Around The League News And Rumors (Non-Braves)

Post #261 » by **HMFFL** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 1:55 am

According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, the Indians are on the verge of acquiring Bobby Abreu.
The Indians have been looking for outfield help all spring. And while Abreu isn't much of a defender anymore, he should represent a slight upgrade on the offensive end for Cleveland. The 38-year-old outfielder is owed $9 million this season, though the Angels are likely to eat most of that.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter

Nemesis21 · Post #262 » by **Nemesis21** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 5:27 am

HMFFL wrote:According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, the Indians are on the verge of acquiring Bobby Abreu.
The Indians have been looking for outfield help all spring. And while Abreu isn't much of a defender anymore, he should represent a slight upgrade on the offensive end for Cleveland. The 38-year-old outfielder is owed $9 million this season, though the Angels are likely to eat most of that.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter

The Braves traded Minor League Pitcher Jairo Asencio to the Indians for cash today.

ohara · Post #263 » by **ohara** » Tue Apr 3, 2012 1:12 pm

Man, big money being thrown about lately. Cain gets big money in San Fran: 5 yr ext. for $112.5 mil, And Votto in Cincy. Votto's deal is 4th biggest ever: 10 yr and $225 mil. Wow!

Post #264 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Apr 4, 2012 6:55 pm

ohara wrote:Man, big money being thrown about lately. Cain gets big money in San Fran: 5 yr ext. for $112.5 mil, And Votto in Cincy. Votto's deal is 4th biggest ever: 10 yr and $225 mil. Wow!

I was amazed when read that Cain received that much money. Unbelievable!

Post #265 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Apr 4, 2012 11:08 pm

St. Louis at Miami

This one should be good.

Edit: Nice win for the Cards.

Post #266 » by **HMFFL** » Thu Apr 5, 2012 9:24 pm

Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said Thursday that he's confident a contract extension for Brandon Phillips will be done in a week.
Very interesting. Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio reported Thursday morning that the Reds were only willing to give a four-year deal, but we're guessing the impending free agent will likely want something close to Dan Uggla's five-year, $62 million deal with Atlanta. Right on the heels of the Reds signing Joey Votto to a massive $225 million extension, it would be quite a statement if they were also able to lock up their second baseman.
Source: John Fay on Twitter

TheKingofSting · Post #267 » by **TheKingofSting** » Thu Apr 5, 2012 9:45 pm

Miami / Cincy is blacked out in SC, not sure why.

bstrassburg · Post #268 » by **bstrassburg** » Thu Apr 5, 2012 9:53 pm

Kemba2Hendo wrote:Miami / Cincy is blacked out in SC, not sure why.

Are you trying to watch it on MLB.TV or ESPN 2? If it's MLB.TV, it'll be blacked out because it's airing on ESPN and any game on ESPN is blacked out on MLB.TV. If it's ESPN 2, weird.

TheKingofSting · Post #269 » by **TheKingofSting** » Fri Apr 6, 2012 2:07 am

bstrassburg wrote:
Kemba2Hendo wrote:Miami / Cincy is blacked out in SC, not sure why.

Are you trying to watch it on MLB.TV or ESPN 2? If it's MLB.TV, it'll be blacked out because it's airing on ESPN and any game on ESPN is blacked out on MLB.TV. If it's ESPN 2, weird.

ESPN 2

Apparently we had an MLB Extra Innings free preview today that was not well advertised, I caught the end of the game on the Reds feed.

Post #270 » by **HMFFL** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 3:11 pm

Marlins suspended manager Ozzie Guillen for five games for his recent comments regarding Fidel Castro.
The Marlins levied the suspension after Guillen recently told Time magazine he "loves" Castro and respects the Cuban dictator for staying in power so long. Guillen has already apologized for his comments, but will do so again at a press conference in Miami on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. ET. MLB is reportedly looking into the situation, but it's not known if Guillen will face further punishment.
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

bstrassburg · Post #271 » by **bstrassburg** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 5:30 pm

HMFFL wrote:Marlins suspended manager Ozzie Guillen for five games for his recent comments regarding Fidel Castro.
The Marlins levied the suspension after Guillen recently told Time magazine he "loves" Castro and respects the Cuban dictator for staying in power so long. Guillen has already apologized for his comments, but will do so again at a press conference in Miami on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. ET. MLB is reportedly looking into the situation, but it's not known if Guillen will face further punishment.
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

I knew he'd get suspended at some point with the Marlins just didn't think he could get it done in five games. What a moron. :lol:

Post #272 » by **ATL Boy** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 4:10 pm

Brian Wilson to have season ending elbow surgery

Post #273 » by **ATL Boy** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:24 pm

Phillip Humber threw the 21st perfect game in MLB history last night

Post #274 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:36 am

ATL Boy wrote:Phillip Humber threw the 21st perfect game in MLB history last night

Care you predict how many perfect games/no-hitters will be thrown this season?

I say three.

Post #275 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:37 am

I love watching Yu Darvish pitch. I rarely consider myself a fan of players (very few), but Darvish has my attention, and that's rare for me.

Post #276 » by **ATL Boy** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:20 am

HMFFL wrote:
ATL Boy wrote:Phillip Humber threw the 21st perfect game in MLB history last night

Care you predict how many perfect games/no-hitters will be thrown this season?

I say three.

I think this is the gonna be the only one of the season

Post #277 » by **HMFFL** » Thu May 3, 2012 12:59 am

Dodgers in 'serious talks' with Bobby Abreu

Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that the Dodgers are in "serious talks" with the recently released Bobby Abreu.
Heyman cautions that "details need to be worked out," and that there are "several other teams showing interest, too." Abreu was cut loose by the Angels last week, but he's not completely done, so we're not surprised he appears close to finding a job already. The 38-year-old would figure to see some starts in left field while also providing a bat off the bench.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter

ohara · Post #278 » by **ohara** » Fri May 4, 2012 9:21 am

Wow. Hate to see Rivera's career end on a torn ACL while shagging fly balls in batting practice. Was likely to retire at end of the year, and his season is now done. What an amazing career this guy had for the Yankees. Greatest closer the game has ever seen.

ohara · Post #279 » by **ohara** » Mon May 7, 2012 3:59 pm

Hamels is such an idiot. It's one thing to plunk someone in rataliation, but another to do it first and call it a "Welcome to the Major Leagues". And it is totally idiotic to admit you did it to the press. Wonder if the big boys up at HQ are going to sit his butt down for a few game and fine him? Dont really see where they have any option. Let this one slide, and they have to let future ones slide.

Post #280 » by **HMFFL** » Mon May 7, 2012 5:43 pm

The Nationals will be gunning for him the next time they face him. I guess Hamels forgot he has to bat in the NL.