Felix Pie Rumors

Discussion: What's Next For Baltimore?

The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly details the questions facing a Baltimore team with some young offensive talent, some terrific young pitching on the way, and a lot of extra cash. Connolly writes that while the 64-98 record Baltimore had in 2009 was the third-worst in team history, "there is a sense that the future has promise because of the emergence of young starting pitchers Brian Matusz, Chris Tillman and Brad Bergesen, catcher Matt Wieters and outfielders Nolan Reimold and Felix Pie." Left unsaid, of course, is the emergence of Adam Jones and Nick Markakis continuing to be a tremendous player....   Continue Reading

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Orioles Explore Deals for Pie, Salazar

According to Jeff Zrebiec at the Baltimore Sun, the Orioles have a roster decision to make when Cesar Izturis returns from the disabled list, and thus have considered dealing Oscar Salazar and Felix Pie. Both players are out of options and are likely to get claimed if put on waivers, so a deal makes sense, Zrebiec says. Sources say that the Orioles have discussed Pie in a potential deal for Sox corner infielder Josh Fields, who has struggled this season, though it's not clear if the Sox would still agree to such a trade. Salazar reportedly has drawn interest from...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Orioles, White Sox, Nady, Indians

Some links to check out while watching game one of the College World Series ... MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko spoke to Orioles mastermind Andy MacPhail about plenty of topics, including the scuffling Felix Pie and fifth overall pick Matt Hobgood. South Side Sox breaks down the White Sox players who won't (or can't) be traded. Xavier Nady is set to begin a rehab assignment, however Buster Olney recently said the Yankees will not look to trade one of their spare outfielders once he returns. Indians president Paul Dolan says he is concerned about the team's direction, but will not make any...   Continue Reading

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O's Won't Risk Losing Pie Through Waivers

Steve Melewski of MASN.com heard that the O's do not plan on sending Felix Pie to the minor leagues because they would have to expose him to waivers to do so. Team president Andy MacPhail says "he'd never get through" so the Orioles will keep him in the majors for now. With Nolan Reimold's emergence, Baltimore has five outfielders, including Adam Jones, Nick Markakis and Luke Scott. Pie has struggled so far, but MacPhail has a "pretty talented" group of outfielders so he says "there's nothing about the outfield that makes [him] unhappy."   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Manny, Rangers, Pie

Links for Saturday morning... On ESPN Radio, Keith Law says no team would pass on Manny Ramirez if he's available for $5MM in the near future, regardless of his suspension. He won't be available at that rate this offseason, as he has a $20MM player option for 2010. Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News passes on a quote from Dodgers GM Ned Colletti: "My concern is still with the pitching." Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune believes the Dodgers' pitching will carry them while Manny serves his suspension. Jamey Newberg suggests on the Newberg Report that the Braves...   Continue Reading

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Heyman On Bay, Papelbon, Manny, Braves

The latest from SI.com's Jon Heyman... Red Sox GM Theo Epstein says he's had "casual conversations" about a contract extension with Jason Bay. We learned a few days ago that Bay is open to an extension but doesn't consider it the "end-all, be-all." Jonathan Papelbon says he's a "gambling man," and he prefers to go year-to-year rather than sign long-term. Boston's offer was far off his expectations, and he wants to set the market for closers. Papelbon is under team control through 2011, and will earn $6.25MM in his first arb year. Heyman says there's "some indication Dodgers owner Frank...   Continue Reading

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Rosenthal On Roberts, Hudson, Counsell

Let's take a look at the latest from Ken Rosenthal. The Orioles have their ears open Brian Roberts, whose trade value has diminished as he nears free agency. The White Sox can't afford him, the Braves are reluctant to give up talent, and the Cubs didn't discuss him in the Felix Pie talks. The Roberts market may improve once Orlando Hudson signs. Rosenthal's source says the Michael Young-Jermaine Dye discussions did take place. If you read Dave van Dyck's article, Ken Williams never specifically denied talks with the Rangers. Rosenthal believes that if the Cubs make another big move, it'll...   Continue Reading

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Orioles Trade Olson For Pie

5:20pm: Tom Krasovic notes the Padres' previous interest in Olson. He examines the possibility of the Cubs and Padres making a Jake Peavy deal. Click here to read Jim Hendry's thoughts on Pie. Bruce Miles also notes that the Cubs are close to deals for arb-eligible relievers Kevin Gregg and Mike Wuertz. 3:11pm: Roch Kubatko spoke with Andy MacPhail about the Pie/Olson trade. MacPhail says that this trade is not a precursor to any other move, and that it's likely the Orioles will go with Huff at first base, Pie in left, and Scott at DH. Earlier we'd heard the...   Continue Reading

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Cubs Rumors: Wolf, Bako, Hill, Pie

A few Cubs notes from Bruce Miles of the Daily Herald... Randy Wolf "remains a possibility" for the Cubs. Wolf should generate decent interest if he's willing to sign for one year. He probably expected more after making 33 starts for the second time in his career. A Jake Peavy deal appears unlikely by Opening Day, says Gordon Wittenmyer. The Cubs are unlikely to re-sign Henry Blanco, but Paul Bako remains on the radar. So far it's Koyie Hill for the Cubs' backup catcher job. Out of options: Rich Hill, Felix Pie, and Ronny Cedeno. Hill and Pie are good...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Ponson, Pie, Dohmann

Links for Wednesday... Check out the recent minor league transactions, always some familiar names. Scott Erickson's wife talks about his comeback bid. The Red Sox have had "early-stage conversations" about an extension for Kevin Youkilis. The Phillies invited ten players to Spring Training and signed a bunch of minor league free agents. The Royals invited four, including Lenny DiNardo and Oscar Villarreal. Roch Kubatko suggests the Orioles should try to acquire Ryan Garko. Curt Schilling weighs in on Mark Teixeira's options. Dayton Moore still doesn't sound willing to trade Zack Greinke. Peter Schmuck and Craig Calcaterra discuss the Sidney Ponson...   Continue Reading

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