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It looks as though Cliff Lee may be on the move again this season. With the Seattle Mariners underperforming according to expectations, Jack Zduriencik, may be in the market for fresh young talent. Lee is possibly the most coveted arm that is available this season.

Baseball is like no other sport in terms of its fans embracing their favorite teams young talent making an impact in the big leagues. Already in this brief season, Jason Heyward of the Atlanta Braves and Ike Davis of the New York Mets have sent their teams fans into a frenzy over their successful debuts. [...]

On November 19, 2006, I received a text message from my friend Dan that read “What do you think about the Cubs getting Soriano?” I thought to myself, Alfonso Soriano…the guy that just went 40/40 for the Washington Nationals…my favorite player? As a Chicago Cubs’ fan this was hard to comprehend as the organization does not have a history [...]

After taking a look at the bounceback candidates in the AL last week, it’s time to take a look at the NL, where some quality names are in line for bounceback seasons in 2010. Brandon Webb (RHP) Arizona Diamondbacks – The former 2006 NL Cy Young winner made only one appearance last season after experiencing [...]

It’s that time in free agency where the unsigned are left scrambling to find a new team in time for Spring Training or have to settle for a one-year deal with the hopes of establishing value for a bigger payday next off season. Over the past few days some quality free agents have found new [...]

Free agent pitcher Ben Sheets, formerly of the Milwaukee Brewers, made his biggest step in his path back to the majors yesterday when he held a throwing session for MLB scouts at his alma mater, the University of Louisiana-Monroe. Last off season, Sheets agreed to a two-year deal with the Texas Rangers. However, Sheets failed his [...]

According to Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago.com, the Chicago Cubs and Jermaine Dye have mutual interest in each other and are rumored to be in preliminary discussions on a deal. If signed by the Cubs, Dye would be used primarily as a fourth outfielder and as a platoon partner in right field with current outfielder Kosuke [...]

According to ESPNChicago.com Bruce Levine, the Chicago Cubs have brought future Hall of Famer Greg Maddux back to the organization as the special assistant to GM Jim Hendry. Maddux is expected to provide instruction to the players in Spring Training and aid in scouting during the season. He also will be working with Hendry in [...]

Congratulations to Andre “The Hawk” Dawson on the announcement of his induction into the Hall of Fame. Dawson is the lone player in the 2010 class to be selected to enter into Cooperstown on July 25 as he received 77.9 % of the necessary 75%  votes needed to be inducted.  It was a long-awaited call [...]

Like last offseason, we are seeing a late developing free agent market as there are still many names without homes. However, recently there have been a few prominent players that have decided on their futures for next season and beyond.  Here is a recap from the last few days and holiday season. Jason Bay to the [...]