Brett Myers Rumors

Odds and Ends: Myers, Crede, Giants

Links for Wednesday... The Brewers snagged infielder Casey McGehee off waivers from the Cubs. The Crew also designated Joe Dillon for assignment. The Reds signed 16 year-old lefty Ismael Guillon out of Venezuela. MLB.com's Marty Noble discusses the Mets and impending free agents Oliver Perez and Pedro Martinez. The Mets will entertain re-signing Perez at their price, but they'll let Pedro leave. Any guesses on where he pitches next year? Joe Pawlikowski at River Ave. Blues would like the Yankees to sign free agent outfielder Juan Rivera. Brian Cashman traded Rivera, Randy Choate, and Nick Johnson to the Expos for...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Rogers, Myers, Hosmer, Reynolds, Dunn

Here's some loose change found underneath the cushions of the hot stove couch: Kenny Rogers was scratched from his start and Buster Olney wonders if Rogers will retire after this season. Philly Inquirer columnist Bob Ford says the Phillies didn't do enough to improve the team before the trade deadline. Umpbump thinks Brett Myers has been a great trade deadline pickup – and the Phils didn't have to surrender a thing. The Royals are hoping the contract issues surrounding first baseman first round draft pick Eric Hosmer are resolved in time for him to participate in the Arizona Instructional League....   Continue Reading

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Rosenthal's Latest: Fuentes, Sherrill, Nady, Kemp, Guthrie

New Rosenthal. Let's take a look. Rosenthal says the Marlins are in on Brian Fuentes and other top relievers, and they're more focused on bullpen help than a catcher. The Marlins' interest in Fuentes was first reported by the Denver Post's Troy E. Renck on July 9th. Sources tell Rosenthal that the Brewers aren't likely to pay up for a top reliever like George Sherrill. Rosenthal considers the Angels the best fit for Sherrill, but doesn't say whether they're actually interested. The Braves probably won't discuss Tim Hudson; they'll need him for next year. Rosenthal wonders whether the Phillies will...   Continue Reading

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Joe Blanton

A few notes on the Joe Blanton trade from around the Blogosphere... The Fightins wonder if acquiring Blanton was a good move and feel that J.A. Happ deserved another shot to grab a spot in the rotation. The 700 Level says that Blanton is not the #2 starter that the Phils needed, but he does add depth to the rotation. Phillies Nation wonders if the Phils could now flip Brett Myers (and change) to the Rockies for Matt Holliday. Philliesflow feels that trading for Blanton was a move that needed to be made, but wonder if the Phillies overpaid for...   Continue Reading

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Phillies Looking At Joe Blanton

Jim Salisbury of the Philadelphia Inquirer writes today that the Phillies are taking a look at Oakland righty Joe Blanton. Additionally, the Phils will bring Brett Myers back to the Majors on July 23rd. Blanton, 27, had a rough first half - he has a 4.96 ERA in 127 innings. All his numbers are worse compared to '07 - strikeouts, walks, home runs. A move to the NL would help, even if he has to leave the friendly Oakland Coliseum for Citizens Bank Park. Blanton is under team control through 2010, though he will not necessarily be cheap since he...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Resop, Myers, Gallardo, Fuentes

Today's link collection: Joel Sherman says the Mets would be willing to eat some money on a contract to reduce the prospect price for a corner outfielder. He suggests names like Xavier Nady, Raul Ibanez, Randy Winn, and Adam Dunn. The salary-eating strategy would probably only help with Winn. The Hanshin Tigers purchased reliever Chris Resop's contract from the Braves. Ricky Bottalico says Brett Myers wants to be traded, but Myers and the Phillies denied it. It would be cool to see Yovani Gallardo return this year, if only to see him line up with CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Jack Wilson, Victor Zambrano, Bedard

Time to round up some non-Sabathia links. The Dodgers are restructuring their offer for Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson, according to Ken Rosenthal. Kevin Baxter of the L.A. Times has sources who believe at least one general manager is under suspicion as part of the Dominican player bonus-skimming investigation. Additionally, MLB might look into the Michel Inoa signing on the Rangers' behalf. The Yankees plan to scout starter Victor Zambrano. He'll be 33 soon, and has a 9.45 ERA in 40 Triple A innings. Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times talks about Erik Bedard, who is now the best available southpaw...   Continue Reading

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Stark's Latest: Harang, Bedard, Hardy, Weeks, McLouth

