Lastings Milledge has been traded to Washington for Ryan Church and Brian Schneider. more news as we get it. There is a confrence call scheduled for 3pm. EST
The Houston Astros have reportedly agreed to terms with free agent second baseman Kaz Matsui on a three-year contract.
The Daily Herald of Chicago reported the agreement, which is expected to be worth $15 million.
Matsui batted .288 with four home runs, 37 RBI and 84 runs scored for the National League champion Rockies last season, and was a key figure in their postseason run.
The Osaka, Japan native has a .272 lifetime average in four seasons with the New York Mets and Rockies.
Story by The Sports Network
The Denver Post reports that Yorvit Torrealba, who just agreed to a two-year, $7.25 million deal with the Rockies with an option for 2010, did have his deal with the Mets fall apart over concerns arising from a physical.Rockies reporter Troy Renck writes: “Torrealba’s agent, Melvin Roman, is weighing filing a grievance against the New York Mets. Torrealba signed a term sheet with the Mets for a three-year, $14.4-million deal, only to watch it dissolve after concerns over his physical.”
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Roger Clemens has won more than 350 games in his 20-year baseball career, pitching more than 4,500 strikeouts, earning a record seven Cy Young awards. Along the way, he’s hit 150 batters, knocked down hundreds more, and stared down every batter who tried to dig in against him. This book puts you right in the batter’s box agains the “Rocket Man.” The best hitters in baseball have failed to figure out this fearsome pitching prodigy. Mayo interviews scores of players, including Cal Ripken, Jr., Ken Griffey, Jr., Julio Franco, Chipper Jones, Luis Gonzalez, and Juan Pierre, who assess the intimidating Clemens and his effect on the great game.
Jonathan Mayo is a Senior Writer for MLB.com, the official Web site of Major League Baseball.
The book can be pre-ordered by clicking HERE
The informant stated on in his comments November 25, 2007 @ 4:26 pm
that Santana will not be dealt if a Garza for Upton/Young deal is completed. The insider from Fantasy baseball mafia.com has struck again.
Cincinnati Reds Executive Vice President and General Manager Wayne Krivsky today announced the signing of free agent All-Star RHP Francisco Cordero to a 4-year contract through the 2011 season, with a club option for 2012. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.Cordero, 32, in his Major League career is 26-27 with a 3.29 ERA and 177 saves in 470 appearances with the Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers and Milwaukee Brewers. In his previous 4 seasons he averaged 38 saves, 70 appearances, 70 innings and 82 strikeouts. He set club records for saves in 2007 with the Brewers (44) and in 2004 while pitching for the Rangers (49), both years in which he was named an All-Star.In 2007, for the second straight season Cordero was selected as the Brewers’ Most Valuable Pitcher after his 44 saves ranked second in the National League (Arizona’s Jose Valverde, 47).
Cordero was given a jersey with No. 48, and Wayne said that’s how many saves he’s going to get this year. Cordero said he didn’t feel any pressure by that number — or the reported $46 million — and will use that as a goal for 2008.
Hey Guys,
Quick update from the Godfather,
MLB has started its Top 50 Prospect List , check it out! Speaking of MLB prospects, I don’t think Bob (the Senior Editor) will be mad if I go ahead and fill you in on one thing we plan to bring you this season. Full Minor league coverage from our own Mafia expert. Look for more info to come.
I also wanted to show you this very interesting link — according to Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci My Reds have the best chance for a turnaround in 2008.
1. Cincinnati Reds. The Reds weren’t quite as bad as their 72-90 record indicated and they hired a veteran manager who fits the turnaround profile: Baker. Cincinnati was outscored by 70 runs last year, but the eighth inning alone accounted for 53 of those runs. (The Reds allowed more runs in the eighth, 123, than any other inning.) The signing of closer Francisco Cordero, while an extravagant one (the most expensive free agent in franchise history at four years, $46 million), at least on paper, improves Cincinnati’s eighth-inning chances, with David Weathers and Jared Burtonsetting up Cordero.
The 2007 Reds had the worst bullpen in the NL (5.13 ERA). If they can improve the bullpen the way the 2007 Indians did, the 2008 Reds — especially if young hitters Jay Bruce and Joey Votto contribute — could be a playoff team.
The Fantasy Baseball Mafia insider gives us an update:
Yankees have offered Cabrera, Kennedy and Tabata to the Twins.
While I cannot give you alot of information.
Santana wants to go to NY and the Twins have cleared roster spots. I can’t say anymore.
Do the math. Hint Hint.
It’s a tragedy to lose a friend, colleague and especially family member, but when you’re a huge fan of the game of Baseball as we all are, there’s a connection between the athletes and the fans to some degree that shouldn’t be ignored.
When players I enjoy watching retire, switch teams, or die there’s a part of me that gets emotional and when that player’s young with a family it hurts just a little bit more.
Take a minute to learn some facts about Major League Pitcher Joe Kennedy.
Name: Joseph Darley Kennedy
Born: May 24, 1979 in La Mesa, California
Drafted: 8th round, 252 overall in the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Major League Debut: June 6, 2001 for Tampa Bay
Played for: Tampa Bay, Colorado, Oakland, Arizona and Toronto
Colorado Rockies Record: Single Season ERA by a Starting Pitcher 3.66
Notable games:
May 21, 2002 at SEA - W 1-0, CGSHO, 4 H, 1 BB, 7 K
May 02, 2003 at DET - W 2-0, CGSHO, 1 H, 1 BB, 6 K
Sep 09, 2006 vs TOR - 1st career save 3 IP
Kennedy leaves behind a wife Jami, a 1 year old son and an unborn child.
At the end of the year, I wrote this article
and in it, I said I would have added Joe Kennedy to my roster if I were my teams GM.
Rest in peace Joe.
Francisco Cordero has agreed in principle to become the closer for the REDS. Dusty Baker starts his plan to bring this once proud franchise back to the glory of the 70’s and early 90’s. Here is the story from MLB.COM.