Dan Meyer Rumors

Marlins Notes: Meyer, Uggla, Guerrero

MLB.com's Joe Frisaro answers some burning questions from fans about the team from Miami. Among his responses: Look for Dan Meyer to remain with the team, but not to close games. Defying conventional wisdom, Frisaro is not convinced both Jorge Cantu and Dan Uggla will be traded. He believes the Marlins are "a year or so away from making this kind of big-splash signing" in response to a fan wondering if Florida will ink Vladimir Guerrero. The entire inbox is worth scrolling.   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Royals, Kazmir, Hudson

Some links for the morning... Jeff Sackmann of the Hardball Times can imagine an excellent Royals team in 2012, but says there's no guarantee we'll see such a thing. As MLB.com's Doug Miller shows, cheap, no-name closers can be just as effective as proven commodities. Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports says the addition of Scott Kazmir should help the Angels reach the playoffs once again. Tim Hudson and Dan Meyer were traded for each other in 2004. This week, Hudson pitched against Meyer's team for the first time, as MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports. Jamey Newberg ranks Justin Smoak and...   Continue Reading

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Marlins Claim Dan Meyer

According to Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the Marlins claimed pitcher Dan Meyer off waivers from the Athletics today. He'll contend for a bullpen spot. Meyer was an important piece in the Tim Hudson trade several years ago. Meyer, 27, posted a 4.48 ERA in 122.2 minor league innings this year and pitched poorly in 27.2 innings for the A's. He had multiple shoulder surgeries since being acquired.   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Crisp, Stewart, Meyer

Let's round 'em up! I'm doing a fantasy baseball mailbag feature at The Hardball Times. Check out the first entry. Nothing really new from Coco Crisp...if he loses the center field battle, he'll probably prefer a trade. The Brewers are close to a minor league deal with Russell Branyan, who might have a hard time sniffing the big league roster anytime this season. The Toronto Star relays from J.P. Ricciardi that the Blue Jays no longer have an offer on the table for Shannon Stewart. Turns out Oakland's Dan Meyer has a fourth option, meaning he's likely to lose the...   Continue Reading

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