BN on Facebook
BN on Twitter
Mariners and Padres Reportedly Nearing a Trade for Seth Smith
Smith’s lefty bat would fit very nicely into the Mariners’ outfield. Well, he’d fit into many outfields …
MLB News and Rumors
Cubs Still Show Up as Possible Landing Spot for Max Scherzer, Remains Very Unlikely
The Scherzer market is likely to heat up soon. You may even see the Cubs mentioned, as they already have been. But I don’t see it.
Rays Reportedly Agree to Sign Infielder Asdrubal Cabrera, Which Leads to Questions
Does this mean a Ben Zobrist trade is on the way? Or a Yunel Escobar deal? Are the Rays rebuilding or retooling?
Lukewarm Stove: Gomes, Outfield Options, Drew, Hamels, Price, Padres Trade, More
Unsexy and unlikely names, and the outfield trade activity that could be on the way.
Ben Zobrist Connected to Cubs, Among Other Teams – But Couldn’t Every Team Use Him?
It’s fun to discuss Zobrist because of his unique value. But if he’s traded, it seems like there will be stronger suitors than the Cubs.
Lukewarm Stove: Padres Outfielders, Shields, Starting Pitcher Extensions, More
Some rumor-y bits to float you through the very lukewarm holiday period.
The Pirates Got Kang and Other Bullets
What exactly did the Pirates – who don’t really need an infielder – get for themselves? Should we be bummed or nervous?
Report: Pirates Win Jung-Ho Kang Posting
There is your surprise mystery team.
IFA Rumors and News – Moncada, Cubs Spending, International Draft
A number of important international free agency bits to discuss with respect to the Cubs.
Recapping the Weekend: Crazy Friday Activity, Rumors Follow
Saturday and Sunday weren’t nearly as crazy as Friday was. Did you miss any of it?
San Diego Padres Next Target: Cole Hamels?
Is that how the Padres are going to clear up their seeming outfield logjam?
Lukewarm Stove: Kang, Breslow, Hart, Castillo, Utley, Giants Spending, More
Last week was crazy busy, but the week ahead may be holiday chill.
Winning Bid for Jung-Ho Kang Reportedly Just Over $5 Million, But Who Was It? (UPDATES)
It’s probably not the Cubs, though they haven’t been ruled out just yet.
Giants Get Their Pablo Sandoval Replacement: Trade for Casey McGehee
The implication there being that the Giants will not come desperately begging for Luis Valbuena.
Remembering Brandon Webb and Thinking About Kyle Hendricks and Other Bullets
Not that you should hope on Hendricks to be the next Webb, but the latter’s story makes for an interesting reminder.