November 2009

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Odds & Ends: Lowell, Mariners, Tigers, Cubs

Here's a few links to start your Saturday... ESPN Boston's Gordon Edes writes that even if the Red Sox eat a big chunk of Mike Lowell's contract, they'll still have trouble trading him because of all the third base options on the free agent market. Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times wrote about all of the flexibility Mariners' GM Jack Zduriencik has going into the winter meetings. Meanwhile, Larry Stone at The Seattle Times wouldn't be surprised to see Kevin Towers end up with the Mariners because of his relationship with Zduriencik. Lynn Henning of The Detroit News guesses that...   Continue Reading

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Marlins Looking To Deal Josh Johnson?

SATURDAY 8:41am: ESPN's Buster Olney spoke to some rival executives who indicated that they have not yet been told by the Marlins that Johnson is available. FRIDAY 7:18pm: MLB.com's Joe Frisaro warns not to buy into the Johnson trade speculation based on what he has heard (via Twitter). 6:20pm: The Marlins are "very willing" to trade Josh Johnson for the right package, according to John Perrotto (via Twitter). Just a few weeks ago, it seemed as though the Marlins intended on signing the 25-year-old ace to a multi-year deal. The 6'7, 250 lb righty is arbitration eligible and due for...   Continue Reading

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Halladay Would Approve Deal To Yankees

SATURDAY 8:31am: ESPN's Buster Olney hears that Halladay's preferred destinations are the Yankees, Red Sox, Angels, or Phillies. FRIDAY 7:32pm: Roy Halladay would be willing to waive his no-trade clause to pitch for the Yankees, writes Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun, in an article for Slam Sports. A major league executive told Elliott that he doesn't know where Halladay might end up, but knows that he has told the Blue Jays that he would agree to be dealt to the Yanks. Doc has used his no-trade clause before to prevent being shipped to the Twins and Rangers. Toronto GM...   Continue Reading

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Discussion: The Trade Of The Decade

Over the last month or so, we've been taking a look at the decade's biggest trades. Here are some of the moves that defined, enabled and inhibited teams throughout the 2000s. Runners Up Mark Mulder for Dan Haren Erik Bedard to the Mariners Ken Griffey Jr. to the Reds Scott Kazmir for Victor Zambrano Bartolo Colon for Grady Sizemore, Cliff Lee and Brandon Phillips A.J. Pierzynski for Joe Nathan, Francisco Liriano and Boof Bonser Manny Ramirez to the Dodgers, Jason Bay to the Red Sox Hanley Ramirez for Josh Beckett and Mike Lowell Mark Teixeira to the Braves Alex Rodriguez...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Scutaro, Fielder, Bowden

Some links on this Friday evening: Daniel Barbarisi of The Providence Journal talks about the Red Sox shortstop search and concludes that Marco Scutaro is their best option. The article mentions a few other possibilities, including Brewers infielder Felipe Lopez. The 30-year-old is coming off of a career year but hasn't played shortstop regularly since 2007, when he posted a UZR/150 of -12.3. In a column for CBSSports.com, Larry Dobrow lays out his suggestions for the Brewers this winter. Dowbrow urges the club to lay the groundwork for a Prince Fielder deal and cash in their trade chips, Corey Hart...   Continue Reading

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Red Sox Destined To Sign Scutaro?

The BoSox have "virtually no choice" but to sign free agent Marco Scutaro, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. Toronto's signing of Alex Gonzalez means that the 34-year-old is now, by default, their most attractive option. There aren't a ton of quality shortstops available via trade either. Unsurprisingly, we've already heard reports this week of strong interest from both parties. Signing Scutaro would mean surrendering a high draft pick to Toronto as he is a Type A free agent. It could also mean giving the versatile veteran a three-year offer rather than the two-year pact...   Continue Reading

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Revenue Sharing, Bullington, Halladay, Mauer

On this date 18 years ago, Eddie Murray signed a two-year, $7.5MM deal with the Mets, the third of six teams he would play for in 21 seasons. In those two years, he would hit 43 home runs and post seasons of 115 and 111 OPS+. A week into this year's free agency, let's take a look at what is being written in the Blogosphere... The Biz of Baseball looks at revenue sharing in baseball and why baseball no longer releases revenue sharing figures. DC Sports Plus evaluates the list of minor league free agent pitchers and who might get...   Continue Reading

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Discussion: Doug Davis

There's only so many top tier pitchers on the free agent market every year, so naturally many teams will spend the winter sifting through the leftovers after the big market clubs have had their fill. One such pitcher this offseason is the 34-year-old Doug Davis, who once upon a time (2005) was third in the NL with 208 strikeouts. Davis is the definition of an innings eater, making at least 33 starts in five of the last six years, with the one exception being 2008, when he missed six weeks while getting treatment for thyroid cancer. Aside from taking the...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Johnson, Cabrera, Mets, Contreras

Here's some discount links on Black Friday... ESPN's Keith Law notes that the Marlins have a history of moving players early, and says that they could land two big league ready players and two Double-A prospects for Josh Johnson. There's no evidence to suggest that the Red Sox have approached the Tigers about a trade for Miguel Cabrera according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FoxSports.com. Bob Klapisch of FoxSports.com writes that it'll take more than one offseason to get the Mets back on track. Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe says that next week's arbitration deadline will...   Continue Reading

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Cubs Will Shop For An Outfield Bat

The Cubs plan to search for a centerfielder according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FoxSports.com, however the team must first unload Milton Bradley to see how much financial flexibility they'll have. One agent who spoke to the team says that balancing out left and righthanded hitters in the lineup is not as much of a priority as last year. The Fox duo mention Curtis Granderson, Scott Podsednik, Rick Ankiel, Coco Crisp, Marlon Byrd, and Mike Cameron as potential targets.   Continue Reading

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