In a report by Tom Haudricourt of the Journal-Sentinel, 2011 National League MVP, Ryan Braun, had his positive drug test overturned by an arbitration panel. He was originally suspended for 50-games.
Adam McCalvy of MLB.com blogged Braun’s statement after the decision was announced:
“I am very pleased and relieved by today’s decision.
“It is the first step in [...]
02/23/12
National League MVP Ryan Braun has tested positive for performance enhancing drugs, according to Yokal Sports. Braun faces a 50-game suspension if the finding is upheld.
A spokesman for Braun issued a statement Saturday: “There are highly unusual circumstances surrounding this case which will support Ryan’s complete innocence and demonstrate there was absolutely no [...]
12/11/11
The Milwaukee Brewers have extended the contract of Ryan Braun, according to a team announcement. CAA Sports announces that the extension is for five-years for $105 million.
A source close to MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy says that Braun will earn $19 million in 2016-18, $18 million in 2019 and $16 million in 2020, and the 2021 mutual [...]
04/21/11
According to a Major League source close to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports, the Toronto Blue Jays have contacted the Kansas City Royals regarding right-handed pitcher Zack Greinke.
The problem for the Blue Jays – they are listed on Greinke’s no-trade list. However, this may not be a problem if Greinke is compensated handsomely – whether it [...]
12/05/10
A top official from the Kansas City Royals was specific about what it would take to trade right-handed pitcher Zack Greinke, according to The Kansas City Star’s Bob Dutton,
“We’d want two young players who can make a major impact,” he said, “and maybe two guys who can help us out in some way. [...]
12/05/10
Here’s the latest from The Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo:
What’s the purpose of the upcoming GM meetings this week? “Typically, the GM meetings are very helpful to lay the foundation for future deals, and the winter meetings are even more helpful because that’s where you tend to finalize deals or at least get them to [...]
11/14/10
2010 National League Silver Sluggers
Name
Bonus
P – Yovani Gallardo (Brewers)
none
C – Brian McCann (Braves)
$150,000 (paid in 2012 salary)
1B – Albert Pujols (Cardinals)
$50,000
2B – Dan Uggla (Marlins)
none
3B – Ryan Zimmerman (Nats)
none
SS – Troy Tulowitzki (Rockies)
$50,000
OF – Ryan Braun (Brewers)
none
OF – Matt Holliday (Cardinals)
$50,000
OF – Carlos Gonzalez (Rockies)
none
2010 American League Silver Sluggers
Name
Bonus
DH – V. Guerrero (Rangers)
none
C – Joe [...]
11/11/10
The Milwaukee Brewers may shop outfielder/third baseman Ryan Braun,, and if they do the Boston Red Sox could be interested, according to MLB Network’s Peter Gammons (via NESN’s Red Sox Hot Stove Live). The Red Sox could potentially lose Adrian Beltre to free agency, and will need someone to fill in at third base. [...]
11/10/10
MLB.com’s Alden Gonzalez says that a lot can happen between now and next spring, so Brewers fans should go out to see the duo of Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder before it’s too late.
Fielder has one more year of salary arbitration left, and it’s believed that he will be moved this winter in order [...]
09/25/10
7/6 17:14: Schulman adds, “Giants would love to have him, but the Brewers are unsure if they want to deal him.”
Andrew Baggarly tweets, “Brewers only dealing C. Hart this week if another club overpays. And my intel says Giants aren’t sufficiently enamored w/Hart to do that.”
Baggarly adds, “Specifically, Giants wonder if Hart’s numbers aren’t an [...]
07/07/10