Author Archives: Johnny Lumsden

Back on Thursday the 11th, the Red Sox added yet another starter to their rotation, as they inked Justin Masterson to a 1 year $9.5 million contract. He can also earn up to another $2.5 million with incentives that require Masterson to pitch in at least 185 innings if he wishes to receive the extra money, as he will get a check for 500K after every 5 innings pitched beyond 185. Reportedly though it was a close call for the Red Sox, as they were deciding between Masterson and Brett Anderson. Since Masterson has better numbers and has a bigger Continue reading Why Justin Masterson is a Nice Fit in Boston→

Two league sources confirmed to ESPN.com that the Royals have inked RF Alex Rios to a one-year $11 million deal. The Royals have reportedly always liked Rios, as they tried to trade for him during the trade deadline back in July, but needed to clear Billy Butler’s salary first, so obviously they couldn’t get it done. Now with Butler’s departure to Oakland and the very likely possibility of Nori Aoki signing with a new team, KC now has the room to sign Rios, as he will be the right fielder in 2015. Alex plays a solid right field, as he Continue reading Alex Rios to Royals→

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→