JonHeyman News

JonHeyman News From AOL News

Source: Prince Fielder Close to Signing New Contract With Brewers

For a while it seemed that the Brewers and Prince Fielder were going to be heading to arbitration to hammer out a deal for Fielder in 2009. Fielder wanted $8 million, the Brewers were willing to go to $6 million, and in between the two Scott Boras sat like Mr. Burns tapping his fingers together while plotting evil schemes...

The A's Continue Their Assault on Bobby Crosby's Self Esteem

It must really suck to be Oakland Athletics shortstop Bobby Crosby this morning. After having to deal with all the rumors that the Athletics were going to sign -- and thought they had signed -- free agent shortstop Rafael Furcal, the deal fell through and Furcal went back to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Crosby probably felt...

The Dugout: MLB Network Allegedly Has an Eye for Talent

Don't believe me? Read the headline, chumps!Here's the formidable Opening Night talent roster: studio hosts Greg Amsinger, Victor Rojas and Matt Vasgersian, reporters Trenni Kusnierek and Hazel Mae, insider Jon Heyman and studio analysts Barry Larkin, Al Leiter, Joe Magrane, Dan Plesac, Harold Reynolds and Mitch...

Ned Colletti Laughs At Your Manny Rumors

Yesterday, the artist formerly known as Willie Balls and currently called Will Brinson told you about a report from SI's Jon Heyman saying the Dodgers were thinking of giving Manny Ramirez an offer of two years at about $27.5 million a year. In other words: A-Rod money. There was also a report in the New York Post on...

Junior Has His Eyes on Tampa

Now that Ken Griffey Jr. has surpassed the 600 home run milestone, and the Reds are sitting in last place in the NL Central (though they're only three games under), if there's ever going to be a time when Cincinnati would trade Junior, this is it. Griffey has already gone on record as saying that he expects to be traded...

JonHeyman News From the Web

05/29/12 Heyman On Gresh & Zo: âToo Tempting' Not To Play... Source: CBS - WBZ-TV - Boston MA The Boston Red Sox host the Detroit Tigers Tuesday night with a chance to go over the .500 mark for the first time this season.
05/29/12 Heyman: Konerko's Hall Of Fame Discussion Begins Source: CBS - WBBM 2 - Chicago IL (WSCR) Simply put, Paul Konerko's production over the past few years has been remarkable.
05/29/12 Heyman: âfolksâ say that a Roy Oswalt deal is... Source: Comcast SportsNet We heard yesterday that, despite an offer being on the table, the Dodgers and Roy Oswalt were "far apart" on a deal.
05/22/12 Heyman On Gresh & Zo: How To Play Youk, Middlebrooks... Source: CBS - WBZ-TV - Boston MA The Boston Red Sox have a bit of a situation on their hands, with potentially seven outfielders all on the disabled list at the same time.
05/21/12 Motte earns third win Monday Source: CBSSports.com Jaime Garcia matched his career high with nine strikeouts, David Freese hit a go-ahead solo home run in the seventh inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals gave manager Mike Matheny a victory against his old Giants team with a 4-1 win Wednesday night.