Cesar Izturis Rumors

Trade Candidates: Middle Infielders

The Mets, Reds, Cardinals, Twins, Cubs, Brewers and Giants could all potentially look for middle infield help. Here are some trade candidates, listed from largest 2009 salary to smallest: Miguel Tejada - His $13MM salary would be too much for some teams if the Astros made him available, but his 32 extra base hits and low strikeout numbers sure look good. Julio Lugo - He makes $9MM this year and the same amount next year, so the Red Sox would presumably take on salary in any deal. The 33-year-old is hitting .370 since the beginning of June. Cristian Guzman -...   Continue Reading

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Rosenthal's Latest: Rangers, Rays, Mulder

Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports has a new column up with plenty of rumors: The Rangers think they can trade Frank Catalanotto if they pick up a considerable portion of the $6MM he's owed or if they accept a similar sized contract in return. They just aren't sure it's worth making room for Andruw Jones, who's making progress with his swing. Ian Stewart's emergence means Jeff Baker's become expendable for the Rockies. Rosenthal doesn't expect the A's to sign a free agent starter even though Justin Duchscherer needs surgery and will likely miss six weeks. Instead Rosenthal suggests the A's...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Ponson, Pie, Dohmann

Links for Wednesday... Check out the recent minor league transactions, always some familiar names. Scott Erickson's wife talks about his comeback bid. The Red Sox have had "early-stage conversations" about an extension for Kevin Youkilis. The Phillies invited ten players to Spring Training and signed a bunch of minor league free agents. The Royals invited four, including Lenny DiNardo and Oscar Villarreal. Roch Kubatko suggests the Orioles should try to acquire Ryan Garko. Curt Schilling weighs in on Mark Teixeira's options. Dayton Moore still doesn't sound willing to trade Zack Greinke. Peter Schmuck and Craig Calcaterra discuss the Sidney Ponson...   Continue Reading

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Orioles Sign Cesar Izturis

TUESDAY, 8:07am: The Izturis signing is official. It's a two-year, $6MM deal. MONDAY, 4:35pm: Izturis passed his physical, according to Roch Kubatko. WEDNESDAY, 11:46am: Peter Schmuck of the Baltimore Sun says the Orioles "have all but finalized" a deal with Izturis that is "believed to be worth about $6MM." The O's may not announce the deal until after the Meetings, because Izturis will have to take a physical first. 10:03am: According to ESPN's Steve Phillips, the Orioles reached an agreement with shortstop Cesar Izturis. The deal is pending a physical.   Continue Reading

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Astros Could Get In On Izturis

Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle says Cesar Izturis' agent Peter Greenberg spoke with Astros GM Ed Wade to gauge his interest in Cesar Izturis, Freddy Garcia, and Bobby Abreu. Wade confirmed that Abreu is not a fit for the Astros. Izturis could be, though, if they manage to trade Miguel Tejada. The Orioles are known to be making progress on a deal with Izturis.   Continue Reading

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Orioles Rumors: Garland, Izturis, Ohman

8:07pm: Jerry Crasnick says Michael Barrett and Gregg Zaun could be options for the Orioles to help transition Matt Wieters to the bigs. 8:03pm: Andy MacPhail spoke of good progress toward signing a shortstop, presumably Izturis. 4:59pm: A small Garland update from Kubatko. 2:34pm: Roch Kubatko believes the Orioles are down to Izturis for shorstop, and two years $6.5MM would get it done. 8:50am: A few stray Orioles rumors from Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun: The O's had recent talks with Jon Garland's agent. They'll meet with the agents for Koji Uehara and Kenshin Kawakami this week. Negotiations for...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Teixeira, Izturis, Gaudin

Links for Thursday... Check out this week's minor league transactions. Some familiar names were signed. The Red Sox officially announced the signing of Junichi Tazawa. J.C. Bradbury likes the Dustin Pedroia contract. Sox Machine has parting words for Javier Vazquez, whose trade to the Braves was officially announced today. ESPN's Keith Law tells you all you need to know about the players involved in the deal. Tyler Flowers is the key, Santos Rodriguez the wild card. The Rockies' talks for lefty reliever Joe Beimel continue. In another article, Patrick Saunders looks at the team's wish list. Rob Neyer believes teams...   Continue Reading

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Orioles Targeting Izturis

According to Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun, the Orioles have contacted shortstop Cesar Izturis' agent to express interest. Zrebiec believes the 28 year-old defensive whiz tops their list. Izturis earned $3.05MM this year. The Orioles have also had trade discussions for Khalil Greene and Bobby Crosby. The Padres requested Garrett Olson for Greene, and the Orioles passed. Zrebiec says the Orioles are not interested in Rafael Furcal, Orlando Cabrera, or Edgar Renteria. If they spend big on a free agent, it'll be A.J. Burnett or Mark Teixeira. However, Furcal's agent Paul Kinzer said yesterday that the O's are one...   Continue Reading

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Orioles Rumors: Baez, Greene, Hernandez

Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun has a few Orioles notes today. Danys Baez, who hasn't pitched since 2006, would like to prepare as a starter for 2008. Andy MacPhail is open to the idea; the Orioles have more open spots in their rotation than their bullpen. Baez is set to earn $5.5MM in '09, the last year of his deal. Starting is where the money's at, unless you get a chance to close. The Orioles are interested in Khalil Greene, but prefer a long-term solution at shortstop. Nothing new on the extension front for Nick Markakis and Brian Roberts....   Continue Reading

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Cardinals Rumors: Pujols, Payroll, Needs

Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch has the latest Cardinals buzz... The Cards are going to stand pat with their starting rotation until they learn more about Chris Carpenter's injury. He'll be examined in late November. Strauss says a swing man type acquisition is possible as insurance. The Cardinals are likely to approach Albert Pujols about an extension before he enters his 2011 option year. Pujols will earn just $16MM in each of the '09, '10, and '11 seasons. Teams must be salivating at the prospect of Pujols on the free agent market, but the Cardinals will try to...   Continue Reading

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