The Baltimore Orioles have traded catcher Ramon Hernandez to the Cincinnati Reds for outfielder Ryan Freel and two prospects, according to a major-league source. The deal is pending the approval of the commissioner’s office, because it involves a cash transaction of more than $1 million. On Monday, major-league sources said the deal would not be completed unless the Orioles...

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Many sources are now feverishly caught up in the K-Rod frenzy this morning. We will be closely monitoring this story and posting and new relevant information. Earlier today, Jon Heyman confirmed what was being widely reported since late last night, that the Mets were on the verge of signing their primary target, and record breaking All Star closer, Francisco Rodriguez. Heyman was...

Of course the only big news of the day, is the breaking story that the Mets are on the verge of signing free agent closer, Francisco Rodriguez. Wow… I love the sound of that… Try saying it out loud a few times, and you’ll see what I mean… Now, let’s take it one step further. Imagine this if you will… A totally revamped Mets bullpen that will feature the...

Several sources are now confirming that the New York Mets are on the verge of landing this year’s top free agent closer, Francisco Rodriguez. Joel Sherman of the NY Post, first broke the story when he reported first hand comments from Rodriguez’s agent, Paul Kinzer. “I am more optimistic than I have ever been” about finalizing a deal between the single-season save leader...

Are you as tired of reading the on again, off again trade rumors revolving around the same supposedly available closers? Here are the cold hard facts… B.J. Ryan of the Toronto Blue Jays is not available… He never was available… Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi never had any conversations with the Mets or anyone else for B.J. Ryan. Jose Valverde of the Houston Astros is not...