David Dellucci Rumors

Blue Jays DFA David Dellucci

The Blue Jays designated outfielder David Dellucci for assignment to make room for Joe Inglett, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. Dellucci, 35, started the year with the Indians, before the Jays signed him. He only managed one hit as a Blue Jay in 25 at bats.   Continue Reading

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Blue Jays DFA Russ Adams

The Blue Jays have designated Russ Adams for assignment to make room for David Dellucci, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. Adams, 28, has been a major disappointment in Toronto since the Blue Jays took him in the first round of the 2002 draft. The converted infielder picked up four hits in 20 at bats, hitting almost exclusively against righties. The Jays signed Dellucci last month after the Indians released him. It's a minor move, but a clear improvement for the Jays.   Continue Reading

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Blue Jays Agree To Sign David Dellucci

ESPN.com's Buster Olney reports that the Blue Jays have agreed to sign David Dellucci. The Indians released Dellucci last Monday after he started the season hitting .275/.333/.350. He will report to Triple A and will likely be promoted to the majors soon. The Blue Jays, who obtain Dellucci for the major league minimum, will probably use him as a left fielder and DH against right-handed pitching. The Rangers also offered Dellucci a minor league deal.   Continue Reading

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Dellucci Would Return To Rangers

According to ESPN.com's Buster Olney, the recently-released David Dellucci is interested in playing for the Texas Rangers again. He could return to Texas, where he played two seasons, if they offer him the major league minimum. The Indians are paying the rest of his salary. The Blue Jays have also expressed interest in Dellucci, according to Olney's sources.   Continue Reading

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Indians Release David Dellucci

As MLB.com's Noah Coslov reports, the Indians released David Dellucci. He was designated for assignment last week. The $11.5MM contract he signed before the 2007 season never paid off for the Indians.   Continue Reading

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David Dellucci Designated For Assignment

According to Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Indians designated outfielder David Dellucci for assignment. The Indians will have to eat the remaining $2.8MM or so on his contract. Dellucci, 35, hit .275/.333/.350 in 45 plate appearances for the Indians this year. He was coming off a couple of strong seasons for the Rangers and Phillies when he signed a three-year, $11.5MM deal with the Indians in November of 2006. However, the contract has been a flop.   Continue Reading

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Shapiro, Minaya Met Yesterday

Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer writes that phone buddies Mark Shapiro and Omar Minaya met in person yesterday evening. Any chance the Indians and Mets could match up for a trade? We know the Mets may be looking to move Jorge Sosa and/or Scott Schoeneweis. The Indians are currently trying to decide whether to give their last bullpen spot to Tom Mastny, Jorge Julio, or Scott Elarton; not sure if either Met pitcher would help. The Mets are known to be looking for outfield assistance. The Indians have two out of options outfielders: Shin-Soo Choo and Franklin Gutierrez....   Continue Reading

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Ocker On Blake, Marte, Dellucci, Borowski And Lee

Sheldon Ocker of the Akron Beacon Journal does some speculating on the Indians' third base, left field, and closer situations. Casey Blake's contract expires at the end of the season, and at age 35, Ocker doesn't believe that Indians' GM Mark Shapiro will re-up for him. Ocker points to two reasons why Andy Marte probably won't work out as the in-house solution to Blake's potential absence: he could be lost on waivers if he doesn't make the team as a utility man coming out of Spring Training, and he shows no sign of figuring things out and becoming an impact...   Continue Reading

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Lots of signings

Adam Eaton is going to the Phillies for $24M over three years. It's an interesting harbinger of the contracts to come-that isn't far out of line of all the $21/3 contracts that have been signed in the last couple of years. Eaton is a bit of an injury risk, I suppose, but there's nothing else keeping his value down. Aside from the obvious cases-Barry Zito, Andy Pettitte, and Jason Schmidt-the only pitchers on the market who may get bigger deals that Eaton are Gil Meche and Ted Lilly. It would be fascinating if the market for pitching remained as people..   Continue Reading

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Lieber Rocked In Philly

In case you forgot, there is an actual baseball game going on today. Jon Lieber has been taken out of today's game after just four and two-thirds innings, but not because of an impending deal. He was yanked because the Marlins destroyed him with eleven hits and nine earned runs. Looks like Lieber's staying put. At this point, if David Dellucci or Pat Burrell is pulled from the game, it may just be to rest them because it's become a blowout. With Burrell, I think there's little sense of urgency because his contract would probably pass through waivers. UPDATE: My..   Continue Reading

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