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Long Teixeira Discussions Play into Boras' Hands

A friend of mine in baseball sent me a text message Saturday that said, "What's Teixeira's problem?" As in, "What's taking him so long?" The answer actually is quite simple...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 347 reads 2 comments
Teixeira Will Get His Payday, but Is He Really Worth It?

Mark Teixeira doesn't hit like Barry Bonds, Albert Pujols or Manny Ramirez. But any day now, he will sign a free-agent contract that all three of them will envy. Whether Teixeira joins the Red Sox or another club is an open question...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 265 reads 0 comments
White Sox Staying True to Youth Movement

After the White Sox traded Nick Swisher in mid-November, I wrote, "Ken Williams is up to something. ... I don't buy for a second that the 2009 White Sox will go young at three positions — second base, third base and center field...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 166 reads 0 comments
Once Mark Teixeira Signs, Others Likely to Get Deals Fast

Here's an example of how one player—in this case, Mark Teixeira—can hold up the entire free-agent market: The Angels likely will move on free-agent closer Brian Fuentes if they lose Teixeira...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 457 reads 0 comments
Sources: Rafael Furcal Picks Dodgers over Braves

Rafael Furcal has finally made up his mind. He's going back to Hollywood. Furcal, the top free-agent shortstop on the open market this year, has decided to sign with the Dodgers, major-league sources said...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 99 reads 5 comments
Signing Mark Teixeira Would Help Yankees Derail Red Sox's Plans

The Yankees seem disinclined to sign free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira if his price soars to the $180 million to $200 million range...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 421 reads 2 comments
Mike Scioscia Could See Manny Ramirez in Angels Uniform

Rarely is Manny Ramirez called an Angel. But to hear Angels manager Mike Scioscia tell it, the idea is not as far-fetched as many believe...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 187 reads 0 comments
Sources: Furcal Spurns A's $40M for Braves' $30M

The Braves have scored a major offseason upset, luring free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal back to Atlanta. In a stunning turnaround, Furcal spurned the A's for a three-year deal with the Braves ...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 145 reads 1 comments
Sources: A's Up Offer, Look Like Leaders for Furcal

From every indication, the A's are the front-runner to sign free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal. The A's have improved their initial four-year offer to Furcal, according to major-league sources...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 88 reads 0 comments
Yanks Shedding Salaries to Go After More Players

Scream all you want about the Yankees' spending. Club officials continue to say that the team's projected payroll will be lower than it was last season...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 720 reads 0 comments
Sources: Yanks, Burnett Reach 5-Year, $82.5M Deal

CC and A.J.? The Yankees are getting both. Free-agent right-hander A.J. Burnett has reached a preliminary agreement with the Yankees on a five-year, $82...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 97 reads 5 comments
Source: Red Sox Getting Closer to Teixeira Deal

The Red Sox are making progress in their quest to sign free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira, according to a major-league source. "Headway was being made earlier today," one source said...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 948 reads 3 comments
Source: Sabathia, Yanks Agree to Terms on Big Deal

LAS VEGAS - The deal is a whopper. Free-agent left-hander CC Sabathia has reached preliminary agreement on terms with the Yankees on a seven-year contract worth approximately $161 million, according to a major-league source...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 97 reads 2 comments
Sources: Cardinals Serious About A.J. Burnett

LAS VEGAS—A new team has emerged as a serious bidder for free-agent right-hander A.J. Burnett, according to major-league sources. That team is believed to be the St...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 411 reads 4 comments
Hard to Imagine Teixeira in D.C., No Matter the Price

I can see it now: Mark Teixeira standing on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, agent Scott Boras at his side, conducting his introductory news conference after signing a 10-year, $200 million free-agent contract with the Washington Nationals...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 235 reads 2 comments
Sabathia to Red Sox Isn't Far-Fetched

Hardly anyone outside the Red Sox organization believes the team is serious about CC Sabathia, and even some inside the organization are skeptical. Those doubts are well-founded: The Red Sox generally refrain from giving pitchers long-term contracts...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 230 reads 3 comments
A's out of Running for SS Furcal

