Brian Tallet Rumors
By Nat Boyle [July 5, 2009 at 10:00am CST]
Jon Paul Morosi of FoxSports.com suggests the Blue Jays might want to set their sights on 2010, after which they stand to lose Lyle Overbay, Scott Downs, Scott Rolen, and Roy Halladay to free agency. Not to mention Cito Gaston and J.P. Ricciardi, whose contracts will both expire barring an extension. Morosi writes, "Six pitchers currently reside on the disabled list, and ace Roy Halladay was a recent visitor. Vernon Wells and Alex Rios, signed through 2014, haven't been hitting. The team is in fourth place and would probably need to climb the standings quickly in order to convince ownership...
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By Tim Dierkes [February 5, 2009 at 9:56am CST]
According to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post, the Blue Jays avoided arbitration with reliever Brian Tallet by signing him at $1.015MM for '09. Tallet, 31, held lefties to a .257/.327/.327 line in 2008. In other lefty reliever news, MLBTR has learned that George Sherrill will agree to terms with the Orioles today or tomorrow. Sherrill had submitted at $3.4MM while the Orioles countered at $2.2MM.
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By Tim Dierkes [July 28, 2008 at 10:36am CST]
Let's round up some linkage. ESPN's Buster Olney wonders if Adam Everett would be a good fit for the Dodgers. Phillies pitcher Adam Eaton accepted a minor league assignment today. It seems that J.A. Happ will replace him. Jim Callis of Baseball America thinks the only first-round pick who might not sign will be San Diego's Allan Dykstra. I did a Q&A with Mets Fans Forever. Cardinals GM John Mozeliak dismissed the idea of trading Kyle Lohse. Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe believes the Cardinals have the best shot at acquiring A.J. Burnett. But don't forget that interesting suggestion...
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By Tim Dierkes [July 25, 2008 at 8:44am CST]
Dan Graziano of the Newark Star-Ledger has a new Trade Winds column. Graziano notes how incredible the Erik Bedard trade could look for Baltimore if they spin George Sherrill for prospects. He names the Cardinals, Rays, Marlins, and Red Sox as suitors. The Mets fear Sherrill's price tag, while the Yankees don't expect a deal within the division. The Yankees haven't spoken to the Reds about Bronson Arroyo (although based on previous reports, they have scouted him). The Yanks aren't likely to sign Barry Bonds, and aren't terribly thrilled with the catching market. Fernando Martinez's possible injury could increase the...
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