While it wasn’t the most exciting week to be a Red Sox fan, it’s hard to look at GM Ben Cherington’s first winter meetings as anything less (or more) than a mild success. The Red Sox are in a better, more focused position heading out of the baseball’s annual free agent/trade suare, and were able [...]
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Winter Meetings ongoing updates – Thursday
Posted in 2011 Winter Meetings, tagged 2011 baseball winter meetings on December 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
6:00am – According to Jim Bowden of ESPN and confirmed by other sources, Japanese pitching sensation Yu Darvish will be posted today. Bowden also said he expects the Red Sox to be quietly aggressive in trying to acquire the 25 year old phenom. 8:55am- The Rule 5 Draft took place today and the Red Sox [...]
Winter meetings ongoing updates – Wednesday
Posted in 2011 Winter Meetings, tagged 2011 Winter Meetings on December 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
9:02am – While trade talk is quiet, the Andrew Bailey to Boston deal still seems to be on the table. It was rumored the Athletics were looking for Will Middlebrooks from the Red Sox, but numerous sources insist that isn’t true. Right now we’re looking at a package of Reddick and a prospect or two [...]
Winter Meetings ongoing updates – Tuesday
Posted in 2011 Winter Meetings, tagged Baseball winter meetings 2011 on December 6, 2011 | 1 Comment »
7:13am – Marlins met again with Albert Pujols last night. Appear to be very serious about signing him. They reportedly offered him a 10-year deal. 8:02am- Lots of rumblings about Sox throwing Daniel Bard into the rotation. Has been told to prepare as a starter during the offseason even though no decision has been made [...]
Winter meetings ongoing updates – Monday
Posted in 2011 Winter Meetings, tagged Andrew Bailey, Bill Buckner, Bobby Valentine, David Wright, Houston Street, Josh Willingham, Louis Titant, Michael Cuddyer, MLB Winter Meetings, Ron Santo, Ryan Madson on December 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
6:30am – Mets reportedly dangling David Wright as potential trade meat. Needless to say, that didn’t take long. Has options through 2013 which won’t be by the time the turn everything around. 9:20am – Phillies out completely on Michael Cuddyer – Giants, Red Sox, Twins amongst loudest suitors. 10:40am – Bobby Valentine is advocating for [...]
