September 2007

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Could A-Rod Save the O's?

Update: Beat writer Jeff Zrebiec reports that yesterday Miguel Tejada told O's President of Baseball Operations Andy McPhail, "I don't care about changing positions if we're going to be a winner, and I want to be on a team that is going to compete and win." That is a change of tune from the once stubborn shortstop. Orioles Manager Dave Trembley also said, "I fully expect that he'll be a major part of this team next season." The Orioles pitchers have been going the extra mile to make Alex Rodriguez feel at home in Camden Yards this weekend, writes Peter..   Continue Reading

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Sunday Morning Santana

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe discusses the names being thrown around for Johan Santana. As well as the Kemp/Kershaw for Santana, Cafardo quotes an AL Executive: One AL executive theorized, "There are a few teams who could match up with the Twins. Would the Yankees deal Melky Cabrera and an Ian Kennedy for Santana? How about Boston? Would they send a Clay Buchholz and a Jacoby Ellsbury for him? The Mets? There are few teams who could handle the paycheck you'd have to give Santana and also be able to part with key prospects." If that logic is correct,..   Continue Reading

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A.J. Pierzynski Extended Through 2010

A.J. Pierzynski had his contract extended yesterday. He's already signed for next season, but is now slated to make $12.5MM over '09-'10. That's a fair price, nothing special, and say what you will about Pierzynski's decline in numbers this year (.309 OBP), I think he's Ozzie Guillen's kind of guy. If for some reason you've never read about the Pierzysnki for Liriano, Nathan, and Bonser deal, I recommend a perusal of Tim's full breakdown. It's a good read. Posted by: Nat Boyl   Continue Reading

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Joba The Starter?

It's been a slow Saturday in the rumor mill so as it grinds down, I thought I'd see where everyone would put Joba Chamberlain next season if you were the Yankees. Experts and statisticians feel that Joba must be in the rotation because 180 innings of Joba next year is more valuable than around 60. Frank Neville for The Sporting News thinks "health permitting, [Joba] can be a 20-game winner and rack up 200-plus strikeouts a year." Now wait, where have we heard that argument before? Ah yes, with Jonathan Papelbon. Papelbon has become the most dominant closer in the..   Continue Reading

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Carlos Guillen to Play 1B Next Season

The Tigers anticipated this. Carlos Guillen's okay with it. Despite signing Guillen in March to a 4 year deal for $48MM to begin next season, the shortstop is going to be moving across the diamond sooner than expected to play first base. The move is designed to protect his knees from the physical stresses of SS. Tim argued that 4/48 was a bargain as long as he remained the Tigers' shortstop. Unfortunately, it appears Manager Jim Leyland has had to talk him into moving to first, despite Guillen's condition last week that the Tigers had to bring in a gold..   Continue Reading

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Kazmir Calls for Veterans

Yesterday, I posted about the Devil Rays increasing payroll by 20%. Today, more Tampa talk! Two Marc's with a "C" have the scoop: Marc Lancaster and Marc Topkin both reported that lefty ace and ::ahem:: AL strikeout leader Scott Kazmir (or as the Mets refer to him: The One Who Got Away) has called upon management to bring in some veterans. Despite the payroll increase, 20% of the Rays current payroll is only around $7MM before revenue sharing assistance. The Rays would like to re-sign Carlos Pena in arbitration and Boras wants a lot. Yet Kazmir is entering his first..   Continue Reading

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White Sox To Keep Mike Myers?

UPDATE: Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald is now reporting that Kenny Williams may have indicated Mike Myers (and Ryan Bukvich) are the two spots in the bullpen he will be addressing in the offseason. The article indicates that the White Sox won't be as busy this offseason as some may think. Mark Gonzales reports Mike Myers might indeed have a role in the White Sox bullpen next season, and no, it won't be sketch comedy or terrorizing Jamie Lee Curtis. When the Red Sox let Myers walk and I watched the Yankees pick him up as a lefty specialist..   Continue Reading

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Sox Owner Hopes Lowell Stays

Congrats to Cubs, Red Sox, and Diamondbacks fans! What a finish this year has been. At the beer-soaked madness that was Fenway last night, Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner dubbed Mike Lowell the team's MVP. The Boston Globe reports when Principal Owner John Henry was asked if Mike Lowell would be retained, he said, "In Florida, Mike played for me three years, my first three years [as Marlins owner]. We sort of grew up in the game together. It would be a wonderful thing." As Tim pointed out here, Lowell could be open to a 2 year, $22MM contract to..   Continue Reading

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Rumors and Questions

If Cubs make the playoffs, they will be glad not to see the Marlins in the postseason. After last night's defeat, the Cubs haven't beaten the Fish since April... of 2006. Lots of buzz today, so here are some Rumors and Questions on the day: Florida Marlins Fans, it may be disheartening for you, both of you, to know that David Hyde (with some help from Bill Murray) believes as though either Miguel Cabrera or Dontrelle Willis will indeed be dealt this offseason. Tim crunched the numbers and thinks they should shed Willis' contract. If I had to choose, I'd..   Continue Reading

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Cecil Cooper Named 'Stros Manager

ESPN is just reporting that the Astros have named Cecil Cooper as Manager on a permanent basis. Astros fans, how do you feel about this? Posted by: Nat Boyl   Continue Reading

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