John Sickels is considered to be one of the best minor league analysts in the business and each year fans and MLB insiders await his highly regarded Baseball Prospect Book. John was nice enough to share his 2008 Mets Prospect List on his site, Minor League ball.Fernando Martinez, OF, Grade B+Deolis Guerra, RHP, Grade B+Carlos Gomez, OF, Grade B (undecided, may raise to B+. You guys are...
Read MoreWallace Matthews of Newsday, has done it again. On Thanksgiving Day he chose to write an article with the sole intent of bashing the New York Mets.Here are some of his comments…It is Turkey Day, which means it is once again time to brine, stuff, baste and roast the Mets.Having enjoyed more free rides this offseason than a serial turnstile-jumper circa 1977, the Mets made a comeback on...
Read MoreKen Rosenthal of FOX Sports, is reporting that the Reds have signed closer Francisco Cordero to a four-year, $46 million dollar contract according to his major league sources. It is the largest contract ever given to a closer and also includes an option for a fifth year that can bring the total value of the deal to $57 million dollars. It’s the second significant hit that the...
Read MoreOne of the bigger names on this years free agent market has now found a home. Former Twins outfielder Torii Hunter has just signed a 5-year deal worth as much as $80 million dollars to play for the Los Angeles Angels, according to ESPN. The Angels’ first year general manager, Tony Reagins, is certainly making a splash so far this off season with yet another significant move since the start...
Read MoreIt really feels like things are starting to heat up and move at a faster pace as we get closer to the Winter Meetings.This week was especially busy, and here are some of the latest rumors and transactions over the last 48 hours.It didn’t take long for the Milwaukee Brewers to replace Johnny Estrada. Today they agreed to terms with free agent catcher, Jason Kendall on a one year deal...
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