March 2007

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Rockies Come Calling On Cordero

The Denver Post reports that the Rockies expressed interest in Washington Nationals' closer Chad Cordero. The Nationals gave the Rockies the same answer they give everyone that comes calling on Cordero: he's not available. Is March 31st too early to talk about a trading deadline that is four months away? If The Nationals are smart, they will hang onto Cordero until they have the maximum amount of leverage, and that's in July. General manager Jim Bowden proved last year in trade discussions regarding Alfonso Soriano that he isn't going to make a deal that he doesn't feel gets the proper..   Continue Reading

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A's Interest in Kim Wanes

The Rockies have been shopping Byung-Hyun Kim with little success and earlier in the week, it's likely that the Oakland A's can be crossed off the list of possible trade partners. Oakland had been hoping to solidify the fifth starter's slot and Joe Kennedy turned in a nice performance on Tuesday. Kennedy struck out 9 and allowed only one walk and four hits in five innings. Despite the strong performance however, Kennedy's ERA for the spring stands at 14.11, so don't be surprised if the A's feel the need to start browsing the pitching aisles again. Tom Goyne is the..   Continue Reading

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Phillies Non-Trade Rumors, Vol. III

The Phillies bullpen has pitched better as of late, but according to assistant general manager Ruben Amaro, Jr., someone it appears general manager Pat Gillick relies on quite heavily, that isn't stopping them from looking at ways to improve the situation. But at the same time, he also reported that nothing is about to transpire. "We continue to talk to clubs and we'll look for possibilities, but right now we don't see anything imminent." With both Freddy Garcia and Jon Lieber on the disabled list (Garcia could come off the list to pitch on April 7th or 8th), there is..   Continue Reading

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Curtis Granderson Interview

Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson was kind enough to answer a few questions for MLBTradeRumors.com. He seems like a smart guy; I was impressed by the content and honesty of his answers. I certainly wouldn't mind seeing him in a Cubs uniform ten years from now. Curtis writes an MLBlog and has a MySpace page as well. On to the Q&A: When did you first realize that you might one day play in the Major Leagues? Honestly the first time was when I got called up in 2004 after our final game in AA Erie. Up until that point, I..   Continue Reading

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Tigers Sign Carlos Guillen

The Tigers signed shortstop Carlos Guillen for four years and $48MM, starting in 2008. An excellent bargain, and $8MM less than MLBTR readers guessed. This despite the huge discount he's giving them in 2007 ($5MM salary). Guillen must really love Detroit. Hopefully the Tigers keep him at short most of the time for the length of the deal, but at $12MM annually it's not the end of the world if they don't   Continue Reading

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The Pudge Option

In today's column, John Lowe of the Detroit Free Press names the many milestones Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez is approaching. Lowe mentions at the end of his column: "Right now, it seems automatic that the club will exercise the option and have him catch next season - and maybe into the season after that, when he could be passing Fisk for the most games caught all-time." That is an interesting statement as Rodriguez's option for 2008 is probably not a no-brainer. It's for a hefty $13MM. But it should be noted that it includes a $3MM buyout, so the question..   Continue Reading

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Carlos Guillen Doesn't Change Tune

Back in February, I praised Carlos Guillen as the rare marquee free agent who refused to impose a deadline for his next contract. However, Guillen has since changed that stance. The Tiger shortstop said yesterday that he would not negotiate a contract after the season starts. He does wish to stay in Detroit, and talks are ongoing. The general feeling of MLBTR readers when last surveyed was that Guillen will land a four-year, $56MM contract. If he remains mostly at shortstop, that's a bargain. UPDATE: We're back where we started - The Detroit News reports that Guillen will negotiate into..   Continue Reading

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Rockies Offer Kim To Orioles

Ken Rosenthal's recent column is chock full o' rumors as usual. The highlights: The Rockies offered Byung-Hyun Kim to the Orioles for reliever Todd Williams but were turned down. The O's may yet work out a deal with the Mets for Williams. Kim, meanwhile, may end up a bargain for some team if the price is that low. Really, he's better than most teams' fifth starters. Rosenthal agrees with most that Carlos Zambrano will sign with the Cubs by Opening Day. However, a couple of other big-name free-agent starters to be probably will hit the market. Jason Jennings and Jake..   Continue Reading

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Cards Looking To Trade Rincon

About a week ago, Joe Strauss reported that the Cardinals might use their lefty reliever surplus to acquire Jorge Julio. That option is off the table, but Walt Jocketty is still looking to dispatch a southpaw. Strauss has confirmed that Ricardo Rincon is the player he'd like to move. The Cards would like to ditch Rincon's $1.45MM salary. He pitched in the WBC last year and but was on the operating table for shoulder and elbow issues by May. He's said to be fully recovered and could bounce back as a useful LOOGY   Continue Reading

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Phils Make Offer for Rosario

From Ken Rosenthal's latest: The Phillies are one of three clubs that have made trade offers for Blue Jays right-hander Francisco Rosario, who is out of minor-league options. Rosario has very little major league experience, just 23 innings with Toronto last year, but put up some very good numbers in the International League before that and has had a very good spring in Dunedin. Outside of inexperience and a checkered health history, Rosario has the type of stuff the Phillies could use in their bullpen right now. His fastball reaches 96 and misses bats, something even good pitchers in the..   Continue Reading

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