Chicago White Sox Rumors

Odds & Ends: Boras, Nationals, Bedard, White Sox, Giants, Astros

Some evening links for those of you who haven't checked out for the long holiday weekend yet. Billy Witz of the NY Times wrote about the relationship between the Dodgers and superagent Scott Boras. The Nationals have agreed to terms with five international players according to Bill Ladson. A formal announcement of the signings will come in a few days. Pete McElroy of MASNsports.com notes that the Nats have signed a pair of draft picks, including fourth rounder AJ Morris. Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times notes that Erik Bedard threw a 54-pitch simulated game today and will start on...   Continue Reading

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Stark On Dodgers, Giants, Brewers

In this ESPN Radio segment, Jayson Stark says the Dodgers will go after the best starting pitcher they can find. There's no elite starting pitching out there now, but Ned Colletti is looking to turn some up. Here are the rest of Stark's rumors: The Giants need an impact hitter and they're "in on every bat out there." Matt Holliday is not a likely fit for the Cardinals. Stark says Doug Davis is a good fit in Milwaukee. The Mets are more interested in left-handed first basemen, so Nick Johnson still looks like a good fit for them. The Tigers...   Continue Reading

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Olney On Felix, Reds, Dye, Indians

ESPN.com's Buster Olney imagines there will be a long lineup of suitors for Felix Hernandez when he hits free agency after the 2011 season. Players as good as King Felix will sign massive deals regardless of the economy, Olney says. Here are the rest of his rumors: The Reds, who are looking for a right-handed bat, will probably choose between marginal improvements and busting the budget for a pricier hitter like Matt Holliday or Jermaine Dye. They'd have to give up better prospects to obtain the salary relief they'd like, but they're reluctant to part with top talent. For those...   Continue Reading

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Giants Scouting V-Mart, Dye

Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports that the Giants are scouting Jermaine Dye and Victor Martinez. The Indians aren't shopping V-Mart and the White Sox aren't sellers at this point, but the Giants need a bat. Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle confirms that the Giants sent a scout to the Indians-White Sox game and wonders whether they might have their eye on Martinez. He clearly appeals to many teams, but there's no indication that V-Mart's available. After all, the Indians can keep him next year, when they could contend. Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: White Sox, Bay, Lee

On this day in MLBTR history: Last year, the spotlight was on the potential landing spot for CC Sabathia, and the Astros were one of 12 teams interested in Freddy Garcia. My how times have changed. Some links to sate you in between games, with more to come: Ian Browne at MLBlogs talked to Jason Bay, who isn't overly concerned with discussing a contract extension with the Red Sox at the moment. According to Scott Merkin at MLB.com, the White Sox inked catcher Josh Phegley, their 38th selection in this month's draft, as well as five others. Eric Seidman at...   Continue Reading

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White Sox Close To Inking First-Rounder

According to Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune, the White Sox "are expected to agree to terms soon" with first-round draft pick Jared Mitchell. Mitchell, taken 23rd overall, stole headlines this week when he blasted a three-run homer in the College World Series title game, leading his LSU Tigers past the Texas Longhorns. Here's what the Tribune had to say about the kid on draft day: "Mitchell, a 6-foot, 200-pound left-handed hitter, is regarded as one of the best athletes in the draft and played wide receiver for the Tigers' football team. He is projected as a leadoff hitter. [As...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Moore, Schmidt, Atkins

On this date back in 2003, Johnny Damon hit a single, a double, and a triple in a 14-run first inning against the Marlins. The Red Sox set a league record by scoring ten runs before making an out. On to the linkage... Matthew Pouliot of Circling The Bases says that Dayton Moore's moves over the last season and a half are enough to warrant his dismissal. He notes they have a more than qualified replacement already in-house in senior advisor Mike Arbuckle. Ben Bolch of The LA Times notes that Jason Schmidt threw 104 pitches over 7.2 shutout in...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Sano, Rays, Mateo

More links for your Friday afternoon... The Orioles' director of player development told Steve Melewski of MASN.com that Miguel Angel Sano is the best Dominican prospect he's ever seen. The Orioles haven't begun negotiating with Sano, as there are some lingering questions about his age. ESPN.com's Rob Neyer says he'd find room for David Price in the crowded Rays 'pen instead of bumping Andy Sonnanstine from the rotation. White Sox scouting director Doug Laumann says Josh Phegley and Kyle Bellamy could move quickly through the minors. ESPN.com's Jorge Arangure believes the $3.1MM Wagner Mateo agreed to is impressive in this...   Continue Reading

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Norris Hopper Traded For Corky Miller

Tim Curtis of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Reds traded Norris Hopper to the White Sox in exchange for Corky Miller. Miller, a 33-year-old catcher, began his career with the Reds and played four seasons in Cincinnati from 2001-04. He's played for four major league teams since, most recently for the White Sox. He'll restart his Reds career in Triple A. Hopper, 30, has played parts of three seasons for the Reds, but hasn't played in the majors so far in 2009.   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Contreras, Wedge, Izzy

This day in MLBTR history: On June 25, 2007, there was speculation that the Yankees might have interest in either Mark Buehrle or Jermaine Dye, and the sports world first got word that Ken Griffey Jr. wanted to retire as a Mariner. Oh, and we were still rocking the white-on-black layout. On to some links... Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that right-hander Jose Contreras is drawing interest among some scouts. The White Sox are not in selling mode just yet, but things could change between now and the July 31 trade deadline. According to MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince, Indians...   Continue Reading

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