The Boston Red Sox have been tied to free agent starting pitcher Roy Oswalt for much of the offseason. Rumors have increased of late, as Boston has reportedly kept an ongoing dialogue with Oswalt’s agent. While some feel Oswalt could be the ultimate bargain of the 2011-12 offseason, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com is reporting that, [...]
UPDATE: Mystery solved: Renck has updated his story: the mystery pitcher to whom the Rockies have made an offer is … Jamie Moyer. The offer is for a minor league deal. I picture him taking off a Mexican-style wrestling mask to reveal his identity. Except he doesn’t look like a Mexican wrestler because he’s 49…
Things that seem strange to me: (1) that no one has yet (that we know of) offered Roy Oswalt a contract; and (2) that, if the Red Sox are going to, they’re going to have to shed payroll first. Rob Bradford of WEEI: … the Red Sox are taking the same stance with Oswalt as…
It’s been a bizarro offseason, with the Marlins spending freely, the Angels winning a top free agent, and the Yankees and Red Sox exercising financial caution. The Red Sox would have to make a move to free up payroll in order to sign Roy Oswalt, reports WEEI’s Rob Bradford, putting a deal in doubt. The [...]
Our latest Boston Red Sox rumor roundup includes news on starting pitcher Roy Oswalt, Jacoby Ellsbury’s extension talks, arbitration and potential free agent options. … [visit site to read more] Red Sox Rumors: Roy Oswalt, Jacoby Ellsbury and Free Agent Targets – Call to the Pen – Call to the Pen – A Major League [...]
The Red Sox have ongoing contact with free agent pitcher Roy Oswalt, sources tell Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com (Twitter link). Oswalt, not far removed from being a dependable top-of-the-rotation starter, has seen his stock fall this offseason due to injury concerns, with recent rumors suggesting he could end up with a one-year contract worth [...]
At least three teams are “pushing hard” for Joel Zumaya, says Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe. According to Cafardo, 50 scouts from 20 teams were in attendance for Zumaya’s December workout, and the Red Sox and Padres are among the clubs who are very interested in the right-hander. Here are a few more items [...]
Cardinals GM John Mozeliak spoke to fans and media at the team’s 16th annual Winter Warm-Up today, touching on a wide range of topics. MLB.com’s Matthew Leach was there, and provided us with a rundown of all the news. Let’s recap… Mozeliak called the Albert Pujols negotiations “exhausting (and) frustrating,” but said it is time [...]
Following last night’s flurry of moves by the New York Yankees, many are wondering how the Boston Red Sox will respond. Boston shares a division with New York, and it now looks as if the Red Sox have some ground to make up between themselves and their rivals. Nick Carfado wondered aloud how the Red [...]