Brand new column from ESPN's Jayson Stark. Stark explains why he feels the trade deadline is overrated. I guess it all depends on what you expect from it. You may recall Walt Jocketty's Reds untouchables list from a few weeks ago. It did not include Aaron Harang. While the Reds might listen on Harang, there wouldn't be any kind of discount. The Mariners have pushed Erik Bedard to the backburner, focusing on shopping other veterans. They're also not dying to move Raul Ibanez at the moment. The Brewers might be willing to include J.J. Hardy or Rickie Weeks in a...   Continue Reading

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Latest On C.C. Sabathia

The latest on the C.C. Sabathia Sweepstakes... Indians GM Mark Shapiro said yesterday "it's pretty obvious" that his team is in sell mode. There's no new information on the team's reported attempt to sign Sabathia to an extension before actively shopping him. The Phillies have scouted both Sabathia and Erik Bedard in recent weeks. The Mariners attempted to observe Phils prospect Carlos Carrasco last night, but he was scratched with shoulder stiffness. With Brett Myers in the minors, GM Pat Gillick is trying not to look desperate. Yesterday ESPN's Buster Olney heard that the Rays and Red Sox "essentially have...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Phillips, Chacon, Hewitt, Griffey

Random links for Tuesday. Interesting news out of Philly...Brett Myers accepted a minor league assignment. The Phils seem likely to acquire a starter this month. That was quick - the Mets designated Andy Phillips for assignment. Shawn Chacon cleared waivers and was released without pay, but the players' association plans to file a grievance. It's a matter of a million bucks. The Phillies signed first-round pick Anthony Hewitt, a high school infielder. He'll get about $1.4MM. The Cards officially inked top pick Brett Wallace, a college third baseman. Three scouts watched Reds reliever David Weathers last night. Just throwing it...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Rusch, Griffey, Myers, Brewers

A few more notes for your ogling... This morning we told you that Glendon Rusch declined his assignment to AAA and chose to become a free agent. Troy E. Renck says that the Rockies are already expressing interest in the lefty. Brewers owner Mark Attanasio has given Doug Melvin permission to trade for a starting pitcher noting that there is enough flexibility in the payroll to take on another contract. However, Attanasio also indicated that it was too early to explore those possibilities. The Delaware News Journal takes a look at this past offseason's crop of free agent starting pitchers...   Continue Reading

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Brett Myers To The Bullpen

Brett Myers to the bullpen? Seriously? RotoAuthority has the fantasy spin   Continue Reading

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Phils Covet Rios

Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi was pretty clear on his intentions: "we're not trading Rios." But what else is he going to say? Jeff Blair of the Globe and Mail has a source that says despite that declaration, Pat Gillick still wants him for the Phillies. Blair says the Jays won't trade Rios unless they're getting Brett Myers or Cole Hamels in return. We'll label that as educated speculation on Blair's part. Such a trade would make about as much sense as using Myers as closer. The much talked-about scenario involves the Phils somehow wresting Rios from the Jays without..   Continue Reading

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Phils Sign Brett Myers

The Phillies gave Brett Myers a three-year deal today, buying out his first year of free agency. Why do good things happen to bad people? The contract covers his age 27-29 seasons, and it's a good deal for the Phillies. Our old friend PECOTA values him at $36.6MM over that same time period (of course, he wouldn't have had full leverage for 2007-08). Myers and Cole Hamels will make a very solid 1-2 punch for the next three years   Continue Reading

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Phils Sign Brett Myers

The Phillies gave Brett Myers a three-year deal today, buying out his first year of free agency. Why do good things happen to bad people? The contract covers his age 27-29 seasons, and it's a good deal for the Phillies. Our old friend PECOTA values him at $36.6MM over that same time period (of course, he wouldn't have had full leverage for 2007-08). Myers and Cole Hamels will make a very solid 1-2 punch for the next three years   Continue Reading

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Jays Offered Rios For Myers, Billingsley

According to Ken Rosenthal's latest column, the Blue Jays wanted either Brett Myers or Chad Billingsley plus Matt Kemp or Jonathan Broxton in return for right fielder Alex Rios. Both clubs are known for their current starting pitching surpluses; the Phils actually have the need for an outfielder. Not too many teams are looking to unload an AL-East-ready starter, so the Jays might have to lower their expectations. Plenty of teams could make room for Rios as a right or center fielder   Continue Reading

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