Buzz: on Beckett, Fielder, Pedro and Nelson Figueroa
Yesterday, the Red Sox and Josh Beckett agreed to a four-year, $68 million contract extension.
…good for him, but i was really hoping he’d hit the free-agent market…
…it’s pretty clear, if you want an ace, or a ‘legit No. 2,’ a team must either trade top prospects to bring him in, or develop him on their own…
According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the Brewers and 1B Prince Fielder continue to talk about a contract extension, as his current deal expires at the end of 2011.
Pedro Martinez told the Boston Herald he will start throwing soon, and he plans to pitch this season.
Lastly, according to Jayson Stark of ESPN.com, the Phillies have interest in Nelson Figueroa, who, if he clears waivers, can become a free agent instead of reporting to Triple-A Buffalo.
…the other day on Twitter, i wrote, “I would love to see Figueroa back with the Mets; but I also hope he ends up with an organization that appreciates him.”…
