Chuck James Rumors
By Tim Dierkes [December 12, 2008 at 10:05pm CST]
2:01am: MLB.com has the official list. 10:05pm: Here is a list of players who were non-tendered today, and therefore became free agents. Aquilino Lopez Joey Gathright, John Bale Jamie Burke Joe Nelson Aaron Miles, Randy Flores, Tyler Johnson Norris Hopper, Gary Majewski, Matt Belisle Doug Mathis Daniel Cabrera, Lance Cormier Denny Bautista Ty Wigginton, Reggie Abercrombie Jonny Gomes Willy Taveras Takashi Saito, Scott Proctor, Yhency Brazoban, Angel Berroa Clay Hensley and Charlie Haeger Chris Britton and Justin Christian Tim Redding Chris Capuano Kevin Cash Chuck James Chris Burke, Robby Hammock, Wil Ledezma, Jeff Salazar
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By Tim Dierkes [December 9, 2008 at 10:17pm CST]
10:17pm: Berardino says the Giants appear to be out of the running for Cantu due to defensive concerns. That sentiment has been coming from the Giants writers as well lately. 12:36pm: MLB.com's Joe Frisaro says the Marlins "don't have immediate interest" in Ivan Rodriguez. 10:49am: According to Ken Rosenthal, the Marlins don't expect to trade Dan Uggla or Jorge Cantu at the Meetings, "but they remain open to all ideas." Cantu has been linked to the Giants and White Sox in recent days. Rosenthal names the Braves, Reds, and Rays as teams interested in Jeremy Hermida, though nothing is close....
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By Tim Dierkes [December 4, 2007 at 4:22pm CST]
UPDATE, 12-4-07 at 4:21pm: Debunked! David O'Brien says the Braves aren't in talks about DeJesus, and the Royals have a negative opinion of James anyway. FROM 12-4-07 at 2:09pm: According to the KC Star's Bob Dutton, the Jose Guillen signing puts the Royals in a better position to trade David DeJesus or Joey Gathright. The Rangers and Braves are on DeJesus' trail. Dutton believes the Braves offered up lefty Chuck James for him. It seems a little light, as I'm not sure James could be effective in the American League. Royals GM Dayton Moore, of course, came from the Atlanta..
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By Tim Dierkes [December 3, 2007 at 4:38pm CST]
The AJC's David O'Brien has a rumor update on his blog. Let's summarize. The White Sox are very reluctant to go after Andruw Jones, because of Scott Boras. They'd offer three years and less than $30MM, which would result in a dial tone. Unless it was a cell phone. The Braves need a lefty reliever, and might turn to the Pirates for Damaso Marte. That'd be easier to pull off if the Yankees opt to sign Ron Mahay or Jeremy Affeldt for their lefty reliever. O'Brien suggests the Braves have collected a starting pitching surplus, which is a dangerous thought...
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By Tim Dierkes [September 9, 2006 at 2:09pm CST]
A couple of interesting rookie southpaws have burst onto the scene in recent months. RotoAuthority has an in-depth look at Rich Hill and Chuck James. Rich Hill Examined Chuck James Examine
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