But the former Royals pitcher seemingly wants a one-year contract.

Six weeks after falling short in their pursuit of Matt Garza, the Twins are still trying to add to their starting rotation. According to a person with direct knowledge, the Twins have made an offer to free-agent right-hander Ervin Santana. That offer remained on the table as of late Sunday, the person...

Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that the Twins still have an offer out to free agent right-hander Ervin Santana.

Josh Smith mentioned that him and Rondo discussed about a possible team up in the past. Smith signed a 4 year, $54 million dollar contract with the Pistons this past summer. Which pretty much killed the thought of a partnership between the two best friends. Boston fans have wished, dreamed, thought of every possible trade using ESPN's trade machine. Just take a look at this picture from the guys at CelticsLife.com.Josh Smith has career averages of 15.2 points per game, 7.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists through 10 seasons in the NBA. Smith has solid career averages, but his free throw shooting...

For years Celtic fans dreamed about Josh Smith playing in Boston. Never say never, but one things for sure. Rondo and Smith talked about teaming up, but where would they play? Boston? Well, that dreamed may have died once Josh Smith signed with the Pistons over the summer. We know that Rondo and Smith...

Josh Smith led the Pistons on Sunday with 28 points, three 3-pointers, 11 rebounds and one block, but the result was another road loss.

Stephen Curry will start Sunday’s game against Phoenix, but his minutes may be limited because of a “minor strain in his right quadriceps,” according to head coach Mark Jackson. Curry left in the third quarter of Wednesday’s victory at Boston and didn’t return. But he played 30 minutes against Atlanta on Friday, putting up 13 points and seven assists. “Minutes will be limited – as far as he won’t play 48 minutes,” Jackson said. “But we will keep an eye on him. He’ll play, get treatment and get rest, and we’ll play it by ear from game to game. “There’s nothing that...

Golden State coach Mark Jackson said before Sunday's game against Phoenix that Warriors star guard Stephen Curry will start but play limited minutes against the Suns, but that the right quad strain he suffered against the Boston Celtics is minor

With the Nets it's never easy. Just a minute into what looked like a reprieve against the Sacramento Kings, an easy victory before a hard stretch of games, Paul Pierce threatened the good vibes that have surrounded the team.    

Interest in Bengals free agent Anthony Collins hasn't taken off just yet. Figure that once the top-tier free agents are off the street, then Collins will be in higher demand. The Cincinnati Bengals effort to keep Anthony Collins may have taken a theoretical hit already. According to Pro Football Focus, "all signs point" to the Miami Dolphins signing Branden Albert when the start of free agency kicks off on Tuesday afternoon. Albert is Miami's first choice at offensive tackle, with Eugene Monroe, Jared Veldheer and Rodger Saffold in the mix. Anthony Collins was at point listed with passing...

The Miami Heat didn’t need All-Star appearances and triple-doubles by Joakim Noah to know that the Bulls center had reached elite status. “He’s one of the best big men we have in our game, so it’s on the scouting report every game,’’ four-time MVP LeBron James said, when asked if Noah’s evolution this season was drawing more attention. “You know what he’s capable of doing both offensively and defensively. His ability to set plays, offensive...

Brad Ausmus is deliberating his options at shortstop, admitting Jose Iglesias may not be sufficiently recovered from shin splints in time for the regular season. Recent reports from Lakeland were positive on the recovery of shortstop Jose Iglesias from a chronic problem with shin splints. He has been working out and taking a small amount of batting practice, giving hope the second year shortstop would soon be back in the Tigers' lineup. It was believed new orthotics in Iglesias' shoes would help ease the pain. The original diagnosis was to keep him off the field for no more than a week. But...

The prospect of Phil Jackson joining the Knicks' front office is exciting for fans desperate for a dramatic change, and for an organization that hasn't won a title in more than 40 years.

Here are some things that you may read: Report: Seahawks' Michael Bennett on Bears' radar - NFL.comThe Chicago Bears are expected to make a play for pass rusher Michael Bennett once free agency starts Tuesday. Is Bennett ready to leave the Seattle Seahawks? Seahawks face challenging free agency | Seahawks Draft BlogThe Tweet above appeared last night, just after the ‘legal tampering’ phase of free agency began. Rounding up Rams' free-agent mentions - NFC West Blog - ESPNThe three-day negotiating window for teams and free agents began in earnest Saturday, and along with it came the...

If you're the type of Giants fan who finds it hard to imagine Hakeem Nicks wearing a different uniform and catching passes from a quarterback other than Eli Manning, get over it. Because Nicks apparently has.

The Dodgers' 2014 Opening Day payroll will be well over $200 million. Naturally, fans expect all of this money to bring a World Series title to Southern California. Unfortunately, I do not have the means of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and therefore cannot throw oodles of money at this preview and watch it turn itself into a spectacle of entertainment. Because that's what happened with this team in 2013. Sure, it took a little while. The Dodgers started the year 30-42 and fell 9 1/2 games out of first place and were still in last place as late as July 1st. Then the talent took over, and the...

A near triple double from Kevin Love wasn't enough tonight, as Kyle Lowry (who had a triple double) and the Raptors were able to hold on for the victory. The Timberwolves fell back to .500 at home tonight, falling to the Toronto Raptors 111-104 at the Target Center. Kyle Lowry had a triple double, finishing the game with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. Kevin Love came close to a triple double of his own, scoring 26 points to go along with 11 board and 9 assists. The loss puts the Wolves at 31-31 on the season. With Dallas notching a big win tonight over Indiana, the Wolves'...

The St. Louis Cardinals landed a top Cuban free agent middle infielder, but how good is Aledmys Diaz?

Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan would love to have the scoop on Aqib Talib’s future.Of late, Ryan can’t go anywhere without people looking for the lowdown on the team’s shutdown corner, who has been listening to pitches from suitors during the legal tampering period of free agency.Will Talib remain in Foxboro, ultimately re-signing with the Patriots? Or, will he hit the road and sign with another team?

BRADENTON, Fla. — Clay Buchholz needed only 27 pitches over three scoreless, hitless innings Sunday in the Red Sox’ 4-1 win over the Pirates.