Weekend news

Big football game today, I think the GMs and agents are watching instead of working...

• Cincinatti has signed Alex Gonzalez to a year 3 year/$ 14 million contract. it's an absolutely ridiculous amount for a no hit SS, makes John McDonald look like a great bargain
  
• FOXSports.com has an interesting tidbit about Alou being close to signing with the Indians, before he saw the Thomas contract and it re-shaped the market. Alou is close to a one year, $8 million deal with the Mets. Proves that JP once again has set the bar instead of waiting for it to be set...
• Ken Rosenthal is also reporting that Jon Garland is about to be traded with the possible destination being Texas. If it happens you'll see the details here.
• Bill Mueller retired yesterday because of a bad knee
• The Yanks are apparently VERY interested in ex-Jay Shea Hillenbrand to play 1B. Get rid of one jerk (Sheff), bring in another(Shea).
  
  Lots of rumors flying around, as they become more tangible, you'll see them here.