Fernando Rodney Rumors

Tigers Rumors: Polanco, Rodney, Lyon, Everett

Lynn Henning of the Detroit News predicts how the Tigers will handle four impending free agents this offseason: Placido Polanco "will likely be allowed to chase free agency" as the Tigers look for another second baseman. The Tigers are thinking about Joel Zumaya as their 2010 closer, but they'll likely offer Fernando Rodney arbitration anyways. Henning says Rodney's a good bet to sign a multi-year deal elsewhere. Henning expects Brandon Lyon to receive an offer of arbitration. The Tigers love Adam Everett and want him back, so much so that they may offer him a contract before he hits free...   Continue Reading

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Tigers Not Done Dealing

9:16pm: Lynn Henning of The Detroit News has provided us some relevant quotes from Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski. He's optimistic that his club will be able to add some arms this offseason. "Sometimes you go after high-profile guys, and sometimes you try and get not-so-high-profile guys," Dombrowski said Wednesday. We've been trying to do both... I don't think there's a dominant-type guy out there. No Joe Nathans or K-Rods. But I wouldn't be surprised if we added a couple of guys." 6:02pm: Tigers manager Jim Leyland told Tom Gage of the Detroit News Wednesday that his club is not done...   Continue Reading

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Tigers Avoid Arb With Rodney, Thames

According to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post, the Tigers avoided arbitration with reliever Fernando Rodney and signed him to a one-year deal worth $2.7MM. Rodney is the Tigers' closer-by-default at this point. MLB.com's Jason Beck says the Tigers also avoided arb with outfielder Marcus Thames and signed him for '09. He'll get $2.275MM.   Continue Reading

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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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