Lowe situation makes me nerves….
I’ve believed that Derek Lowe was the perfect fit for this team since he was pitching in the playoffs for the Dodgers. So for the Mets to be in actual contract discussions with Lowe, of course the neurotic Mets fan is going to come out and believe at any moment, just when everything appears to...
Dodger Thoughts: Happy New Year
I’ll never forget you, auld acquaintances. Be safe, and be well. From Dodger Thoughts. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Happy New Years!
May the New Year be filled happiness, joy and a championship. YouTube Link: supARGH: The 2009 Australian Celebration! From Blue Heaven. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Vargas Signs With Dodgers
Former Mets pitcher, Claudio Vargas, signed a one year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the LA Times reports. In 37 big league innings with the Mets last year, Vargas posted a 4.62 ERA and accumulated a mere 20 strike outs. The Mets had hoped last year that Vargas would possibly be an answer to their...
Giambi and Abreu May Be Looking at One-Year Deals
As it has been recently, today is another slow day for Yankees news, so here’s some more news from around the league involving two former Yankees. From Buster Olney: Keep hearing this: Thanks to circumstance, players such as Jason Giambi and Bobby Abreu might be forced to settle for one-year offers. Giambi...
Lowe-balled
The Mets pitched a three-year, million offer to Derek Lowe on Tuesday. According to sources, Lowe will continue shopping for a deal elsewhere. From Yardbarker: Los Angeles Dodgers. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Manny’s agent, LA yet to restart talks
The Manny Ramirez-Dodgers talks have gotten off to a slow restart. With the New Year’s holiday, it wasn’t clear when the two sides would actually connect. From Los Angeles Dodgers News. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Angels Sign Fuentes; Other Updates
The Los Angeles Angels agreed to a 2 year, .5 million deal with reliever Brian Fuentes. In 67 games, the lefty had an ERA of 2.73. According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Chicago Cubs traded infielder Mark DeRosa to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for 3 Minor Leaguers. The Cubs also acquired infielder...
Hunt Auctions: New Years Auction
The New Year means new auctions and Hunt is here to please. They are currently running one of this coming years earliest auctions that will close a bit over 2 weeks into 2009. Below is a great vintage National League Baseball that celebrates the leagues 50th anniversary. Unfortunately, this offering...
Welcome Back to the Table
Colletti’s little ruse to court Dunn and Abreau appears to have paid some dividends. Manny’s agent has gotten a hold of the Dodgers to re-open discussion. Scott Boras… said he contacted the Dodgers Tuesday, one day after General Manager Ned Colletti told The Times that Ramirez remained...
Andruw Jones: A question of the day
For most Dodger fans, the news that someone — anyone! — has an interest in taking Andruw Jones off the hands of the home team was met with an equal combination of happiness and confusion. Given his large price tag… From L. A. Times - L. A. Times Dodgers Blog. Please read the complete...
Dodger Thoughts: Are Gray Skies Gonna Clear Up?
You’ll see below a post about sadness. At the same time, I’ve been thinking off and on this week about happiness and Manny Ramirez. All this worry that he won’t be happy if he doesn’t get the deal we think he was expecting. The worry’s legitimate, or rather the uncertainty...
Dodger Thoughts: My Pets
Local baseball bloggers talking about their pets is usually the territory of Rob McMillin, but I hope you’ll permit this interlude as the year winds to a close. From Dodger Thoughts. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Mets make an offer to Derek Lowe
Not surprisingly, the Mets made an offer of 3 years for million dollars today to Derek Lowe.  If you had asked me to make a prediction on what I thought the opening bid would be, it would be this.  It is a safe bet that is neither a low ball offer nor too high to start.  Derek Lowe will not sign...
More then Manny, the other Free Agent Outfielders
Manny Ramirez may be the most accomplished of the free agent outfielders but theres a handful of others who will do more then their share of hacking this coming season. Ramirez seems destined to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers one way or the other. While the two sides can’t agree on the length...

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