Archive for: Free Agency

I’m Starting a Rumor…

Hmmmmm…..The Minnesota Vikings have a gaping hole at right tackle. Their head coach and offensive coordinator have heavy UW ties. The assistant offensive line coach of the Vikings is Jim Hueber, former UW offensive line coach. Mark Tauscher... read more »

 

Brewers Close to Signing Looper?

Reports are coming out that the Brewers are close to a deal with pitcher Braden Looper.  While not a “wow” signing if it happens it does add some depth I guess and the adds to the number of St. Louis Cardinal cast offs in the rotation. ... read more »

 

Is Teixeira Really Worth It?

Those of us who had hoped that Major League Baseball had finally turned the corner toward some competitive balance over the last couple of years have to be dismayed by developments so far this offseason. After a couple of years of relative fiscal... read more »

 

Melvin and Thompson Trading Notes?

Well, I had mentioned somewhere earlier that I had a certain level of trust in Melvin to bring in an impact free agent here in the Hot Stove League.  It would appear that perhaps that faith was misplaced.  Is Melvin following the lead of Packers... read more »

 

Brewers interested in Brian Fuentes?

Jon Heyman over at SI.com…making it sound like him and I hang out and go drinking from time to time, lists the Brewers as a possible suitor for Rockies Closer Brian Fuentes, along with other teams. http://www.fannation.com/si_blogs/hot_stove/posts/32805-cardinals-showing-interest-in-fuentes If,... read more »