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Hot Stove Report: Baseball Trade Rumors
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This is a blog dedicated to baseball trade rumors, aka news from the "Hot Stove". The blogger is an Astros fan, though not living in Houston. But all baseball trade rumors are welcome in the discussion.
Recent Posts
Putz signs with Chicago White Sox
The right-hander JJ Putz agreed to terms with the White Sox on a one-year, $3-million contract, with up to $3 million in incentives for games finished. Putz, who turns 33 in February, is 23-19 with a 3.24 ERA, 103 saves and 356 strikeouts covering 33...
Pedro Feliz signs with Houston Astros
Former Phillies third baseman Pedro Feliz agreed yesterday to a $4.5 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros on the final day of baseball's winter meetings....
Polanco Signs with Phillies
Placido Polanco, 34, will make roughly $18 million over three years going back to Philadelphia. It is structured as $5 million, plus a $500,000 signing bonus, in 2010. He will make $5.25 million in '11 and $6.25 million in '12. The mutual option in ...
Phillies, Blue Jays Looking at Plan B re Halladay
Both the Phillies and the Blue Jays are looking at their other options vis a vis Roy Halladay, according to many reports. Although it woul benefit both teamms to do a deal, apparently the Phillies have determined that the asking price is too much. ...
Red Sox Cut SS Julio Lugo
Because of Nick Green's emergence from non-roster invitee to key contributor, and Jed Lowrie's imminent return, the Red Sox essentially didn't have a spot for SS Julio Lugo. The Red Sox now have 10 days to either trade Lugo, release him or re-assign ...
Phillies sign Pedro Martinez to One Year Deal
The Phillies, somewhat desperate for starting pitching in their run for the defense of their world title, signed three time Cy Young Award pitcher Pedro Martinez to a one year deal worth $1 million guaranteed, plus $1.5 million in incentives....
