The user, “motle” at the Sports Evolution forums, writes about how the Mets are looking into John Leiber:
The New York Daily News reiterated the Mets’ interest in free agent starter Jon Lieber this morning. Liebs turns 38 in April. He’s probably just as good as Livan Hernandez, but less durable. The Mets’ interest in Lieber [...]
At Rotoworld.com, they write about how the Twins are in no rush to give up Johan, and are waiting for the right deal:
ESPN’s Jayson Stark says the Twins are telling teams that they’re willing to hold on to Johan Santana into spring training as they attempt to get the package of players they want.
No one [...]
First of all, I’d like to apologize for my lack of posting, I have been really busy lately.
John Young of Mets Bullpen’s affiliate Shea Nation writes about how the Mets are still an option for Johan:
I didn’t want to post any new Johan Santana rumors until after the new year, but The Star Tribune wouldn’t [...]
According to a source at Newsday.com, the Yankees chances have gone down a lot of getting Johan Santana.
Johan Santana is not expected to be the Yankees’ big Christmas present, a source with knowledge of the situation said Friday.
“I don’t see it happening with us,” the source said. “We pulled out in Nashville, and we haven’t [...]
According to this NY Post article,
Brian Cashman and Steinbrenner do not want to give up 2 of the 3 top pitching prospects n their organization, Ian Kennedy and Phil Hughes. Steinbrenner was quoted saying that it will not happen.
This is great news for the Mets, as it seems very unlikely the Twins will give Santana [...]
Dave Kaplan of WGN Radio reports that the Cubs have signed Kosuke Fukudome to a four-year deal. Kaplan says it’s for about $50MM, maybe a hair more. Fukudome will be a free agent after the fourth year; there will be no arbitration.
…well, we knew that the Mets weren’t gonna go near him, but I’m happy [...]
Jon Heyman, of SI.com, writes:
The Mets offered different packages of prospects that included either outfielder Carlos Gomez or outfield prospect Fernando Martinez but not both, declining to include the one extra prospect the Twins requested to clinch the deal according to people familiar with those talks.
…so… as I was half-thinking in my head… the Twins [...]
With nothing but chaos going on with this year’s winter meetings, it has been hard to tell where Johan Santana will be in a few weeks. Here is a breakdown of the top 3 teams:
1. Boston Red Sox
The defending champions, the Boston Red Sox, have been reportedly negotiating with the Twins trying to work [...]
