MLB News and Rumors
Mark Prior is Coming Back from his Comeback and Other Bullets
Prior hasn’t pitched in the big leagues in over five years. Geovany Soto could be one of the better offensive catchers once again in 2012, and the Reds are probably going to be good.
Bouncing Another Player from the 40-Man Roster and Other Bullets
The addition of Gerardo Concepcion will necessitate another move. The Cubs had one of the best signings of the offseason, the Dodgers’ price keeps climbing, and Theo Epstein is smart.
Lukewarm Stove: Nationals Sign Edwin Jackson, and Are Looking to Move a Pitcher
Lefty John Lannan is the guy they’ll probably move, but how does any of this impact the Cubs?
Scheduling Problems Seriously Impeding Extra Wild Cards in 2012
Everyone seems to want the additional Wild Cards for 2012, but, even with just one extra game, it’s tough to accomplish.
Lukewarm Stove: Coffey, Qualls, Garza, Soriano, Soto, Cespedes, Theo Compensation
The Cubs may be looking to pick up another reliever, and the other same-old-same-old rumors are sticking around.
Source Says the New York Yankees Have Hired Jim Hendry
The former Chicago Cubs GM will be a Special Assistant to Brian Cashman.
Obsessive Yoenis Cespedes Watch: It Could Be Another 7 to 10 Days
Cespedes’ agent expects the outfielder to be coming to the States for face-to-face meetings in the next week or two.
Theo Epstein Thinks His Compensation Issue Should Be Resolved “Soon”
But other reports say nothing is imminent. Ah, the Theo Epstein compensation carousel. How we’ve missed you. Not.
