Detroit Tigers Rumors

Odds And Ends: Glaus, Magglio, Halladay

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 9, 2009 at 3:14pm CST]

More links for the afternoon... for those on Roy Halladay alert, he pitched well today, though he wasn't exactly lights-out. Troy Glaus could begin rehabbing this weekend, according to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. ESPN.com's Rob Neyer says it will be "exceptionally difficult" for Magglio Ordonez to bat 166 more times if he remains in a platoon. If he bats 165 times or less, his $18MM option for 2010 doesn't vest. Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News says there's almost no way the Yankees would agree to take on Vernon Wells' salary in a potential Roy... Continue Reading

Maggs In Platoon; 2010 Option May Not Kick In

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 9, 2009 at 10:35am CST]

Magglio Ordonez and Clete Thomas are now platooning in right field, which could prevent Magglio's $18MM option from vesting for next year. Because he played regularly last season, Maggs needs to start 126 games or bat 457 times for his option to kick in. He won't likely start 126 games, since Thomas will get the call against righties, but 457 plate appearances remain within Maggs' grasp. He has already hit 291 times, so he needs just 166 more plate appearances this year, or slightly more than two per game. If he's just starting two or three times a week and... Continue Reading

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Rosenthal On Vazquez, Hairston, Teahen

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 7, 2009 at 4:58pm CST]

Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports says Javier Vazquez has more value than any available hitter. Here are the details and the rest of Rosenthal's rumors: Not even Matt Holliday or Corey Hart would be fair value for Vazquez, so Rosenthal asks why the Braves would want to trade him at all. The Mets inquired on Scott Hairston, who could have been an affordable stopgap, but balked when the Padres asked for Bobby Parnell. The Marlins offered Gaby Sanchez for Manny Delcarmen, but the Red Sox weren't interested. The Mariners, Tigers and Rays weren't far from agreeing to a deal that... Continue Reading

Odds And Ends: O's, Phillies, Braun, DeRosa

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 7, 2009 at 12:45pm CST]

More links for the afternoon... Today's chat will take place in a little over an hour, at 2pm CST. It's worth checking out this Jerry Crasnick article at ESPN.com just for the photo of Nick Markakis balancing a folding chair on his chin. As Crasnick says, Markakis, Adam Jones, Nolan Reimold and Luke Scott will be an impressive group of outfielders on improved O's teams in the near future. In the midst of his mid-season awards, SI.com's Tom Verducci says the Tigers and Dodgers deserve credit for well-thought-out offseason moves. David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News lays out five... Continue Reading

Odds And Ends: Escobar, Sanchez, Beimel

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 6, 2009 at 9:03am CST]

Some odds and ends to start the week off... Carroll Rogers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution hears the Royals "covet" Yunel Escobar. As O'Brien says, Mark Teahen alone would not likely be enough to acquire the Braves' shortstop. Kiley McDaniel of Baseball Prospectus reports that the Tigers signed a pair of shortstops from Panama. Almost 70% of Cleveland Plain Dealer readers don't think Eric Wedge should be around for the rest of the year. Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle tells us how some well-placed calls by Ryan Sadowski's mother helped the Giants starter make the big leagues. Remember that... Continue Reading

Odds And Ends: Blue Jays, Cotts, Indians

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 3, 2009 at 11:38am CST]

Manny's back to help celebrate the Fourth of July weekend! Here are some links to start the day off... Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that Blue Jays execs will decide what course of action to take this month once they see how the team performs on its ten-game road trip against divisional rivals. Jamey Newberg ranks this week's top 20 Rangers prospects for MLB.com. Texas just keeps churning out quality players; this week it's Julio Borbon. Cubs reliever Neal Cotts underwent Tommy John surgery, according to the Sports Network, via the Miami Herald. Geoff Baker of the... Continue Reading

Morosi On Yankees, Qualls, Tigers

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 3, 2009 at 9:19am CST]

Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports has a few more rumors worth passing along: The Yankees' bullpen has been performing well, but that's not stopping the team from keeping a close eye on D'Backs closer Chad Qualls. If Brian Bruney doesn't start pitching more consistently, the Yankees may feel more pressure to acquire Qualls, who won't be a free agent until after next season and makes an affordable $2.5MM this year. The Tigers are still looking for an outfield bat as Magglio Ordonez's hitting woes continue. The haircut may not have been the answer, as he has just two hits... Continue Reading

Stark On Dodgers, Giants, Brewers

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 1, 2009 at 4:44pm CST]

In this ESPN Radio segment, Jayson Stark says the Dodgers will go after the best starting pitcher they can find. There's no elite starting pitching out there now, but Ned Colletti is looking to turn some up. Here are the rest of Stark's rumors: The Giants need an impact hitter and they're "in on every bat out there." Matt Holliday is not a likely fit for the Cardinals. Stark says Doug Davis is a good fit in Milwaukee. The Mets are more interested in left-handed first basemen, so Nick Johnson still looks like a good fit for them. The Tigers... Continue Reading

Odds And Ends: Snell, Tigers, Dotel

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [June 25, 2009 at 3:47pm CST]

Some more links for a quiet Thursday... MLB.com's Jen Langosch says it's "almost certain" that Ian Snell will be demoted to Triple A and Dejan Kovacevic confirms the news. Snell has been mentioned in some rumors, but his value's pretty low at this point. Chris Iott of MLive.com reports that the Tigers signed two of their picks and a non-drafted free agent. Octavio Dotel realizes he could be traded and says nothing will surprise him, according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin. In a piece for MLB.com, Jamey Newberg says Justin Smoak and Martin Perez lead the list of top Rangers prospects.... Continue Reading

Tigers Rumors: Polanco, Rodney, Lyon, Everett

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [June 25, 2009 at 10:59am CST]

Lynn Henning of the Detroit News predicts how the Tigers will handle four impending free agents this offseason: Placido Polanco "will likely be allowed to chase free agency" as the Tigers look for another second baseman. The Tigers are thinking about Joel Zumaya as their 2010 closer, but they'll likely offer Fernando Rodney arbitration anyways. Henning says Rodney's a good bet to sign a multi-year deal elsewhere. Henning expects Brandon Lyon to receive an offer of arbitration. The Tigers love Adam Everett and want him back, so much so that they may offer him a contract before he hits free... Continue Reading

Detroit Tigers Rumors

Odds And Ends: Glaus, Magglio, Halladay

Maggs In Platoon; 2010 Option May Not Kick In

Rosenthal On Vazquez, Hairston, Teahen

Odds And Ends: O's, Phillies, Braun, DeRosa

Odds And Ends: Escobar, Sanchez, Beimel

Odds And Ends: Blue Jays, Cotts, Indians

Morosi On Yankees, Qualls, Tigers

Stark On Dodgers, Giants, Brewers

Odds And Ends: Snell, Tigers, Dotel

Tigers Rumors: Polanco, Rodney, Lyon, Everett

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