They can spend more than the rest because they are in a big market city and they have to spend to try and get coverage from the local media and sponsors.Chicago will always be a cubs town,but even though we can send more than most I still want a more level playing field in the league.

Cliff Lee to Philly. They may as well give them the trophy now. I'm not sure who we will go for now.

Can't argue with the Phillies rotation now. Better than the Giants. It's going to be tough next season in the NL but what perfect practice for the young Reds on their way to facing one of the weak AL teams in the World Series

Wonder if the Yankees will chase Greinke now. Heard they didn't fancy him as he has a bad record at Yankkee Stadium.

Jays look to be doing nothing but losing pitching right now. Not happy about the Marcum trade, although he was the clear choice if we needed to trade a starter. Will miss the little bulldog!

My understanding of the Grienke situation is that he doesn't like being exposed to pressure cooker environments which is why him and the Yankees isn't a natural fit. I read that he'd prefer somewhere with a smaller market. I could see the Yankees being involved in a three way deal for someone via Grienke though. There was a rumour around that the Reds might be interested in Grienke but I think we've got too much money to commit to several of our arbitration youngsters and Votto.

MLB's greatest ever games vote. Here is a great write up ofthe Braves at the Mets from 1985. Amazing game and one of the few nominated which wasn't a play off game.

MLB's greatest ever games vote. Here is a great write up ofthe Braves at the Mets from 1985. Amazing game and one of the few nominated which wasn't a play off game.

Greinke i dont think can handle the pressure of the Yankees, he does well at KC because they are a stable team that really arent going anywhere.

Put him into pressure like Yankee Stadium, Fenway et al and he wont shine IMO

The Yanks need to think hard about the bottom end of their rotation including AJ and also think carefully about Mariano

I agree r.e Burnett but not the Great Rivera. He had one of his best years ever last year. I'd be more concerned about Papelbon and I don't mean just for the daft face he pulls.

Mark wrote:I agree r.e Burnett but not the Great Rivera. He had one of his best years ever last year. I'd be more concerned about Papelbon and I don't mean just for the daft face he pulls. Aye he struggled BIG time last year We have just signed up Bobby Jenks and Albers to hopefully ease the bullpen woes we had last season, means that either Atchison and Wakefield will be the only long man for us next season Decent minor league contracts signed up too. Epstein has had a good winter. P.S Mark http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2010/12/16/rivera_red_sox_were_an_option

Mark wrote:I agree r.e Burnett but not the Great Rivera. He had one of his best years ever last year. I'd be more concerned about Papelbon and I don't mean just for the daft face he pulls. Aye he struggled BIG time last year We have just signed up Bobby Jenks and Albers to hopefully ease the bullpen woes we had last season, means that either Atchison and Wakefield will be the only long man for us next season Decent minor league contracts signed up too. Epstein has had a good winter. P.S Mark http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2010/12/16/rivera_red_sox_were_an_option

Ande wrote:Aye he struggled BIG time last year We have just signed up Bobby Jenks and Albers to hopefully ease the bullpen woes we had last season, means that either Atchison and Wakefield will be the only long man for us next season Decent minor league contracts signed up too. Epstein has had a good winter. P.S Mark http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2010/12/16/rivera_red_sox_were_an_option Jenks is a good signing for you if he can stay fit.

Ande wrote:Aye he struggled BIG time last year We have just signed up Bobby Jenks and Albers to hopefully ease the bullpen woes we had last season, means that either Atchison and Wakefield will be the only long man for us next season Decent minor league contracts signed up too. Epstein has had a good winter. P.S Mark http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2010/12/16/rivera_red_sox_were_an_option Jenks is a good signing for you if he can stay fit.