Chad Moeller Rumors

Odds & Ends: D'Backs, Iglesias, Moeller

Links for Friday... The Diamondbacks are looking to add a veteran setup man or two in free agency, explains MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. The Boston Herald's Sean McAdam has an in-depth look at Red Sox shortstop prospect Jose Iglesias. Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post wonders if the Orioles will pursue Garrett Atkins in free agency, assuming he is released or non-tendered. Renck also notes that if the Mets are to sign Yorvit Torrealba this winter, they'll have to settle their 2007 grievance first. Peter Schmuck of the Baltimore Sun finds it "fairly likely" that catcher Chad Moeller will re-sign...   Continue Reading

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Orioles Roundup: Mora, Moeller, Datz

The Orioles have declined Melvin Mora's $8MM option for 2010, likely ending his successful tenure with Baltimore. Mora struggled in 2009, hitting just .260/.321/.358 in 496 plate appearances this past season. He will be 38 years old, and will likely command far less than his option number as a free agent. However, for teams looking for a third baseman, Mora might be a reasonable option. He is just a year removed from hitting .285/.342/.483, while his Ultimate Zone Rating was still 1.1 runs saved above average per 150 games in 2009. Mora criticized Dave Trembley, Baltimore's manager, in August over...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Redding, Aurilia, Mariners

More links for Wednesday... There's a question worth asking on NorthJersey.com: Are Tim Redding's Mets days numbered? Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Rich Aurilia doesn't concern himself with murmurs that his job is not secure. Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times believes the Mariners should hold on to their talent and try to win this year. The Cardinals signed a prospect named Adriano Uribe according to MLB.com. There's very little info available, but we do know that he's tall, left-handed and just turned 20. The Baltimore Sun reports that Chad Moeller, who was designated for assignment...   Continue Reading

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Chad Moeller Designated For Assignment

According to a press release, the Orioles designated backup catcher Chad Moeller for assignment to make room for super-prospect Matt Wieters. Moeller, 34, hit .200/.259/.360 in 54 plate appearances. But more importantly, it's Wieters Time! On a related note, Tom Tango asked today: Please, just one time I’d like to hear an honest reason for why star players are being held back. Just once.   Continue Reading

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Matt Wieters Update

Matt Wieters began the season as baseball's number one prospect, but we haven't heard much about him so far in 2009. Some took notice when he missed a bit of time because of a hamstring issue, but his season at AAA Norfolk has mostly been quiet. He's played well, though not incredibly, hitting one homer and batting .297/.391/.405 with 12 walks and 17 strikeouts. Gregg Zaun and Chad Moeller have combined for only 21 hits in 100 at bats for the O's, so they're not blocking Wieters' path. His main obstacle is time. If the Orioles called Wieters up today,...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Sheets, Moeller, Yankees

Links for Saturday... As more teams lock up lefty relievers, Jon Paul Morosi sees the Tigers as more likely to land Joe Beimel. Tom Haudricourt has heard that Ben Sheets is more likely to sign with the Rangers, who have Mike Maddux campaigning for them, than the Yankees. Peter Schmuck hears that the Orioles have signed catcher Chad Moeller to a minor league deal. Ken Davidoff writes that the Yankees shouldn't concern themselves with Andy Pettitte just yet. Dave Perkins of the Toronto Star doesn't like the Yankees' aggressive spending. Jack Curry of the New York Times writes that the...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Posada, Uribe, Wise, Red Sox

Today's links... Jorge Posada could rejoin the Yankees as early as Wednesday (a few reports suggested Tuesday). Kat O'Brien of Newsday says the Yanks will hold on to both Jose Molina and Chad Moeller for "a while" after Posada returns, but as Peter Abraham points out on the LoHud Yankees blog, the Yankees have a real need for a set-up man now that Joba Chamberlain is starting. Juan Uribe has been activated from the 15-day DL, and although Ozzie Guillen said he wasn't guaranteed playing time, they had to make room on the roster nonetheless. DeWayne Wise was designated for...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Morris, Moeller, de la Rosa

Let's kick things off with an odds and ends post today. By the way did anyone watch Max Scherzer's debut last night? Damn. Dejan Kovacevic notes that even if Matt Morris considered retiring and abandoning his '08 salary, the Players Association would've strongly objected. Rays Senior VP of Baseball Ops Gerry Hunsicker indicates that the team will spend money to improve the team if they're still contending a few months from now. According to Jon Heyman, catcher Chad Moeller will remain with the Yankees. Another fine piece from Bob Nightengale of USA Today (hat tip to ShysterBall). The article discusses...   Continue Reading

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