Chase Headley Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Chase Headley.
Padres Release Chase Headley
2018/05/padres-release-chase-headley.htmlMay 18th: The Padres have released Chase Headley following this past weekend's DFA, tweets Dennis Lin of The Athletic. … May 19th: The Padres have made an official announcement of Headley's release.
Padres Designate Chase Headley
2018/05/padres-designate-chase-headley.htmlThe Padres have designated third baseman Chase Headley for assignment, according to a team announcement. … San Diego recalled infielder Cory Spangenberg from Triple-A to take Headley's 25-man roster spot.
Padres Move Bryan Mitchell To Bullpen, Option Kazuhisa Makita
2018/05/padres-move-bryan-mitchell-to-bullpen-option-kazuhisa-makita.htmlMitchell was the key piece acquired in a trade in which the Friars agreed to take over the remaining $13MM owed to Chase Headley, while Makita signed for $3.8MM over two years (plus a $500K posting fee).
Padres’ Chairman On Hosmer, Team Direction, Mitchell, Galvis
2018/01/padres-chairman-on-hosmer-team-direction-mitchell-galvis.htmlIn addition to putting forth a (presumed) nine-figure offer to Hosmer, San Diego has also traded a fairly well-regarded pitching prospect (right-hander Enyel De Los Santos) for a one-year rental of Freddy Galvis and taken on the final year of Chase Headley's contract as a means of landing Bryan Mitchell from the Yankees. … Fowler confirmed that Headley trade was almost entirely about Mitchell and stressed that the team is still focused on the development of young talent.
Latest On Angels’ Options At Third Base
2017/12/latest-on-angels-options-at-third-base.htmlAs has been noted before, the Angels are one of several teams with possible interest in Padres third bagger Chase Headley. … Headley and others are more likely to be added, at this point, than is free agent Mike Moustakas, according to Nightengale.
Angels Close To Acquiring Third Baseman, Interested In Chase Headley
2017/12/angels-close-to-acquiring-third-baseman.htmlThey have "strong interest" in new Padres third baseman Chase Headley, Nightengale adds. … 8:50pm: San Diego's "working very hard" to trade Headley, according to ESPN's Buster Olney, though he doesn't specify whether the Angels are involved (Twitter link).
NL West Notes: Headley, Padres, Darvish, Rockies, Davis
2017/12/nl-west-notes-headley-padres-darvish-rockies-davis.htmlPreller discussed his team's surprising acquisition of Chase Headley with reporters (including MLB.com's AJ Cassavell), and the possibility exists that Headley will be flipped before Opening Day. … Headley's addition has also created a glut within San Diego's infield, and Preller said that he has already received calls from teams about Yangervis Solarte, Cory Spangenberg, and Carlos Asuaje.
Padres Acquire Chase Headley, Bryan Mitchell
2017/12/padres-reach-deal-with-yankees-to-acquire-chase-headley-bryan-mitchell.html10:13am: The Padres have reached agreement with the Yankees on a swap that will bring third baseman Chase Headley back to San Diego along with righty Bryan Mitchell, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post (via Twitter). … Indications were that the Pads were taking the full salary of Headley, but the Yankees announced that some amount of cash will be included in the deal as well.
Reactions To And Effects Of The Giancarlo Stanton Trade
2017/12/reactions-to-and-effects-of-the-giancarlo-stanton-trade.htmlAdditionally, the Yankees "would certainly listen on offers" for third baseman Chase Headley, per King. … Headley is entering the last year of his contract, in which he'll make $13MM.
AL Notes: Sanchez, Red Sox, Indians, Logan, Yankees
2017/07/aaron-sanchez-blister-jays-red-sox-indians-eduardo-nunez-giants-boone-logan-lat.htmlWith Todd Frazier now in pinstripes, the Yankees intend to work Chase Headley in at first base, manager Joe Girardi told reporters including MLB.com's Bryan Hoch (Twitter link). … The switch-hitting Headley will pair with new addition Garrett Cooper for the time being, though that duo doesn't promise to deliver the kind of offensive output that might be hoped for from the position.
Rosenthal’s Latest: CBA, Cardinals, Marlins, Torres, Orioles
2017/06/rosenthals-latest-cba-cardinals-marlins-torres-orioles.htmlTop Yankees infield prospect Gleyber Torres has limited experience in the high minors, but he might be promoted to replace Chase Headley (who's batting just .228/.300/.348 over 203 plate appearances this season) at third base in the near future, since the first-place Yankees could see Torres as a better option than dealing prospects to acquire a veteran third baseman.
AL East Notes: Sandoval, Torres, Frieri, Pearce, Britton
2017/05/al-east-notes-sandoval-torres-frieri-pearce-britton.htmlAs ESPN.com's Andrew Marchand writes, top prospect Gleyber Torres could represent an alternative to Chase Headley at third base.
