Playing the Market; this MLB Free Agency thing is tricky

It has been an interesting offseason for many of Major League Baseball’s marquee free agents. And when I say interesting I mean, things aren’t going so well…
Some lofty expectations, sometimes brought on by agents and sometimes by the players themselves, seem to be leaving some people with some bruised egos.
Andy Pettitte
The 36-year-old hurler was perturbed [...]

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Sox add second year to Varitek offer

MLB.com reports today that the Red Sox have reportedly added a second year (either a guarantee, or via an option)  to the offer they have made to catcher Jason Varitek. In my previous article on Varitek, I knew they wouldn’t let him wade out in the water too long. Hopefully, forward progress continues.

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J.C. Romero suspended for 50 games

J.C. Romero’s MLB career is a bit intriguing. He was drafted in ‘97 by the Minnesota Twins and made his major league debut 2 years later as a reliever.  In 2000 and 2001 the Twins tried Romero as a starter. Over these 2 years he went 3-11 with an ERA around 7.00.
In 2002 the Twins [...]

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Still Searching for a Catcher

So the Sox signed Josh Bard again, Varitek is still a free agent, and Boras is still doing his thing. Personally, I feel the Theo needs to focus on bringing Varitek back. He is the epitome of the Boston Red Sox. Without Varitek on the roster, we lose the team cohesiveness. He goes out there [...]

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Teixeira to sign by days end?

One time will be doing some serious last minute Christmas spending. Reaction as more news becomes available.
Nationals reportedly up the ante for Teixeira (Boston Globe)
Yankees lurking in Teixeira hunt (ESPN)
Update: Yankees sign Teixeira to 8 year $170 $180 million deal

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