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.
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Chicago (White Sox) Had A Busy Monday
The White Sox weren’t messing around on Day 1 of the Winter Meetings, trading for Jeff Samardzija and signing free agent closer David Robertson.
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 moreSo Much Touching On MLB Network Set
Harold Reynolds and Kevin Millar were visited by Bud Selig on the MLB Network set in San Diego and, oh my God, there was so much touching.
Read moreGolden Era Committee Blanks Hall Of Fame Hopefuls
The Golden Era Committee declined to induct any old-timers into the Hall of Fame this year, with Dick Allen and Tony Oliva falling just one vote short of the 75 percent needed for induction.
Read moreDetroit News Writer Boycotts Hall Of Fame Vote
Lynn Henning of the Detroit News joins Buster Olney in boycotting the Hall of Fame vote this year, saying the existing system punishes worthy players.
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.
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