It isn’t often that you will see an over-the-hill catcher with little left in the tank turn down a potential two-year offer to stay on a team that that is only offering one year for less money but that is exactly what Bengie Molina did after two months in which the Mets were the only team talking to him and seemed to have him locked up.
The Giants had given up on signing Molina around the time of winter meetings. Molina was reportedly seeking a three-year deal worth $6 million per year, much more than anyone was willing …continue reading
Aroldis Chapman
Even though most of the big name on the market have already found homes, the past week saw some very interesting and potentially major moves.
Cincinnati Reds sign Aroldis Chapman
The Reds won the Aroldis Chapman sweepstakes as they gave him a 5-year, $30 million deal, $10 million more than any other team was willing to give him. The 21-year-old phenom has a ton of potential and throws as hard as 102 MPH. Ironically, there is another Cuban defector who is even younger and possibly better still out there; keep an eye on Noel Arguelles.
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After months of stalling, the Mets finally filled one of their many lacking positions and signed a guy who they hope will be a huge force in the middle of the lineup as they inked former Red Sox outfielder Jason Bay to a four-year deal.
The contract guarantees Bay $65-66 million over the course of four years and has an option for a fifth year that kicks in if Bay stays healthy and meets the milestones for plate appearances over the course of his deal.
The deal makes the 31-year-old one of the highest paid outfielders in …continue reading
Kelvim Escobar
Mets General Manager Omar Minaya continued to tinker but refused to make any big moves this past week as he signed two relievers to small time deals.
First came the signing of a rare knuckle baller R.A. Dickey who got a minor league contract and a shot at making the team out of spring training. Dickey spent his last year in Minnesota where he a 4.62 ERA in 64 innings of relief. The year before that he put up a 5.21 ERA as a starter and reliever in Seattle.
Later in the week, the Mets …continue reading
Vazquez Back in Pin Stripes
The New York Yankees have completed a five-player trade with the Atlanta Braves that sends starting pitcher Javier Vazquez back to the New York Yankees and fan favorite outfielder Melky Cabrera to the Atlanta Braves.
In total, the New York Yankees gave up Cabrera and prospects Mike Dunn and Arodys Vizcaino (both pitchers) as well as $500,000.
The Braves sent Javier Vazquez along with reliever Boone Logan to the Yankees.
Vazquez was truly lights out for the Braves last year winning 15 games and striking out 238 batters while posting a 2.87 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP. In his …continue reading
Jason Bay
After a slow start, the New York Mets are very busy wheeling and dealing and are on the verge of signing outfielder Jason Bay.
According to ESPN, the Mets have made an offer to former Red Sox outfielder Jason Bay worth somewhere between $60 and $65 million, slightly more than Boston offered the star left fielder earlier in the offseason.
The Mets are also reportedly close to signing All-Star catcher Bengie Molina. According to ESPN, Molina has been looking a for a two year deal but the Mets are rumored to have only offered him a one-year contract worth around $6-$7 …continue reading
Curtis Granderson
The Yankees were on a mission to get Detroit Tigers star outfielder Curtis Granderson when team officials arrived in Indianapolis for the annual General Managers meetings and get him they did.
In a blockbuster trade, the New York Yankees have received Curtis Granderson in a three-way megatrade earlier this week.
The Yankees gave up starter Ian Kennedy to the Diamondbacks and top prospect outfielder Austin Jackson and reliever Phil Coke to the Tigers. The Tigers traded Granderson to the Yankees and starter Edwin Jackson to the Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks traded starting pitcher Max Scherzer and pitching prospect Daniel Schlereth to the …continue reading
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