Edwin Encarnacion Rumors

McDonald Re-Signs With Blue Jays

By Mark Polishuk [November 25, 2009 at 4:01pm CST]

WEDNESDAY 4:01pm: ESPN's Buster Olney reports (via email) that McDonald's deal is worth a total of $3MM over two years. TUESDAY 7:52pm: Fanhouse's Ed Price (via Twitter) has learned that Toronto is "expected" to bring back free agent infielder John McDonald to a deal worth around $1.5MM, in what would likely be a one-year contract. McDonald has been a reserve with the Blue Jays since 2005, and has become a fan favorite in Toronto due to his often-spectacular defense at shortstop. He just completed a two-year/$3.8MM deal with the club and his return would give the Jays a strong back-up... Continue Reading

Reds Report: Volquez, Bruce, Gomes

By Zach Links [October 4, 2009 at 3:00pm CST]

To put it mildly, this has been a rough year for Reds fans. Edinson Volquez had the Cincinnati faithful buzzing after posting a 3.21 ERA with 9.5 K/9 in his first full season in 2008. After logging just nine starts in the 2009 campaign, Volquez needed surgery to repair damage in his right elbow. The Reds faded fast as their depleted staff wasn't getting much of a lift from their sagging offense. Injuries to Joey Votto and Edwin Encarnacion (prior to being dealt to Toronto) certainly didn't do them any favors. However, if the team's recent performance is any indication... Continue Reading

Stark On Holliday, Lee, Yankees, Hoffman

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [August 27, 2009 at 2:13pm CST]

ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports that the Cardinals and Phillies may be better off letting their respective deadline acquisitions walk once they hit free agency. Here are the details and the rest of his rumors: We know that Matt Holliday's interested in staying in St. Louis. But one AL exec doubts the Cards can afford to tie up $40-50MM per year in Holliday and Albert Pujols. It could work short-term, but could prevent the Cardinals from keeping Adam Wainwright and Chris Carpenter. Plus, the pair of sluggers may not be worth a combined $50MM in a few years. One team official... Continue Reading

Olney On Parity, Waivers, Rolen, Encarnacion

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [August 4, 2009 at 10:16am CST]

ESPN.com's Buster Olney shows that the economic downturn has widened the gap between rich teams and poor ones after a decade of relative parity. As he shows, seven of the eight teams with the biggest payrolls would make the playoffs if they began today. The Mets have the game's second-biggest payroll, but wouldn't make it. Here are a few others notes from Olney's blog: We could start hearing about waiver claims today, since teams have stared putting players on waivers. The Reds' acquisition of Scott Rolen is "without question the most widely panned pre-deadline trade within the industry." The Reds... Continue Reading

Reds Acquire Scott Rolen For Edwin Encarnacion

By Tim Dierkes [July 31, 2009 at 6:09pm CST]

6:09pm: Blair also hears that the Jays will send about $4MM to the Reds. 4:50pm: Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star reports that the Jays will pay all of Rolen's 2009 salary, nearly $4MM. Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report that an undisclosed amount of cash is changing hands. 4:26pm: The Jays will pay some of the $4MM Rolen makes between now and the end of the season, according to Jeff Blair of the Globe and Mail. 4:25pm: MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports that Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi says Rolen asked to be traded for "personal reasons." 3:14pm: Rolen approved... Continue Reading

Reds Back Off Rolen Deal

By Tim Dierkes [July 30, 2009 at 4:13pm CST]

4:13pm: ESPN's Peter Gammons says the Reds "backed off a potential deal" for Rolen. The Reds are actually hoping to move some contracts, and will listen on Bronson Arroyo, David Weathers, Aaron Harang, and Arthur Rhodes. Plus there's the issue of the Jays not wanting to trade Rolen if they keep Halladay. 2:00pm: CBSSports' Danny Knobler says the Jays would get Edwin Encarnacion and others, if this does get done. The sticking point appears to be how much of Rolen's remaining $15MM the Jays would assume. Meanwhile, Bastian (via Twitter) has a source saying all is quiet here. 1:39pm: A... Continue Reading

Blue Jays, Reds Discussing Rolen

By Drew Silva [July 25, 2009 at 6:08pm CST]

6:08pm: AOL FanHouse's Ed Price tweets that it's possible for the Reds to acquire Rolen, "but a lot would have to happen," according to a source. 3:59pm: According to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com, a source has indicated that the Blue Jays and Reds are discussing a trade involving third baseman Scott Rolen. As Morosi writes, "The sides are still trying to determine which players would head to Toronto in the deal, but the source said that third baseman Edwin Encarnacion would be included." Rolen is enjoying a nice resurgence this season after spending the last several years battling injuries.... Continue Reading

Jays And Reds Talked; No Rolen Deal Likely

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 10, 2009 at 10:18am CST]

10:18am: Hal McCoy of the Dayton Daily News says the Reds are not trading for Rolen. The Blue Jays and Reds talked, but the Jays are not interested in Encarnacion and the Reds would have trouble taking on Rolen's contract. McCoy spoke with a Reds official who says the team has no room for Garrett Atkins. 9:42am: The Reds are interested in hot-hitting third baseman Scott Rolen, according to Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun. They've discussed him internally, scouted him and dangled Edwin Encarnacion to the Blue Jays. Elliott says J.P. Ricciardi would like prospects in return for Rolen,... Continue Reading

Reds Sign Edwin Encarnacion For Two Years

By Tim Dierkes [February 17, 2009 at 10:24am CST]

10:24am: Troy Renck of the Denver Post has details on the $7.6MM deal: Encarnacion will receive $2MM this season and $4.75MM in 2010 with an $850K signing bonus payable between March 29 and November 2009. Also will get $25K for 600 plate appearances. 9:32am: Hal McCoy of the Dayton Daily News believes the deal is worth $5MM. 8:30am: According to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Reds agreed to a two-year deal with third baseman Edwin Encarnacion. The sides had been $1.15MM apart on his '09 salary. He'll still have one arb year (2011) before free agency. Continue Reading

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Reds Hoping To Avoid Arb With Encarnacion

By Drew Silva [February 5, 2009 at 5:04pm CST]

According to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon, the Reds are working to avoid arbitration with third baseman Edwin Encarnacion. A hearing is scheduled for February 17. Encarnacion is seeking $3.7MM while the club offered $2.55MM. The 26-year-old hit .251/.340/.466 last season with 26 home runs and 68 RBI, but his defense has been questioned by some critics. Continue Reading

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Edwin Encarnacion Rumors

McDonald Re-Signs With Blue Jays

Reds Report: Volquez, Bruce, Gomes

Stark On Holliday, Lee, Yankees, Hoffman

Olney On Parity, Waivers, Rolen, Encarnacion

Reds Acquire Scott Rolen For Edwin Encarnacion

Reds Back Off Rolen Deal

Blue Jays, Reds Discussing Rolen

Jays And Reds Talked; No Rolen Deal Likely

Reds Sign Edwin Encarnacion For Two Years

Reds Hoping To Avoid Arb With Encarnacion

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