FanSided » MLB http://fansided.com A Sports Blog Network Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:19:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Final day of Winter Meetings http://lasordaslair.com/2011/12/08/final-day-of-winter-meetings/ http://lasordaslair.com/2011/12/08/final-day-of-winter-meetings/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:00:45 +0000 Scott Andes http://lasordaslair.com/?p=2758 Thursday is the final day of the Winter Meetings, and the annual event is always like a three ring circus. Rumors fly, crazy trades go down, free agents sign with teams, and roster maneuverings are discussed. The winter meetings are like the … [visit site to read more]

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]]> http://lasordaslair.com/2011/12/08/final-day-of-winter-meetings/feed/ 0 Welcome to the Club Bobby V. http://bosoxinjection.com/2011/12/08/welcome-to-the-club-bobby-v/ http://bosoxinjection.com/2011/12/08/welcome-to-the-club-bobby-v/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:14:06 +0000 Derek Stykalo http://bosoxinjection.com/?p=12692 Despite Bobby Valentine being introduced to the fans and media last week at Fenway Park, it is only now that he will officially be accepted by Red Sox Nation.  On Wednesday afternoon while in Dallas for the winter meetings, Valentine, along with all the other club’s managers met with the media for an interview session.  It was there that Valentine declared that he hates the Yankees.  Music to a Red Sox fans ears. … [visit site to read more]

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]]> http://nolanwritin.com/2011/12/08/test/feed/ 0 Winter Meeting Thoughts: Morales, Stuifbergen, Buehrle, Jackson, Payroll http://puckettspond.com/2011/12/08/winter-meeting-thoughts-morales-stuifbergen-buehrle-jackson-payroll/ http://puckettspond.com/2011/12/08/winter-meeting-thoughts-morales-stuifbergen-buehrle-jackson-payroll/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:08:31 +0000 Nate Gilmore http://puckettspond.com/?p=6838 Happy Last Day of the Winter Meetings! I know you’re all excited for the non-stop Rule V action. If you missed us yesterday, check out some of the players the Twins might be interested in. If you don’t care about Rule V, no problem. Plenty of other … [visit site to read more]

]]> http://puckettspond.com/2011/12/08/winter-meeting-thoughts-morales-stuifbergen-buehrle-jackson-payroll/feed/ 0 Starting Pitching Targets http://kingsofkauffman.com/2011/12/08/starting-pitching-targets/ http://kingsofkauffman.com/2011/12/08/starting-pitching-targets/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:09:30 +0000 Gage Matthews http://kingsofkauffman.com/?p=11544 It’s a well-known fact that the Royals are chasing trade opportunities for starting pitchers this offseason. Well, chasing may be a strong word. Let’s say ‘exploring’ instead. They’ve made it clear that they aren’t looking to dive into any free agent bidding wars, so trade rumors, speculation, ideas, hypotheses, and crackpot theories have been flying around in the interwebs as we all try to figure out what they’ll do next. Of course, this isn’t always simple.

So, avoiding the however improbable chance that the Royals are playing us (once again) and do sign a free agent starter, who could they be looking at? Who should they look at? And who should they be willing to give up?

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]]> http://kingsofkauffman.com/2011/12/08/starting-pitching-targets/feed/ 0 A’s Aim To Be Like The Marlins http://swinginas.com/2011/12/07/as-aim-to-be-like-the-marlins/ http://swinginas.com/2011/12/07/as-aim-to-be-like-the-marlins/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:34:21 +0000 Joseph Lopez http://swinginas.com/?p=3741 Is It Oakland's Turn Yet? The A's Really Need a New Stadium (Photo Credit: Ray Chavez/AP) Those Miami Marlins are making quite the splash so far this offseason. They’ve secured a brand-new venue and have locked up free agents Jose Reyes and Mark Buehrle. Things are looking good in Miami right about now. Things in Oakland, however, remain ever so dim. The Athletics, a team coming off yet another sub-par season, are stuck in the aging, crumbling, and confining O.co Coliseum. The team’s lack of a new venue is making it extremely difficult for Billy Beane & Co. to prepare [...]

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Those Miami Marlins are making quite the splash so far this offseason. They’ve secured a brand-new venue and have locked up free agents Jose Reyes and Mark Buehrle. Things are looking good in Miami right about now.

Things in Oakland, however, remain ever so dim. The Athletics, a team coming off yet another sub-par season, are stuck in the aging, crumbling, and confining O.co Coliseum. The team’s lack of a new venue is making it extremely difficult for Billy Beane & Co. to prepare for the franchise’s future.

