Wright has also drawn interest from the Royals and Pirates this winter, who are interested in inking the inexpensive reliever. Wright, 35, was 3-5 with a 4.33 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 65 relief appearances with Kansas City in 2009, posting a healthy 59.1% groundball rate.

Wright has also drawn interest from the Royals and Pirates this winter, who are interested in inking the inexpensive reliever. Wright, 35, was 3-5 with a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Flastrohs) http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16110 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:26:23 GMT http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16109/t/Lindstrom-Traded-To-Astros-Pending-Physical-.html Matt Lindstrom from the Marlins, writes Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post. Capozzi notes that the Marlins have been close on other deals that failed to materialize, however. The Astros are also considered a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (baqqs) http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16109 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:01:10 GMT http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16108/t/Hawkins-Signs-w-Brewers-.html
"The Brewers have come to terms with free agent right-hander LaTroy Hawkins on a two-year contract, Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports.

The deal is pending a physical. He earned a base salary of $3.5 million with the Astros last season, posting a 2.13 ERA and 11 saves. The 36-year-old Hawkins will set-up for the 42-year-old Trevor Hoffman.

Source: feeds@yuku.com (Flastrohs) http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16108 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:37:49 GMT http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16107/t/With-valverde-gone-and-hawkins-possibly-leaving-.html feeds@yuku.com (ralph1933) http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16107 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:58:14 GMT http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16103/t/Could-the-unfathomable-happen-this-off-season-.html
Imagine that Wade takes that money plus the money he just saved himself by losing Valverde, and is able to go to the FA market and cash that into an adequate starting pitcher plus a 3B of some... ]]> feeds@yuku.com ( sturt ) http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16103 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:09:35 GMT http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16102/t/Astros-Sign-8-players-to-minor-league-contracts.html Among the pitchers signed was right-hander Ryan Sadowski, who went 2-4 with a 4.45 ERA last season in six starts for the Giants, including seven scoreless innings against the Astros in his second career start. He was 6-3 with a 5.04 ERA in 18 games (17 starts) at Triple-A... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (bumpin99) http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16102 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:29:33 GMT http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16101/t/Fish-turn-down-Feliz-and-Smoak-for-Josh-Johnson.html The Fish turned down the top 2 prospects from the top farm system in baseball for their #1 starter. Maybe Wade is smart enough to get on the phone and say Oswalt/Wandy is available? Nah, I'm sure he's busy working on a $4M deal for Brett Myers. If only Feliz or Smoak could have been drafted by the Phillies originally we might have a shot......

]]> feeds@yuku.com (bsb8532) http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16101 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:12:35 GMT http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16100/t/Boof-Bonser-Designated-for-Assignment.html He is a solid pitcher and is cheap. I think if he moves from AL to NL will help. We could sign him and add him to Minor League depth. He did have Shoulder surgery at the end of the season and they expect him to be able to pitch in Spring Training.

]]> feeds@yuku.com (bumpin99) http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16100 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:48:30 GMT http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16099/t/Tejada-will-NOT-be-back.html
"Ed talked to Tejada's agent today. Ed is certain a deal will not be done. Length of contract is the sticking point." ]]> feeds@yuku.com (baqqs) http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16099 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:59:01 GMT http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16097/t/Yanks-to-get-Granderson-in-3-way-deal-.html ..........

]]> feeds@yuku.com (stroboy71) http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16097 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:13:10 GMT http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16098/t/3-Team-Blockbuster-Trade.html
The deal is:

feeds@yuku.com (baqqs) http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16098 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:13:01 GMT http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16096/t/Jose-Valverde-Turns-Down-Arbitration.html
Jose Valverde turned down the Astros' offer of arbitration, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. Valverde, a Type A free agent, remains on the open market. If the Astros don't sign him, they'll receive two high draft picks - one from the team that signs Valverde and one supplementary rounder.

Also our backup plan Soriano accepted arb to go back to Braves.

Rafael Soriano accepted arbitration, according to Ken... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (bumpin99) http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16096 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:43:11 GMT http://evilwontwin.yuku.com/topic/16095/t/Rumor-that-Mets-acquire-Edwin-Jackson.html