2008 signings Stories - Bluebird Banter
Red Sox To Sign John Smoltz and Rocco Baldelli
Boston is signing free agents John Smoltz and Rocco Baldelli (sorry Hugo). Rocco's signing I understand, they need a four outfielder and he will be a good one. But after signing Brad Penny I thought thought the Sox had a deep enough starting rotation. Smoltz had shoulder surgery and isn't expected...
Carl Panano Signs With Indians
A name mentioned around here as a cheap starting pitching option has signed with the Indians: Pavano is guaranteed $1.5 million and a spot in the rotation for 2009, with the possibility to earn another $5.3 million in performance-based incentives. The incentives don't kick in until Pavano...
Pat Burrell Signs With Rays
I guess I shouldn't have said that the Rays haven't improved this winter. Buster Olney has him signing for 2 years and $16 million pending a physical. I think Burrell will make a really good DH. I was hoping he would be the one left over when the music stopped and Jays might get him cheap, he...
Take Dempster Off Our Wish List
The All-Star right-hander agreed to a four-year, $52 million deal on Tuesday to remain with the Cubs, including a $14 million player option for the 2012 season. He gets a $4 million signing bonus. That's a heck of a lot of money for one good season.
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