Posts Tagged ‘K-Rod’
The stove is heating up: A look at the MLB free agent frenzy
Despite the fact that it is the offseason, this is the time in which baseball is at its busiest. All over the country, general mangers are figuring out their game plan. They are trying to find answers to questions such as; what are our strengths and weaknesses? How much can we spend on free agents and contract extensions? Are their …
by Nicholas Abbate on November 18th, 2011 Leave a comment »
Source: Brewers Acquire Francisco Rodriguez From Mets
Fresh off the final out of the 2011 MLB All-Star Game, we have a trade to report. Sports Illustrated‘s Jon Heyman is reporting that Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez has been traded to the Milwaukee Brewers alongside cash considerations in return for two players to be named later. The deal comes as a shock to most of the MLB community, as …
by Jon Alba on July 13th, 2011 Leave a comment »
You Saw History (And I Told You So)
“28 years! The Philadelphia Phillies are the World Champions of baseball!”-Jon Alba What, you honestly expected me to quote Joe Buck? With all due respect Mr. Buck, a dying mule may have been able to make a better call than you did. Enough of my rant though, I’m sure you’ve heard enough already. July 10, 2008. A young aspiring sportswriter …
by Jon Alba on December 25th, 2008 2 Comments »
Report: K-Rod and Mets Near Deal
A report is coming in that the New York Mets and star closer Francisco Rodriguez are close to a 3 year/$37 million deal. The offer comes one day after the initial 2 year/$24 million deal. The hot stove keeps burning on SportsFullCircle, so make sure to tune in to SportsFullCircle Live! tonight at 7 PM EST for up to the …
by Jon Alba on December 9th, 2008 Leave a comment »
Rumor: Mets Not Just Looking at K-Rod
Yes, it is true that if the Angels cannot sign P Francisco Rodriguez, the Mets remain the favorite to lock up the All-Star closer. However, the Mets are looking at some more “affordable” options at the same time. One of the favorites from the list would be Brian Fuentes, who was let go by the Rockies earlier this week. Another …
by Jon Alba on November 7th, 2008 1 Comments »
Rumor: K-Rod Could Be Walkin’, the Mets Will Be Talkin’
With several free agents on the Angels roster including Mark Teixeira, Juan Rivera, and Darren Oliver, it appears less and less likely that Francisco Rodriguez will return to Los Angeles. So who could afford the potential 7 year deal K-Rod want? Omar Minaya can. The situation seems like a Cinderella story. The Mets bullpen ranked in the bottom of the …
by Jon Alba on November 6th, 2008 1 Comments »
Rumor: Teixeira Could Be Leaving the Angels
While the Angels have until November 14th to make an offer, it appears Mark Teixeira’s days in Los Angeles could be over. The Angels will offer Texeira a deal between 100-125 million dollars, but numerous reports suggest that he will decline it in order to test the market. With free agents like K-Rod, Jon Garland, and Juan Rivera on the …
by Jon Alba on November 6th, 2008 Leave a comment »
Breaking News: K-Rod Breaks Save Record
Francisco Rodriguez of the Angels has just broken the single-season Saves record with 58, previously held by Bobby Thigpen. Congrats to K-Rod for an unbelievable accomplishment.
by Jon Alba on September 14th, 2008 Leave a comment »
Breaking News: Billy Wagner=Ex-Met
Mets CL Billy Wagner has made the announcement that with his season ending elbow injury, his career is over as a Met. Wagner will miss all of next year, after which his contract ends. He will decline his multi-million dollar player’s option, and become a free agent for the 2010 season. This of course leaves the Mets without a closer. …
by Jon Alba on September 12th, 2008 Leave a comment »
Breaking News: Angels Officially Clinch AL West
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have officially clinched the AL West, as they successfully beat the Yankees today 4-2. They wrapped it up when the Rangers lost their game today, giving the Angels another AL West win. LA is the first team to clinch a playoff spot.
by Jon Alba on September 10th, 2008 Leave a comment »