Rumors of a deal between Jared Settle and Philadelphia finally bore fruit today as the two sides faced a packed press corps. Phillies officials looked very pleased as they outlined the terms of the new deal. Settle will earn $16,500,000 per year for 1 year. He is expected to be a solid addition to his new club. In career numbers Settle has registered a…
Rumors of a deal between Luis Garcia and Colorado finally bore fruit today as the two sides faced a packed press corps. Rockies officials looked very pleased as they outlined the terms of the new deal. Garcia will earn $23,000,000 per year for 1 year. He is expected to be a solid addition to his new club. Lifetime Garcia has 163 victories and 119…
Feedback was positive in Los Angeles today as the club announced an agreement with center fielder Roberto Ramirez, one of the league’s marquee players. Ramirez has played in 1735 games and is hitting .304 lifetime with 784 RBIs, 2059 hits, 382 doubles, 103 triples and 151 home runs. He has scored 1130 times and stolen 309 bases.
The euphoria surrounding a big-name deal can sometimes overshadow the deal itself. Occasionally a team will mortgage its future to make a big splash, though no one in Arizona was worried about that today as the club finalized terms with John McGarvey. McGarvey will earn $7,500,000 per year over 1 year. Lifetime McGarvey has played in 1118 games with a .238…
The Arizona front office announced the signing of Matt Montagna today as the team’s new shortstop. The 31-year-old came to terms with the Diamondbacks and will be hauling in $3,600,000 a year over 1 year. During his career Montagna is batting .201 and has totaled 27 home runs.