MLB: Pirates have looked into acquiring Yankees starter A.J. Burnett?
Pirates looked into 35 year old Burnett THIS WINTER?
Judge rules mistrial in Roger Clemens case
According to CNN, a federal judge has declared a mistrial in the prejury trial of ex-baseball star Roger Clemens on Thursday after jurors heard references to statements that the judge had ruled inadmissible except on rebuttal.
Report: Pirates among 5 teams in on OF Bobby Abreu
Jon Heyman of CNNSI reports, The Angels, Braves, Pirates, Reds and Mets are among teams considering star free-agent outfielder Bobby Abreu. The changing market has brought the Pirates into the Abreu sweepstakes. Abreu, 34, hit 20 home runs – 100 RBI’s while batting .296 for the New York Yankees last season. ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick reported today that the Angels have “strong interest” in the free agent outfielder.
MLB: Yankees land Sabathia
Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports reports, Free-agent left-hander CC Sabathia has reached agreement with the Yankees on a seven-year contract worth approximately $160 million, according to a major-league source.The contract is the largest ever awarded to a starting pitcher and the fourth-largest in major-league history, behind Alex Rodriguez’s two free-agent contracts and Manny Ramirez’s original deal with the Red Sox. Sabathia, 28, agreed to the deal late Tuesday night after Yankees general manager Brian Cashman flew to San Francisco to meet with him, his agents, and his wife, Amber.
The Latest MLB Buzz; Red Sox join Burnett sweepstakes
This talk of the Braves being out of the Jake Peavy sweepstakes is being a bit overblown. The New York Post is reporting the New York Yankees are prepared to make A.J. Burnett a offer that could be worth $80 million over five years. This comes on the heels of the Yankees making an initial offer to pitcher C.C. Sabathia in the range of $140-145 million over 6 years. The Red Sox have also joined the Burnett sweepstakes According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the Cubs are close to re-signing Ryan Dempster to a four-year contract. The deal is believed to be in the range of $52 million. As expected the Baltimore Orioles have begun their pursuit of Maryland-born
MLB Free Agency Frenzy
The Latest Rumors from Day 1 3:00 p.m. MLB Free agency is not like NHL free agency where all of the big names are gone in the first two days. There is even talk that Mark Teixeira may not sign until December. 12:57 p.m.Juan Rivera on the Pirates radar? Indications are the Pirates have interest in former Angels outfielder Juan Rivera. In 89 games last year Rivera hit 12 home runs – 45 RBI’s. Rivera has been injured the past couple seasons but he still has some good baseball left in him. 12:50 p.m. The Nationals are really creating a lot of buzz today. They are believed to be prepared to make a pitch for Adam Dunn, Mark Teixeira and
MLB: Yankees to pursue Nate McLouth?
Expect to hear a lot Nate McLouth trade rumors this summer. The Pirates will listen to offers for every player on their roster including McLouth. Jon Heyman of CNNSI reports the Yankees are likely to make a big play for McLouth this winter Source: CNNSI