MLB and Commissioner Bud Selig have spent the last three years or so analyzing the A’s stadium issues. The A’s still, however, have yet to hear the thoughts of the league or Mr. Selig. Both parties have yet to deal their recommendations for the A’s bid for a new stadium in San Jose, a territory that the San Francisco Giants contend is within the team’s territorial rights.

While the Marlins are finally opening up their wallets and making some serious noise in the free agent market, Oakland remains strapped for cash without much wiggle room financially. Beane, essentially, is being forced to make do with what he’s got, which isn’t much, by the way.  … [visit site to read more]

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]]> http://swinginas.com/2011/12/07/as-aim-to-be-like-the-marlins/feed/ 0 Jeff Luhnow is the new Astros’ GM http://climbingtalshill.com/2011/12/07/jeff-luhnow-is-the-new-astros-gm/ http://climbingtalshill.com/2011/12/07/jeff-luhnow-is-the-new-astros-gm/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:54:54 +0000 Alex Sandoval http://climbingtalshill.com/?p=2875 Jeff Luhnow has been named the Astros’ GM tonight. Luhnow is the VP of Scouting & Player Development for the Cardinals. This comes as a small surprise as Bill Geivett was thought to be the favorite for the position. Andrew Friedman was the club’s choice to be the new GM but declined the opportunity to be considered. Luhnow joined the Cardinals in 2003 and is very much in the analytical mold that Jim Crane and George Postolos sought after during their search. … [visit site to read more]

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]]> Jeff Luhnow has been named the Astros’ GM tonight. Luhnow is the VP of Scouting & Player Development for the Cardinals. This comes as a small surprise as Bill Geivett was thought to be the favorite for the position. Andrew Friedman was the club’s choice to be the new GM but declined the opportunity to be considered. Luhnow joined the Cardinals in 2003 and is very much in the analytical mold that Jim Crane and George Postolos sought after during their search. … [visit site to read more]

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]]> http://climbingtalshill.com/2011/12/07/jeff-luhnow-is-the-new-astros-gm/feed/ 0 Royals Trade Yamaico Navarro For Brooks Pounders, Diego Goris http://kingsofkauffman.com/2011/12/07/royals-trade-yamaico-navarro-for-brooks-pounders-diego-goris/ http://kingsofkauffman.com/2011/12/07/royals-trade-yamaico-navarro-for-brooks-pounders-diego-goris/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:38:59 +0000 Michael Engel http://kingsofkauffman.com/?p=11555 Earlier Wednesday evening, Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star tweeted that the Royals were shopping 24-year-old infielder Yamaico Navarro to teams so they could clear a spot on the 40 man roster in preparation for Thursday’s Rule 5 draft.

Navarro, acquired last July for Mike Aviles, appeared in six games with Kansas City in September after joining the organization and hit .272/.317/.391/.708 in 101 plate appearances for Omaha. Kevin Goldstein ranked him within his top 20 Royals prospects last month.

In return the Royals receive a pair of 21-year-old minor leaguers.

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]]> http://kingsofkauffman.com/2011/12/07/royals-trade-yamaico-navarro-for-brooks-pounders-diego-goris/feed/ 0 Arizona Diamondbacks Now Willing to Bet the Farm http://venomstrikes.com/2011/12/07/arizona-diamondbacks-now-willing-to-bet-the-farm/ http://venomstrikes.com/2011/12/07/arizona-diamondbacks-now-willing-to-bet-the-farm/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:22:37 +0000 Scott Allen http://venomstrikes.com/?p=2876

So, all during this off-season the Arizona Diamondbacks have said how much they like the makeup of their team.  For the past year, the Dbacks have squelched any notion of trading away the future, the young farm prospects, for anything resembling a good veteran baseball player.  Apparently, all of that is changing.  According to Dbacks general manager Kevin Towers, he is now willing to trade the likes of a Tyler Skaggs, only the number one prospect in the organization.

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]]> http://venomstrikes.com/2011/12/07/arizona-diamondbacks-now-willing-to-bet-the-farm/feed/ 0 Marlins make a big splash at Winter Meetings http://climbingtalshill.com/2011/12/07/marlins-make-a-big-splash-at-winter-meetings/ http://climbingtalshill.com/2011/12/07/marlins-make-a-big-splash-at-winter-meetings/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:17:31 +0000 Greg Thurston http://climbingtalshill.com/?p=2872 One team continues to steal the headlines at this week’s Winter Meetings in Dallas. That team is the Miami Marlins. That’s right, the Miami Marlins. The team formerly known as the Florida Marlins has already signed three big name Free Agents this week. Heath Bell, Jose Reyes, and Mark Buehrle will be wearing the hideous new Miami uniform when the Marlins open their new retractable-roof stadium on April 4. The Marlins also offered Albert Pujols a 10-year contract in excess of $200 million but were ultimately turned down by the future Hall of Famer. Unable to woo Pujols, the Marlins [...]

