Reds grant six-year extension to Homer Bailey - ESPN
$105 million for six years with one option year. Even though he has two no-hitters, I scratch my head over this.
MLB drops lawsuit against Biogenesis - CNN
Not unexpected since MLB said they'd drop the suit if Tony Bosch cooperated with the investigation.
Orioles sign Ubaldo Jimenez - Camden Chat
4 years, $50 million. This is the longest and largest contract the team has ever given to a free-agent pitcher.
Bryan Stow attackers are sentenced - KTLA
This may be a small victory for the Stow family, but these guys got off easy. Marvin Norwood got four years, Louis Sanchez got eight years. They deserved much more.
Red Sox sign Chris Capuano - Boston Herald
Thanks for leaving the NL. Now if only John Lannan would join him...
Russell Wilson to attend Spring Training with Rangers - FS Southwest
If he were to make the team, then he'd be the best QB in the state of Texas. ;)
Jesus Montero arrives at Spring Training overweight - BLS
He hit .208 in 29 games before being demoted. The PED suspension came next, and now he shows up 40 pounds over his target weight. Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik said of Montero:
"We are disappointed in how he came in physically...I have zero expectations for Jesus Montero. Any expectations I had are gone."
Giants feel Tim Hudson's influence - CSN Bay Area
It's nice to know Tim is back to doing what he does best, even if it's in a Giants uniform. We still miss you, Huddy!