The A's abruptly pulled out of the Rafael Furcal sweepstakes Friday after the free-agent shortstop rejected their four-year contract offer. Furcal's agent, Paul Kinzer, told FOXSports...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 209 reads 0 comments
CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett in No Hurry to Make Decisions

Everyone relax. CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, the top two free-agent starting pitchers, are in no hurry to sign new contracts. The Yankees are waiting to hear back on their $140 million bid for Sabathia, the most money ever offered a starting pitcher...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 470 reads 1 comments
A's Still After Furcal, but May Chase Big Unit Too

The A's remain the front-runner to sign free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal, but that might not be their last major off-season move. Picture Randy Johnson in the green and gold, winning his 300th game in an Oakland uniform...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 484 reads 0 comments
Dodgers Are Worrying About Infield First

The Dodgers are trying to sort out their infield before they address their starting pitching. The solution remains elusive...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 240 reads 0 comments
Market Shaping Up for Adam Dunn

The market for free-agent outfielder Adam Dunn is starting to take shape. The Braves, Mariners and Nationals are among the teams interested in Dunn, major-league sources say, and his list of suitors could grow quickly...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 11 months ago 678 reads 1 comments
Ibanez More Intense Than Most About Training

Did you hear the one about Raul Ibanez and the hyperbaric chamber? "The first thing people say is, 'Oh, you mean like Michael Jackson?'" Ibanez says, chuckling. "I'm not afraid of that stigma...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 12 months ago 364 reads 0 comments
Looming Arbitration May Force Everybody's Hands

Monday, the deadline for teams to offer salary arbitration to their respective free agents, could offer the first true glimpse of how much the economic crisis is affecting the way clubs do business...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about 12 months ago 381 reads 1 comments
Scott Boras Holds All The Cards In This Free Agent Market

Here's my theory: Scott Boras wants Mark Teixeira in Boston. Teixeira, a native of Maryland, would be happy to go back East, happy to accept whatever ridiculous deal the Red Sox gave him...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about about 1 year ago 450 reads 0 comments
Sources: Pettitte Talks with Torre About Dodgers

Mike Mussina has retired, and the Yankees could lose Andy Pettitte, too. Don't believe it? Pettitte, 36, has spoken more than once with his former manager, Joe Torre, about joining the Dodgers, according to major-league sources...

Written by Ken Rosenthal about about 1 year ago 491 reads 1 comments

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Ken Rosenthal Article Archive

Long Teixeira Discussions Play into Boras' Hands

Teixeira Will Get His Payday, but Is He Really Worth It?

White Sox Staying True to Youth Movement

Once Mark Teixeira Signs, Others Likely to Get Deals Fast

Sources: Rafael Furcal Picks Dodgers over Braves

Signing Mark Teixeira Would Help Yankees Derail Red Sox's Plans

Mike Scioscia Could See Manny Ramirez in Angels Uniform

Sources: Furcal Spurns A's $40M for Braves' $30M

Sources: A's Up Offer, Look Like Leaders for Furcal

Yanks Shedding Salaries to Go After More Players

Sources: Yanks, Burnett Reach 5-Year, $82.5M Deal

Source: Red Sox Getting Closer to Teixeira Deal

Source: Sabathia, Yanks Agree to Terms on Big Deal

Sources: Cardinals Serious About A.J. Burnett

Hard to Imagine Teixeira in D.C., No Matter the Price

Sabathia to Red Sox Isn't Far-Fetched

A's out of Running for SS Furcal

CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett in No Hurry to Make Decisions

A's Still After Furcal, but May Chase Big Unit Too

Dodgers Are Worrying About Infield First

Market Shaping Up for Adam Dunn

Ibanez More Intense Than Most About Training

Looming Arbitration May Force Everybody's Hands

Scott Boras Holds All The Cards In This Free Agent Market

Sources: Pettitte Talks with Torre About Dodgers

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