Bill Hall Rumors

Odds And Ends: Rizzo, Rangers, Hall

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [August 20, 2009 at 10:51am CST]

More links for the morning... Adam Dunn tells MLB.com's Bill Ladson that it would have been wrong for the Nats to give the GM job to anybody but Mike Rizzo, who will be formally introduced in about four hours. Via Twitter, ESPN.com's Jorge Arangure Jr. reports that the Rangers signed Dominican righty David Perez for $425k. Bill Hall tells Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times that he put too much pressure on himself after inking a $24MM deal with the Brewers. Newsday's Ken Davidoff points out that the Mets can watch Jeff Francoeur play 40 more games before they have... Continue Reading

Odds And Ends: Jeter, Uggla, Cubs, Hall

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [August 20, 2009 at 9:27am CST]

Links for Thursday morning... Derek Jeter, whose contract expires after next season, says he isn't thinking about his next deal or how long he'll keep playing, according to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News. Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel asks: Are the Marlins better off holding onto Dan Uggla after the season and paying him about $7MM in arbitration, or should they trade him? Cubs GM Jim Hendry tells Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times that he takes resonsibility for his team's frustrating season. Jeff Sackmann of the Hardball Times says Doug Melvin was justified... Continue Reading

Mariners Acquire Bill Hall

By Eddie Schmid [August 19, 2009 at 5:05pm CST]

According to the Seattle Times' Geoff Baker, the Mariners have acquired Bill Hall from the Brewers. There's an announcement expected before game time. According to Baker's sources, the Brewers will receive minor-league pitcher Ruben "Buddy" Flores in return. The Brewers will reportedly pay the rest of the $6.8MM salary due Hall this year and a large portion of his $8.4MM he earns in 2010. Hall, 29, has had a rough year, putting up a .606 OPS in 234 PA, but perhaps he'll be able to find his swing with a change of scenery. He could fit into a platoon role... Continue Reading

Deal For Bill Hall In The Works?

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [August 18, 2009 at 4:38pm CST]

Brewers GM Doug Melvin tells MLB.com's Adam McCalvy that he's speaking with teams interested in Bill Hall. The Brewers have until Friday to deal Hall, who they designated for assignment last Wednesday. Melvin suggests that a trade is a real possibility. "I'm working on something," he said. We heard last week that the Reds have some interest in Hall. The Brewers would presumably pay Hall's contract or take on a comparably sized deal in any trade. Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Bedard, Rays, Hall, Brewers

By Mike Axisa [August 14, 2009 at 9:27pm CST]

A few more loose links I rounded up... Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik told Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times that he "has not ruled out offering some type of extension deal to injured pitcher Erik Bedard." Of course, the club will monitor Bedard's recovery from shoulder surgery before doing anything. The Rays have signed fourth rounder Luke Bailey for $750K according to Baseball America's Jim Callis. Bailey was arguably the top high school catcher in the draft, but he blew out his elbow in the spring and needed Tommy John surgery. The Cincinnati Enquirer's Tom Groeschen mentions that the Reds... Continue Reading

Odds And Ends: Meche, Hall, Red Sox, Pirates

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [August 14, 2009 at 3:54pm CST]

Time for another round of links... Via Twitter, Jon Heyman of SI.com says the Royals told the Yankees they don't want to trade Gil Meche. MLB.com's Mark Sheldon hears that the Reds have "some interest" in the recently-DFA'd Bill Hall. Jim Callis of Baseball America reports that the Red Sox signed 26th rounder Miles Head for $335k, which is more than double MLB's recommended bonus. The Red Sox are also nearing deals with David Renfroe and Madison Younginer, whose could each sign for seven figures. Callis reports that the Pirates signed 12th rounder Jeff Inman for $425k. Yet another over-slot... Continue Reading

Gonzalez Clears Waivers; Red Sox Interested?

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [August 14, 2009 at 11:23am CST]

Reds shortstop Alex Gonzalez has cleared waivers and Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports hears that the Red Sox may be interested. The extent of their interest isn't clear, but Rosenthal says they're considering Gonzalez and other options as they try to solidify the shortstop position. Now that Gonzalez has cleared waivers, the Reds can trade him to any club. Gonzalez, 32, makes $5.4MM this year and is hitting .210/.258/.296. The Red Sox showed brief interest in Bill Hall. The Brewers haven't yet placed shortstop J.J. Hardy on waivers and it's unclear if they'd trade him now, while he's in the... Continue Reading

Odds & Ends: Cubs, Strasburg, O's

By Eddie Schmid [August 13, 2009 at 9:42pm CST]

Some more links on a slow night in Rumorville: A reader points us to a report out of Korea that says two amateurs have been signed out of Korea. CF Kyung-min Na was signed by the Cubs for 725k and is called "the fastest player in Korean high school baseball," while IF Chan-jong Moon was signed by the Astros for 350k. According to MASN Sports' Steve Melewski, Orioles head of scouting Joe Jordan sees recent 22nd-round signee Cameron Coffey as "top two rounds" talent and expects him to pitch next season despite recent surgery. Count in Ryan Zimmerman as a... Continue Reading

Odds And Ends: Hall, Tate, Trades

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [August 13, 2009 at 11:15am CST]

More links for the morning... Bill Hall explains to MLB.com that he's confident he can still play. Seems like Hall reacted like a pro upon hearing that he was designated for assignment. Baseball America's Jim Callis says the Padres wouldn't have chosen Donavan Tate if they weren't prepared to pay him what he's worth. Tate can always play college football if he doesn't sign, so he has more leverage than most picks. Over at the Hardball Times, Adam Guttridge determines which teams won their deadline deals from a value standpoint. Remember to follow MLBTR on Twitter and become a fan... Continue Reading

Odds & Ends: Draft, Moyer, Cubs

By Tim Dierkes [August 13, 2009 at 9:46am CST]

Links for Thursday... RotoAuthority looks at the worst closers in baseball. Indians first-round draft pick Alex White is "seeking top five money," according to Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Hoynes says the Indians are optimistic about signing him before Monday's deadline. As you might expect, Chico Harlan of the Washington Post says the Stephen Strasburg talks between the Nationals and Scott Boras will go down to the wire. MLBTR will be covering the signing deadline intensely, as we did last year. Andy Martino of the Philadelphia Inquirer has a source saying the Phillies' bullpen demotion of Jamie Moyer... Continue Reading

Bill Hall Rumors

Odds And Ends: Rizzo, Rangers, Hall

Odds And Ends: Jeter, Uggla, Cubs, Hall

Mariners Acquire Bill Hall

Deal For Bill Hall In The Works?

Odds & Ends: Bedard, Rays, Hall, Brewers

Odds And Ends: Meche, Hall, Red Sox, Pirates

Gonzalez Clears Waivers; Red Sox Interested?

Odds & Ends: Cubs, Strasburg, O's

Odds And Ends: Hall, Tate, Trades

Odds & Ends: Draft, Moyer, Cubs

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