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]]> One team continues to steal the headlines at this week’s Winter Meetings in Dallas. That team is the Miami Marlins. That’s right, the Miami Marlins. The team formerly known as the Florida Marlins has already signed three big name Free Agents this week. Heath Bell, Jose Reyes, and Mark Buehrle will be wearing the hideous new Miami uniform when the Marlins open their new retractable-roof stadium on April 4. The Marlins also offered Albert Pujols a 10-year contract in excess of $200 million but were ultimately turned down by the future Hall of Famer. Unable to woo Pujols, the Marlins quickly turned their focus to pitching and inked Buehrle to a 4-year $58 million deal. Now the Marlins are said to be courting another lefty, C.J. Wilson.

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]]> http://climbingtalshill.com/2011/12/07/marlins-make-a-big-splash-at-winter-meetings/feed/ 0 No Place Like Pittsburgh: Nate McLouth and the Ruby Red Slippers http://rumbunter.com/2011/12/07/no-place-like-pittsburgh-nate-mclouth-and-the-ruby-red-slippers/ http://rumbunter.com/2011/12/07/no-place-like-pittsburgh-nate-mclouth-and-the-ruby-red-slippers/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:41:08 +0000 Tom Smith http://rumbunter.com/?p=32078

Welcome Back Nate McLouth

Nate McLouth signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates today.  To say McLouth will be a major project for Pittsburgh Pirates skipper Clint Hurdle is an understatement.  Apparently, Hurdle is up for a challenge and It’s obvious McLouth is pretty happy after reading his quotes about returning to Pittsburgh.

But as you know, the Nate McLouth that returns to Pittsburgh doesn’t resemble the McLouth who left.  At the time, it was a jaw dropping trade for Pirates fans.  Now we know it turned out as a win for Neal Huntington.

It just seems hard for me to see this signing as a win without some major work.  McLouth sucks against left handers much like Garrett Jones does.  Jones has a few faults as we all know especially on the basepaths, or while fielding at first base.  But at the plate Jones outweighs McLouth.

If the Pirates don’t make an offer to keep Jones in black and gold it will be a mistake.  As it stands now, we don’t see how it could happen.   Some believe, the Pirates upgraded the outfield with the signing of McLouth.  He has ML experience and was successful in Pittsburgh.

That’s about all we see.

It gives the Pirates some time to season their young outfield talent  a bit more in AAA, but unless Hurdle and hitting coach Gregg Richie work some serious Wizard of Oz magic, it’s hard to imagine the yellow brick road return of McLouth turning out as a blockbuster.

Reaching back for McLouth will keep Hurdle busy.   Someone within the Bucs organization must see something that will generate a return on the nearly $2 million dollar investment in McLouth.

The Pirates see the athlete, the person.  The major leaguer that has a lot of experience.  But if he can’t hit anymore, what’s the point?  What about the injuries that can change a player?  McLouth had a serious period of offensive struggles that surely changed him as a player.   I’m not certain that the Bucs can ever repair the confidence that McLouth lost in Atlanta.

The big struggle for me in giving this signing a thumbs up is this:  it’s not like Hurdle and hitting coach Gregg Ritchie don’t have enough on their to-do list this year.     Just look at the roster, it’s scattered with players that struggled at the plate in 2011.  Personally, we prefer the targeted approach.  The sniper.  The Pirates staff will have to utilize the 16-gauge approach this spring.

But credit the Bucs for one thing. They are putting their coaching and development staff on the line with this move. It shows me the Pirates coaches are ready and are confident that they will be able to get some serious remedial hitting work done in 2012.

God knows there are plenty of players in line for the help.