AL Notes: Dozier, Bautista, Tanaka, Yankees, Tigers
2017/01/al-notes-dozier-bautista-tanaka-yankees-tigers.htmlMazzeo adds that Cashman said he's "not in active trade talks at all" regarding veteran Yankees like Brett Gardner, Chase Headley or any of his position players. … While both seemed like on-paper trade candidates entering the offseason, neither Gardner nor Headley ever surfaced all that much on the rumor circuit.
East Notes: Chapman, Marlins, Nationals, Eaton, Yankees, Gardner, Mets
2016/12/east-notes-chapman-marlins-nationals-eaton-yankees-gardner-mets.htmlHoch adds that Cashman has rejected trade offers for third baseman Chase Headley.
Heyman’s Latest: Sale, Encarnacion, Astros, Martinez, Mets, Yankees, CarGo
2016/12/chris-sale-trade-rumors-nationals-astros-redsox-rangers-braves.htmlThe Yankees have spoken to other teams about third baseman Chase Headley and outfielder Brett Gardner but received minimal interest in that pair. … Headley has $26MM in guaranteed money remaining on his deal and quietly rebounded from a disastrous start to post a solid overall season in the Bronx last year, while Gardner is owed a similar $25MM through 2018 and also has a club option for the 2019 season on his deal.
Yankees Notes: Headley, Gardner, Cespedes, Beltran, Hammel
2016/11/yankees-notes-headley-gardner-cespedes-beltran-hammel.htmlThe Yankees have received trade inquiries about both third baseman Chase Headley and left fielder Brett Gardner, GM Brian Cashman told reporters (including MLB.com's Bryan Hoch). … The switch-hitting Headley hit .253/.331/.385 with 14 homers over 529 PA last season, as he sandwiched four months of pretty good hitting between a dreadful April and a mediocre September.
Cafardo’s Latest: Yanks, Rays, BoSox, Dodgers
2016/07/cafardos-latest-yanks-rays-bosox-dodgers.htmlIn addition to Sabathia, hot-hitting 39-year-old right fielder/designated hitter Carlos Beltran, left fielder Brett Gardner, catcher Brian McCann, third baseman Chase Headley, and starters Michael Pineda and Nathan Eovaldi are Yankees who could have value around the deadline (not to mention their much-ballyhooed relievers, of course).
AL East Notes: Yankees, Headley, Blue Jays, Smith, Harvey, Britton
2016/05/yankees-headley-struggles-jays-gibbons-hot-seat-carson-smith-activated-sox.htmlPerhaps no Yankees player has scuffled as badly as third baseman Chase Headley, who has been among the worst regulars in baseball. … In Cashman's view, Headley isn't so much a victim of batted ball luck as he is simply struggling to hit the ball with authority (as his lack of a single extra-base hit would suggest).
AL Notes: Porcello, White Sox, Headley, J. Hamilton
2016/05/al-notes-porcello-white-sox-headley-j-hamilton.htmlYankees third baseman Chase Headley failed to amass a single extra-base hit in April while batting .150/.268/.150 in 71 plate appearances, and his struggles are thanks in part to his home ballpark. … It’s maybe a better fit for guys who hit the ball high down the line than it for guys who hit the ball like I have for a lot of my career.” Headley is "working on" hitting the ball in the air more to right field and wants to increase elevation in general to combat defensive shifts.
AL Notes: Harrison, Headley, Lowrie, Floyd, Tigers
2014/12/al-notes-harrison-headley-lowrie-floyd-tigers.htmlThe Athletics put in a "competitive" bid for Chase Headley at an earlier stage of his signing process, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports tweets. … Oakland would have moved Brett Lawrie to second had it landed Headley, Rosenthal adds.
Yankees Sign Chase Headley
2014/12/yankees-chase-headley-nearing-four-year-deal.html12:52pm: The Yankees have locked up one of their top free agent targets, as they announced on Monday the signing of third baseman Chase Headley to a four-year deal. … 4:58pm: Headley will not obtain direct no-trade protection, but he earns a $1MM bonus if he is dealt, Joel Sherman of the New York Post tweets.
Chase Headley Nearing Decision
2014/12/chase-headley-nearing-decision.htmlThird baseman Chase Headley is nearing a decision and could reach an agreement as soon as today, reports WFAN's Sweeny Murti. … Headley, 30, has been linked to both the Astros and Marlins at various times.
Yankees Balancing Needs, Budget In Pursuit Of Headley
2014/12/yankees-balancing-needs-budget-in-pursuit-of-headley.htmlWere the team to strike a multi-year deal with third baseman Chase Headley, it may need to "bottom fish" to add a starter, says Sherman. … Should New York go to a fourth year for Headley, the team's interest would likely not go beyond $44MM to $48MM, Sherman says.
D-backs Unlikely To Make More Big Moves
2014/12/d-backs-unlikely-to-make-more-big-moves.htmlThe Diamondbacks are not interested in Chase Headley, Stewart says.
Chase Headley Rumors: Tuesday
2014/12/chase-headley-rumors-tuesday.htmlWe took a look at several reports on Chase Headley yesterday. … The Giants are not interested in going to four years for Headley, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports.