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Odds and Ends: Rolen, Silva, Capps

By Tim Dierkes [November 11, 2007 at 10:54pm CST]

Here are some hot stove links to digest this evening.

The New York Post's Joel Sherman runs down some third base options for the Yankees. He feels that Scott Rolen, Bill Hall, Freddy Sanchez, and a few others might be reasonable options. Bernie Miklasz says there's no indication any team is truly interested in Rolen, though Randy Youngman suggests the Angels may look at him.

Youngman also believes the Halos have slight interest in Carlos Silva, if he can be had at less than $10MM annually. Not bloody likely.

Jon Paul Morosi thinks the Tigers could go after the Pirates' Damaso Marte, Salomon Torres, or even Matt Capps.

Hat tip to Bucco Blog on the Sherman and Morosi links above. Check out Jake's latest post, where he uncovers some interesting minor league free agents.

Rob Biertempfel names David Riske, Doug Brocail, Shawn Camp, and Scott Linebrink as some relievers the Pirates might consider. I imagine Riske and Linebrink will be too pricey.

Troy E. Renck believes the Rockies might inquire about Cliff Lee.

RotoAuthority assesses the health risks within the Nationals' rotation.

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Would only make sense for the Angels if they know for sure that Saunders or Santana will be moved for a bat. Otherwise they would have a 6 man rotation with Adenhart coming next year.

Posted by: bjsguess | November 12, 2007 at 12:14 AM

Is it really a good idea for the cardinals to trade rolen from a baseball standpoint. his value can't be much lower, i'd wait and see if he can raise it a little.

Or if he can't get his shoulder squared away, maybe just hope for him to retire. makes about as much sense as trading him at this point

Posted by: Hammondsbird | November 12, 2007 at 01:04 AM

You know what I think would be absolutely hilaroius? If somehow the Phils go Rolen on the cheap and traded for him. He is a great 3rd when healthy. But the irony would be hilarious. (I don't think it going to happen)

But I would like the Phillies get involved on Clement and Colon, two good pitchers who are low risk high reward. Speaking of Riske, I think he would make a great addition to the Phillies bullpen.

Posted by: ConservativeTog | November 12, 2007 at 02:07 AM

ConservativeTog,

I like your thinking on Clement and Colon--precisely the kind of pitcher acquisition I think the Phils should gamble on.

Posted by: JitteryMcFrog | November 12, 2007 at 02:24 AM

I'm surprised. Rolen may actually be a hotter commodity than I thought. After his last surgery I would have bet money that the Cards would have trouble locating even one team willing to risk him.

Now it seems like maybe they can sit back and get their best offer on him. Granted, the best offer will probably be junk, but still, it's surprising.

Posted by: CarpeDiem | November 12, 2007 at 12:13 PM

I think the Phils should go after Colon, but not Rolen. They don't need to spend that kind of money on offense, they have offense. Depends on how much the Cards would be willing to pay. But in Colon's case if you could get him for 1/7 with incentives i think its a good idea. Put him in that rotation with Hamels, Myers, Moyer, and Kendrick, and thats a good rotation to go with a dominating offense and a now better bullpen (Flash Gordon, Lidge, Romero)

Posted by: scribbletone | November 12, 2007 at 07:43 PM

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