Fernando Rodney Rumors

Cafardo Rumors: Wigginton, Ibanez, Rodney

A few rumors we missed from Nick Cafardo's Sunday column... The Indians would want a young closer type in return for catcher Kelly Shoppach. The Tribe has Houston's Ty Wigginton on the radar as a third base possibility. But then who would play third for the Astros? The Yankees have been calling around aggressively, even inquiring on Roy Oswalt and Lance Berkman. They're not available. The Mets are said to be eyeing Raul Ibanez for left field. The Tigers are dangling setup man Fernando Rodney, hoping to acquire a better closer. Jon Paul Morosi believes the Tigers might aim for...   Continue Reading

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Perrotto's Latest: Reliever Rumors, Bard, Cooper

John Perrotto from Baseball Prospectus has his Sunday column up. Here's the highlights: The Marlins have recalled Jesus Delgado, a right handed reliever, from Double-A Carolina with the intention of showcasing him for trading possibilities. The Cardinals have narrowed their search for a reliever and are now focusing on either Ron Mahay or Brian Fuentes. Detroit would be willing to include Fernando Rodney in a trade for a starting pitcher. The Orioles don't want to trade George Sherrill unless they are overwhelmed by an offer. San Diego is expected to activate Josh Bard from the DL this week, and will...   Continue Reading

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Tigers Willing To Trade Fernando Rodney

Jon Paul Morosi has a new name to add to the reliever market: Fernando Rodney of the Tigers. He says the Tigers "appear willing to include Rodney in trade offers." Rodney, 31, has a 7.71 ERA in ten appearances this year. His season began in June due to shoulder tendinitis. He dealt with the same injury last year, but surgery was deemed unnecessary. Rodney is averaging 93.8 mph with his fastball this year, right in line with previous years. He'll be arbitration-eligible after this season and should hit free agency after the '09 season.   Continue Reading

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