Lukewarm Stove: Haren, Cano, Tanaka, Navarro, Jones, McPherson, Abad
The Dodgers grab another starting pitcher, but it might not have a huge impact on the landscape.
Month: November 2013
A Little More on the Cubs’ New Coaching Staff
Some more background on the guys you might not know as well.
Jeff Samardzija Rumors: Steep Price, Rapid Resolution, Orioles Involvement, More
If the Cubs are going to part with Samardzija now, it’ll be expensive. As it should be.
Chicago Cubs Sign Minor League Pitchers Carlos Pimentel and Paolo Espino
Each is about as good as a minor league free agent pitcher signing gets. Which is to say, not super sexy, but interesting.
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Jed Hoyer on Timelines and Frustration (or Lack of Those Things) and Other Bullets
There isn’t a timeline to “go for it,” and there is no frustration about a lack of money.
In Case You Missed Anything from the Busy Weekend
Cardinals making moves, Samardzija rumors, posting system hopes, a minor signing, and more.
Japanese Officials Hoping to Resolve the Posting System This Week
They’re reportedly heading to the States to try and hammer out a deal. Masahiro Tanaka’s future hangs in the balance.
Cardinals Reportedly Set to Sign Jhonny Peralta for Four Years and Something North of $52 Million
It’s a lot of money to commit to a recently-suspended player, but it’s a clear upgrade for the already-solid Cardinals.
Starlin Castro and Plate Approach and Other Bullets
Does Jed Hoyer think the Cubs messed up their All-Star shortstop? Nah. Come on, you didn’t really think he’d say that.
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Rumor: Blue Jays Stepping Up Pursuit of Jeff Samardzija?
They may be trying to put together a package for Samardzija.
New York Yankees Expected to Sign Brian McCann for Five Years and $85 Million
Not an unreasonable contract for a guy who was destined for the American League. So what does it mean for the Yankees’ spending plans?
Chicago Cubs Sign Outfielder Casper Wells to a Minor League Deal
The 29-year-old right-handed-hitter had a brutal 2013 season, but could be a platoon option.
Jeimer Candelario is Awesome and Other Bullets
Awesome both as a prospect, and as a young man giving back to his country.
Cubs Announce New Coaching Staff and Front Office Changes: Mueller, Hyde, Brumley, Castro, More
Brandon Hyde is moving up from the farm to the bench, and Bill Mueller is indeed the new hitting coach. Still looking for a first base coach, though.
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Cardinals Reportedly Acquire Peter Bourjos and a Prospect for David Freese and Fernando Salas
Bourjos used to be a light-hitting, defense-heavy center fielder. He’s now likely to hit 55 homers in 2014.
Lukewarm Stove: Johnson, Hughes, Vargas, Jackson, Choo, Young
The Cubs were indeed in on Josh Johnson, which suggests they’ll have other mid-tier pitching targets.
Prospects Progress: Zac Rosscup
Rosscup might be the Cubs’ top in-house lefty reliever option. He sure strikes out a hell of a lot of batters.
Back-Up Catcher Falling Into the Cubs’ Lap? George Kottaras DFA’d By Royals
A lefty back-up catcher with a walk rate approaching 20%? That’s a dude worth a look.
Meta: Now There Are 105 Reasons – BN’er Chris Neitzel’s Book Gets a Revision
From 104 reason to 105 reasons, since, you know, it’s now been 105 years. Also, check out an offer from Chris.
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Coaching Staff, Come on Down and Other Bullets
We may finally get a coaching staff announcement soon. Also, RIP to Michael Weiner.
Obsessive Wrigley Renovation Watch: Plan Commission Approves Modifications, Including New Sign
The modifications to the plan include the further wall bump out, and a new sign in place of the abandoned pedestrian bridge.
Lukewarm Stove: Cano, Samardzija, Kemp, More
Cano won’t go away until he signs. And that could be a while.
Today and Tomorrow Only: Free Shipping or 15% Off Every Order from the BN Store
Jump on the offer, friends. They don’t come up as often as you might think.
A Trio of Intriguing Lefty Reliever Options DFA’d Yesterday: Sipp, Robertson, Abad
Fernando Abad looks like a particularly interesting target for the Cubs.
Alex Rodriguez Walks Out on Arbitration Hearing and Other Bullets
The ridiculous drama takes another turn. The outcome of the hearing process means a lot to the Yankees, and maybe the market.
Holy What: The Tigers and Rangers Have Reportedly Agreed to Swap Prince Fielder and Ian Kinsler
Wow. That came out of nowhere, and, if it goes down, it’s a huge deal.