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Surprise Team Lands McCarthy

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

There were several teams in on free agent starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy up and till the Winter Meetings when the Dodgers (who were rarely ever discussed as potential suitors for Brandon) signed McCarthy to a 4-year $48 million deal that was finalized on Wednesday the 10th. McCarthy was expected to get a 3-4 year deal from somebody, but since the Dodgers have a new front office that are not big fans of giving out big contracts, LA was certainly a bit of a surprise. One of the main reported reasons that this contract was a little high may be because Continue reading Surprise Team Lands McCarthy→

Why the Brett Anderson Signing was a Waste of $10 Million

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Johnny Lumsden — 1 Comment ↓

A source told ESPN.com’s Buster Olney that the Dodgers and Brett Anderson have agreed on a deal that will bring the left-hander to LA with a 1-year $10 million contract that also has possible incentives of $4 million. Reportedly the incentives will start at 150 innings pitched, which clearly means that Brett will be the #5 starter behind the newly signed Brandon McCarthy. This is bad news though for the right-handed Juan Nicasio, as he was listed as the #5 before the signing of Anderson, but Nicasio and other potential starters still will have a good shot at the #5 Continue reading Why the Brett Anderson Signing was a Waste of $10 Million→

Cubs add to Bullpen After adding to Rotation

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Johnny Lumsden — 2 Comments ↓

According to a team source, the Cubs have agreed on a 1-year deal that will bring Jason Motte to Chicago. The deal is worth $4.5 million and is still pending a physical. He is coming off his worst season of his career, but it was due to being out all of 2013, while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Jason will most likely serve as one of the set-up men to closer, Hector Rondon, as his addition will make for a dominant right-handed bullpen. What Jason Motte brings to the bullpen in Wrigley is a hairy game as his beard is Continue reading Cubs add to Bullpen After adding to Rotation→

Jed Lowrie Jumps Ship within Division

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

On Monday, December 15, Astros GM, Jeff Luhnow, announces the signing of Jed Lowrie, to a 3-year $23 million contract. During the offseason, Houston is where Lowrie resides every year. After making $5.3 million in 2015, Jed gets a raise, as he will be making on average $7.6 million/year for the next 3 seasons. Reportedly he is expected to be the starting SS for Houston in 2015, and hopefully beyond. What Jed Lowrie brings to the Minute Maid Park is a boatload of potential and an education from Stanford, which helps as it is always good to have a smart Continue reading Jed Lowrie Jumps Ship within Division→