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]]> http://aroundthefoghorn.com/2011/12/07/giants-to-offer-pat-burrell-a-baseball-related-job/feed/ 0 Marlins sign Buehrle, more to come? http://marlinmaniac.com/2011/12/07/marlins-sign-buehrle-more-to-come/ http://marlinmaniac.com/2011/12/07/marlins-sign-buehrle-more-to-come/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:44:05 +0000 Will Privette http://marlinmaniac.com/?p=5966 The Miami Marlins have announced that they have signed left-handed pitcher Mark Buehrle to a four-year, $58 million … [visit site to read more]


]]> http://marlinmaniac.com/2011/12/07/marlins-sign-buehrle-more-to-come/feed/ 0 Rule 5 Middle Infielders http://puckettspond.com/2011/12/07/rule-v-middle-infielders/ http://puckettspond.com/2011/12/07/rule-v-middle-infielders/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:32:55 +0000 Nate Gilmore http://puckettspond.com/?p=6831 This morning I discussed some players the Twins should consider taking in the Rule 5 draft tomorrow. I concentrated on outfielders, pitchers, and catchers, because I think those might be the Twins’ best positions to fill through the Rule 5 draft.

In response to my last post, TwinsGeek commented that the Twins might be interested in middle infielders as well. The more I thought about it, the more that idea made sense. Minnesota is so thin at the middle infield position that a Rule 5 shortstop or second baseman might make sense. When I looked at who was available, I found quite a few prospects who have hit well in the upper minors. Would it be worthwhile to let one of these guys compete for a roster spot? Maybe.

By the way, it is entirely possible (in fact, it’s almost guaranteed) that I missed some gems on my lists, so if you want to see a complete list of the players available in the draft, you can look here. Let me know if you find any other good ones!

Here are my suggestions. Note: I do not have any firsthand knowledge of the defensive abilities of these players, so the rankings might be skewed by offensive stats.

1. Tyler Kuhn, 2B/SS/3B/LF, White Sox, 23 years old on Opening Day … [visit site to read more]

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]]> http://thatballsouttahere.com/2011/12/07/nl-east-infection-omgggg/feed/ 0 Giants Made Bid For Jose Reyes, Despite Falling Well Short http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FriscoFastball/~3/5Lr5JquDpzs/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FriscoFastball/~3/5Lr5JquDpzs/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:15:41 +0000 Bryan R http://aroundthefoghorn.com/?p=3074 While Jose … [visit site to read more]

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]]> http://aroundthefoghorn.com/2011/12/07/giants-made-bid-for-jose-reyes-despite-falling-well-short/feed/ 0 Cardinals Taking The Lead in Albert Pujols Derby? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedbirdRants/~3/Oaniy15CGuA/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedbirdRants/~3/Oaniy15CGuA/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:25:12 +0000 Christopher Carelli http://redbirdrants.com/?p=6256 According to MLB.com’s Matthew Leach, the St. Louis Cardinals may have jumped ahead of the Miami Marlins in the all out pursuit of Albert Pujols. It was reported that the Marlins have come to an agreement with free-agent starting pitcher Mark Buehrle on a four-year/$58 million contract. At the time, sources noted that this did not preclude the Marlins from still being in the Pujols derby. … [visit site to read more]


]]> http://redbirdrants.com/2011/12/07/cardinals-taking-the-lead-in-albert-pujols-derby/feed/ 0 What Is Yoenis Cespedes Worth? http://motorcitybengals.com/2011/12/07/what-is-yoenis-cespedes-worth/ http://motorcitybengals.com/2011/12/07/what-is-yoenis-cespedes-worth/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:04:54 +0000 Chris Hannum http://motorcitybengals.com/?p=9371 We’re out on Buehrle and apparently Kelly Johnson is going to re-sign with the Jays. Rumor has it that the only big splash Detroit is somewhat likely to make this week is in the chase for Mr. 45-inch box jump. So, consider this “What About Yoenis Cespedes” part 2. As time has gone by, we’ve been hearing two notes struck repeatedly in Cespedes rumors: 1. The Tigers are very interested 2. His asking price just keeps rising. Last I read, speculation was that Cespedes would get (and, in fact, had already been offered) an 8-year contract worth at least $60 [...]

