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Angels Nearing Deal with Joe Blanton

Multiple outlets are reporting that the Los Angeles Angels are nearing an agreement with free agent right hander Joe Blanton. The deal would be for two years and $15 million. Blanton split last season…Read More

Phillies Biggest Letdown of 2012

My most rock solid pick of spring training was wrong. I said that the Philadelphia Phillies would be the best team in baseball in 2012 and win the World Series. I don’t know if management has done…Read More

Rumors: Arizona Diamondbacks and Kevin Youkilis

Jon Heyman reported a handful of days ago that the Arizona Diamonbacks are interested in Boston Red Sox slugger Kevin Youkilis. Recently, a source told FoxSports.com’s Jack Magruder that the Diamondbacks…Read More

Kevin Youkilis Rumors: Three Teams Interested

Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis is one of the biggest names on the trading block, and it is becoming clearer to fans that Youk could be gone before the deadline. Three teams with early interest…Read More

Roy Oswalt worth the price

Starting pitcher Roy Oswalt has been a free agent for quite some time now, and the rumors just keep on swirling regarding his future. Apparently, Oswalt is now more into money than playing for a team close…Read More

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MLB Rumors: Roy Oswalt Potential Landing Spots

Former Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt threw for the Texas Rangers yesterday,…Read More

Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard and Chase Utley could return in June

According to Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com, Ryan Howard and Chase Utley could return to the Philadelphia…Read More

Philadelphia Phillies Rumors: Joe Blanton for Kevin Youkilis?

The Philadelphia Phillies should look into a one-for-one swap of starting pitcher Joe Blanton and Red…Read More

Phillies Rumors: Philadelphia Still Looking for Extra Infielder

With their Opening Day only a week away, the Philadelphia Phillies have yet to make a move for an additional…Read More

Roy Oswalt Rumors: Angels the Frontrunner; Red Sox In the Picture

Just when you thought the Roy Oswalt situation might be clearing up, it appears things are as muddied…Read More

Phillies Rumors: Joe Blanton, Ryan Howard and Chase Utley

The Philadelphia Phillies have had an eventful spring to say the least, but not in a good-eventful kind…Read More

Baltimore Orioles want pitching

With news that the Baltimore Orioles are seeking a starting pitcher, which isn’t surprising given…Read More

MLB Trade Rumors: Market “Brimming” with Starting Pitchers

In his Tuesday article, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports indicated that the trade market is “brimming”…Read More

Blue Jays players generating interest

Ken Rosenthal says that the Arizona Diamondbacks would be interested in acquiring young, powerful catcher…Read More

Joe Blanton Rumors: Phillies Willing to Eat Salary to Move Blanton

Saturday, an Alex Anthopoulos sighting at a Philadelphia Phillies spring training contest started a string…Read More

MLB Trade Rumors: Blue Jays Interested in Phillies Joe Blanton?

Alright, just a warning; this one sounds like it could be a little bit of a stretch.  However, it is…Read More

MLB Trade Rumors: Phillies Considering Dealing Joe Blanton

During his weekly Rumblings and Grumblings column, ESPN’s Jayson Stark reported that a source has told…Read More

Fastball Velocities and Effectiveness: Part 2

In the first installment of this mini-series, I discussed how velocity alone is a very poor metric on…Read More

Deal or no Deal: Potential Trade Thoughts from the NL East

With the MLB trade deadline quickly approaching I asked each of our site leads to give me their thoughts…Read More