Morning Briefing: We Want Some Deals!

Good Morning, folks! The hot stove has been particularly cold. Let’s get some moves rolling! Please? 🙂

Jhoan Urena signed with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Urena was a Mets farmhand for several seasons.

Tim Healey wrote an article about why Billy Wagner deserves more Hall of Fame love.

The Reds added hard throwing righty, Taylor Grover.

The Braves are experimenting with their 31st round pick in the bullpen and he has been throwing 99 MPH.

Major League Baseball gave $5ooo to senate candidate, Cindy Hyde-Smith. She is a controversial candidate as you can read in the linked article.

Talking Chop writes about Cristian Pache‘s rave reviews in the AFL.

The Phillies will honor their trio of Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, and Chase Utley next season.

John Sheridan examines a trade for Whit Merrifield.

Josh Finklestein looks at bad contract the Mets could move.

Birthdays: Octavio Dotel turns 45, Shingo Takatsu turns 50, Chico Walker turns 60.