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]]> We’re out on Buehrle and apparently Kelly Johnson is going to re-sign with the Jays. Rumor has it that the only big splash Detroit is somewhat likely to make this week is in the chase for Mr. 45-inch box jump. So, consider this “What About Yoenis Cespedes” part 2. As time has gone by, we’ve been hearing two notes struck repeatedly in Cespedes rumors: 1. The Tigers are very interested 2. His asking price just keeps rising. Last I read, speculation was that Cespedes would get (and, in fact, had already been offered) an 8-year contract worth at least $60 million with at least $10 million up front. The question becomes: is he worth that?
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]]> http://motorcitybengals.com/2011/12/07/what-is-yoenis-cespedes-worth/feed/ 0 Wakefield, Varitek, it’s time to fold’em, Ortiz don’t be arbitrary http://bosoxinjection.com/2011/12/07/wakefield-varitek-its-time-to-foldem-ortiz-dont-be-arbitrary/ http://bosoxinjection.com/2011/12/07/wakefield-varitek-its-time-to-foldem-ortiz-dont-be-arbitrary/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:13:06 +0000 Bill Smith http://bosoxinjection.com/?p=12663 There are four players on the Red Sox Roster who where on the 2004 World Series Team, Tim Wakefield, Jason Varitek, David Ortiz and Kevin Youkilis. With the exception of Youkilis, all of these are now free agents.  From reading the tea leaves, it appears that Varitek and Wakefield will not be resigned, at least in a player capacity.
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]]> http://bosoxinjection.com/2011/12/07/wakefield-varitek-its-time-to-foldem-ortiz-dont-be-arbitrary/feed/ 0 Atlanta Braves Trade Rumors: Calm Down Every One http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TomahawkTake/~3/2hkl7S4zSOU/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TomahawkTake/~3/2hkl7S4zSOU/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:54:21 +0000 Carlos Collazo http://tomahawktake.com/?p=29278 The Winter Meetings are a mess this year as far as wild rumors. The Braves have been linked to many teams and players that Frank Wren said were never even brought up. Today there were rumors going around that

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]]> http://tomahawktake.com/2011/12/07/atlanta-braves-trade-rumors-calm-down-every-one/feed/ 0 Pena, Ramirez Decline Cubs’ Arbitration. http://cubbiescrib.com/2011/12/07/pena-ramirez-decline-cubs-arbitration/ http://cubbiescrib.com/2011/12/07/pena-ramirez-decline-cubs-arbitration/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:53:25 +0000 Luke Blaize http://cubbiescrib.com/?p=4332 This has been a forgone conclusion for awhile now, but Carlos Pena and Aramis Ramirez have both officially declined the Cubs’ offer of salary arbitration. As a result, the Cubs will receive two compensatory draft choices between the first and second rounds. Until the rest of the off season has finalized we cannot say for sure where exactly those picks will be, but I think we can safely expect the Cubs to have four of the top fifty picks.
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]]> http://cubbiescrib.com/2011/12/07/pena-ramirez-decline-cubs-arbitration/feed/ 0 Trading Reid Brignac would be the wrong move for the Rays http://rayscoloredglasses.com/2011/12/07/trading-reid-brignac-would-be-the-wrong-move-for-the-rays/ http://rayscoloredglasses.com/2011/12/07/trading-reid-brignac-would-be-the-wrong-move-for-the-rays/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:22:46 +0000 Robbie Knopf http://rayscoloredglasses.com/?p=4117 Devon mentioned yesterday how the Rays would like to trade Reid Brignac. The Rays have always been a greatly-run ballclub but I have to disagree with them on this one. There’s no denying that Brignac had a horrific season in 2011- and that might be too nice of a term. His .193/.227/.221 line in 92 games was worse than anyone could have imagined. He hit just 4 doubles and 1 homer, and he stole just 3 bases. It sure seems like Brignac is a bust as a major league hitter. But the regular statistics don’t tell the whole story with [...]

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]]> Devon mentioned yesterday how the Rays would like to trade Reid Brignac. The Rays have always been a greatly-run ballclub but I have to disagree with them on this one.

There’s no denying that Brignac had a horrific season in 2011- and that might be too nice of a term. His .193/.227/.221 line in 92 games was worse than anyone could have imagined. He hit just 4 doubles and 1 homer, and he stole just 3 bases. It sure seems like Brignac is a bust as a major league hitter. But the regular statistics don’t tell the whole story with Brignac- not by any stretch. I’ve written a lot about Brignac in the past (see here), and I believe that there’s still hope for Brignac. Here’s why.
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]]> http://rayscoloredglasses.com/2011/12/07/trading-reid-brignac-would-be-the-wrong-move-for-the-rays/feed/ 0 Rangers Talking Trade with Red Sox, Possibly Mets as Well http://nolanwritin.com/2011/12/07/rangers-talking-trade-with-red-sox-possibly-mets-as-well/ http://nolanwritin.com/2011/12/07/rangers-talking-trade-with-red-sox-possibly-mets-as-well/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:11:17 +0000 John Parent http://nolanwritin.com/?p=3186
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]]> http://nolanwritin.com/2011/12/07/rangers-talking-trade-with-red-sox-possibly-mets-as-well/feed/ 0 What You Missed: Padres News and Notes http://chickenfriars.com/2011/12/07/what-you-missed-padres-news-and-notes/ http://chickenfriars.com/2011/12/07/what-you-missed-padres-news-and-notes/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:00:14 +0000 Justin Hunter http://chickenfriars.com/?p=4859 While the Miami Marlins have been signing just about everybody in sight, the Padres have been vastly more quiet.  That doesn’t mean there is no news though, it’s just a little harder to find.  Lucky for you, we’re here to help.

