MLB Free Agent Sigings

Wow, what an offseason the MLB is having. The Cubs have now signed CF Juan Pierre. The Boston RedSox could be having the best offseason by signig Josh Beckett, Mike Lowell, and Guillermo Mota from the Marlins. The Dodgers signed SS Rafael Furcal to a colassal contract of $39 million, and named Grady Little their new manager. The Brewers have dealt 2b Mark Loretta to Boston for C Doug Mirabelli, which will make for a killer defense up the middle with Renteria at short and Loretta at 2nd. Toronto signed RP B.J. Ryan to a huge contract, which might I point out was a completely stupid idea. They spent pretty much all their money on a closer who wasn't even that good last year. However, they did manage to sign P A.J. Burnette. Paul Lo Duca is now a Met, and Philadelphia acquired RP Tom Gordon from New York. Now as you can see, Florida has now essentially dismantled their entire team, with the exception of All-Star Outfielder Miguel Cabrera. I have no idea why teams do this it is pointless. That team was very talented, and now I won't know half of the guys on that team. If you recall, they did this back after they won the World Series in 1997. Yeah, that really worked out great didn't it. Also, The Astros said no arbitration for Roger Clemens, so his future is a toss-up. All-Star C Johnny Estrada has been traded to Arizona, and the World Series Champion Chicago White Sox have cut loose long time faithful Frank Thomas. Now the big rumor is the Dodger's have joined the talks in the Bobby Abreu campaign. Please don't forget that Johnny Damon is a free agent. Joining that list are the likes of Mike Piazza, Matt Morris, Mark Grudzielanek, and Sammy Sosa. This season should turn out to an interesting one, to say the least. This is what I love about baseball, and I cannot wait for next season to start.