Free Agency

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• Nick Johnson Wont Be THE Cure for San Francisco, but He Could Be Part of One

  
  Bleacher Report — Authority: 779
  The San Francisco Giants, like most teams, wont find the answer to all their 2009 problems via the free agent waters. There are no magic bullets available this year—even the biggest catches arent panaceas. Matt Holliday and Jason Bay are wonderful Major League Baseball players, but neither is capable of ...
  7 hours ago

• What Works (in human rights policy)

  
  Understanding Government — Authority: 142
  Secretary of State Clinton’s recent speech on America’s human rights agenda at Georgetown University may deserve a place in history, if the Obama Administration sticks to its own program. The language was definitely Clintonian (Hillarian?) – straightforward, mostly unambiguous, and inspiring in a grounded ...
  9 hours ago

• MLB Free Agent Market Might Force the San Francisco Giants Hand (Yikes)

  
  Bleacher Report — Authority: 779
  With Christmas about a week away and Major League Baseballs winter meetings in the rearview mirror, its a perfect time to see what juicy acquisitions might be possible for your favorite baseball team. For the San Francisco Giants, that means offense, offense, and more offense. Preferably a corner infielder, corner ...
  10 hours ago

• Looking at a busy day in baseball

  
  Pyle of List — Authority: 127
  Wow, after not a lot of action at the winter meetings, everyone went crazy yesterday. Let’s take a look at each team effected by yesterdays activity: 1. Toronto Blue Jays - They did the best they could. They were a bit hamstrung because they HAD to deal Halladay. He already said he wouldn’t resign with them, ...
  1 day ago

• Yankees Interested In Bay

  
  Foul Balls — Authority: 138
  Now that the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a contract with Mike Cameron its pretty clear that Jason Bay will not be back in Beantown next season. He still could end up playing plenty of games in Fenway, however, as the word is that the Yankees have contacted Bays agent Joe Urbon to let him know of the teams interest ...
  1 day ago

• Too Freaking Big — Period

  
  Understanding Government — Authority: 142
  The intoners at the New York Times take a well-meaning but too mild-mannered swipe at the big banks today.  Come on, guys — you live in their town, you know their excesses, and you know they are itching to get back to the way things were.  So in your editorial , why such diplomatic language? Often the ...
  1 day ago

• Bostons Cameron Move Doesnt Pop

  
  Touching Base: Fantasy Baseball File - NY Daily News Blogs — Authority: 465
  Last month, in analyzing the arbitration decisions facing teams with Type A and B free agents, I wrote that the Brewers should not make an offer to Mike Cameron (which they didnt) because while “I’d take Cameron on my team anytime,” giving him the eight-figure salary that arbitration would bring would be a ...
  1 day ago

• Why did the Red Sox sign Mike Cameron?

  
  Swamigp's Sports Blog — Authority: 116
  The Red Sox signed Jason Bays replacement. Matt Holliday? No. Mike Cameron? Perplexingly, yes. After signing the best starting pitcher on the free-agent market, John Lackey , for five years and $80 million-plus, the Boston Red Sox made a puzzling move. They engaged in “serious talks” with free-agent ...
  1 day ago

• Mike Cameron Signs with Boston and Ends the Jason Bay Era

  
  Bleacher Report — Authority: 779
  Jason Bay? Nope. Matt Holliday? Pass. The Boston Red Sox balked at the sticker price on the two marquee left fielders on the market and went a different route by reportedly signing veteran center fielder Mike Cameron. The signing—which is currently pending a physical—further solidifies the end of the Jason ...
  2 days ago

• Miami Waives Shavlik Randolph

  
  nbaroundtable — Authority: 517
  RealGM reports The Miami Heat announced Monday that they have requested waivers on forward Shavlik Randolph. “Shavlik was the ultimate professional,” said Heat President Pat Riley. “He always brought an absolute effort, dedication and discipline to the court each and every day. We wish him nothing but the ...
  2 days ago

• Jason Bay Headed To The Mets?

