Cardinals Don’t Pick Players Via Geography
Don’t look for the St. Louis Cardinals to offer Max Scherzer a big-money deal, just because he’s from Chesterfield and went to the University of Missouri.
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Exclusive: Behind The Scenes Video Of Lester Negotiations
Ball Eight’s sources have provided this behind the scenes video of ongoing negotiations between Jon Lester’s agents and a Major League general manager.
Read moreHappy Jon Lester Day! (Updates)
By all accounts, Jon Lester will make his decision today and we – and the rest of baseball – will be able to get on with our lives.
Read moreContest: Jon Lester Contract Details
Predict the Jon Lester contract details. Win a shirt.
Read moreReports: Samardzija Headed To White Sox
It would seem the A’s got the short end of these deals.
Read moreWinter Meetings: Day One Junk Pile (Updates)
Check back regularly to see what’s happening on Day 1 of the MLB Winter Meetings.
Read moreWittenmyer: Epstein, Hoyer Stink At “Big-Ticket” Free Agency
On the media: Gordon Wittenmyer has created a perfect little logic box to support his ongoing belief that Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer are not very good at their jobs.
Read moreSeven Years Is A Long, Long Time
A seven-year contract is a big bet on Jon Lester. Here’s a look at just how long seven years can seem.
Read moreReport: Jason Hammel Close To Returning To Cubs
The Cubs reportedly have signed a free agent pitcher. No, not that one. Or that one. Or even that one. This one.
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