Roundup: Haren, Oswalt chatter continues
Many contending clubs are looking for reliable starting pitching (who isn’t really?), and so the attainable Roy Oswalt and Dan Haren are hot topics of discussion with the July 31 non-waiver Trade...
View ArticleMets talking Frenchy, nothing imminent
The Mets have had conversations with the Royals regarding Jeff Francoeur, but it’s doubtful that anything will come of that before Saturday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline. Multiple published reports this...
View ArticleFrancoeur: “I want to be here”
Dogged in late 2008 by a series of rumors intimating that he did not enjoy playing in Queens, Mets outfielder Ryan Church reported to Spring Training the next year sporting an “I Love New York”...
View ArticleBay to DL signals status quo for Frenchy
The byproduct of Jason Bay’s assignment to the disabled list Friday is that the Mets can no longer afford to trade Jeff Francoeur for pitching. As long as Bay remains disabled, the Mets will need...
View ArticleRoundup: Lee speculation continues
While the announcement of American League Gold Glove stole the stage on Tuesday afternoon, the Hot Stove season didn’t stop. For the third straight day following the official opening of free agent...
View ArticleFrancoeur signed to be Royals’ right fielder
The Royals’ search for a right-handed-hitting outfielder with power has led them to Jeff Francoeur. Francoeur, a free agent, was signed by the Royals on Wednesday at the Winter Meetings to a one-year...
View ArticleRoundup: 1B locked up in Windy City
Day 3 of the Winter Meetings saw a couple of slugging first basemen land in Chicago, as the White Sox resigned their captain, Paul Konerko, and the Cubs took a chance on Carlos Pena. The Konerko deal...
View ArticleMelky Cabrera reportedly close to Royals deal
The ex-Atlanta Braves just keep coming the Royals’ way, according to reports surfacing at the Winter Meetings. The Royals were reported close to terms with outfielder Melky Cabrera on Thursday, the day...
View ArticleFrenchy and the Reds?
Recently released Royals OF Jeff Francoeur has interest from three teams, including the Reds, according to a tweet from FoxSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal. The other two clubs in pursuit were not known....
View Article1/6 Roundup
Like fellow pitcher David Price, Homer Bailey has seen his name come up in trade rumors this offseason because of his climbing salary and upcoming free agency. The Reds would like to sign the...
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