There are more signings and trades to come, more deals that will cause general managers to flinch with mental anguish and agents to laugh giddily. But so far, the move that has stunned executives -- and some agents, for that matter -- more than any other has been the White Sox's signing of reliever Scott Linebrink to a four-year, $19 million deal.
"Our industry has gone insane again," said one GM.
Linebrink, 31, has had a terrific career so far. Eight seasons in the big leagues, 384 career appearances, a 30-16 record, and by all accounts, a good teammate;
Trevor Hoffman strongly criticized the Padres after they traded the right-hander in July.
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Buster Olney
