Eric Chavez Rumors

Odds And Ends: Chavez, Arroyo, Thome, Millwood

More links for the morning... Eric Chavez told Joe Stiglich of the Oakland Tribune that he would consider extending his career as a DH, even though he'd prefer to play defense, too. Does Bronson Arroyo want to go to a contender? No, he'd rather stay in Cincinnati and pitch for the Reds next year, according to Hal McCoy of the Dayton Daily News. Jim Thome wants to play next year and make a run at 600 career homers, according to Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune. Thome is just 36 homers away from reaching the milestone. Kevin Millwood's $12MM option...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Harper, Pirates, Hanley

Some links for Tuesday morning... Be here at 2pm CST for this week's chat. Chico Harlan of the Washington Post says one Nationals official broke into a broad grin after describing Bryce Harper's ability. In a piece that's worth reading completely, Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette tries to determine when the Pirates expect to contend. Some within the organization can imagine results by 2011 and Neal Huntington says Pirates fans won't have to wait until 2015. Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram says top pick Matt Purke expects to complete a deal with the Rangers. Richard Justice of...   Continue Reading

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A's Inquired On DeRosa, Didn't Like Price

Eric Chavez will have career-jeopardizing back surgery. He could return in time for Spring Training 2010, but Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle says the A's are considering other options at third base in the meantime. They inquired on Mark DeRosa, but believe the Indians are asking for too much in return. The A's could pursue DeRosa after the season and Slusser adds that Chone Figgins is a likelier free agent target. Mark Kotsay has recovered from two back surgeries to play center field in the majors, so he's an inspiring story for his former teammate.   Continue Reading

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Eric Chavez To Retire?

Athletics manager Bob Geren informed the San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman this afternoon that Eric Chavez is headed for back surgery. The Oakland third baseman told the Chronicle's Susan Slusser last month that another procedure "would spell the end to his career," leaving his body "too unstable for baseball." Chavez, 31, has a career batting line of .268/.345/.482 over 11 major league seasons, but has appeared in just 121 games since the start of the '07 season.   Continue Reading

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Eric Chavez Explains Situation

6:22pm: Talking to MLB.com's Mychael Urban, Chavez clarified his injury situation: "I just want to make sure everyone's clear: I'm not getting surgery. I'm rehabbing. I hope to be back when I'm eligible, and if I hurt my back again after I come back, I'm still not getting surgery. I'll rehab it again." He explained that a spinal fusion would be something he'll have when he's 45 or 50. 9:44am: Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle has the latest details on the health of A's third baseman Eric Chavez. While Chavez hopes to join the team soon, his career...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Crosby, Vizcaino, Andruw

Links for Tuesday... Chat today, 2pm CST. RotoAuthority sums up the stats you should target in each category for your fantasy league. The Braves released pitcher Anthony Lerew, according to Carroll Rogers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Rany Jazayerli says the Royals will be better just by subtracting Ross Gload, Tony Pena Jr., and Joey Gathright. Here's my Offseason In Review for the club, if you're interested. A's manager Bob Geren "chuckled and said no" when asked if Bobby Crosby is being showcased at third base for the Yankees, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Crosby is learning...   Continue Reading

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What's Next For Oakland?

What's Billy Beane's next move? He's already traded his team's best pitcher and one of his better hitters. Let's start with a couple of additional moves brought up by Susan Slusser. Trade Eric Chavez. Chavez expects to go, and he was refreshingly candid in his comments. His contract runs through 2010, and he's willing to waive his no-trade rights. He's had three surgeries this winter, so he has to prove his health before anyone acquires him. A big first half would go a long way. Sign Barry Bonds. Such a move wouldn't surprise Chavez. Slusser believes a bargain Bonds chasing..   Continue Reading

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Chavez Would Waive No-Trade Rights

My apologies for the misleading title - there are no indications Oakland third baseman Eric Chavez is a trade candidate currently. But he did tell Billy Beane that he'd waive his no-trade rights if the A's needed to trade him to improve the team. Chavez, who turns 30 soon, currently has a limited no-trade clause allowing him to block deals to the Blue Jays, Nationals, Rays, Mets, Twins, Brewers, Marlins, and Indians. After he finishes the 2008 season, he'll get full no-trade protection as a 10 and 5 player. Under his current contract Chavez will make $11MM in '08, $11MM..   Continue Reading

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Olney's Latest: Benson, Lowell, Chavez, Mulder, Eckstein

Buster Olney's ESPN Insider blog is always a good source for links from around the league. Let's see what's up today. Kris Benson's agent Gregg Clifton says his client will to throw in Arizona about a week after the Winter Meetings. He says that the Yankees "haven't put forth any offers that would give them a serious chance to get Mike Lowell." So did the Yankees pull back their offer, or did they even make one in the first place? Eric Chavez just underwent his third surgery in the past two months. With three years and $37 million left guaranteed..   Continue Reading

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What's In Store For Oakland?

Susan Slusser's recent article for the San Francisco Chronicle had some interesting rumor tidbits. The Dodgers see the Esteban Loaiza handover as something of a small gift from the A's. The team's talked about sending someone to Oakland - Brett Tomko was mentioned - but ultimately Oakland moved Loaiza only for salary relief. However, the goodwill between Ned Colletti and Billy Beane from the deal could result in positive offseason discussions about Joe Blanton. The Dodgers could sweeten a Blanton package beyond what's necessary, in rememberance of the Loaiza gift. The Tigers haven't asked about Mike Piazza, and the Twins..   Continue Reading

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