As expected, Michael Bourn has rejected the Braves’ qualifying offer. Friday’s procedural move guarantees that the Braves will receive Draft pick compensation if Bourn signs with another club.
LaRoche rejects Nationals’ qualifying offer
Adam LaRoche has declined the Nationals’ qualifying offer, making the first baseman a free agent.
Sale of Giants in ’92 paved way for renaissance
Anniversaries can simply mark the passage of time. Or they can symbolize something deeper. Come Saturday, 20 years will have passed since owners of National League franchises voted to approve the sale of the San Francisco Giants to an investor group led by Peter Magowan.
Rangers in the mix for South Korean left-hander
The Rangers are one of the teams to have submitted a bid on South Korean left-handed pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu.
Hall of Famer MacPhail excelled under spotlight
Hall of Famer Lee MacPhail never coveted the spotlight, but he certainly knew how to perform under baseball’s brightest glare.
Hall of Famer MacPhail excelled under spotlight
Hall of Famer Lee MacPhail never coveted the spotlight, but he certainly knew how to perform under baseball’s brightest glare.
Big spending in offseason no guarantee for success
Sometime in the next couple of months, we’ll come up with a list of off-season winners and losers. We do this every single year even though our track record on such things is — how can I put this delicately — lousy.
Baseball’s GMs get a lesson in randomness
The General Managers Meetings ended Friday morning on a particularly academic note, with Cal Tech professor in physics Len Mlodinow discussing the random nature of events in life and baseball.
Rockies formally introduce Weiss as new skipper
The Rockies brought up then-prospect first baseman Todd Helton from Triple-A in 1997, and subtly made sure then-veteran shortstop Walt Weiss would teach him the ropes.
Trading Dickey not out of the question for Mets
The possibility of trading R.A. Dickey firmly lodged into the Mets’ consciousness months ago, even as Dickey was in the midst of his best season as a professional. But at the General Managers Meetings this week in California, it began dominating the landscape of New York’s offseason.
Renteria hopes to make Colombia proud in WBC
After a great career in the Major Leagues, shortstop Edgar Renteria is hoping to help lead the Colombia team to the World Baseball Classic.
Davey set to manage Nats for one more year
The Nationals made it official on Saturday, announcing that Davey Johnson will manage the team in 2013. Following the conclusion of the season, Johnson plans to call it a career as a manager and become a team consultant in 2014.
Hall reiterates D-backs are not shopping Bauer
Derrick Hall reiterated that his club is not looking to trade right-hander Trevor Bauer this winter, and the D-backs’ president added that he has been impressed with the rookie’s growth this offseason.
Mariners proactive in looking for impact bat
The Mariners’ Jack Zduriencik made the customary rounds at this week’s General Managers Meetings at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells, touching all the bases the way he hopes his hitters will with more frequency in 2013.
Colletti leaving GM Meetings with much to consider
General manager Ned Colletti left one meeting Friday and headed for another, as the General Managers Meetings ended in the desert and the Dodgers’ organizational meetings start next week in Los Angeles.
Indians could deal ‘pen arms to fill holes
The Indians are currently dealing with a balancing act: finding ways to fill their needs for next season while keeping an eye on the club’s long-term plan. It is a situation that has made trades an ideal way to address various issues.
Upton rejects Rays’ one-year qualifying offer
B.J. Upton has declined the Rays’ one-year, $13.3 million qualifying offer to remain with the team, and it is unlikely the two sides will engage in contract negotiations.