Craig Hansen Rumors

Week in Review: 7/27 - 8/2

We saw the non-waiver trade deadline come and go this week, and plenty of action to go along with it. Let's recap the big moves of the week: The Dodgers, Pirates, and Red Sox completed a three-team, blockbuster trade that sent Manny Ramirez to Los Angeles, Jason Bay to Boston, and Andy LaRoche, Bryan Morris, Craig Hansen, and Brandon Moss to Pittsburgh. The Pirates got a pretty nice haul, and while Bay won't necessarily replace Manny's production, he's much more affordable, signed through '09, and doesn't disrupt the clubhouse. The Dodgers add the big bat they need for a push...   Continue Reading

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Braves Offered Teixeira For Youkilis, Hansen?

10:28pm: Red Sox GM Theo Epstein said there is nothing to this rumor. 3:28pm: Gordon Edes of the Boston Globe expects the Red Sox to engage in further conversations with the Braves about Teixeira leading up to the deadline. 8:29am: Several readers have written in regarding a rumor from ESPN's Peter Gammons during last night's broadcast. Reportedly Gammons said the Braves offered Mark Teixeira to the Red Sox for Kevin Youkilis and Craig Hansen, but the Sox declined. Given Youk's superior numbers and team control through 2010, hanging on to him makes sense. But it is interesting to see that...   Continue Reading

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On The Hot Seat: Giambi, Hafner, Sexson, Timlin

I love lists, and here's one from Peter Abraham at The Journal News that details who he thinks is in the hot seat. In other words, who might be traded or released if current trends continue. There are a number of managers and GMs on the list, but we like to focus on players here. I'm going to go through the list and take stabs-in-the-dark whether a player is likely to be dealt or if they're just fluff for Mr. Abraham's article - and then we can discuss in the comments. Jason Giambi - An announcer this year said that...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Fassero, Hansen, Petco

Couple of player-related items to share, though they're not really rumors. Anyway: The Mets are interested in a Jeff Fassero comeback. They reportedly had scouts watch him throw, and will monitor him as the pitches in the Mexican winter league. Padres CEO Sandy Alderson has decided to maintain the dimensions at Petco Park, for now. On a grimmer note, the Padres plan to wear their camis more during Spring Training. Blech. Red Sox relief prospect Craig Hansen has undergone surgery to correct his sleep apnea. The Sox hope that his struggles were based on fatigue brought on by apnea. -Jo   Continue Reading

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Failed Trades

Let's take a look at some deals that almost happened yesterday. Kyle Farnsworth for Bob Wickman. This would've been fun, reunions with former teams for both players. However, the Braves wanted the Yankees to pick up all of Farnsworth's salary, apparently. Brian Cashman didn't want to make him go away that badly, and Wickman would probably be a nonfactor back in the AL. Mariners acquire Mark Loretta. Eh. Let's not overstate the abilities of Loretta. It sounds like Tim Purpura wanted some kind of legitimate prospect for him. Rockies send Jeff Baker and others to Tampa Bay for Dan Wheeler...   Continue Reading

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Olney: Red Sox Discussing Andruw Jones

According to ESPN's Buster Olney: "The Red Sox and the Braves have talked about a deal that would send Andruw Jones to Boston for Coco Crisp, Craig Hansen and a prospect. But according to an executive familiar with the discussions, the Braves made a counter offer, asking for Jon Lester to be the third player." This may be the surprise blockbuster that's been rumored; it's a testament to Theo Epstein that there hasn't been a whisper of this til now. We've got just 2.5 hours to go. If I'm John Schuerholz, I'd just try to get Lester involved and not..   Continue Reading

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Craig Hansen A Starter?

A few more rumors out of Boston: Is Craig Hansen developing a third pitch so that the Red Sox can use him in the rotation? Could be, according to my source. They'll wait and see what comes of David Wells's rehab start first, however. Given that Hansen suffered from a tired arm last year, the Red Sox will have to be extra careful if they try it. My source also corrected my Dustin Pedroia speculation, saying that while the club is not happy with Pedroia as a shortstop, they will have no problem using him in place of Mark Loretta..   Continue Reading

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