose, I had forgotten that Swisher went to Ohio State. Still, it seems so juvenile.

 

Maybe they can get the football team out and he can sell his World Series rings for more tattoos..?

 

It is soooo Swisher.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal

 

Source: Free-agent OF Cody Ross visited #Rangers yesterday. Had dinner with team officials, including Washington and Daniels, last night.

How is that possible? They are played at the same time in the Spring.

 

It was a joke, because lacrosse players are often labeled as being annoying douchebags.