RT @ChrisCotillo #BlueJays deal with Ronald Belisario has fallen through

 

South Side Sox ‏@SouthSideSox 8m8 minutes ago

Still can't close.

 

that is funny. i wonder what happen there. its not like Bellsario has many options.

that is funny. i wonder what happen there. its not like Bellsario has many options.

 

I hear Japan is nice this time of year.

This makes me smile.

 

Freep Sports ‏@freepsports 9m9 minutes ago

 

Victor Martinez could be in the mix at catcher early in the season for the #Tigers. http://on.freep.com/1yeI6YZ

That would be really nice. Wear those legs out early.

Brewers signed Cotts

Didn't realize Joba is still out there. With Hahn wanting more bullpen help, he have to be in on him, right?

 

I'd still much rather have Joe Thatcher. He walks like 1/3 as many guys as Joba, and still strikes people out. And he's not just a LOOGY either, although he obviously puts up better numbers against lefties.

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS 10m10 minutes ago Miami, FL

 

ogando headed to red sox. @nickcafardo & @Ken_Rosenthal on this.

Belisario has had all kinds of monkey business with immigration and getting to ST on time. Wouldn't shock me if there are more problems along those lines

Belisario to the Rays

Andrew Jones drawing interest from teams. Not saying he would be good, but I would like it if he was back in the league. One of my favorite all time players.

Andrew Jones drawing interest from teams. Not saying he would be good, but I would like it if he was back in the league. One of my favorite all time players.

He actually was pretty good his one season with the White Sox, although his all time great-like defense had slipped a bunch then.

He actually was pretty good his one season with the White Sox, although his all time great-like defense had slipped a bunch then.

 

Yeah his OPS was over 800 with us. Of course the defense slipped due to injuries and old age most likely.

Yeah his OPS was over 800 with us. Of course the defense slipped due to injuries and old age most likely.

 

 

And weight gain.

Will James Shields sign with a team before P&C's report?

Will James Shields sign with a team before P&C's report?

 

I think he will.

Sorry, but what is P&C?

 

As far as Jones, I don't think it's that crazy to think the Sox might be one of the two teams involved. The Sox pride themselves in looking absolutely everywhere for talent, KW loved him and with Bonifacio being the de facto back up CF, they don't really need their 4th OF to be that pysically able. If he can still hit I wouldn't mind it.

 

Pitchers and catchers

Jerry Crasnick ‏@jcrasnick 1h1 hour ago

 

Free agent catcher Gerald Laird is signing a minor league deal with the #dbacks, source says.

Belisario to the Rays

 

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS 6h6 hours ago Brooklyn, NY

 

ronald belisario rays deal is potentially worth $1.8M (counting base plus incentives)

Jerry Crasnick ‏@jcrasnick 5m5 minutes ago

 

Barry Zito is throwing for a select group of teams Tuesday, says Scott Boras. He still wants to pitch after sitting out 2014.

Thomas Harding ‏@harding_at_mlb 12m12 minutes ago

 

If RHP John Axford sticks in #Rockies bullpen he gets a $2.6 MM base w/ chance for performance bonuses that can bring earnings to $4.1 MM.

Jerry Crasnick ‏@jcrasnick 1h1 hour ago

 

Free agent catcher Gerald Laird is signing a minor league deal with the #dbacks, source says.

 

Their catching situation is an absolute joke without Montero. Right now, their opening day catcher is Tuffy Gosewisch. A 9-year minor leaguer with a .239 minor league average.

Their catching situation is an absolute joke without Montero. Right now, their opening day catcher is Tuffy Gosewisch. A 9-year minor leaguer with a .239 minor league average.

 

That name alone is probably good for 10 HR over the course of a season. If they could somehow acquire Corky Miller, they're set.

Bob Nightengale ‏@BNightengale 54m54 minutes ago

 

Veteran Wilson Betemit one of 4 minor leaguers suspended for PEDs. Betemit gets 50 games for amphetamine use.

Their catching situation is an absolute joke without Montero. Right now, their opening day catcher is Tuffy Gosewisch. A 9-year minor leaguer with a .239 minor league average.

 

Trade them one of Flowers, Brantly, Kottraras, Soto or Smith!

Trade them one of Flowers, Brantly, Kottraras, Soto or Smith!

Flowers for the return of Addison Reed.

Their catching situation is an absolute joke without Montero. Right now, their opening day catcher is Tuffy Gosewisch. A 9-year minor leaguer with a .239 minor league average.

 

They are a good candidate to end up with Welington Castillo. He will be playing somewhere next year.