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]]> http://nolanwritin.com/2011/12/07/rangers-round-up-winter-meetings-news-and-notes/feed/ 0 Cubs Could Lose Ryan Flaherty And Others In Rule 5 Draft http://cubbiescrib.com/2011/12/07/cubs-could-lose-ryan-flaherty-and-others-in-rule-5-draft/ http://cubbiescrib.com/2011/12/07/cubs-could-lose-ryan-flaherty-and-others-in-rule-5-draft/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:56:18 +0000 Luke Blaize http://cubbiescrib.com/?p=4330 Ryan Flaherty was left off the Cubs’ 40 man roster, and as a result he is exposed to the Rule 5 draft later this week. I think he is all but guaranteed to be selected in that draft. If he is selected, the Cubs will receive $50,000 from the team that chooses him. If that team keeps Flaherty on their 25 man roster all season, then they get to keep him. If not, they can work a trade with the Cubs for him, or offer him back to the Cubs for $25,000. Flaherty is a defensively versatile infield / outfielder [...]

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]]> Ryan Flaherty was left off the Cubs’ 40 man roster, and as a result he is exposed to the Rule 5 draft later this week. I think he is all but guaranteed to be selected in that draft. If he is selected, the Cubs will receive $50,000 from the team that chooses him. If that team keeps Flaherty on their 25 man roster all season, then they get to keep him. If not, they can work a trade with the Cubs for him, or offer him back to the Cubs for $25,000.

Flaherty is a defensively versatile infield / outfielder who bats left handed and shows some decent power. That kind of guy is tailor made for a major league bench. I think that whatever team selects Flaherty will have no trouble keeping him around all season. Flaherty’s days as a Cub are likely over.

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]]> http://cubbiescrib.com/2011/12/07/cubs-could-lose-ryan-flaherty-and-others-in-rule-5-draft/feed/ 0 Angels Favorite For C.J. Wilson, Mystery Team For Pujols http://halohangout.com/2011/12/07/angels-favorite-for-c-j-wilson-mystery-team-for-pujols/ http://halohangout.com/2011/12/07/angels-favorite-for-c-j-wilson-mystery-team-for-pujols/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:48:55 +0000 MJ Lloyd http://halohangout.com/?p=2940

Despite the late night Twitter rumblings about the Angels being the mystery team for Albert Pujols, it appears the Angels main target is still C.J. Wilson. Pujols seems to have 10 year, $220 million offers from Miami and St. Louis, numbers the Angels wouldn’t seem to be able to top. Owner Arte Moreno was part of Bug Selig’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement brain trust and would have to have a big change in heart about over spending.

That could happen though. I suppose. Moreno made a big splash early in his ownership when the Angels weren’t even a mystery team but ended up signing Vlad Guerrero in some fly-by-night awesomeness. I don’t see it this time around. Ten years is an awful lot to give to a probably-31-year-old corner infielder. With the Cardinals matching the 10-year deal the Marlins offered, St. Louis is back in the driving seat for Pujols. At least, that’s the buzz Jerry Cransick is reporting on Twitter.

Fine by mine. As much as the Angels could use a bat and as much fun Pujols would be for the first four or five years, I’m afraid the backend of that deal could be painful to watch. Maybe not Vernon Wells painful but only because Wells is cruel and unusual punishment.

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]]> http://halohangout.com/2011/12/07/angels-favorite-for-c-j-wilson-mystery-team-for-pujols/feed/ 0 The Dodgers Are Granted Extra Time for Bankruptcy Plan http://lasordaslair.com/2011/12/07/the-dodgers-are-granted-extra-time-for-bankruptcy-plan/ http://lasordaslair.com/2011/12/07/the-dodgers-are-granted-extra-time-for-bankruptcy-plan/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:42:17 +0000 Stacie Wheeler http://lasordaslair.com/?p=2755

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]]> http://lasordaslair.com/2011/12/07/the-dodgers-are-granted-extra-time-for-bankruptcy-plan/feed/ 0 Huston Street Traded to the Padres http://chickenfriars.com/2011/12/07/huston-street-traded-to-the-padres/ http://chickenfriars.com/2011/12/07/huston-street-traded-to-the-padres/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:30:21 +0000 Justin Hunter http://chickenfriars.com/?p=4861 As these things often do, rumors about a possible deal for Huston Street were heating up last night. Then this morning it became a reality. 

