Source: Trade Talks On Helton Halted By Rockies
Tuesday, January 30th, 2007Several sources, including the Boston Globe and ESPN.com, are reporting that the Colorado Rockies have ended trade talks with the Red Sox that would have brought 1B Todd Helton to the Red Sox.
The Globe reported that GM Theo Epstein agreed to listen to overtures from the Rockies several weeks ago, but did so [...]
Clemens Makes His Pitch — To Possible Teammates
Monday, January 29th, 2007In an interview in The Daily Texan (the daily newspaper of the University of Texas - Austin), Roger Clemens provided some insight into whether he will pitch in 2007 — and, if so, what might motivate him to do so.
The seven-time Cy Young Award winner isn’t sure if or where he will pitch this season, [...]
Who Does Charlie Monfort Think He Is Kidding?
Monday, January 29th, 2007Colorado Rockies owner Charlie Monfort is lucky I’m not the GM of the Boston Red Sox… because if I were, he wouldn’t have the opportunity to unload THE WORST CONTRACT IN BASEBALL on his baseball peers in New England.
Not even the slimmest of chances.
Not a one-in-a-million chance!
Then, instead of being interviewed this [...]
Schilling Reconsiders… Will Play in 2008
Monday, January 29th, 2007Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling was interviewed on WEEI this morning… and he announced to the baseball world that he will not retire from baseball at the end of the 2007 season as he had previously planned.
Schilling said: “I will play in 2008. Where I’m going to play beyond 2007 (is still unknown)? [...]
Helton Tells Rockies He Would Accept Deal To Red Sox
Sunday, January 28th, 2007The Red Sox apparent interest in Colorado 1B Todd Helton appears to be mutual… as the Denver Post is reporting that Helton has informed the Rockies that he would approve a trade to the Red Sox. The newspaper has also reported that he wants a quick resolution to the trade talks in order [...]
More Proof That Selig and MLB Owners Dont Care About Their Fans… Only About Their Fans Money
Sunday, January 28th, 2007To all MLB fans: If you are indeed a baseball fan then I ask you to boycott MLB-TV and cancel your subscriptions to DirecTV.
According to sources, MLB is in the process of finalizing a deal that will assign exclusive broadcast rights for the Extra Innings package to DirecTV — simultaneously withholding broadcast rights from [...]
Are Red Sox On Verge Of Acquiring 1B Helton From Colorado?
Saturday, January 27th, 2007According to Troy Renck of the Denver Post, the Red Sox and the Colorado Rockies are engaged in trade talks that would bring 1B Todd Helton to Boston. Although no deal imminent at this point, talks have been on-going and are expected to continue next week when Rockies GM Dan O’Dowd returns to his [...]
Red Sox, Drew Finally Finalize Contract
Thursday, January 25th, 2007The Red Sox and free agent outfielder J.D. Drew have resolved the issues that prevented the sides from finalizing his five-year, $70 million contract for the last seven weeks.
After agreeing to the general financial terms nearly two months ago, the sides could not reach agreement on what protections the Red Sox would have with respect [...]
Red Sox, Donnelly Avoid Arbitration
Thursday, January 25th, 2007The Boston Red Sox and Brendan Donnelly have avoided arbitration by reaching agreement on a one-year, $1.4 million contract. The deal contains an incentive clause which will pay him a bonus of $25,000 if he finishes 25 games, and an additional $25,000 if he finishes 30 games.
Donnelly was acquired from the Los Angeles [...]
Top Ten Prospects: Boston Red Sox
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007As we approach Spring Training, I will begin reviewing the Top 10 Prospects for each American League franchise. Today, I will start by re-publishing my (edited) Top 10 Prospects for the Red Sox.
1. Jacoby Ellsbury, OF
Last year he was #9 on my list… in large part because I was unable to see him [...]
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