Archive for November, 2014

Around Baseball: Marlins, Stanton agree on 13-year, $325 million contract

Around Baseball: Marlins, Stanton agree on 13-year, $325 million contract

November 18, 2014 at 1:53 am Comments are Disabled

The Miami Marlins and star outfielder Giancarlo Stanton have reportedly agreed to terms on what will be the largest contract in North American sports history.

Cardinals trade Miller, Jenkins to Braves for outfielder Heyward and reliever Walden

Cardinals trade Miller, Jenkins to Braves for outfielder Heyward and reliever Walden

November 17, 2014 at 11:27 am Comments are Disabled

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Twitter Monday morning that they have traded pitchers Shelby Miller and Tyrell Jenkins to the Atlanta Braves for outfielder Jason Heyward and reliever Jordan Walden.

Around Baseball: Quick Hits for Sunday, November 16, 2014

November 16, 2014 at 10:44 pm Comments are Disabled

Here are some quick notes on the few big headlines from another relatively quiet day around baseball Sunday: Veteran pitcher Josh Johnson is reportedly talking to 5-6 teams but his first choice remains the San Diego Padres, according to Dennis Lin of U-T San Diego. Read more: theScore According to reportsRead More

In the Division: Cubs acquire infielder La Stella from Braves

November 16, 2014 at 4:23 pm Comments are Disabled

The Chicago Cubs announced on Twitter that they have acquired infielder Tommy La Stella along with a international signing bonus slot from the Atlanta Braves for right-handed pitcher Arodys Vizcaino and three of the Cubs’ international bonus slots.

Around Baseball: Quick Hits for Saturday, November 15, 2014

November 15, 2014 at 11:44 pm Comments are Disabled

Here are some quick notes on the few big headlines from a very quiet day around baseball Saturday: Miami Marlins closer Steve Cishek said Friday on MLB Network Radio that the team hasn’t had any contract extension discussions with him. Read more: theScore

Cardinals Notes: Team not in market for Asian players, Heyward fit for Cards?

November 15, 2014 at 9:45 pm Comments are Disabled

Here’s a look at a few news and notes on the St. Louis Cardinals: Cardinals GM John Mozeliak said that the team isn’t heavily involved in the market for Asian players right now, according to David Laurilla of Fangraphs. Mozeliak’s answer was a response to a question about star JapaneseRead More

Cards could move Carpenter from leadoff spot

November 15, 2014 at 1:32 am Comments are Disabled

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said on Friday that he has discussed moving two-time All-Star third baseman Matt Carpenter down in the lineup with manager Mike Matheny. The 28-year old Carpenter has shown good contact skills over the course of his career but doesn’t have the speed often associated withRead More

Cardinals Notes: Wainwright finishes 3rd, staff vacancy, Miklasz on Taveras tragedy

November 15, 2014 at 1:32 am Comments are Disabled

Here are a few of the latest news and notes on the Cardinals: St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright finished third in the National League Cy Young Award race behind winner Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angles Dodgers, who has now won the award in three of the last fourRead More