The Padres agree to send cash and a player to be named later to the Rockies for Street. Here are the facts that were facing both clubs:
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]]> http://chickenfriars.com/2011/12/07/huston-street-traded-to-the-padres/feed/ 0 Window Closing On Mark Buehrle http://districtondeck.com/2011/12/07/window-closing-on-mark-buehrle/ http://districtondeck.com/2011/12/07/window-closing-on-mark-buehrle/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:11:35 +0000 Michael Natelli http://districtondeck.com/?p=2709 In case you haven’t heard, the suddenly-spending Marlins are currently pursuing superstar slugger Albert … [visit site to read more]

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]]> http://districtondeck.com/2011/12/07/window-closing-on-mark-buehrle/feed/ 0 A slap in the face while we wait? http://birdswatcher.com/2011/12/07/a-slap-in-the-face-while-we-wait/ http://birdswatcher.com/2011/12/07/a-slap-in-the-face-while-we-wait/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:11:26 +0000 Domenic A. Vadala http://birdswatcher.com/?p=3635 If you believe what we’ve been hearing out of Dallas today, the Orioles are “likely” to “make a move” of some sort before the day is over. We’ve heard a few rumors thus far, including that the O’s were interested in Prince Fielder (but not getting their hopes up), the O’s are interested in trading for Gavin Floyd of the ChiSox, all among other things. I’ll make this pledge; without any further speculation on what might happen, Birds Watcher will report on it at some point after it’s announced. There was one thing of note that caught my eye this [...]

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]]> If you believe what we’ve been hearing out of Dallas today, the Orioles are “likely” to “make a move” of some sort before the day is over. We’ve heard a few rumors thus far, including that the O’s were interested in Prince Fielder (but not getting their hopes up), the O’s are interested in trading for Gavin Floyd of the ChiSox, all among other things. I’ll make this pledge; without any further speculation on what might happen, Birds Watcher will report on it at some point after it’s announced.

There was one thing of note that caught my eye this morning. Steve Melewski of www.masnsports.com mentioned that a few teams had inquired about some of the Orioles most recent draft picks, including Manny Machado and Dylan Bundy. Yesterday I said that the Orioles owed it to themselves to entertain offers involving Adam Jones (prior to Jones being declared off the board by Dan Duquette). On the flip side, I suppose it doesn’t hurt for teams to try to inquire about these players as well. However what does that say about the Orioles?

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]]> http://birdswatcher.com/2011/12/07/a-slap-in-the-face-while-we-wait/feed/ 0 New York Mets sign Frank Francisco and Jon Rauch http://calltothepen.com/2011/12/07/new-york-mets-sign-frank-francisco-and-jon-rauch/ http://calltothepen.com/2011/12/07/new-york-mets-sign-frank-francisco-and-jon-rauch/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:37:35 +0000 Joe Soriano http://calltothepen.com/?p=224347  

It’s no secret that the New York Mets had arguably the worst bullpen in the MLB last season, and they have done quite a bit recently (Read: yesterday) to improve their awful situation in the late innings. The Mets signed two former Blue Jays relievers in Frank Francisco and Jon Rauch. The tall lefty was given a one-year deal worth $3.5 million, while Frankie was given two years and $12 million. Neither of them are better than Ramon Ramirez; the reliever whom the Mets recently acquired in a trade with the San Francisco Giants. I’m not going to make this post about why nearly all relievers- especially closers- are overpaid, because Francisco and Rauch are overpaid in terms of the marginal value that they provide as relievers. However, they aren’t quite as bad when measured up against recent deals given to  closers (Matt Capps).

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]]> http://calltothepen.com/2011/12/07/new-york-mets-sign-frank-francisco-and-jon-rauch/feed/ 0 Yanks Win Bid on Hiroyuki Nakajima http://yanksgoyard.com/2011/12/07/yanks-win-bid-on-hiroyuki-nakajima/ http://yanksgoyard.com/2011/12/07/yanks-win-bid-on-hiroyuki-nakajima/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:30:56 +0000 Andrew Corselli http://yanksgoyard.com/?p=4876 It was announced this afternoon that the Yankees were the winning bidders on Japanese infielder Hiroyuki Nakajima (for “only” about $2 million). The team … [visit site to read more]


]]> http://yanksgoyard.com/2011/12/07/yanks-win-bid-on-hiroyuki-nakajima/feed/ 0 Mid-Wednesday Royals Winter Meeting Notes http://kingsofkauffman.com/2011/12/07/mid-wednesday-royals-winter-meeting-notes/ http://kingsofkauffman.com/2011/12/07/mid-wednesday-royals-winter-meeting-notes/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:09:34 +0000 Michael Engel http://kingsofkauffman.com/?p=11546 At this point, it seems that the Royals are going to remain quiet at the Winter Meetings in Dallas.

