Hideki Matsui’s Rare Success
There were plenty of reasons for skepticism when Hideki Matsui made the jump from Japan to the Major Leagues a decade ago. Matsui seemed to be the latest in a line of non-Ichiro Suzuki Japanese players…Read More
Hideki Matsui Released by Rays
The Rays had hoped Matsui could provide some stability and offense as they struggled through injuries early on this year. Â However, Matsui just didn’t hit. Â Now, he has requested his release from…Read More
Hideki Matsui to Join Tampa Bay Rays
Hideki Matsui is expected to join the Tampa Bay Rays today, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Matsui signed a minor league deal with the Rays at the end of April and is expected to share…Read More
Johnny Damon, Andy Pettitte Comeback City
Unlike generals, old ballplayers don’t fade away. They keep on coming back for as long as they can. And you can’t blame them. The job as professional baseball player is rivaled by few others…Read More
Analysis: Tampa Bay Rays sign Hideki Matsui
The wait is finally over, and a team has finally signed veteran Japanese slugger Hideki Matsui. That team is, surprisingly enough, the Tampa Bay Rays, who have signed Matsui to a minor league deal. The…Read More
Hideki Matsui Rumors: Rays Expected to Sign Matsui
Jack Curry of the YES Network is reporting that veteran free agent Hideki Matsui is expected “to soon…Read More
Big Names Struggle to Find Homes as Opening Day Approaches
Every year, as camps open and teams’ roster situations start to shake out, a few bargain basement talents…Read More
CttP Weekly Recap: 2/24/12 – 3/1/12
Check in to catch up on anything you may have missed in the week that was here at Call to the Pen. Read…Read More
Hideki Matsui waiting for offer
According to this tweet from Mark Feinstad of the New York Daily News, former New York Yankees slugger…Read More
Johnny Damon Rumors: Yankees Not Signing Damon
Though he viewed it as a perfect fit, it was becoming more and more clear that free agent Johnny Damon…Read More
Yankees Rumors: New York “Negotiating Exclusively” with Raul Ibanez
Friday, the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates reached an agreement in a trade involving starting…Read More
Yankees Rumors: Vladimir Guerrero Wants to DH for New York
Most recent rumors involving the New York Yankees have involved starting pitcher A.J. Burnett and his…Read More
A’s Rumors: Manny Ramirez, Magglio Ordonez and Kila Ka’aihue
The Oakland A’s have been extremely active this offseason, and the club might not be finished yet. …Read More
MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees, Pirates Talking A.J. Burnett
We heard rumors yesterday that the Pirates were kicking the tires on Yankees starting pitcher A.J. Burnett. …Read More
Yankees Rumors: Russell Branyan and A.J. Burnett
The New York Yankees have signed two players in two days, but neither has caused much of an uproar in…Read More
Yankees Rumors: A.J. Burnett, Bill Hall and the DH
It was announced yesterday that the New York Yankees reached a minor league agreement with Bill Hall. …Read More
Yankees Rumors: New York in “Serious Discussions” with Raul Ibanez
It appears the New York Yankees are set on adding a bat before the spring. Buster Olney of ESPN reported…Read More
Yankees Rumors: Joe Girardi Wants Another Bat
Following the trade that sent Jesus Montero to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Michael Pineda, the…Read More
Yankees Rumors: A.J. Burnett, Phil Hughes and the DH
Recent rumors surrounding the New York Yankees have been about how the club will fill its designated…Read More
Tigers Rumors: Detroit Targeting Juan Pierre and Johnny Damon
UPDATE Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com is now reporting that the Tigers also have interest in free agents…Read More



















