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MLB GM’s Ranking for 2010

Tim Marchman of Sports Illustrated recently ranks all 30 Major League General Managers. So we must ask ourselves how do you measure a GM’s success? Is it dollars spent per win? Playoff appearances? Do you take into account the minor league system and player development? The Twins may not be a power house but they [...]

Reds sign Cuban Phenom Aroldis Chapman

In a bold and surprising move the Cincinnati Reds scooped up the young fire baller Aroldis Chapman in a reported 5 year $30 million deal. Cincinnati general manager Walt Jocketty has yet to return phone messages to comment on the reported acquisition of Chapman. But it still comes as a surprise if it’s the Reds [...]

The Reds restructure and extend Scott Rolen’s contract

This past weekend, the Cincinnati Reds extended their third basemen Scott Rolen an additional two years on his contract. The deal also provides a restructuring of the $11 million Rolen is owed for the 2010 season. Under the new deal Rolen will earn $6 million in 2010 and will receive a deferred signing bonus of [...]