Lucrative Extensions Bad News For Free Spending Clubs - RealGM Wiretap
We have seen a wave of lucrative contract extensions this offseason http://www.hockeyoilersstore.com/Andrew-Ference-Jersey/ , which doesn't bode well for free-spending teams like the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Teams can afford such extensions because of increased television revenue, while the pool of All-Star free agents has diminished. Over the last decade http://www.hockeyoilersstore.com/Andrej-Sekera-Jersey/ , the Yankees, Red Sox and Dodgers have added talent through free agency.
Of the top 25 Major League players, as ranked by ESPN's Baseball Tonight http://www.hockeyoilersstore.com/Adam-Larsson-Jersey/ , all but two are signed through at least the 2015 season.
Tigers Cut Opening Day Shortstop - RealGM Wiretap
The Tigers have released Opening Day shortstop Alex Gonzalez and purchased the contract of infielder Danny Worth from Triple-A Toledo, according to an ESPN report.
Detroit has struggled to fill the hole at shortstop after letting Jhonny Peralta leave via free agency and losing Jose Inglesis.
Dodgers Suspend Erisbel Arruebarrena For Season Again - RealGM Wiretap
For the second consecutive year, the Los Angeles Dodgers have suspended minor league shortstop Erisbel Arruebarrena for the remainder of the season.
"We have suspended Erisbel for the remainder of the season for his repeated failure to comply with the terms of his contract http://www.hockeyoilersstore.com/Hats/ ," director of player development Gabe Kapler said.
In May of last season, the 26-year-old was also suspended for the year. That suspension, however http://www.hockeyoilersstore.com/T-Shirts/ , was reduced to 30 days after an appeal.
Dustin Pedroia Out With Sore Knee - RealGM Wiretap
Red Sox star second baseman Dustin Pedroia, who had started 64 of the team's first 65 games, was held out of Tuesday's game because of soreness in his left knee http://www.hockeyoilersstore.com/Hoodie/ , manager John Farrell said.
"There's a little bit of fluid buildup in there, we're taking precautions with him," Farrell said before Tuesday's game against the Braves.
Hairston Takes Exception To Goldschmidts Slide - RealGM Wiretap The bad blood between the Dodgers and D-backs boiled again Wednesday afternoon after a late takeout slide of Jerry Hairston by Paul Goldschmidt. Hairston wasn't seriously injured http://www.hockeyoilersstore.com/Customized/ , but he took exception, calling for Goldschmidt to be disciplined. "He should be suspended. It's totally unacceptable," Hairston said about Goldschmidt. .
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