  
  Rumors and Rants — Authority: 569
  Now that it looks like free agent outfielder Jason Bay is ready to move on from the Boston Red Sox, the serious suitors for his services have begun to sort themselves out. The New York Mets appear to be proactively chasing Bay and appear to be the leader right now. Last week ESPN.com reported that the Angels do not ...
  2 days ago

• The Zhu Zhu Toy Kerfuffle

  
  Understanding Government — Authority: 142
  By Marci Greenstein If it’s the holiday season, it must be time for scary stories about toys.  Usually they’re brought to you by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a federal agency that is supposed to protect our kids from dangerous toys. Just look at its current list of hazardous toys .  But the ...
  2 days ago

• Reviewing a Busy Brewer Week

  
  The Ciskie Blog — Authority: 424
  With the winter meetings amping up free agency in baseball, the pitching-starved Milwaukee Brewers got busy last week.Knowing they had to fill at least two (maybe up to four?) spots in the starting rotation, general manager Doug Melvin used the decision not to bring back Jason Kendall or Mike Cameron to free up money ...
  2 days ago

• Bender Is Back

  
  nbaroundtable — Authority: 517
  RealGM reports New York Knicks President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that free agent forward Jonathan Bender has been signed to a contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Jonathan has worked extremely hard in preparing himself for a return to the NBA,” said ...
  2 days ago

• Minnesota Twins: Non-Tenders Provide New Free Agent Targets

  
  Bleacher Report — Authority: 779
  Minnesota Twins general manager Bill Smith just got a reprieve.After sitting idly by and watching a number of the club’s offseason targets sign elsewhere in the past two weeks, Smith now has a second chance at making some major moves this offseason.Smith’s reprieve comes as the free agent pool just received an ...
  3 days ago

• Akh’s Thoughts: Week 14

  
  hailRedskins.com — Authority: 117
  5 thoughts on the Skins’ drubbing of the Oakland Raiders: 1-The story of this game was the pounding that Jason Campbell took, but he stood in the pocket and made plays that put the skins in a position to win the game. He’s really developed a firm chemistry with Davis/Thomas and Moss even showed some signs of ...
  3 days ago

• Watch Tower: Press Sifts Through the Rubble of the Steelers 2009 Season

  
  Steel Curtain Rising — Authority: 127
  The Steelers may have three games remaining, but that is not stopping anyone from sifting through the rubble of the season. Ed Bouchette not only declared the season dead, but also declared his era of Steelers football to be dead. Get Out Your Geritol It is a grim conclusion, and one that tempts the reader to ...
  3 days ago

• 2010 Teams With Cap Space

  
  nbaroundtable — Authority: 517
  Okay, I’ve finished the list of teams who are presently beneath the cap threshold for next season and who will have substantial cap space. Here’s the list of teams + links to their respective situations: Max Contract Players New York – $20.2-to-$23.4 million in cap space – link New Jersey – ...
  3 days ago

• 2010 Cap Space: Atlanta

  
  nbaroundtable — Authority: 517
  Atlanta Hawks Salaries Contracts above $5 million Josh Smith – $11.6 million Jamal Crawford – $10.8 million Marvin Williams – $6.71 million Mike Bibby – $5.56 million Al Horford – $5.44 million Marvin Williams has four years on his contract. Josh Smith has three years left on his deal. Mike Bibby ...
  3 days ago

• Penny, Putz & Plenty More

  
  Touching Base: Fantasy Baseball File - NY Daily News Blogs — Authority: 465
  After a very busy week of moves, it’s time to finally get caught up on all the ones I’ve yet to write about… Brad Penny was awful in Boston, but rebounded when he returned to the comfort of the National League. Cardinals agreed to terms with RHP Brad Penny on a one-year contract: Penny’s short sojourn to ...
  4 days ago

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