This morning, I wrote an entire post dedicated to my assertion that the Mets low-balled Derek Lowe and that it was a laughable offer in this market. Tony Massarotti of the Boston Globe now reports the following… According to a source familiar with the negotiations, Derek Lowe is likely to continue shopping for a more desirable offer after the New York Mets presented him with a three-year,...
Read MoreAs you all know by now… BREAKING NEWS: Mets offer Lowe 3-Year Deal How dramatic indeed… While I’m glad that the Mets finally extended an offer to Derek Lowe, who I really believe is the best available remaining free agent pitcher, I am bothered by the fact that they low-balled him. Much has been made of the fact that Lowe was seeking a 5-year, $90 million dollar contract. Of...
Read MoreAccording to Jack Curry of the New York Times, the Mets have offered Derek Lowe a three-year deal worth about $36 million. “The Mets have offered the free-agent pitcher Derek Lowe a three-year contract for about $36 million, according to people who have been briefed on the discussions.” Scott Boras did not comment specifically on the offer, but rather said, “Obviously,...
Read MoreMLB.com is now confirming a story first reported by ESPN, that two Cuban players considered close to being big league ready have defected from Cuba. Reportedly, right-hander Yadel Marti, Cuba’s top pitcher in the 2006 World Baseball Classic, and outfielder Yasser Gomez defected for the Dominican Republic. Both players are expected to immediately pursue MLB careers, and each will be highly...
Read MoreAs soon as the Dodgers decided to non-tender left handed reliever, Joe Beimel, I remember thinking to myself, this guy will be signed within a week. Wrong again… The 31 year old specialist had a solid season last year after posting a 2.02 ERA in 71 games. During the 2007 season, Beimel set a record for the Dodgers by making 83 appearances, the most by a left-handed pitcher in the Dodgers...
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