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Carlos Pena Update; Plus More Rays Rumors

Eduardo Encina is our source for Tampa Bay Rays rumors once again as the St. Petersburg Times writer informs us just now that Carlos Pena and his agent, Scott Boras, are still working to get a deal done with the Rays, but that nothing is imminent.  Encina reports that, according to Pena, a rumored 3 [...]

Great Moments in Fleece History: The Mike Hampton Signing

In light of Mike Hampton’s newest comeback, let’s take a look at his greatest accomplishment, and induct it into the Great Moments in Fleece History.
Even though former Astro and Met Mike Hampton was the prize pitcher on the market that winter, when the Colorado Rockies signed Mike Hampton in 2000, it seemed a bit excessive.  [...]

Brewers Would Not Be Fleeced… Now What?

 
As reported earlier, Francisco Cordero has signed with the Reds in a head-scratching move, both in the team he went to and the amount of money they gave him. But, such is life…
I applaud the Brewers for not wanting a thick fleece, especially since it can get awfully cold up in Wisconsin, but now they [...]

Back to the Windy City?

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that after losing out on Torii Hunter, the White Sox might be moving along to “Plan 1B” for CF, which would likely be Aaron Rowand. Rowand made his name in Chicago and was sent to Philly in the Jim Thome deal 2 years ago.
It seemed like the White Sox were [...]

Mets Interested in Freddy Garcia

According to the New York Daily News, the Mets are interested in acquiring free agent pitcher Freddy Garcia and have called his agent “several times” this offseason to discuss the right handed pitcher.
Garcia, who has a 117 career wins and a very respectable 4.07 lifetime ERA, underwent shoulder surgery this summer for a torn labrum in his pitching [...]