While Cousins is, was, and was always going to be free agency’s biggest story, that was just one of the earth-shattering developments happening on Monday and Tuesday. Here were the biggest shakeups before free agency even started. Before free agency, there were four teams in the running for Cousins: the Vikings, Broncos, Jets, and Cardinals. […]
Month: March 2018
You pretty much have to go back to 1918 and 1919, when Babe Ruth pulled double duty as a starting pitcher and an outfielder for the Red Sox.
So, yeah, Ohtani’s upcoming season isn’t exactly predictable. On Tuesday, Scioscia told reporters that he expects Ohtani to make the most impact as part of a six-man rotation the club will experiment with in 2018. At least, that’s the plan now, in mid-February. A couple hours after Wednesday’s workout — yes, it was still raining […]
Ranking the NFL’s Worst Early Free-Agency Moves
Ranking the NFL’s Worst Early Free-Agency Moves More The Jacksonville Jaguars have continued to spend money this offseason even though their purse strings are tighter after several years of major investments. The team lost slot corner Aaron Colvin to the Houston Texans on a four-year, $34 million deal, and it seemed as though it would […]
With Robinson leaving, Lee takes over as Jacksonville’s No.
Heyman reported on the filing of a $2.5 million lawsuit by Juan Carlos Nunez against prominent player agents Sam and Seth Levinson. Nunez claims the brothers have been directly involved for decades in helping clients obtain PEDs and that they reneged on a deal to compensate him for the “dirty work” he did for them. […]
Predicting surprise: Young players who could shine for Nationals, Astros in 2018
Devenski was drafted in the late rounds by the White Sox in 2011, but he was traded to Houston in August of the following year. When Devenski first reached the majors in 2016, he was used in long relief and occasionally as a spot starter. He did well, but once he took on the role […]
The Pats also just missed out on landing CB Aqib Talib, who’s headed to the Rams.
One of the biggest names in the NFL is on the move. The Seahawks ?released veteran corner Richard Sherman on Friday, clearing approximately $11 million in cap space. Bookmaker.eu has revealed odds for where Sherman will land, and there are some intriguing possibilities. The Patriots, mauled on defense in the Super Bowl, have the best […]
Cards expected to release RB Adrian Peterson on Monday
The Arizona Cardinals are expected to release RB Adrian Peterson on Monday, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Peterson, 32, would be owed a $750,000 bonus on Friday, the third day of the league year, if he were still on the team. The recent track record of superstar cornerbacks leaving their old homes for new […]
The deal will reportedly pay Sherman $39 million over three years with a $5 million signing bonus.
Richard Sherman wasn’t a free agent for long. Just one day after the Seattle Seahawks released the three-time All-Pro cornerback, Sherman agreed to a three-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers , according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter . The team confirmed the signing on Sunday . It’s got multiple escalations built in for this season. […]
Tim Lincecum ready for bullpen role with Rangers
Tim Lincecum signed an unfinalized deal with the Rangers this week and he’s ready for whatever role the team throws at him, even if that’s out of the bullpen which he didn’t do much during the first stint of his career. “I’ve pitched out of the bullpen a number of times in my life, so […]
Wizards’ Markieff Morris goes on expletive-filled rant about Mavericks’ J.J. Barea
Wizards forward Markieff Morris does not agree with Mavericks guard J.J. Barea’s statement saying John Wall’s teammates “don’t like him.” “Man, (expletive) J.J. Barea!” Morris told the Washington Post Wednesday. “What the (expletive) is he talkin’ about? The (expletive) I care about what J.J. Barea said. (Expletive) J.J. Barea. He ain’t a part of this […]