Not a terrible contract for the twins. I would have gone with someone a bit more reliable if I were the twins though.
I think Hughes will be fine in Minnesota. Target Field plays to his strengths as a flyball pitcher and he doesn't have the same pressure he would in New York or Boston.
Scott Kazmir going to Oakland on a 2 year deal. Like that move for the A's (never thought I'd say that.)
Non-tender deadline is tonight. So far: A's have tendered Daric Barton Cubs non-tender Daniel Bard Marlins tender Logan Morrison Mets non-tender Omar Quintanilla and Scott Atchison. Pirates tender Charlie Morton Royals non-tender Chris Getz
FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Dodgers are in the mix for Orioles closer Jim Johnson.
Not really sure what the O's can get for Johnson. If the Dodgers are going to let him close games then the package should be much higher. I know the Dodgers have a talent-rich farm system, so hopefully the O's can get a quality prospect or two.
FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Dodgers are in the mix for Orioles closer Jim Johnson.
Not really sure what the O's can get for Johnson. If the Dodgers are going to let him close games then the package should be much higher. I know the Dodgers have a talent-rich farm system, so hopefully the O's can get a quality prospect or two.
If I'm the O's and I can't re-sign Weiters, I absolutely try to do a Johnson/Weiters for prospects deal or perhaps a Matt Kemp and prospects deal.