Danys Baez Rumors

Orioles Rumors: Baez, Greene, Hernandez

Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun has a few Orioles notes today. Danys Baez, who hasn't pitched since 2006, would like to prepare as a starter for 2008. Andy MacPhail is open to the idea; the Orioles have more open spots in their rotation than their bullpen. Baez is set to earn $5.5MM in '09, the last year of his deal. Starting is where the money's at, unless you get a chance to close. The Orioles are interested in Khalil Greene, but prefer a long-term solution at shortstop. Nothing new on the extension front for Nick Markakis and Brian Roberts....   Continue Reading

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Wolf, Baez to new homes

Looks like Randy Wolf is about to become a Dodger. Apparently LA is set to sign him to a one-year deal with an option for 2008; I'd guess it's in the $6-7M range. The same article speculates that Greg Maddux is looking for a raise on his $9M salary from last year-a two-year deal for Mike Mussina money. I guess I didn't realize quite what a stud he was after the trade last year, but I don't know who's going to give him that kind of cash. I've been a Maddux fan since the first time he was with the..   Continue Reading

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Braves Swap Betemit For Baez, Aybar

I step out for a twenty minute jog, and another deal goes down. Ned Colletti and the Dodgers made a nice move by snagging Wilson Betemit from the Braves for Willy Aybar and Danys Baez. The Braves add another free-agent-to-be reliever with closer credentials in Baez. While the 28 year-old has been more hittable than ever this season, he's compensated by posting career-low walk and home run run rates. The hits may stem from a strikeout rate that's become dangerously low at just 5.26 per nine innings. While Baez is a decent reliever overall, he's not the shutdown guy the..   Continue Reading

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Breaking News: Baez To Dodgers

This just in: the Devil Rays have traded righthanded relievers Danys Baez and Lance Carter plus a player to be named later to the Dodgers for starting pitching prospects Edwin Jackson and Chuck Tiffany. Ken Rosenthal had a whiff of the deal earlier this afternoon, and it's a variation on the trade rumor we reported back on Tuesday. Jackson and Tiffany had fallen out of the Dodgers' top ten prospect list. Before the 2005 season, Jackson ranked 3rd and southpaw Tiffany 10th. Edwin Jackson brings a mid 90s heater and dangerous slider to the table. Despite throwing 55 innings of..   Continue Reading

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Baez To Dodgers?

Tony Jackson of the Los Angeles Daily News reported a new Danys Baez rumor today. Apparently, the Dodgers have inquired on him given Eric Gagne's impending free agency. Of course, Baez is due for a big contract himself when he hits free agency after 2006. These talks are still preliminary, but I was able to uncover some more info from a source close to the Devil Rays. Word from that end is that Edwin Jackson and Dioner Navarro would go to Tampa Bay in a deal for Baez and Toby Hall. The Dodgers may find Navarro expendable with top prospect..   Continue Reading

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Not Buying Baez

There's about a dozen different trade scenarios floating around where reliever Danys Baez ends up with the Mets. In every one, the price is steep - it typically involves surrendering Aaron Heilman. I was curious as to whether Baez is worth all this hype. Let's take a look. Vital Stats Danys Baez is still young; he'll be entering his age 28 season in 2006. The Cuban righthander throws a high 90s heater. The D-Rays signed him as a free agent from the Indians through some sort of loophole, and he'll make $4MM in 2006. For his career, Baez has a..   Continue Reading

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Buzz Around The Game

Let's take a look at what some other sources are reporting today on the rumor front. Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post mentions that Marquis Grissom's agent said he will sign with the Cubs. When you look at Grissom's 2005, there's not much to like. He doesn't get on base and he's pushing 40. On the flip side, Grissom mashed lefties to the tune of .315/.356/.577 in 2004 and he'd make a great platoon partner for Jacque Jones. UPDATE: You probably assumed this, but I've verified with a reliable source that the Grissom deal is for one year and..   Continue Reading

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