Andre Ethier Rumors

Odds & Ends: Chapman, Iglesias, Dodgers

They're not quite as good as Saturday morning cartoons, but here's some Saturday morning links... David Lennon of Newsday writes that the Mets are among a handful of teams that are exploring a deal for Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman. We learned that Chapman was officially declared a free agent by MLB yesterday. ESPN's Jorge Arangure Jr. sat down for a chat with Jose Iglesias, who the Red Sox signed for over $8MM this summer. When asked why he chose the Sox, Iglesias said they "were a team that needed a shortstop," and "they are my father's favorite team." With Andre...   Continue Reading

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Dodgers, Andre Ethier Avoid Arb

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Dodgers avoided arbitration with outfielder Andre Ethier by signing him at $3.1MM for '09. He can earn another $100K in incentives. If Ethier gets those incentives he'll be at the midpoint of the two submissions. Perhaps the deal will help Corey Hart and Josh Willingham come to terms. Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel says the Brewers have had extensive discussions with Hart's agent this morning.   Continue Reading

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Dodgers, Ethier Headed To Arb Hearing?

As MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports, the Dodgers and outfielder Andre Ethier are on the eve of an arbitration hearing. The two sides have less than 24 hours to work out a deal, and it doesn't look promising. "There's no way to handicap it," general manager Ned Colletti said Monday afternoon. "The time is right to do it when both sides can't agree. We've tried to avoid it and we will the next 24 hours. We all love Andre. He was the first player I traded for when I came here." Ethier asked for $3.75MM and the Dodgers offered $2.65MM back...   Continue Reading

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Hart, Ethier Likely Headed To Arb Hearing

2:19pm: Adam McCalvy at MLB.com mentions an interesting parallel to the arbitration situation with Corey Hart. Andre Ethier is expected to go to an arbitration hearing on Tuesday, the day before Hart's hearing is scheduled. The numbers in Ethier's case are very similar, the outfielder having asked for $3.75 million while the Dodgers offered $2.65 million. The outcome of the Ethier case may be indicative of what to expect for Hart. 11:15am: Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writes the Brewers and Corey Hart will likely be headed to an arbitration hearing. Says assistant general manager Gord Ash, "We're...   Continue Reading

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Ethier Likely Headed To Arbitration

According to Tony Jackson of the Los Angeles Daily News, "it now appears that an arbitration hearing is all but inevitable for Andre Ethier." Ethier's hearing is currently scheduled for Tuesday, February 17. He requested $3.75MM and the Dodgers countered with a $2.65MM bid back when figures were due. Jackson notes that the Dodgers have won their last two arbitration cases, with Eric Gagne in 2004 and Joe Beimel in 2007.   Continue Reading

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Ethier's Arbitration Hearing Date Is Set

Tony Jackson of the Los Angeles Daily News reports that Andre Ethier's arbitration hearing is scheduled for February 17. As Jackson writes, "that should give the sides plenty of time to reach an agreement and avoid a hearing, but you never know." Ethier and his representatives have asked for $3.75MM, while the Dodgers submitted a $2.65MM bid. He is the team's only pending arbitration case.   Continue Reading

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Dodgers Avoid Arb With Martin, Broxton

12:40pm: MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger says the Dodgers also reached an agreement with Jonathan Broxton ($1.825MM plus $200K in incentives), leaving Andre Ethier as the team's lone arbitration case. 11:50am: According to Ken Rosenthal, the Dodgers avoided arbitration with catcher Russell Martin by signing him for '09 at $3.9MM. It's a record for a first-year arb catcher, though a smaller amount than I was anticipating.   Continue Reading

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Sabathia, Yankees, Pirates, Rays

Let's take a look at what is being written in the Blogosphere... MetsBlog feels the reported interest in C.C. Sabathia is overblown. Rather, they see the Mets waiting for Sabathia to sign before making a move of their own for starting pitching. River Ave. Blues still sees the Yankees pursuing Mark Teixeira or Adam Dunn, even with the acquisition of Nick Swisher. Where have you gone, Andy Van Slyke speculates on what the Pirates will do this winter while finding humor in this recent quote from the Buccos' GM: "we'd love to upgrade the offense, upgrade our pitching, and rebuild...   Continue Reading

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Manny Ramirez Rumors: Tuesday

9:55pm: Jayson Stark attempts to douse the Manny flames, getting denials (again) from the Dodgers and Phillies. 8:39pm: Ken Davidoff says the Teixeira deal makes a Manny trade more difficult, since that's one less option for Boston to replace Ramirez's bat. The Red Sox will keep trying nonetheless. 6:52pm: Jon Heyman says the Phillies might be the frontrunner for Manny. Ramirez will want his $20MM options eliminated upon a trade. The Dodgers are also involved, with the Marlins surfacing as a longshot. 3:07pm: Ken Rosenthal says the Dodgers are not pursuing Ramirez or Teixeira. So, conflicting reports again. The Dodgers...   Continue Reading

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Juan Pierre Not Happy Being A Bench Player

Juan Pierre, who has been the odd man out in the crowded Dodgers outfield this year, said following the team's 5-3 victory over the Florida Marlins on Thursday that he still has not accepted his current role with the club as a bench player: "I don't see myself as a bench player. I haven't accepted that. I know if they don't want me to play out there, that's their decision. But I don't see myself as a bench player." One reporter asked Pierre if he wanted to remain with the Dodgers to which the 30-year old responded: "I'm not going...   Continue Reading

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