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]]> http://kingsofkauffman.com/2011/12/07/mid-wednesday-royals-winter-meeting-notes/feed/ 0 I’m in the best shape of my life: Dmitri Young http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TomahawkTake/~3/SyTs4QCOF0I/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TomahawkTake/~3/SyTs4QCOF0I/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:59:45 +0000 Clint Evans http://tomahawktake.com/?p=29271 Free agent Dmitri Young

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]]> http://tomahawktake.com/2011/12/07/im-in-the-best-shape-of-my-life-dmitri-young/feed/ 0 New York Mets trade Angel Pagan for Andres Torres and Ramon Ramirez http://calltothepen.com/2011/12/07/new-york-mets-trade-angel-pagan-for-andres-torres-and-ramon-ramirez/ http://calltothepen.com/2011/12/07/new-york-mets-trade-angel-pagan-for-andres-torres-and-ramon-ramirez/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:57:35 +0000 Joe Soriano http://calltothepen.com/?p=224346  

In 2010, both Angel Pagan and Andres Torres had huge seasons. While Torres was still about average last season, Pagan had a poor year. However, he is a bounce-back candidate whose defense took a huge drop last season. He was still about average at the plate, despite a BABIP that was below his career average. The Mets shipped Pagan to the Giants for Torres and their third new reliever; Ramon Ramirez.

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]]> http://calltothepen.com/2011/12/07/new-york-mets-trade-angel-pagan-for-andres-torres-and-ramon-ramirez/feed/ 0 It’s Now or Never for the Red Sox to Sign Ryan Madson http://bosoxinjection.com/2011/12/07/its-now-or-never-for-the-red-sox-to-sign-ryan-madson/ http://bosoxinjection.com/2011/12/07/its-now-or-never-for-the-red-sox-to-sign-ryan-madson/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:35:44 +0000 Derek Stykalo http://bosoxinjection.com/?p=12662 The market for free agent closers is growing smaller and smaller by the day.  The New York Mets were the latest team to get in on the ninth inning specialists, signing Frank Francisco and Jon Rauch.  So as the list of qualified closers continues to dwindle, it is now or never if the Red Sox want to get in on the action. Jon Heyman of SI tweeted that the Red Sox are looking at Ryan Madson.  We’ve heard this for weeks now and nothing serious has come of it.  We’ve also heard that the Red Sox are looking at trading [...]

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]]> The market for free agent closers is growing smaller and smaller by the day.  The New York Mets were the latest team to get in on the ninth inning specialists, signing Frank Francisco and Jon Rauch.  So as the list of qualified closers continues to dwindle, it is now or never if the Red Sox want to get in on the action.

Jon Heyman of SI tweeted that the Red Sox are looking at Ryan Madson.  We’ve heard this for weeks now and nothing serious has come of it.  We’ve also heard that the Red Sox are looking at trading for Oakland’s closer Andrew Bailey.  Two great options, yet two different scenarios.   … [visit site to read more]

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]]> http://blogredmachine.com/2011/12/07/new-poll-winter-meetings/feed/ 0 New York Mets Overhaul Bullpen In One-Hour Flurry Of Moves http://calltothepen.com/2011/12/07/new-york-mets-overhaul-bullpen-in-one-hour-flurry-of-moves/ http://calltothepen.com/2011/12/07/new-york-mets-overhaul-bullpen-in-one-hour-flurry-of-moves/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:42:26 +0000 Christopher Carelli http://calltothepen.com/?p=224339 Late last night while all eyes were on the Albert Pujols drama, New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson pulled off a trade and two free-agent signings which altered the landscape of their putrid bullpen. All the moves were reported within one hour. The trade involved sending CF Angel Pagan to the San Francisco Giants for CF Andres Torres and relief pitcher Ramon Ramirez. The club then signed Jon Rauch to a one-year/$3.5 million contract and Frank Francisco to a two-year/$12 million contract. One club source has stipulated that the closer role will be won by competition in spring training, but looking at the contract sizes, we’d have to assume they prefer Francisco in the role. … [visit site to read more]

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