John ParentJohn Parent

The Senior Director of Human Resources for the FanSided Network, I have served as an editor for five of our baseball sites and have written over 1000 pieces for FanSided. Born and raised a Tigers fan, I still miss Tiger Stadium. I think Barry Bonds is the greatest player I have ever seen, regardless of steroids. I am an alumnus of Bowling Green State University where I studied English. My wife, Valerie, and I have been married since 2008 and together we have five wonderful children. I can be reached at [email protected]

Latest Updates

Pirates to Sign Francisco Liriano

Free agent left hander Francisco Liriano has come to an agreement with the Pittsburgh Pirates, a deal first reported by La Velle E. Neal III of the Minnespolis Star-Tribune. Jon Heyman has chimed in with…Read More

Casey McGehee Headed to Japan

It was just three seasons ago that Casey McGehee produced 23 home runs and 104 RBI for the Milwaukee Brewers. In an off-season with very few reliable third base options, McGehee still could not find a…Read More

Rangers sign A.J. Pierzynski

The Texas Rangers succeeded in landing some reinforcements for their lineup by agreeing to a one-year, $7.5 million contract with free agent catcher A.J. Pierzynski on Thursday. The Rangers have spent…Read More

Cubs, Edwin Jackson Agree to Deal

According to Patrick Mooney of CSNChicago, the Chicago Cubs have reached an agreement to sign free agent right hander Edwin Jackson. The deal, according to reports, is to be a four-year pact that is valued…Read More

Marlins Sign an Actual Major League Player

We learned yesterday that the Miami Marlins were on the lookout for a new third baseman and that their search had lead them to the likes of Miguel Tejada in the Winter Leagues. Instead, on Thursday the…Read More

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Tigers Would be Wise to Hold Tight to Surplus Starters

The rumors began almost immediately. As soon as reports surfaced that the Detroit Tigers had reached…Read More

Marlins Shopping for Clearance Rack Third Basemen

The Miami Marlins are in need of a third baseman and, according to Jayson Stark, they’re looking…Read More

Cody Ross Met with Rangers

According to Ken Rosenthal, free agent outfielder Cody Ross met with officials of the Texas Rangers on…Read More

Rays Reach Deal with Roberto Hernandez

The Tampa Bay Rays are typically an intelligent organization, so when news comes down the pipe that they’ve…Read More

Yankees Slapped with $19 Million Luxury Tax Bill

There has been plenty of hand-wringing over the financial plan of the New York Yankees this year. Instead…Read More

Indians Ask Jim Tressel to Woo Free Agent Nick Swisher

Free agent outfielder Nick Swisher has been in high demand this Winter and is beginning to make “recruiting…Read More

Dodgers May or May Not Be Shopping Andre Ethier

According to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News, the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to move right…Read More

Anibal Sanchez Re-Signs with Tigers

The Detroit Tigers were given an opportunity by one of their free agents that the Texas Rangers weren’t…Read More

Yankees Re-Sign Ichiro Suzuki

The New York Yankees finally came to an agreement with free agent outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, who will…Read More

Cardinals Ink Ty Wigginton

The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to siogn utilityman Ty Wigginton to a two-year contract, reported…Read More

Tigers, Cubs Finalists to Sign Anibal Sanchez

For a while on Thursday afternoon, it looked like a done deal. According to Bob Nightengale, the Chicago…Read More

Rangers Upset with Josh Hamilton Over Angels Signing

Jon Daniels, general manager of the Texas Rangers, doesn’t seem to a be a big fan of Josh Hamilton…Read More

Ryan Dempster Signs with Red Sox

Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Boston Red Sox have come to terms with free agent right hander Ryan…Read More

Josh Hamilton Lands with Angels

The Los Angeles Angels didn’t manage to sign the best pitcher on the market, but it appears that…Read More

Red Sox in Talks with Ryan Dempster

UPDATE: 12/13- Rosenthal says the deal is “close” to being completed. 12/12- According to…Read More