The recently non-tendered include some genuinely odd and ill-considered cost-conscious choices.
The former White Sox workhorse talks about how pitching has changed in the last 25 years and some of his “Winning Ugly” rotation mates.
The big-ticket free-agent herd’s been thinned just as the rest of the market’s ranks expand to include non-tendered players.
The Yankees lay down a big bet that A.J. Burnett won’t burn them as badly as the class of ’04.
The Phillies lurch even further to the left with their new pick for left field.
Future success for this newly minted ace may depend on his ability to maintain his newfound approach.
A few big splashes in an otherwise calm pond, flipping off the coin toss, and news and notes from around the major leagues.
The pickings weren’t especially noteworthy, nor were many of the picks.
A three-way trade nets the Mets a closer to set up their closer and plenty more for all involved, plus other Winter Meeting wheelings and dealings.
An entirely Beane-free threesome makes big noise in Seattle and New York, but the impact in Cleveland might be almost as major.
The big three-way dozen-player old-style swapfest in Vegas.
GMs are rolling some bones with some big-ticket risks, but are all of their plays worth it, or should some have walked away?