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Source: Prince Fielder Close to Signing New Contract With Brewers

By Tom FornelliJan 22nd 2009 – 12:52PM

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

By Tom FornelliJan 8th 2009 – 1:31PM

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

By Jon BoisDec 31st 2008 – 3:12PM

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

By Tom FornelliOct 25th 2008 – 1:52PM

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

By Tom FornelliJun 14th 2008 – 3:52PM

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

  • 06/02/12 Lynns day ends early Source: CBSSports.com Lance Lynn joined Philadelphia's Cole Hamels as the major leagues' first eight-game winners, and the St. Louis Cardinals' extended the Atlanta Braves' longest losing streak in two years to eight games with an 8-2 victory Monday.
  • 06/02/12 Johnson locks down 17th save Source: CBSSports.com If the Angels are finally taking flight, thanks in part are due to righty Ernesto Frieri.
  • 06/02/12 Weeks overcomes illness Source: CBSSports.com Aramis Ramirez and Carlos Gomez each hit a two-run homer, Zack Greinke pitched effectively for six innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep.
  • 06/01/12 Weeks a late scratch Source: CBSSports.com Aramis Ramirez and Carlos Gomez each hit a two-run homer, Zack Greinke pitched effectively for six innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep.
  • 05/31/12 Kemp to miss four weeks Source: CBSSports.com The Cubs won for the first time in 13 games, while the Braves lost for the eighth straight time.

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