Eddie Guardado Rumors

Eddie Guardado Plans To Pitch In 2010

Lefty reliever Eddie Guardado intends to pitch in 2010, according to his agent Kevin Kohler (MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reporting). A visit with Dr. Lewis Yocum has Everyday Eddie feeling better about his knee. Kohler acknowledged that another minor league deal probably makes sense for Guardado, who would like to pitch on the West Coast. Sullivan considers a return to the Rangers unlikely. Guardado, 39, posted a 4.46 ERA in 38.3 innings this year, with fairly ugly peripheral stats. He hasn't shown much of a platoon split over the last three seasons, with lefties hitting .265/.329/.449 against him.   Continue Reading

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Rangers Notes: Vizquel, Byrd, Rodriguez

MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan examined what some of the Rangers' plans might be this winter, and here are some of the highlights... A right-handed bat is at the top of the Texas wish list for the off-season, with Sullivan singling out Jermaine Dye as perhaps the best fit for the Rangers amongst the veteran hitters on the free agent market. There is a good chance that veteran shortstop Omar Vizquel will re-sign with Texas before the club's exclusive negotiating period for free agents ends on November 19. Sullivan reports that "there appears to be genuine interest on both sides" to bring...   Continue Reading

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Eddie Guardado Considering Retirement

Reliever Eddie Guardado is considering retirement, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. Guardado, 39 in October, admitted he's "thinking about hanging it up," but left the possibility of another season open. If he retires, Everyday Eddie will finish with a 4.32 ERA in 942.6 innings for the Twins, Mariners, Reds, and Rangers. He also has 187 saves, 86 in 2002-03. He's earned approximately $29MM in his career.   Continue Reading

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Stark On Andruw, Swisher, Hudson, Pedro

The latest from ESPN's Jayson Stark... Stark looks at all the factors influencing this year's slow-moving free agent market, talking to all sorts of anonymous execs. It's a good read. Among all the teams, the Phillies have added the most to their payroll this winter ($30MM+). Only ten teams raised payroll this year. The Phils are still looking at the same cast of righthanded bench bats, and are also looking to sign a reliever for one year. Names of interest: Joe Borowski, Rudy Seanez, Will Ohman, Joe Beimel, Dennys Reyes, and Randy Flores. Stark notes that Flores is out until...   Continue Reading

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Rangers Sign Eddie Guardado

4:13pm: The Rangers' minor league deal with Guardado is official, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. TUESDAY, 7:48am: Wilson says Guardado "has agreed to return to the Rangers on a non-roster deal." Final details remain, and the deal could be worth up to $3MM. MONDAY, 5:21pm: Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram spoke with Rangers GM Jon Daniels, who confirmed that a deal could be finalized for Guardado "within the next few days." 2:05pm: According to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan, the Rangers are close to a deal to bring lefty reliever Eddie Guardado back to Texas. It may be completed in...   Continue Reading

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Rangers Rumors: Manny, Sheets, Gagne, Young

SI.com's Jon Heyman checks in with a post on the Rangers; most of the info came up during his recent MLB Network appearance. Heyman says the Rangers "are considering a pursuit" of Manny Ramirez, noting that Jon Daniels isn't currently pursuing him but didn't rule it out. Heyman still considers the Dodgers and Giants the top suitors. El Lefty Malo doesn't seem him landing with San Francisco. The Rangers maintain interest in Ben Sheets and are also considering bringing Eric Gagne back. T.R. Sullivan also mentions Tim Redding, Chad Cordero, Jason Isringhausen, and Eddie Guardado. The Rangers have received inquiries...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Bard, Cubs, Guardado

Links for Friday (feels like a Monday)... Boston's deal for catcher Josh Bard is official. Bard had offers from the Cubs and Nationals as well. SI.com's Jon Heyman ranks the top 20 remaining free agents. RotoAuthority asks readers to name their #1 sleeper for 2009. The Marlins reportedly have interest in reliever Jesus Colome. MLB.com's Barry Bloom explains that the arbitration filing period begins Monday. He gives a nice primer on the arbitration system for those that need to brush up. Ryan Howard is due for another big raise. Buster Olney does not like the Cubs' recent moves, particularly the...   Continue Reading

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Rangers Interested In Guardado

T.R. Sullivan talked to Jon Daniels, who said the Rangers are interested in bringing back Eddie Guardado.   Continue Reading

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Bradley To Rays Or Royals?

11:20pm: Dayton Moore shot down the Bradley rumor this evening. The KC Star's Bob Dutton says the Royals still like Rafael Furcal and Orlando Hudson, but they'd need to free up money first. They'd be willing to trade Jose Guillen if there was a taker, but don't want to move Gil Meche. 9:05pm: Ken Rosenthal spoke to a Rangers official who expects Milton Bradley to move on (at least they'll snag a supplemental pick). This official believes the Rays and, surprisingly, the Royals are the leading suitors for Bradley. The Rays came away impressed after their lunch date with Bradley,...   Continue Reading

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Rockies Rumors: Taveras, Villone, Marquis

9:48pm: The Rockies are moving forward on a deal for Rusch, according to Tracy Ringolsby. Ringolsby adds that the Rox may explore a long-term deal with Ubaldo Jimenez after the holidays, but aren't quite ready to do so with Chris Iannetta. Also, the Rockies like Josh Bard but they don't have room for him. 1:00pm: Joel Sherman adds Eddie Guardado as a lefty of interest for Colorado. 2:07am: Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post sums up the latest hot stove buzz around the Rockies. As you know, the Nationals are interested in Rockies outfielder Willy Taveras. Taveras might be...   Continue Reading

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