Evan Meek Rumors

Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Mets, Red Sox, Meek, Giants

By Mike Axisa [July 9, 2010 at 7:32pm CST]

On this date eight years ago, Major League Baseball's 73rd All Star Game ended after 11 innings in a 7-7 tie when both sides ran out of pitchers. Shortly thereafter, commissioner Bud Selig ruled that the All Star Game will determine home field advantage in the World Series, a still unpopular decision. The American League has won every Midsummer Classic since then, and 12 of the last 13 overall (the tie being the one exception).

This year's All Star Game is still four days away, so here are some links to keep you occupied until then...

Mets Paradise examines some trade scenarios for the Mets involving Ted Lilly and Octavio Dotel.
The Bottom Line finds some relievers on the trade market that could entice the Red Sox.
MLB Depth Charts lists (almost) every club's nearly big league-ready trade chips.
Pittsburgh Lumber Co. looks at the possibility of the Pirates turning Evan Meek, an All Star, into a starting pitcher.
The Dugout Report wonders if the Bengie Molina trade means the Giants are going for it, or packing it in.
Meanwhile, More Hardball catches up with the three Molina brothers.
River Ave. Blues lays out the case for the Yankees to acquire Kerry Wood.
Examiner looks at the consequences of Jake Peavy's injury for the White Sox.
The Baseball Opinion reviews the Mark Mulder trade following the lefty's retirement.

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Pirates Notes: Rule 5, Duke, Yates

By Steve Adams [November 29, 2009 at 1:34pm CST]

Dejan Kovacevic has a new column up focusing on a number of Pirates topics:

After liking what they've found in Rule 5 Draft picks Evan Meek and Donnie Veal, the Pirates are actively scouting available players and have identified some potential targets to use their #2 pick on in this year's Rule 5 Draft on Dec. 10. Meek posted a 3.45 ERA out of the 'pen for the Buccos in 2009. And, while Kovacevic points out that Veal's numbers this season were ugly, he recently dominated the Arizona Fall League. Veal posted a 2.14 ERA through 21 innings, allowing only a .221 opponent average, striking out 22 and walking seven.
Last offseason, the Pirates locked up Ryan Doumit, Nate McLouth, and Paul Maholm, but Kovacevic says not to expect any long-term deals this time around. That includes Zach Duke, who will be eligible for free agency after the 2011 season.
Tyler Yates, who underwent Tommy John surgery back in July, is back to playing pain-free long-toss and is discussing a minor league deal to keep him in the Pirates organization.

Pirates Hope To Retain Meek

By Tim Dierkes [May 5, 2008 at 9:09am CST]

Dejan Kovacevic fills us in on the Pirates' attempts to retain 25 year-old reliever Evan Meek.

Meek was a Rule 5 pick who the Bucs just couldn't hide in their big league pen all year. Meek was designated for assignment yesterday but the Pirates are trying to make a deal with the Rays rather than return him.

Baseball America says that Meek "uses a low-90s fastball that has good sink and run to pick up strikeouts and groundballs." As you might guess, control has been an issue.