MLB BM

I don't blow smoke. I don't yank anyone's chain. I don't shoot blanks.

I bring it, and here is the latest baseball information.

KYLE Lohse: The Mets and the Phillies both offered this big time free agent contracts. In a normal year Lohse gets a 2 years 10 million deal. But this year, He is being offered 4 year deals. He is expecting to make about 10-14 mil a year. The Phillies will almost certainly back load his deal and possibly make that 4th year a club option. But apparently these are the only 2 serious deals, but the Mets park isn't as hitter friendly as Philly. Hopefully Kyle enjoyed the ride enough last year in Philly to come back for a little less. The Mets are looking to adding a 3-5 starter, and an ace. Right now the Mets have John Maine, Oliver Perez, and Pedro locked in their starting 5. Adding Lohse to the end of that and hopefully Santana to the top of it are the best bets.

Mark Prior: From one pitcher about to be overpaid to another, Prior has been offered a contract by the Houston Astros. Ed Wade is firing away down in Houston, and who can blame him. Many experts believe that the NL is getting worse, but the contenders are making moves to get better. Wade needs pitching and needs it now. He got his closer, now he needs a couple starters. The Astros are better, but now there yet. Other teams that may be interested in Prior, The Yanks, Mets, Maxi Pads, and the Nats.

Phillies: Have offered contracts to Geoff Jenkins, Mike Cameron, Kyle Lohse, and last and most importantly, a minor league contract to Sidney Ponson. Add another wife beater to the squad. haha classic stuff!

Matsui: Word is that he will waive his no trade clause for the right team. I am guessing the right team is a competetive West coast team. San Francisco is interested, but they won't give up pitching for him. Or at least not right-handers Tim Lincecum or Matt Cain.