Happy V-day to all, unless of course you're Scott Boras. Boras is having a record off-season with not getting his clients jobs. Felipe Lopez has just fired him, but Angels 1B Kendry Morales has added him. Should Johnny Damon? Damon will get a deal by next week more than likely with the Tigers. Lopez hit .310 last year, but is still unsigned. The Cardinals had vague interest in him. He's a multi-position defender with a .975 field percentage and former all-star. So why doesn't he have a deal? I can't explain it. I can tell you it wouldn't hurt the Athletics, Astros, Mets, Phillies, or Padres to sign him with their available depth. I believe Lopez's price tag is probably what's inhibiting him from getting a deal. Scott Boras needs to evolve with the changing economy of baseball. Teams are more inclined to invest in their system providing cheaper talent. Free agency has given way to previous big spenders to get the best players, but now you're down to what's left and teams who have little room to work with on their rosters. Look at the past five years of World Series competitors and you'll see more young talent than previously before to begin the decade.
Biggest news of the weekend thus far is the Giants coming to terms with SP Tim Lincecum on a 2yr/$23M contract. Lincecum was offered 3yr/$37M which is a good deal for both sides, but walked away opting for less. It leads me to believe the young phenom has had enough of the bay. Lincecum went 15-7 with a 2.48ERA on his way to a 2nd consecutive Cy Young.
Pedro and Smoltzy may have a buddy waiting to get a deal. Carlos Delgado will be waiting into mid-season for a team, but don't rule out the Mets from bringing him back. Look at how the Pedro Martinez deal worked out for the Phillies. Delgado could bring potential to bat .300 and club at least 20 balls in a half season.
The Mariners(who I'm shocked still have oodles of money) re-signed Mike Sweeney to a minor league contract. He hit .281 with 8HRs and 34 RBIs for them last season. The only thing that sucks is that he will be fighting five other guys for the DH spot. He claims, "Seattle was his first-choice," this off-season. Sometimes, first choices aren't the best buddy.
Accoring to ProSportsDaily.com, Blue Jays pitcher Scott Richmond is injured (shoulder) while getting ready for spring training. No timetable has been set for his return. Richmond went 8-11 with a 5.52ERA last season for the Jays.
Rumors and Notes:
If the Tigers get Damon, they may have to dump Ryan Raburn and Clete Thomas. Not a good idea for dumping 2 of your OF's for an aging one (Have they considered Raburn's production at all?). Nate Robinson and Carlos Guillen could be moved according to James Schmel of MLive.com.
The Nats have not committed to the notion of signing SP Kris Benson yet.
The Brewers lost their arbitration case with Corey Hart. Hart is set to make $4.85M.
The Orioles avoided arbitration with SP Jeremy Guthrie.
The Marlins have no interest in Carlos Delgado as previously reported by various news circuits. They may not bring back RP Kiko Calero due to his shoulder.
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