We've heard over and over again that his free agent class is one of the weakest in years.  If you need actual proof of that, look no further than the fact that a 37-year old corner outfielder coming off a 16-homer season is the hottest commodity on the free agent market. Yes, that's right, Torii […]

They say that if you really want something, then it doesn't hurt to ask for it.  That is a saying that appears to be popular amongst big name free agents this week. First, Josh Hamilton's camp "leaked" that the slugger will be seeking a deal of $175 million over seven years.  Then "a source who […]

Well, America, the election is over and Barack Obama will serve another term as President of the United States.  For roughly half of the country, this appears to be good news.  For the other half, this appears to be not so good news.  But for free agent reliever Todd Coffey, most recently of the LA […]

Last off-season, Detroit made a big splash in landing Prince Fielder as part of owner MIke Ilitch's "World Series or bust" mandate.  The Tigers reached the World Series but fell just short.  Having been to the brink of the promise land, Ilitch is hungrier for a title than ever (especially since his Red Wings won't […]

After their late-season collapse and early exit in the Wild Card round, big changes could be in store for the Rangers, including the possible, if not likely, departure of Josh Hamilton.  They definitely won't take their disappointing season lying down though and figure to be extremely active on the free agency and trade market. Needs […]

With new ownership in place and the team finally getting a TV deal, this could be the most exciting and active Padre off-season in years.  Instead of selling off veterans and scraping the bargain bin for roster filler, San Diego could have up to $30 million to spend on turning themselves into legitimate contenders in […]

It was the same old story for the Mariners in 2012.  The modestly cutback payroll and made a ballsy challenge trade to acquire Jesus Montero, but still could barely mount a competent offensive attack.  Now the Seattle front office will go back to the drawing board this off-season, only this time their jobs may be […]

The Twins are at a crossroads.  They just finished their second straight season of having a nine-digit payroll and 96 or more losses.  That isn't something you brag about.  It now leaves them having to make the tough choice of spending more money to try and claw their way back to respectability in a very […]

While the weather gods may have granted the Yankees a day's reprieve, there is little doubt that the end is nigh for the Bronx Bombers.  Even if they manage to avoid a sweep, they are going down in a giant ball of flames that was lit using the pages of Joe Girardi's binder. For most […]

The Oakland Athletics might be the best story of the 2012 season.  They entered the season with many expecting them to amongst the worst teams in baseball and ended up shocking the baseball world by upsetting the Rangers to win the AL West division crown.  It is the sort of thing that fairy tales are […]

The votes aren't in yet, but the leader in the clubhouse in the Most Disappointing Team of the Year has to be the Los Angeles Angels.  After spending a gazillion dollars, give or take, in the off-season to shock the world by signing Albert Pujols and then adding C.J. Wilson to boot, the Halos had […]