Was Wagner Really Worth it Atlanta?

December 3, 2009 by Brett Rosin  
Filed under Atlanta Braves, MLB

After getting information on the Braves signing Billy Wagner, I wasn’t all that surprised by it, I was more skeptical. Rafael Soriano was good, real good in the 9th inning last year. In my opinion, he is the best free agent, late-inning guy out there this year. Why would the Braves give Wagner, whose 38 [...]

Soriano on Chicago White Sox Wishlist?

Rafael Soriano is arguably the best free agent reliever on the market this winter. Numerous teams are going to be calling seeing what kind of contract he’s looking for, and if he’d be okay setting up again. Numerous teams make sense for Soriano to land but the question is- which ones are going to pony [...]

Why Should JJ Putz be on the Cubs Radar?

November 7, 2009 by Brett Rosin  
Filed under Chicago Cubs Sites, Rumors

The Mets didn’t pick up the 9 million dollar option of JJ Putz this week, thus making him a free agent. Anyone shocked by this? So where does Putz exactly rank nowadays? Is he a closer? A set up man? A middle reliever? And how do you pay him? Do you pay him closer money? [...]