The Phillies have reached agreement on a trade that would bring them left-hander Cliff Lee and outfielder Ben Francisco from the Indians for Class A right-hander Jason Knapp, Class AAA right-hander Carlos Carrasco, shortstop Jason Donald and catcher Lou Marson, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. The deal, which does not include any cash, is pending a review of medical records. If...
Read MoreBuffalo 3, Pawtucket 0 2b Argenis Reyes 1 for 5, 2 RBI, .260 cf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 4, run, .312 rf Chip Ambres 1 for 2, 2 BBs, .241 1b Mike Lamb 1 for 4, RBI, .234 lf Nick Evans 0 for 4, .152 dh Javier Castillo 2 for 4, .263 c Rene Rivera 1 for 4, run, K, .252 3b Andy Green 0 for 3, run, BB, K, .192 ss Wilson Valdez 0 for 2, BB, .219 Ken Takahashi 4 IP, 3 H, 1/2 BB/K, 1.70 era, 54:31:23,...
Read MoreWhen you examine the Mets lineup, and assume that Jose Reyes will be back, you soon realize there are four glaring holes in the everyday lineup. Obviously, they need another starting pitcher. It doesn’t take a creative mind to figure out this team needs to either get Cliff Lee, or somebody of his caliber, or they won’t get another pitcher. My hope is that Minaya, in an effort to save his job...
Read MoreHere is a quick update of some of the trades and rumors of the last few days. Done Deals Phillies get starting pitcher Cliff Lee and Ben Francisco from the Indians for Jason Knapp, Carlos Carrasco, Jason Donald and Lou Marson This is a steal for the Phillies. Not only does Lee help them now, but he is signed for 2010 for a mere $8 million bucks. Not a bad price for a reigning Cy Young winner...
Read MoreLast night, following his demotion to Triple A, Chicago White Sox third baseman Josh Fields revealed that he has requested that White Sox GM Kenny Williams attempt to trade him before Friday’s trade deadline. Due to such short notice and Fields’ strong desire to be traded it would be a pretty good indication that Williams would have to sell low on his once top prospect. This could...
Read MoreUnless you’ve had your heads in the sand, you all know that Luis Castillo is on fire. He might be more responsible for this little winning streak than any one player on the team. Since dropping that popup in Yankee Stadium, Castillo has transformed himself back into the player that made him a three time All Star and gold glover. Jerry Manuel was glowing when he spoke about Castillo’s...
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