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Baseball players Damon, Tejada, Wolf not offered arbitration
Because all three were Type A players under the free-agent rankings, their former teams would have received two draft picks if they had been offered arbitration and then signed with new clubs.
LA Confidential: Dodgers Owner Frank McCourt Is Running Out of Money
I was foolishly under the impression that things couldn't get any murkier for the Los Angeles Dodgers front office.
Inbox: What upgrades can be expected?
Apparently, Astros fans have some questions they'd like answered. Make that, more than 100 questions they'd like answered.
Which MLB team needs Roy Halladay the most?
The Roy Halladay sweepstakes that began in July are back on, and it appears new Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos is determined to deal his ace -- out of necessity.
Let's go shopping: Free-agent market open
As of 12:01 a.m. today, the free-agent market officially opened, meaning clubs no longer have exclusive negotiating rights to the players who wore their uniforms in 2009.
Report: Angels continue pursuit of Jays' Roy Halladay
Blue Jays starter Roy Halladay. Photograph by: Fred Thornhill, Reuters The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are once again trying to land Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig says some teams lost money in 2009
Some teams lost money in 2009, baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday after the final owners meeting of the year.
Free agent season: Baseball's annual time for both courting and bluffing
It's the time of year in baseball for courting and bluffing - sometimes simultaneously.
Hot Stove churning as FA period dawns
Here's a rundown of Thursday's biggest Hot Stove news, rumors and rumblings. Boston and Bay banter The big news of the day came from SI.com, which reported that slugging left fielder Jason Bay turned down a four-year offer for "close to $60 million." MLB.com's Ian Browne reached Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein, who said the team wants to keep ...
Only 92 shopping days until spring training
Baltimore Notable free agents: 3B Melvin Mora Needs: SP, RP, 1B, 3B Topping the to-do list: Pitching was awful -- starters, relievers, hot dog vendors called to throw an inning.
Nats interested in free agent Lackey
The Nationals are one of several teams who have expressed interest in free agent right-hander John Lackey, according to a baseball source.
Mystery Men: Five Free-Agent Sleepers Who Could Surprise In 2010
John Lackey. Matt Holliday. Jose Valverde. In a weak free-agent class for 2009-2010, those men stand out as the leaders of the mediocre pack, and well deserve the publicity they have already received, and will receive throughout the next month.
Now, he may be one of their first targets in free agency. According to a major league source, the Sox met with the right-hander's agent at the GM meetings earlier this week in Chicago.
Mets will be serious bidders for Lackey
John Lackey #41 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim reacts in Game Five of the ALCS against the New York Yankees .
Joining the arms race Brewers scour the market for top free-agent pitchers
Chicago - As badly as the Milwaukee Brewers could use a top-of-the-rotation pitcher, it's unlikely they will be able to get into serious bidding for right-hander John Lackey , the top starter on the free-agent market.
Should the Boston Red Sox Go After John Lackey?
Pitching wasn't exactly an issue last season for the Boston Red Sox, but as shown in years past, there's no such thing as having too much of it.
Baseball GMs pass on more instant replay
Upon further review ... baseball general managers like instant replay the way it is.
Pitching for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2010: John Lackey
Much in the same fashion that CC Sabathia was the top pitching prize last winter, John Lackey will find himself in that position this winter.
Trio of Astros file for free agency
Astros general manager Ed Wade faces the pressure this offseason to trim payroll, yet improve the team's weaknesses, like the starting rotation.
Angels, Abreu agree to two-year deal
Bobby Abreu had no interest in spending another winter - or even another week - without an employer.
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