The last best piece of the Miguel Cabrera trade, Burke Badenhop, has been traded to the Rays for a minor-league catcher.
Rowand knows the National League and played for Ozzie in Chicago.
The Miami Marlins have added Mark Buehrle to their winter loot. Buehrle and the Marlins agreed to a 4-year $58 million deal to reunite the lefty with Ozzie Guillen and add stability to the rotation.
ESPN is reporting that the Miami Marlins have signed Mets shortstop Jose Reyes to a 6-year $106 million deal. The deal includes an option for a a 7th year at $22 million. With this signing, it’s expected that Hanley Ramirez will move to 3B. (ESPN)
ESPN’s Jayson Stark is reporting that Heath Bell has agreed to join the Marlins. Details to follow.
How Jeff Loria Became The Miracle Marlin – Forbes http://t.co/ltpZe4yA
Loria and Samson both wearing their ridiculously huge 2003 Championship ring.
Deal with White Sox for Ozzie was done on Monday morning. First met with Ozzie and his kids at 2:47 yesterday.
Our first Ozzie-ism: Ozzie said he didn’t want fans to come to the ballpark just to watch him throw things out of the dugout.