The Brewers, who are comfortable with lefty Chris Narveson as their fifth starter, would sign Oswalt only at the right price.
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/Roy-Oswalt-mlb-hot-stove-Rangers-Cardinals-Red-Sox-Nationals-Indians-market-012512Dan Patrick citing source Ryan Braun may be exonerated in drug test by MLB. Says it was not a personal reason for positive test.
https://twitter.com/#!/RobbVogel/status/161460100794564608"If it was purely about guaranteed money and guaranteed years, I’d be wearing blue and gold in Milwaukee," Rollins said. "There is a lure about Philly. I’ve been part of the foundation here. The fans have seen me grow up since I was 21. Do you leave that for money or do you stay home? This is where I want to be."
Jimmy Rollins Says He Turned Down A Better Offer From Brewers To Sign With PhilliesA. Gonzalez deal with #Brewers: 1 yr, $4.25M w $4M vesting opt. Option vests with 525 PAs. Cleared that each of past two seasons.
@Ken_Rosenthal That was more than I was expecting, personally.Word is that reliever LaTroy Hawkins is signing with the Angels. Good luck @Adidas219. You are a class act.
Tom Haudricourt, via TwitterWe're trying to figure out what's going to happen and how we do it. We need to have guys start committing when we're together, either yes, I am coming with you or no, you guys don't really have a chance to sign whoever that player is we're talking about. And as soon as we have more commitments one way or another we can move forward and figure out how to fill all of the spots that we have out there.
Ron Roenicke, in his press conference today. There's a full transcript at that link. Use this thread to discuss any other Winter Meetings news that breaks tonight.MILW last formal offer to Prince Fielder was 5/100, but as part of current talks, they've let it be known that they could stretch to 6/120.
Buster Olney, via Twitter. Until given reason to believe differently, I'm filing this alongside the 5/$100 million offer given to CC Sabathia in 2008. It's a nice gesture, but they have to be aware of the fact that it's very unlikely to be the best offer. (h/t MLBTR)It is my understanding that the Brewers expect (Zach) Braddock to be back in spring camp.
Tom Haudricourt, via Twitter, in response to a question from Noah.hearing #brewers believe they have almost no hope for prince and are now targeting jose reyes
Jon Heyman, via Twitter I have a hard time believing they have much hope for Reyes either, but maybe they'll drive the price up for someone else.Thank you Stet piece (Mitch Stetter) for being my first follower. Bear with me as I learn how to do this.
That appears to be Manny Parra's first tweet. The account is still unconfirmed, though.