Interesting Non-Tenders

They couldn't get even a halfway decent prospect for Wigginton???

I could see the Mets being interested in Nelson, Cabrera, Capuano, and Gomes...another reliever, two capable starters who won't be too expensive, and a power hitting outfielder...not too bad

Saito is done.

I can see the Twins making a strong push for Wiggington. They were looking at Blake, and could probably get Wiggington for a year or two.

Any chance of the Jays picking up Cabrera to add to the 'shot in the dark' roster with Clement?

"Any chance of the Jays picking up Cabrera"

You mean the guy who's been hammered by every team in the AL East? You really want him to be pitching half his games against teams that consistently destroy him (Yes, I'm suggesting the Orioles will also destroy him).

Cabrera has been called the breakout candidate every year... every year he gets consistently worse. Yet he throws a pretty good game every couple of months and suddenly people are convinced, again, he's going to be a great player.

Saito is done.

Posted by: NedCollettiClueless | December 13, 2008 at 01:38 AM

Are you suggesting that the plutonium injections in his elbow didn't work? Foiled again!

i hate the marlins releasing nelson, there no veteran in the bullpen now. and nelson was the only veteran left(barely). Look at the rays, they mixed veteran guys like pervical,bradford, miller and wheelers with balfour, hammell, and howell. I know they udgrade certian stops, but guys need leadership

"the mets should be all over daniel cabrera and jonny gomes."

Remember late in 2007 season (en route to his inglorious 18 loss season) riight after the game he hit Dustin Pedroia in the head, Petey called him "the worst pitcher in baseball" a title he pretty much has lived up to over the last 3 years and makes one wonder why a team looking for a playoff spot would want this guy on it's team, when he has stated in the past he wants to start only.

It's hard to find a guy that walks as many people as the current met perez does, but if the Mets are looking for a replacement for wildness, the I guess Cabrera is a logical replacement in that regard.

The Pirates should definately offer big money to Cabrera. If all their pitchers regain form, they could have one of the most solid rotations, with Maholm, Gorzo, Snell, Cabrera, and Duke (might be a sleeper)..

Plus, did you see how well CC did with the AL to NL switch? It's worth the risk.

The Pirates should definately offer big money to Cabrera. If all their pitchers regain form, they could have one of the most solid rotations, with Maholm, Gorzo, Snell, Cabrera, and Duke (might be a sleeper)..
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You realize Pitt has been in the bottom 5 in ERA for the past two years right?

2007 ALCS against Sabathia when Boston took care of him handily before someone jumps all over me..

"Plus, did you see how well CC did with the AL to NL switch? It's worth the risk."

Please don't tell me you actually just compared Cabrera to Sabathia.

and also the padres should get Cabrera because he would switch leagues and we can make him a number 2 starter because the NL West Lineup is really bad

If the Padres sign Cabrera, Willy Tavaras or Joey Gathright, they will definely not contend for the nl west (unless its suck like last year and about 3 years ago when the padres won the division with only 82 wins) but it will help the young players and I think they will be a NL West competer in years to come by some of the prospects that they have in the farm system and the number 3 pick in the 2009 draft

Padres should get Gathright if Willy Tavaras sign somewhere else

Wigginton, Nelson, and Cabrera are the only real surprises. I'm sure they will get picked up rather quickly. As for the others... meh.

Outside the Box thought:

Daniel Cabrera to the Cards to be converted into a closer; if that doesn't work I still think Duncan could work his magic with this kid and get him throwing strikes agai.

Still, I really like the idea of Cabrera converting to a closer for some team. He has the power but he seems to pitch best when he is allowed to just go full boat. Pitching under control and trying to last deep into games is where he goes wrong. Just turn the kid loose and let him throw as hard as he can for 1 inning.

Worse case scenerio you get a guy that can be a long reliever if he can't handle that role.

>>I don't know what the Astros are going to do at third base now, but they decided they couldn't afford Wigginton. The 31 year-old hit a strong .285/.350/.526 in 429 plate appearances. He probably doesn't mind reaching free agency early in a weak third baseman market. The Indians and Twins still have vacancies.<<

The Astros will see if Chris Johnson can do well in Spring Training or go with Blum at 3rd for 2009.

Wigginton said he was very surprised to find out he was non-tendered.

Also, Abercrombie was removed from the Astros 40 man roster but Wigginton was NOT. At least not yet. They have said they will see if they can work something out with Wiggy...

My guess is that no one, Twins and Indians included wanted to part with prospects for a guy who was slated to make $7-8 million in arbitration.

It will be interesting to see how the market for Wiggy pans out.

Well I looked up Cabrera's numbers to find a 6.08 ERA in interleague play, so my original idea of him going to a National League team might not be the best idea. But, we have seen plenty of erratic pitchers find the right pitching coach and succeed. This would be one of Dave Duncan's toughest assignments if he were to end up in St. Louis.

I could see Omar Minaya being in on him as well. I don't know if there is any amount of antacid that'll satisfy the idea of having Oliver Perez and Daniel Cabrera on the same team.

Cabrera definitely does have talent and we've certainly seen glimpses of it, but maybe he'll be an effective pitcher when they give a walk after six balls instead of four.

Wigginton will be a HOT item. Atros 3B = Tejada! SS = Everett?

Any chance Cabrera goes to Washington? I'd love to see him on the Yanks but I know that won't happen.

whitesoxfan,

KW told people that they are traded there players and not going in the free agent market so they are trading Jermaine Dye, Bobby Jenks, and other players and I think they are rebuilting with Carlos Quinton and Alexi Rameriez

Posted by: BIGPADRESFAN2009 | December 13, 2008 at 09:33 AM

BIGPADRESFAN, your post makes no sense in grammar or in content.

Also, KW did say that they weren't going after the FA market, but non-tenders are hardly the standard free agents. These types of players are the types of guys KW usually likes, guys who were drafted high, but haven't met their potential -- low risk, high reward.

First off, Wigginton is NOT going to play second base. He's 6 foot 230 pounds. There's no way he'd agree to that. The Mets don't need him. They have David Wright, Luis Castillo, and Jose Reyes in their infield. Now Left field, probably but no to the infield fact for the Mets.

I'm an Astros fan and I personally think that Daniel Cabrera would be a perfect fit for HOUSTON!!!! He'd be cheap and a good signing.

How much would Daniel Cabrera cost?

Indians need to at least contact Daniel Cabrera and Tim Redding.