Alan Embree Rumors

Rockies Decline Options For Torrealba, Embree

Troy Renck of The Denver Post reports that the Rockies have declined the 2010 options for catcher Yorvit Torrealba and reliever Alan Embree. Torrealba's option was worth $4MM, Embree's $3MM. Instead, the players will receive buyouts worth $500K and $250K, respectively. Torrealba's agent indicated that his client has not ruled out returning to the club, but the Rockies are committed to Chris Iannetta as their starter. Yorvit hit .291/.351/.380 in 242 plate appearances on the year, while Embree threw just 24.2 innings in 2009 before a liner broke his leg and forced him to miss the rest of the season.   Continue Reading

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Rockies Rumors: Giambi, Betancourt, Peralta

It sounds like the Rockies will bring back manager Jim Tracy and GM Dan O'Dowd. Here are some more rumors regarding the club's offseason plans: Tracy Ringolsby of Inside the Rockies says the team's coaching staff will return in 2010. Jim Tracy works well with his coaches, though he did not hand-pick them. Ringolsby expects the Rockies to decline the options for Jason Giambi ($6.5MM), Rafael Betancourt ($5.4MM), Yorvit Torrealba ($4MM, $500K buyout) and Alan Embree ($3MM, $250K buyout). Instead of picking up Betancourt's option, the club will try to sign him to a two-year deal that guaranatees less money...   Continue Reading

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Rockies Notes: Marquis, Betancourt, Giambi

Tracy Ringolsby of Inside The Rockies examines Colorado's commitments for 2010, and the decisions they'll face regarding potential free agents and arbitration cases. Here are a few of his thoughts: Jason Marquis has said he wants to sign with the Mets and likely won't be back in Colorado. There's a good chance that lefty Alan Embree will retire. Jose Contreras is interested in returning in a middle relief capacity, but Matt Belisle is a younger option for the team in that role. The club would like to retain Rafael Betancourt, but his contract would have to be reworked. Betancourt has...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Stanton, Halladay, Sonnanstine

Even more links on a slow rumors day... Joe Capozzi of The Palm Beach Post spoke to Marlins GM Larry Beinfest about top prospect Mike Stanton. Beinfest wouldn't say as much, but it sounds like Stanton is untouchable in trade talks. ESPN's Keith Law tweets that a Roy Halladay trade was unlikely two days ago, but seems even less likely now after some conversations. Andy Sonnanstine has been placed on the minor league disabled list with mononucleosis according to Joe Smith of The St. Petersburg Times. If he's out for a while, could it impact the club's ability to make...   Continue Reading

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2010 Options: Colorado Rockies

Let's scope out the options facing the Colorado Rockies this coming offseason. Yorvit Torrealba - $4MM mutual option with a $0.5MM buyout. Torrealba's taken a backseat to Chris Iannetta in playing time, turning in a .649 OPS in 61 at-bats this season. He's faced some tough personal issues as of late as his son and brother-in-law were recently freed from kidnappers in Venezuela. The Rockies were apparently shopping Torrealba in March, which probably points toward a buyout at the season's end. Alan Embree - $3MM club option with a $0.25MM buyout. Embree's been fairly horrendous versus both righties and lefties...   Continue Reading

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Willy Taveras Will Be Non-Tendered

Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post says to expect outfielder Willy Taveras to join the free agent market: The Nationals' unwillingness to take Taveras and Juan Morillo for Tim Redding — a deal Colorado thought was done — will lead the Rockies to non-tender the center fielder today, making him a free agent. Tracy Ringolsby of the Rocky Mountain News agrees he'll be non-tendered, noting the Yankees, Red Sox, Reds, Marlins, and White Sox also had trade discussions for Taveras. Renck adds that Glendon Rusch has a minor league offer for $750K in hand, and is weighing offers from...   Continue Reading

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Rockies Reach Agreement With Embree

THURSDAY: Renck now says Embree's deal is for $2.225MM with a mutual option for '10. It may be announced tomorrow. WEDNESDAY: Following up - Renck says the Rockies have an agreement in principle with Embree one a one-year deal worth around $2.5MM. The deal will be announced Thursday after the Rule 5 draft. Embree was a Type B free agent, but the A's will not receive draft pick compensation because they did not offer arbitration. TUESDAY: According to Troy Renck, the Rockies are nearing a one-year agreement with free agent lefty Alan Embree. The deal would be finalized later this...   Continue Reading

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Rockies Rumors: Taveras, Villone, Marquis

9:48pm: The Rockies are moving forward on a deal for Rusch, according to Tracy Ringolsby. Ringolsby adds that the Rox may explore a long-term deal with Ubaldo Jimenez after the holidays, but aren't quite ready to do so with Chris Iannetta. Also, the Rockies like Josh Bard but they don't have room for him. 1:00pm: Joel Sherman adds Eddie Guardado as a lefty of interest for Colorado. 2:07am: Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post sums up the latest hot stove buzz around the Rockies. As you know, the Nationals are interested in Rockies outfielder Willy Taveras. Taveras might be...   Continue Reading

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A's Decline To Offer Arb To Embree, Thomas

According to MLB.com's Mychael Urban, the A's declined to offer arbitration to Type B free agents Alan Embree and Frank Thomas. Embree was an uncertainty, but the player said earlier today he didn't expect an offer. Ten teams have expressed interest in the lefty reliever. Among them: the Mariners and Rockies, reportedly.   Continue Reading

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Mariners Make Free Agent Offer

According to MLB.com's Jim Street, Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik made an offer to a position player free agent and expects to know more within 24-48 hours. That free agent is not Ken Griffey Jr., though Zduriencik has talked to his agent. Any guesses? One reader emailed wondering if the Ms could be the mystery team for Rafael Furcal. Alan Embree is also on the radar; he acknowledged that the Mariners were one of ten clubs to express interest with his agent.   Continue Reading

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