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Nelson Cruz is in an enviable position on the free agent market

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After Shin-Soo Choo signed with the Rangers on Saturday, there's just one free agent outfielder unsigned out of our top ten – Nelson Cruz, last of those same Texas Rangers. And keep in mind, that top ten list isn't filled with players like Jacoby Ellsbury and Choo – guys like Corey Hart, Michael Morse, Jason […]

Rangers choo-choo-choose Shin-Soo Choo, agree to seven-year contract

0 comments by on 12/21/2013

The Texas Rangers have filled the Texas-sized hole in their outfield, agreeing to a seven-year, $130 million contract with former Cincinnati Red Shin-Shoo Choo according to Jon Heyman of CBS. Choo's signing is the second major move by the Rangers this winter after they dealt long-time second baseman Ian Kinsler to the Tigers for first […]

The Phillies ask: “What’s the Phanatic say?”

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I'm sure everyone is familiar with "What's the Fox Say" by now. That's spawned legions of parodies, including this incredibly creepy one put together by the Philadelphia Phillies. In addition to the Phanatic, the video also features various local Philly mascots, including those from the team's farm system and Philly's college teams. If you want […]

Which one year starting pitcher contract will work out best?

0 comments by on 12/19/2013

The price for starting pitching has gone through the roof this winter, and the top tier options haven't even signed. With the uncertainty surrounding Masahiro Tanaka's posting, guys like Matt Garza, Ubaldo Jimenez, and Ervin Santana have been in a holding pattern. That's led to middle and back-end rotation options getting more money than you'd […]

Angels change offseason strategy, end up better

0 comments by on 12/18/2013

The Los Angeles Angels have never been afraid to spend money in the offseason. From Vladimir Guerrero to Gary Matthews Jr. to Torii Hunter to, more recently Albert Pujols, C.J. Wilson, and Josh Hamilton, the club has sunk significant resources into improving themselves and winning another pennant. Unfortunately for the Angels, they have reached the […]

Five teams whose offseason shopping sprees appear to be done

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Spring Training is still two months away. There's still plenty of offseason left. Yet, looking over the moves made by teams, I'm getting the distinct impression that there are some clubs that are already done with their major shopping this winter. If you're a fan of any of these five teams, the rest of your […]

Dugout Digest – winter cleanup

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Heading into the holidays, there are still several marquee free agents on the market, including Shin-Soo Choo, Ervin Santana, Ubaldo Jimenez, Stephen Drew, and Masahiro Tanaka, who may not even be coming to America after a season full of hype. But a lot of the second tier free agents are falling off of the market. […]

Dugout Digest – back to the doldrums

0 comments by on 12/13/2013

The Winter Meetings have wrapped, and honestly, not a lot happened on the final day of the Meetings yesterday. –Michael Morse joined the Giants. -MLB banned home plate collisions, and while former MLB catchers were thrilled, Pete Rose was not. -The Mariners signed Corey Hart and traded for Logan Morrison. –Russell Wilson was drafted by […]

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